Burnley forced to move on to other targets after Craig Bellamy snub

Burnley are back to the drawing board in their search for a new manager after being snubbed by Craig Bellamy.

The 46-year-old looked set to take over last week, with reports suggesting an agreement was all but in place.

But Burnley’s former assistant performed a last minute U-turn and now looks set to continue in his role as Wales boss.

It leaves the Clarets without a manager two months on from the departure of Scott Parker, who left by mutual consent at the end of April following the club’s relegation to the Championship.

An appointment will need to be made soon, with the players set to return for the start of pre-season on Monday, while the first friendly takes place in just 13 days’ time.

Following Bellamy’s U-turn, former Wolves and Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards now leads the betting.

Robin van Persie, who was recently sacked by Feyenoord, moves up to second favourite ahead of ex-Nottingham Forest promotion winner Steve Cooper.

Continental bosses Kasper Hjulmand and Bo Henriksen follow ahead of the early favourite Steven Gerrard.