Bolton legend Sam Allardyce & Man United top scorer Wayne Rooney among Burnley boss favourites

Burnley are on the hunt for a new boss after the shock sacking of Sean Dyche and Bolton Wanderers legend Sam Alladyce is among the early favourites for the job according to the bookmakers.

Dyche was sacked by the Clarets this morning with the club sitting in the Premier League relegation zone and four points from safety with eight games of their campaign to go.

Dyche has been at Turf Moor since October 2012, leading the Clarets to promotion to the Premier League in his first full season. Burnley were relegated back to the Championship but Dyche led them to the title in 2016 and they have remained in the top flight since.

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Burnley chairman Alan Pace said: "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.

“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.”

And according to the bookies, Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder and Manchester