Burnley sack manager Sean Dyche after almost 10 years in charge

Burnley have sacked manager Sean Dyche after almost 10 years in charge.

Dyche has been at Burnley since 2012 and led them to two promotions to the Premier League, but leaves with the club 18th in the English top-flight and facing relegation.

Burnley have won just four games this season and are four points behind 17th-placed Everton with eight games remaining.

The Clarets secured a vital 3-2 win over relegation-rivals Everton earlier in the month but lost 2-0 to bottom-placed Norwich City in Dyche’s last game in charge.

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.

‘The process of replacing Sean has begun and further announcements will be made to supporters in due course.’

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