Sean Dyche out as Burnley boss in huge shock

Sean Dyche has been fired by Burnley in a huge shock with just eight games of the Premier League season to go.

Dyche, 50, has been in charge at Burnley for almost 10 years and has worked wonders at Turf Moor, but the club announced they have ‘parted company’ with the man nicknamed ‘The Ginger Mourinho.’

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However, with eight games of this season to go the Clarets sit in the relegation zone, four points from safety, and have played the same number of games as 17th-place Everton.

Still, this decision from Burnley chairman Alan Pace is a massive shock not only given Dyche’s ability to navigate a relegation battle but also because he has twice won promotion to the Premier League when in charge of Burnley.

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Below are more details from Alan Pace, as assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer also left alongside Sean Dyche.

“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,” Pace said. “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