Premier League manager statement as Newcastle United make Eddie Howe decision
Another one of Newcastle United’s Premier League rivals have parted ways with their manager.
Former Newcastle United captain Scott Parker has left Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League.
Parker succeeded Vincent Kompany in the summer of 2024 and in his first season accumulated 100 points as the Clarets were promoted back to the top-flight as Championship runners-up.
But it has once again been a fleeting visit for the Turf Moor club, whose third straight Premier League relegation was confirmed last week following a 1-0 defeat at home to title-challenging Manchester City.
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That marked Burnley’s 22nd loss of a dismal campaign that has them sitting 19th in the table with only 20 points from 34 games. Four matches of the season remaining but the search for Parker’s successor has already commenced.
Mike Jackson, supported by the existing backroom staff, will take interim charge.
Former NUFC captain Scott Parker leaves Burnley
On leaving, Parker said: “It has been an immense privilege to lead this great club over the past two years. I have enjoyed every moment of our journey together, but feel that now is the right time for both parties to move in a different direction.
“I reflect back with great pride on what we achieved during my time at the club, especially our unforgettable promotion season in 2024/25, and it was a true honour to lead this team into the Premier League.
“I would like to thank Alan and the ownership group for their support during my time at the club. My thanks also go to the fantastic and tireless staff behind the scenes and, most importantly, to the players, who have given me everything since the first day I arrived.
“Finally, thank you to the Burnley fans. I wish you all and this great club nothing but the very best for the future.”
Eddie Howe retains ‘full support’ of Newcastle United board
Parker is the third Premier League managerial departure in the same number of weeks. Andoni Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season and be replaced by former Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose, while Liam Rosenior was sacked by Chelsea with Callum McFarlane put in interim charge.
Yasir Al-Rumayyan and a delegation from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia are on Tyneside this week hosting an annual board meeting in which the training ground and stadium are top of the agenda.
Eddie Howe will also be present in the meetings and as reported by The Gazette, is likely to stay at Newcastle next season. As it stands, Howe retains the full support of the club’s hierarchy, despite a poor Premier League season.
The 48-year-old is under growing pressure from supporters after last Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal was the club’s fifth straight defeat.
They have also lost nine of their last 12 league games, leaving them 14th in the table, as close to the relegation zone as they are to sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion, who visit St James’ Park this weekend.
Following that, Newcastle play two of the bottom five in Nottingham Forest and West Ham United as they look to put to bed any potential relegation fears.