Scott Parker’s position as Burnley manager is in doubt following the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Discussions between the 45-year-old and chairman Alan Pace are expected to determine whether he remains in charge for next season.
No decision has been made, and it is understood Parker is unsure about continuing, with one year left on his contract. He may seek an amicable departure.
Parker replaced Vincent Kompany in July 2024 after relegation and secured immediate promotion to the Premier League. However, Burnley struggled on their return, and a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City on 14 May 2025 confirmed an immediate return to the Championship.
When asked about his future last week, Parker was noncommittal. “This season has been a huge challenge for us,” he said. “Discussions about what we need to do as a football club will take place in due course.”
If Parker leaves, Steven Gerrard may be of interest to Pace. The former Rangers and Aston Villa manager left Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent in January 2025. Craig Bellamy, who was Kompany’s assistant at Burnley, is also admired by Pace but may not want to leave his role as Wales head coach.
