Burnley FC have parted ways with manager Scott Parker by mutual consent just days before their key fixture against Leeds United.
Parker, who guided Burnley back to the Premier League with an impressive Championship campaign, was unable to keep the club in the top flight this season.
Their relegation was confirmed following a narrow defeat to Manchester City at Turf Moor, reports Inside Futbol.
The decision leaves Burnley heading into Friday’s clash at Elland Road under new leadership, with Mike Jackson appointed as interim manager.
Jackson previously took charge of the club in 2022 and now faces the challenge of steadying the team for the remainder of the season.
Leeds face uncertainty against new-look Burnley
Leeds boss Daniel Farke must now prepare for an unpredictable Burnley side, with little indication of how Jackson will approach the game tactically.
The timing of the managerial change adds uncertainty to a match that is crucial for Leeds’ survival hopes.
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Burnley’s previous campaign under Parker was remarkable, featuring a 33-match unbeaten run and 30 clean sheets in the Championship.
However, that success failed to translate into Premier League survival.
Leeds, meanwhile, are battling to stay up and will see this fixture as an opportunity to secure vital points, despite key absences in their squad.
With difficult games still to come, including clashes with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, every result is critical.
With Burnley already relegated and Leeds fighting for survival, the encounter promises high stakes as both sides close out the season.
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