Nineteenth in the Premier League standings and relegated to the Championship four days before the end of the season, Burnley has decided to part ways with its coach, Scott Parker. To replace him, the English club made headlines because it tasked a certain Michael Jackson with acting as interim coach while it found a new coach.
“Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent. Following last week’s confirmation of the club’s relegation from the Premier League, Parker and the board held discussions and mutually agreed to end his tenure at Turf Moor. Michael Jackson, supported by the current coaching staff, will act as interim manager for the Clarets’ final four Premier League matches, starting with Friday’s away game against Leeds United. The process of appointing a new permanent head coach for the 2026/27 season has begun »indicates the official press release.
