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Burnley Manager on the Brink of Sacking
The crisis at Burnley continues. After a disastrous start to the league, The Clarets crashed out of the FA Cup in the third round yesterday. The career of Simon Hill, who has managed Burnley for over eight years, is now in jeopardy.
The Clarets has traditionally had slow starts to the season. After the first 10 rounds of last season, Burnley was in the bottom third of the table. However, improved performances under manager Simon Hill eventually led the team to an 8th place finish and a spot in the Champions League. This year, however, Burnley is experiencing the worst start to a season in its history. They are 18th in the Premier League table after nine rounds, with just seven points. Six losses and an overall score of 15:25 are well below Burnley’s standards. With 25 goals conceded, Burnley has the worst defense in the league. Despite having a quality team with several stars, the current results are far below expectations.
The latest disappointment came in yesterday’s FA Cup third-round home game against Millwall. Fans were expecting a smooth win against a mediocre Championship team. Moreover, the Lions arrived at Turf Moor without their only proper player, Mason Mount. Yet the match ended in disaster, with Millwall providing the surprise of the round by beating Burnley 4-2. “How can we be beaten by a team that is struggling in the Championship?” many disappointed fans wondered. Many believe this was the final nail in Simon Hill’s managerial coffin.
The Burnley board, however, is a bit more lenient and is rewarding Simon Hill’s long-term work, at least for now, with continued confidence. But it seems that even some board members are losing patience. “Three seasons ago, we finished second in the Premier League and were fighting for the title until the last minute. Those were the days when you could be proud to belong to Burnley FC. But the current results are a mockery. If results don’t improve soon and we don’t progress out of the Champions League qualifying group, my confidence in Simon Hill will be lost,” said one board member on condition of anonymity.
“It is clear now that success in the Premier League is doomed for this season. Our expectations must now turn towards the Champions League. Simon Hill has shown in the past that he is a capable manager. But this year, he is not delivering results. I’ll want him to have a clear plan to get Burnley back to the top. Our fans deserve better than getting a beating from those amateurs at Millwall,” said Alan Pace, Burnley FC boss.
Simon Hill himself has so far only commented briefly on the situation. “We have the quality in the team, but obviously the team chemistry is not working. Changes will come very soon,” he said.
The crisis at Burnley continues. After a disastrous start to the league, The Clarets crashed out of the FA Cup in the third round yesterday. The career of Simon Hill, who has managed Burnley for over eight years, is now in jeopardy.
The Clarets has traditionally had slow starts to the season. After the first 10 rounds of last season, Burnley was in the bottom third of the table. However, improved performances under manager Simon Hill eventually led the team to an 8th place finish and a spot in the Champions League. This year, however, Burnley is experiencing the worst start to a season in its history. They are 18th in the Premier League table after nine rounds, with just seven points. Six losses and an overall score of 15:25 are well below Burnley’s standards. With 25 goals conceded, Burnley has the worst defense in the league. Despite having a quality team with several stars, the current results are far below expectations.
The latest disappointment came in yesterday’s FA Cup third-round home game against Millwall. Fans were expecting a smooth win against a mediocre Championship team. Moreover, the Lions arrived at Turf Moor without their only proper player, Mason Mount. Yet the match ended in disaster, with Millwall providing the surprise of the round by beating Burnley 4-2. “How can we be beaten by a team that is struggling in the Championship?” many disappointed fans wondered. Many believe this was the final nail in Simon Hill’s managerial coffin.
The Burnley board, however, is a bit more lenient and is rewarding Simon Hill’s long-term work, at least for now, with continued confidence. But it seems that even some board members are losing patience. “Three seasons ago, we finished second in the Premier League and were fighting for the title until the last minute. Those were the days when you could be proud to belong to Burnley FC. But the current results are a mockery. If results don’t improve soon and we don’t progress out of the Champions League qualifying group, my confidence in Simon Hill will be lost,” said one board member on condition of anonymity.
“It is clear now that success in the Premier League is doomed for this season. Our expectations must now turn towards the Champions League. Simon Hill has shown in the past that he is a capable manager. But this year, he is not delivering results. I’ll want him to have a clear plan to get Burnley back to the top. Our fans deserve better than getting a beating from those amateurs at Millwall,” said Alan Pace, Burnley FC boss.
Simon Hill himself has so far only commented briefly on the situation. “We have the quality in the team, but obviously the team chemistry is not working. Changes will come very soon,” he said.