Burnley have sacked Sean Dyche
Relegation-threatened Burnley have sacked manager Sean Dyche.
Last updated 15th Apr 2022
The decision to sack manager Sean Dyche comes with the Clarets 18th in the Premier League, four points adrift of safety having won only four matches all season.
In a statement on the club's website Burnley confirmed it had parted company with the manager, assistant manage Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer.
Dyche was the longest-serving manager in the Premier League, having been in charge of the Clarets for nine-and-a-half years, overseeing a period which will go down as one of the most successful in the Club’s history.
During this time, the team was promoted twice from the Championship, achieved two top-half Premier League finishes and qualified for Europe for the first time in 51 years.
Chairman Alan Pace said: “Firstly, we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Sean and his staff for their achievements at the Club over the last decade.
“During his time at Turf Moor, Sean has been a credit both on and off the pitch, respected by players, staff, supporters, and the wider football community.
“However, results this season have been disappointing and, while this was an incredibly difficult decision, with eight crucial games of the campaign remaining, we feel a change is needed to give the squad the best possible chance of retaining its Premier League status.
“The process of replacing Sean has begun and further announcements will be made to supporters in due course.”
Club captain Ben Mee is part of a team due to take charge of the clarets for their next game against West Ham, on Sunday. He will be joined by U23s coach Mike Jackson, academy director Paul Jenkins and U23s goalkeeping coach Connor King.
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