Scott Parker LEAVES Burnley by mutual consent – eight days after their Premier League relegation

Scott Parker and Burnley have agreed to part ways eight days following their relegation from the Premier League.

The Clarets were relegated on April 22 after a 1-0 home defeat by Manchester City confirmed their fate.

And in the aftermath of that, both Parker and Burnley have agreed to split – with assistant manager Mike Jackson taking charge for the last four games of the season, starting with Friday’s trip to Leeds United.

Burnley statement on Scott Parker

In a statement, the Turf Moor outfit said: ‘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.’

Scott Parker’s statement

Parker took charge of Burnley in July 2024, signing a three-year contract, and led them back to the Premier League at the first time of asking with a second-place finish in the Championship.

‘It has been an immense privilege to lead this great club over the past two years,” he said.

‘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.

‘I reflect back with great pride on what we achieved during my time at the club, especially our unforgettable promotion season in 2024-25, and it was a true honour to lead this team into the Premier League.’