Burnley dismiss Hayen after 1 win in 12 Championship games

Belgian coach Nicky Hayen has been dismissed by Burnley after a disastrous start to their Championship campaign, with only one victory in twelve matches and a 4-1 defeat to Lincoln City prompting his exit. The club confirmed the decision hours after the loss, ending Hayen’s brief tenure.

Poor start in the Championship

Burnley have amassed just one win from twelve fixtures, leaving them 22nd in the league table. The 4-1 loss to Lincoln City was the club’s sixth defeat of the season and triggered the immediate sacking. Supporters in Lincoln sang “You’ll be sacked in the morning” in a cynical chant. The report described the chant as cynical, reflecting the supporters’ frustration.

The board issued a short statement saying, “Het clubbestuur heeft deze beslissing genomen naar aanleiding van de teleurstellende seizoensstart in The Championship.” The announcement came just hours after the sixth defeat of the campaign. Burnley were relegated from the Premier League last season after finishing with only 22 points and four wins, and the club is desperate to reverse the slide.

Hayen’s tenure and departure

Hayen arrived this summer, succeeding Scott Parker, but never managed to get the team on track. The former Club Brugge and Genk manager was thanked for his services immediately after the 4-1 loss to Lincoln City. His spell lasted only a few months, and he never saw the squad settle into a consistent rhythm.

Burnley dismiss Belgian coach Hayen after Lincoln defeat

Hayen said: “It is the story of the season. After the break you saw confidence disappear.” He added: “Am I still here next week? I don’t know. It is a hard defeat and the board will have to think about it. I will not waste my energy, because it is not in my hands.”

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The club’s statement also thanked Hayen for his services, noting that he had delivered his best efforts despite the poor results.

Hayen confirmed he will not waste his energy on a situation beyond his control, leaving the club to decide on a new manager.