Overview
- Burnley, which announced Parker's exit on Thursday, said the decision was by mutual consent and took effect immediately.
- Assistant Mike Jackson will lead the final four Premier League games as interim head coach, starting Friday away to Leeds United.
- Relegation was confirmed on April 22 after a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City, capping a run of just four wins in 34 league matches and one point from the last eight.
- The club says its search for a permanent successor has begun and reports note no formal talks yet, while bookmakers list Steven Gerrard as the early favorite.
- This is Burnley’s third drop in five seasons, which raises pressure for a quick rebuild in the Championship and another attempt at an immediate return.