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  1. 'Parker leaves with respect and gratitude'

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    Here's Burnley's full statement on Scott Parker's departure.

    "Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent.

    "Following confirmation of the club's relegation from the Premier League last week, Parker and the Board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude.

    "During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the 2024-25 campaign, securing Burnley promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, with a 33-match unbeaten run, keeping a remarkable 30 clean sheets.

    "The club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Scott for his professionalism, dedication and contribution. He leaves with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Burnley Football Club.

    "Mike Jackson, supported by the existing backroom staff, will take interim charge for the Clarets' remaining four Premier League fixtures, beginning with Friday's match away to Leeds United.

    "The process of appointing a new permanent head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season has begun."

  3. Burnley part ways with Parker after relegation - have your say

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    Burnley head coach Scott Parker has left the club by mutual consent, eight days after their relegation from the Premier League.

    Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking 2024-25 campaign, securing promotion from the Championship with a with a 31-match unbeaten run.

    They have won just four of their 34 league games this season and have taken only one point from their past eight matches.

    Parker's assistant Mike Jackson will take charge of the side for the last four games of the season.

    If you scroll down this page you'll see you had your say on Parker's future earlier this week (11:16 BST on Tuesday). What do you make of the timing of the decision now it's happened? And how do you view Parker's overall time in charge at Turf Moor? What legacy does he leave?

    Get in touch with your views here

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  17. 'Time for a fresh start' or back a Championship specialist?

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    We asked for your views on whether Scott Parker should remain as boss next season or leave the club after being relegated to the Championship.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Bob: Parker should stay. We don't need any more upheaval. He can get us out of the Championship. I think he will have learnt a lot about his tactics and the fans expectations. We go again.

    Mark: He needs to go ASAP. We've been dreadful all season with Parker at the helm. We need a fresh start and somebody with fresh ideas and tactics to give us some spark. A lot of Burnley fans say keep him, he does well in the Championship. He may do, but he can't do it in the Premier League and has no tactical knowledge on how to play in the Premier League. I'd go for Thomas Frank, who personally knows how to win the Championship and knows the Premier League.

    Steve: Scott could very well do his specialist thing and get the Clarets promotion again. What he would likely benefit from, should that happy thing come about next season, would be the backing of the board to bring in Premier League-quality players and a well-experienced assistant manager.

    Colin: Parker has shown at Bournemouth, Fulham and Burnley that the Championship is his limit. If he remains at Burnley for a further season, fans will not want another one full of scoreless draws.

    Gareth: Parker has a 100% record of failure in the Premier League and a 100% success rate in the Championship. His teams are always relegated and, respectively, always promoted. So, whilst I've had my personal fill of Scott Parker - his tactical ineptitude, his vanity, and the stream-of-consciousness drivel he comes out with to the media - there is no better manager at Championship level. Another dreary season of Parker ball would be worth it to get us promoted back to the Premier League. And then sack the man, in 12 months time, before he can do any more damage.

    Mike: Definitely need a change of manager. He might be a Championship promotion specialist but we need a motivational man. Even 'hoofball' Dyche would be a welcome change for me as a last resort. Having said that, I welcome the drop - the Championship is a better spectacle and without VAR. Burnley doesn't have the money or need to be at the business end of football. It is a town and a fans' club. Let's return to the real lifeblood of football.

    Keith: Parker should have gone before Christmas, everybody could see where this season was heading. The board have to bear responsibility for letting this season slide into the shambles it became. One win in 25 says all you need to know. Parker is a very decent guy but the football is tedious and boring. Time for a fresh start.

    Bob: How could he possibly stay after such an awful season? His mismanagement of the club is there for all to see. If the board were to keep him, I think fans would not tolerate it.

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