Burnley interim boss Mike Jackson faced the media yesterday for the first time since Sean Dyche’s sacking.
The Under 23s coach, as well as Academy Director Paul Jenkins, U23s goalkeeping coach Connor King and club captain Ben Mee, have been placed in charge ahead of the Clarets’ match against West Ham today.
Jackson has admitted that it was a shock when he discovered Dyche had been relieved of his duties, almost ten years after he arrived at Turf Moor.
Jackson said: “I came in in the morning, preparing for the Under 23s’ game, and the chairman came into the office and I was told about it then.“I didn’t know anything about it, it was one of those ‘this is what’s happening, I’d like you and Paul Jenkins to take over the team for now, prepare the game for Sunday’.
“So it all came as a bit of a shock to be honest, but it doesn’t surprise me in football sometimes.
“We’re just here to prepare the lads the best we can to make sure they’re ready for the challenge on Sunday.”
Burnley travel to the London Stadium this afternoon, with the Premier League clash kicking off at 2:15pm.
Here are today’s transfer rumours...
5. Arsenal targeting Bayern Munich bargain
Arsenal could turn their attentions from Ruben Neves to a 'cheaper alternative' in Bayern Munich's Marcel Sabitzer, with the German club ready to part ways with the midfielder for as little as £12m. (Express) | Getty Images
6. Toon 'ready to sell' £50m-rated star man
Newcastle United are reportedly willing to listen to offers of £50 million for Allan Saint-Maximin this summer, with Eddie Howe looking to freshen up his squad. Aston Villa are one side thought to be interested in the Frenchman. (Daily Mail) | Getty Images
7. Fulham lining up move for Burnley attacker
Fulham are reportedly looking to sign Burnley's Dwight McNeil this summer once their promotion is confirmed. The 22-year-old is yet to score in the Premier League this season. (Mail Online) | Getty Images
8. Gunners meet with agent of Leicester star
Arsenal have reportedly met with the agent of Youri Tielemans over a potential summer move. The Belgian midfielder looks likely to leave Leicester once his contract expires at the end of the season. (Leicestershire Live) | Getty Images