Parker leaves Burnley after relegation
Scott Parker has left his role as Burnley head coach by mutual consent following the club's relegation from the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City. Parker, who led Burnley to promotion in his first season in 2024-25, departs after a poor campaign that saw the team win only four of 34 league games. Assistant Mike Jackson will take temporary charge for the final four matches of the season.
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Parker leaves Burnley after relegationImage source, Getty ImagesBySami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent and Josh Lobley, BBC Sport journalistPublished30 April 2026, 10:04 BST284 CommentsUpdated 14 minutes agoBurnley head coach Scott Parker has left the club 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 when they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City on 22 April.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, starting with Friday's trip to Leeds United.Burnley's dire league form has been…
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