Sean Dyche sacked by Burnley with 8 games to go
Sean Dyche has been sacked by Burnley, with just seven games of the Premier League season to go.
The Claret’s currently sit in the relegation zone, four points of safety, after losing four out of their last five games.
Burnley Football Club can confirm the Club has parted company with manager Sean Dyche, assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer.
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 15, 2022
Dyche was appointed back in October 2012, meaning he was the longest serving manager in the Premier League, he is also the first top-flight manager to be sacked on Easter Weekend since Martin O’Neill was for Sunderland, in 2011.
Burnley Chairman, Alan Pace said it was “an incredibly difficult decision” but felt “change was needed” at Turf Moor.
Pace would go on to thank Dyche for his work at the club.
"“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,” said Pace.“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.”"
Dyche had signed a new contract last December, to keep him at the club till 2025, but the club felt it was time to move on.
During his time at Turf Moor, he guided Burnley to two promotions and helped the club to it’s first European qualification in 51 years.
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Dyche will certainly be remembered fondly by Burnley fans, working on a shoe-string budget to play organised football, whilst continually maintain the clubs place in the Premier League. He will be hard to replace.