Burnley have contacted the FAW to express interest in hiring Wales manager Craig Bellamy as their new boss. Bellamy, a former coach at Turf Moor, has two years left on his contract but previously committed his future to Wales.
West Ham are expected to sack manager Nuno Espírito Santo following their relegation from the Premier League. Talks with the board are likely to result in his departure, with a clause in his contract allowing the club to dismiss him without compensation.
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Burnley, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal from a Bukayo Saka corner. The win, their 19th clean sheet of the season, keeps their Premier League title hopes alive.
Arsenal secured a vital 1-0 victory over Burnley thanks to a Kai Havertz header from a Bukayo Saka corner. The win keeps Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, awaiting Manchester City's result.
The Championship season reaches a dramatic conclusion with promotion spots and playoff places on the line, while the Premier League sees intense competition for European qualification and a fight to avoid relegation.
Premier League survival and European qualification battles reach critical point as Leeds can secure safety by beating managerless Burnley, while Eddie Howe faces an audition to keep his Newcastle job against Brighton. Chelsea's interim coach Calum McFarlane faces first expected win against Forest, and Tottenham's relegation fight continues under Roberto De Zerbi.
Scott Parker has left Burnley after the club were relegated from the Premier League, the club announced on Thursday. Parker led the Clarets to promotion last season with a formidable defensive record but won only four top-flight matches this season, conceding goals at a rate of two per game. Michael Jackson has been appointed interim head coach for the remaining games. Parker, who has masterminded three promotions and two relegations across a six-year coaching career, leaves with a year remaining on his contract.
Burnley are seeking a new manager after Scott Parker's departure, with Wales boss Craig Bellamy as their top candidate. However, Bellamy is reluctant to leave his national team role ahead of the 2028 home nations European Championship. The club would need to pay at least £700,000 to trigger his release clause with the Football Association of Wales. Steven Gerrard and Brian Barry-Murphy are also potential candidates.
Burnley are interested in appointing Wales manager Craig Bellamy as their new manager after Scott Parker's departure. The Clarets face an uphill battle to convince Bellamy, who is enjoying his Wales role and looking forward to the 2028 home nations European Championship. A release clause of at least £700,000 would be required. Steven Gerrard has been linked but no formal contact has been made.
Scott Parker has left Burnley by mutual consent eight days after their relegation from the Premier League. The club were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City on 22 April, condemning them to the Championship for the second time in three years. Parker, who took charge in July 2024 and led Burnley back to the Premier League at the first attempt with a second-place finish last season, leaves with the club having won just four of 34 league games this term.
Scott Parker has departed as Burnley manager following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The 45-year-old had a year remaining on his contract. Parker guided Burnley to promotion in the 2024-25 season with a record-breaking 31-match unbeaten run and 30 clean sheets. Mike Jackson takes interim charge for the final four league matches.
Parker departs by mutual consent after talks with boardHe won promotion last season with 30 clean sheetsScott Parker has left his position as Burnley head coach with immediate effect after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.Parker had been in discussions over his future with Burnley’s chairman, Alan Pace, since the team’s return to the Championship was confirmed by defeat against Manchester City on 22 April. The 45-year-old has departed by mutual consent, with respectful tributes paid on both sides, and his assistant, Mike Jackson, will take interim charge for the final four games of the season. The search for a permanent successor is underway. Continue reading...
A roundup of football transfer rumours including Liam Delap's desire to stay at Chelsea, Barcelona's interest in Julian Alvarez, Steven Gerrard as a potential Burnley manager replacement, Jadon Sancho's potential return to Borussia Dortmund, and Harry Kane's contract extension talks with Bayern Munich.
Burnley head coach Scott Parker has urged his team to "come back stronger" following their relegation from the Premier League after a 1-0 loss to Manchester City.
⚽️ Updates from this 8pm BST KO at Turf Moor⚽️ Premier League table | Email Simon1 min: Scott Parker has put on a grey top over his grey sweater. I think this calls his coaching credentials into question: can you be inspired by a man who seems obsessed with the colour grey?1 min: Peeeep! City get the ball rolling. Continue reading...
