Burnley Sack Coach Sean Dyche

Burnley Football Club has sacked coach Sean Dyche.

Gatekeepers News reports that Burnley in a statement on Friday confirmed that “the Club has parted company with manager Sean Dyche, assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer.”

Dyche who spent nine-and-a-half years with the club was the longest-serving manager in the Premier League.

Burnley described his tenure as a period that will go down as “one of the most successful in the Club’s history.”

During his time, the team was promoted twice from the Championship, achieved two top-half Premier League finishes, and qualified for Europe for the first time in 51 years.

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.”

Meanwhile, Burnley are currently fighting relegation, as they are four points from safety with just eight games to go.