are focused on appointing Wales supervisor Craig Bellamy as supervisor after Scott Parker left by mutual consent, eight days after their relegation from the Premier League.
The Clarets’ return to the Championship – for the second time in three seasons – was confirmed once they have been on 22 April.
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They’ve received 4 of 34 league video games this season and have taken one level from their previous eight matches.
Burnley view Bellamy as a severe candidate for the place, however they face an uphill battle to persuade him to return to Turf Moor.
Bellamy coached at Burnley underneath earlier boss Vincent Kompany and was among the many candidates to take the highest job earlier than Parker’s appointment in 2024.
However Bellamy is having fun with his time with Wales and is alleged to be relishing the chance of main the nation to a house nations European Championship in 2028.
He’s additionally understood to be maintain some reservations in regards to the present make-up of the Burnley squad and the way a lot work it might want this summer season, with quite a lot of gamers anticipated to depart.
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There have been no formal bids for Bellamy, whereas Burnley must pay a launch clause of at the least £700,000 to get him out of his contract with the Soccer Affiliation of Wales.
has been closely linked with the place however there was no formal contact, whereas sources have indicated that the Clarets have additionally checked on Cardiff head coach .
Burnley assistant supervisor Mike Jackson will take cost for the final 4 video games of the season, beginning with Friday’s journey to .
Burnley’s dire league type has been compounded by poor cup performances. They have been knocked out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup by League One groups – Mansfield beating them within the former and Cardiff within the latter.
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‘The best time’ to go away – Parker
Parker in July 2024, signing a three-year contract, and led them again to the Premier League on the first time of asking with a second-place end within the Championship.
“It has been an immense privilege to steer this nice membership over the previous two years,” he mentioned.
“I’ve loved each second of our journey collectively however really feel that now could be the suitable time for each events to maneuver in a special route.
“I mirror again with nice pleasure on what we achieved throughout my time on the membership, particularly our unforgettable promotion season in 2024-25, and it was a real honour to steer this staff into the Premier League.”
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Burnley received three of their first 9 league matches this season however shedding their subsequent seven meant they plunged into the relegation zone.
Regardless of 5 attracts of their subsequent seven matches, together with defiant performances in opposition to and , a 3-0 thumping by adopted by a loss to fellow strugglers led to some followers calling for Parker’s removing.
He expressed his frustration at these chants, and chairman Alan Tempo supported Parker in a BBC Soccer Focus interview, evaluating protesting followers to youngsters.
Parker had changed the departing Kompany earlier than the 2024-25 season.
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Regardless of the sale of key gamers that summer season, together with , and Vitinho, Parker guided the Clarets to automated promotion, shedding out on the Championship title to Leeds United on purpose distinction.
His aspect saved 30 clear sheets in 46 league matches – essentially the most in a season within the historical past of the Championship.
Nonetheless, Burnley have conceded 68 objectives in 34 league matches this marketing campaign – essentially the most of any aspect.
Final season was Parker’s third time profitable promotion to the highest flight as a supervisor, having achieved so with in 2020 and in 2022.
He has additionally managed Belgian aspect Membership Brugge, however was dismissed in 2023 after profitable two of 12 matches in cost.
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Parker performed for Charlton, , Newcastle, West Ham and earlier than turning to administration.
He additionally made 18 appearances for England.