Steven Gerrard rumoured to succeed Scott Parker at Burnley
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Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League for the third time in five seasons was confirmed on Wednesday. Image Credits: Imago ImagesWe all know about Steven Gerrard’s legendary status as a football player, but his work in the managerial world since retiring has left a lot to be desired.After beginning his coaching career within Liverpool’s academy, Gerrard took his first big leap, taking over Rangers in 2018.During the 2020/21 season, Gerrard led Rangers through a record-breaking season.The Scottish side didn’t lose a single league match, registering 102 points and conceding only 13 goals in 38 matches.With his first league title as a manager under his belt, Steven Gerrard aimed higher and was appointed as head coach of Aston Villa in November 2021.His time in Birmingham didn’t go to plan, with Aston Villa finishing 14th during his first season in charge, and the former Liverpool captain was dismissed from his duties after winning just two of their opening 12 league games in the 2022/23 season.In July 2023, Gerrard took up his next role as he was appointed manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.He brought former Liverpool players Jordan Henderson and Giorginio Wijnaldum to the club under his tenure but left by mutual consent in January 2025 after performances on the pitch weren’t up to scratch.Now, according to Burnley Express, Steven Gerrard is under consideration at Turf Moor to take over from Scott Parker following the Clarets’ relegation from the Premier League.Alan Nixon first reported the news, with the journalist stating that the 45-year-old is keen to get back into management, saying he would “jump at the chanced” to take over.Burnley’s board are currently discussing Parker’s future and deciding whether to keep him in the role following an extremely disappointing campaign in the Premier League.No decision has yet been made but the future of Scott Parker is most definitely an uncertain one and Steven Gerrard’s name has been mentioned if Parker was to be let go.
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