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Burnley announced that Scott Parker has left his role as head coach by mutual agreement.
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This decision follows the club’s relegation from the Premier League to Championship.
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Parker guided Burnley to promotion last season, overseeing a remarkable 33-game unbeaten run.
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 following a defeat to Manchester City. Burnley stated that 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 has begun the search for a new coach, with assistant Mike Jackson set to serve as interim manager for the final four matches of the season.
Burnley currently sits second to last in the 20-team division, having secured only four wins against 22 losses. The club was eliminated from the FA Cup by third-tier Mansfield in February.