Former Liverpool striker ‘early contender’ for Burnley job
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Former Liverpool striker has been linked with the Burnley job. The 45-year-old’s time at Turf Moor has now come to an end.Mike Jackson will take charge on an interim basis for the final four games of the season, starting against Leeds United on Friday.A Burnley statement said: “Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent.“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.
The process of appointing a new permanent head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season has begun.”Scott Parker replaced Vincent Kompany in the summer of 2024 after Burnley’s relegation and delivered an immediate response, guiding the club back to the Premier League with a 31-match unbeaten run and 30 clean sheets.That 2024/25 campaign proved record-breaking for the Clarets, but they have struggled since returning to the top flight.Burnley have won just four league games this season, and their relegation was confirmed last Wednesday following defeat to Manchester City at Turf Moor, with four matches still to play.Early reports have linked Craig Bellamy and Steven Gerrard with the vacancy. According to The Telegraph, Bellamy is believed to be an early contender, although it remains unclear whether he would leave his role with the Wales national team, especially with Euro 2028 on the horizon.The 46-year-old still has two years remaining on his current deal and has previously stated his ambition to lead Wales into the tournament, with the opening game set to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.Craig Bellamy has long spoken about returning to club management, though he has never set a clear timeline.
He enjoyed two spells at Liverpool, first between 2006 and 2007, and again from 2011 to 2012.The forward had already made his name with clubs including Norwich City, Coventry City, Newcastle United, Celtic and Blackburn Rovers before joining the Reds in 2006.He scored nine goals in 42 appearances during his first stint, including in a memorable 2-1 UEFA Champions League win over Barcelona in 2007, where he also assisted John Arne Riise.Under Rafael Benitez, Liverpool reached the final, though Bellamy was an unused substitute in the defeat to AC Milan before being sold to West Ham United.After spells elsewhere, including with Manchester City, he returned to Anfield in 2011 under Kenny Dalglish. Burnley Craig Bellamy Scott Parker