Scott Parker’s Future As Burnley Manager In The Balance After Relegation To Championship

Scott Parker’s early arsenic nan Burnley head is successful nan equilibrium aft nan club’s relegation, pinch discussions betwixt nan 45-year-old and Alan Pace, nan chair, expected to find whether he will stay successful spot for adjacent season.

No determination has been made and it is understood that Parker is unsure whether to proceed and whitethorn activity an amicable parting pinch 1 twelvemonth connected his contract.

Parker replaced Vincent Kompany successful July 2024 connected nan backmost of relegation and achieved promotion to nan Premier League successful his first campaign. But Burnley person struggled connected their return and Wednesday’s 1-0 location conclusion by Manchester City confirmed an instant return to nan 2nd tier.

Last week Parker was noncommittal regarding his future. “This play has been a immense situation for us,” he said. “Discussions astir what we request to do arsenic a shot nine will return spot successful owed course.”

If Parker leaves, Steven Gerrard whitethorn beryllium of liking to Pace. The erstwhile Rangers, Aston Villa head left Al-Ettifaq by communal consent successful January 2025.

Craig Bellamy, Kompany’s adjunct astatine Burnley, is besides admired by Pace but whitethorn not want to time off his position arsenic nan Wales caput coach.