Mike Jackson on Burnley interim role, board instructions and interest in full-time job

The interim boss took charge of Friday night’s 3-1 defeat at Leeds United in what is now his second caretaker spell, having also performed a similar role following Sean Dyche’s sacking in 2022.

The first-team coach was sprung into the number one position on Thursday morning following the club’s decision to part ways with Scott Parker, eight days on from the confirmation of the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

When asked what’s been the message from Alan Pace and the board, Jackson said after Friday night’s game: “I only found out yesterday morning myself, and it's just: ‘would I just take the team until the end of the season for these next three remaining games?’.”

Further details on the process were also thin on the ground, with Jackson unable to expand further on what talks he’s held with those above him.

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It’s understood the club are in no rush to make an appointment though and no news is expected imminently.

“Honestly, mate, I'm not trying to be disrespectful to you,” Jackson said, when asked if he’s aware of a timeframe. “It's just something that hasn't even been mentioned.

“It's been like, literally, I told you Thursday morning, try and prep a team to come to Leeds today, and that's been the sole focus really.”

Last time round, Jackson never made any great overtures about wanting the job full time and that’s a message he repeated at Elland Road, batting away questions about any potential interest.

“I don't think that's anything - like I just said, and it's no disrespect to yourself - but it’s not something that I'm even thinking about,” he added. “Honestly, mate, it's not at all.”

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