Burnley have confirmed Scott Parker’s departure with immediate effect following their relegation from the Premier League.
The Clarets’ drop was confirmed last week following a 1-0 defeat against Man City.
Burnley have won just four of their 34 league games this season, picking up just one point from their past eight games.
Parker leaves with four matches remaining, with his exit coming a day before a game at Leeds.
‘Scott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent,’ a club statement read.
‘Following confirmation of the Club’s relegation from the Premier League last week, Parker and the Board held discussions and mutually agreed that his time at Turf Moor would conclude.
Scott Parker has left Burnley with immediate effect following their relegation
Burnley’s relegation was confirmed last week after a 1-0 defeat at home against Man City
‘During his tenure at Turf Moor, Parker guided the Clarets to a record-breaking season in the 2024/25 campaign, securing Burnley promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, with a 31-match unbeaten run, keeping a remarkable 30 clean sheets.
‘The Club would like to place on record its sincere thanks to Scott for his professionalism, dedication and contribution. He leaves with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Burnley Football Club.
‘Mike Jackson, supported by the existing backroom staff, will take interim charge for the Clarets’ remaining four Premier League fixtures, beginning with Friday’s match away to Leeds United.
‘The process of appointing a new permanent Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season has begun.’
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been installed as the surprise favourite to succeed Parker at Turf Moor.
The former Rangers and Aston Villa boss has been out of management since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq last January.
William Hill have given Gerrard 4/7 odds to be named Burnley manager, with Wales boss and former Burnley assistant manager Craig Bellamy second favourite at 5/1.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Liam Rosenior, who was sacked as Chelsea boss last week, follow at 7/1 and 9/1 respectively.
Parker’s successor will be tasked with overseeing an instant return to the Premier League again, with Burnley having successfully bounced back from relegation at the first attempt in both 2023 and 2025.
In a statement, Parker said it was the ‘right time for both parties to move in a different direction’.
Steven Gerrard has been installed as the favourite to succeed Parker at Turf Moor
Parker led Burnley to promotion last year but was unable to keep the Clarets in the top flight
‘It has been an immense privilege to lead this great club over the past two years. I have enjoyed every moment of our journey together, but feel that now is the right time for both parties to move in a different direction.
‘I reflect back with great pride on what we achieved during my time at the club, especially our unforgettable promotion season in 2024/25, and it was a true honour to lead this team into the Premier League.
‘I would like to thank Alan and the ownership group for their support during my time at the club. My thanks also go to the fantastic and tireless staff behind the scenes and, most importantly, to the players, who have given me everything since the first day I arrived.
‘Finally, thank you to the Burnley fans. I wish you all and this great club nothing but the very best for the future.’
Parker had admitted last week that his Burnley side would have had to overachieve to have remained in the top flight.
‘We’ve had an understanding that the inevitable was getting closer,’ Parker said following confirmation of their relegation.
‘That curtain has come down on us now, the confirmation has been there.
‘I can’t be critical of this team. This team have given us everything every single day. You can fault us in certain moments where we lacked a quality about us – and we haven’t got enough points in this division.
‘These players have come in with a humongous challenge and we’ve fallen a little bit short. We needed to overachieve this year, overachieve and overachieve, every single game, and we haven’t managed to do that.
‘Their eyes, their ears, they have given me everything, that means a lot. The young group will learn from these experiences.
‘One thing I’ve learned in life is you need to have the ability to bounce back, be brave enough to stand in the arena, to stand on the touchline. This group constantly stands. I’m proud of them.
‘Regarding myself, like always, we’ve given everything, sacrificed a lot of things and we’ve fallen short. I hold the burden for that and the responsibility for that. We’ll keep moving and keep going.’
Parker leaves his fourth managerial post, having had spells with Fulham, Bournemouth and Club Brugge.
The 45-year-old has won promotion from the Championship with three clubs, finishing as runners-up with Bournemouth and Burnley, while he guided Fulham to the top flight via the play-offs in 2020.
