The Clarets parted ways with their nine-and-a-half-year-old manager on Good Friday with U23 captain Jackson, now a member of the squad that also includes captain Ben Mee, Academy director Paul Jenkins and U23 goalkeeping coach Connor King . Burnley face West Ham on Sunday for the Premier League in a key game. The Clarets are four points away from safety and Norwich lost to last place in the standings last time out. Burnley have won just four games this season. Jackson will be asked about the decision and what will follow at Turf Moor as a fan seeks answers about what a strangely timed call to the Ditch ax is. He has been at Turf Moor since October 2012, leading the Clarets to promotion to the Premier League in his first full season. Burnley were relegated to the Championship again, but Dates led them to the title in 2016 and has remained in the top division ever since. They finished seventh in 2018, qualifying for the Europa League, but a lack of investment prevented the Clarets from finishing last season and finishing 17th last season and was constantly in the race for relegation this season. Dyche was going to face the media this afternoon for the pre-match press conference and it is understandable that the news came as a surprise to the team. President Alan Pace: “First of all, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Sean and his staff for their achievements at the club over the last decade. “During his tenure at Turf Moor, Sean was a credit both on and off the pitch, to the respect of the players, the staff, the supporters and the wider football community. “However, the results this season have been disappointing and, while it was an incredibly difficult decision, with eight crucial games left, we believe a change is needed to give the team the best possible chance of maintaining its place in the Premier League. Under-23 coach Mike Jackson, with the help of Academy Director Paul Jenkins, Under-23 goalkeeping coach Conor King and team leader Ben Mi, were called in to take charge of the team for the match. on Sunday with West Ham United. “Sean’s replacement process has begun and further announcements will be made to supporters in due course.”
