ALK Capital on the lookout for two new bosses

Alan Pace has sacked his second manager in the space of just four days.

ALK Capital parted ways with Burnley boss Nicky Hayen on Saturday evening following the 4-1 defeat to Lincoln City.

The result left the Clarets rooted inside the Championship’s bottom three, after winning just one of their first 12 games of the season.

Hayen, who was only appointed in July, lasted just 106 days in the role.

But ALK are now on the hunt for two new bosses after dispensing with the services of Espanyol boss Manolo Gonzalez last night.

It followed a humiliating Copa del Rey exit at the hands of fourth tier side Sestao, losing 4-0 after extra-time.

With the Spanish side also sat inside La Liga’s relegation zone, with just two wins from 10 games, Pace has decided to act.

While the departure of Hayen was announced in a brief 26-word statement, 331 words were used for Manolo’s exit.

“RCD Espanyol has decided to bring an end to Manolo González’s tenure as head coach of the first team,” the club confirmed in a statement.

“The club and the Galician coach are parting ways after more than three seasons and 107 official matches at the helm of the *blanc-i-blau* first team—a period during which the coach left his personal and professional mark, both on the pitch and in the day-to-day operations.

“Through effort, dedication, and sacrifice, Manolo González carved out a path that saw him establish himself as a first division coach.

“During his two full seasons in the top flight, he met the established sporting objectives and succeeded in keeping the team among the elite of Spanish football, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment within one of the most demanding competitions in professional football.

“Manolo González’s professional journey serves as an example of effort, perseverance, and personal growth. He has worked his way up through the various tiers of football - from the most modest levels to the top division - building his career step by step through continuous learning and daily hard work.

“On September 7, in a match against Sevilla, he reached the milestone of 100 official matches in charge of the first team, becoming the coach with the ninth-highest number of matches managed in the club’s history - and the first to surpass this figure since Mauricio Pochettino.

“RCD Espanyol, on behalf of its president, Alan Pace, and its board of directors, wishes to express its gratitude to Manolo González for the work, commitment, and effort he has demonstrated since taking charge of the first team.

“The club particularly values the professionalism and dedication with which he has carried out his duties during this period, as well as the commitment he has shown in tackling sporting challenges.

“Furthermore, the club takes this opportunity to wish Manolo González the very best of luck and success in his future professional endeavors, as well as in his personal life.”