Burnley have sacked manager Sean Dyche with eight games left of their season in the Premier League.
The Clarets, who have lost five of their last six top-flight games, are 18th and four points from safety.
Dyche was the Premier Leagueโs longest-serving manager, having taken over at Turf Moor in October 2012.
Burnley chairman Alan Pace said it was โan incredibly difficult decisionโ to part company with Dyche, but โwe feel a change is neededโ.
Dycheโs last game in charge of Burnley saw them lose 2-0 to Norwich City, who are bottom of the Premier League.
Assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer have also left the club.
โFirstly, we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Sean and his staff for their achievements at the club over the last decade,โ said Pace.
โDuring his time at Turf Moor, Sean has been a credit both on and off the pitch, respected by players, staff, supporters, and the wider football community.
โHowever, results this season have been disappointing and, while this was an incredibly difficult decision, with eight crucial games of the campaign remaining, we feel a change is needed to give the squad the best possible chance of retaining its Premier League status.
โUnder-23s coach Mike Jackson, assisted by academy director Paul Jenkins, Under-23s goalkeeping coach Connor King and club captain Ben Mee have been asked to take charge of the team for Sundayโs game with West Ham United.
โThe process of replacing Sean has begun and further announcements will be made to supporters in due course.โ
More to follow.
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