Breaking News: Burnley sack Sean Dyche with 8 games to go

 

Burnley have announced that they have sacked Sean Dyche with the club in 18th on the log and with eight games to go in the league season. (Photo credit: Premierleague.com)

In what can be termed as the most surprising development in the ongoing premier league season, the longest serving manager in the league has been sacked after Burnley announced that they have parted ways with Sean Dyche in the wake of the relegation dogfight.

Considering Dyche’s track record of helping Burnley survive in the league since their promotion, the decision of the board to fire him at this stage of the season is a big surprise and the future of the club will now be under harsh uncertainties.

With Burnley sitting 18^th on the log, four points adrift of Everton and with eight games to play in the league season, Burnley have probably worsened their own situation with the introduction of instability, where do they go from here?

"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," club chairman Alan Pace said in a statement.

 

"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.

 

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

Burnley have always been a low budget transfer club and it will now be seen who will be the long term manager after the weekend.