The exit of Scott Parker Burnley has brought new concerns when the club announced that Scott Parker has left Burnley on mutual terms. This is only days after they were officially relegated out of the Premier League. The decline of Burnley was determined after a close defeat to Manchester City. That outcome was the total of a challenging season during which the team was unable to compete on the highest level in every game.
In a more general sense, Parker leaving becomes not so much of a sudden, but it is rather an anticipated event. Burnley was only winning four out of 34 matches in the league. Worse still was their appearance in the recent past, getting only a point in their past eight matches.
The league was not alone in the problems. The initial cup exit facing the lower side emphasized further problems with the depth of the squad and the tactical implementation. They were beaten by Mansfield Town and Cardiff City. But during Parker, they were not without success. Last season, he led Burnley to the promotion and achieved a good second place finish. The said accomplishment indicated that he was capable of producing in the Championship.
The difficulty, however, was to maintain that success in the Premier League. The differentiation of quality and consistency was too wide this time round. Mike Jackson, the assistant coach, will assume interim leadership as Burnley gear up to play their remaining matches. The club will probably start planning a re-establishment of life in the Championship.
Parker leaving is an indication of a new beginning. In the case of Burnley, it is now all about the stability, hiring, and selecting a manager who can spearhead another promotion drive.
