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Coach Scott Parker leaves relegated Burnley by mutual consent

Coach Scott Parker leaves relegated Burnley by mutual consent | iNFOnews.ca
Burnley manager Scott Parker reacts after the Premier League soccer match against Manchester City, Wednesday, April 22 2026, in Burnley, England. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

BURNLEY, England (AP) — Scott Parker has left his role as Burnley coach, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Parker’s departure came after relegation was confirmed last week after defeat to Manchester City. Burnley said the decision was mutual.

“He leaves with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Burnley Football Club,” it said in a statement.

Parker led Burnley to promotion to the Premier League last season with an unbeaten run of 33 matches after replacing former manager Vincent Kompany. He was previously in charge of Fulham, Bournemouth and Club Brugges.

“It has been an immense privilege to lead this great club over the past two years. I have enjoyed every moment of our journey together, but feel that now is the right time for both parties to move in a different direction,” Parker said.

Burnley had begun finding a new coach and assistant Mike Jackson would be interim for the last four games in the league.

Burnley was second to last in the 20-team division, having won four and lost 22 games. Burnley was eliminated from the FA Cup by third-tier Mansfield in February.

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