Leeds United's relegation-battling rivals sack manager ahead of crunch Premier League run-in - YEP 15/4/22
Leeds United's relegation rivals Burnley have sacked boss Sean Dyche after ten years in charge.
By Lee Sobot
The third-bottom Clarets fell to a 2-0 defeat at
bottom-of-the-table Norwich City on Sunday which left them four points adrift
of fourth-bottom Everton and nine points behind fifth-bottom Leeds who have
played two games more.
Burnley are back in action on Sunday at West Ham United but
the Turf Moor outfit have axed Dyche ahead of the clash against the Hammers.
Assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and
goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer have also all left the club.
Burnley 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.
“Under-23s coach Mike Jackson, assisted by Academy Director
Paul Jenkins, Under-23s goalkeeping coach Connor King and Club Captain Ben Mee
have been asked to take charge of the team for Sunday’s game with West Ham
United.
“The process of replacing Sean has begun and further
announcements will be made to supporters in due course.”
