Burnley FC are one of those few Premier League clubs who have always surprised everyone on matchdays despite its underdog status. In their success on the pitch, coaches have played a pivotal role. The presence of a Burnley manager has always gone beyond tactics as it has shaped the identity of the club. From Sean Dyche to Vincent Kompany, Burnley managers have left a tactical imprint at Turf Moor with their individual genius. In recent history, the Clarets have been knocking the doors of the heavyweights with their unpredictable yet effective playing styles in search of glory across competitions like EFL Championship, FA Cup and Premier League.
The Manchester City great Kompany even etched his name as one of the best Burnley managers after leading the Clarets to EFL Championship title victory in the 2022-23 season. But a relegation in 2024 shook them from bottom, reminding the need of an intelligent coach who would bring stability at Turf Moor. Fast forward to the 2024-25 season, the appointment of Scott Parker as the Burnley manager changed the game. The English manager brought a tactical discipline and stable structure in both dressing room and squad, ensuring the need for consistency. And the current Burnley FC manager took the club on a joyous ride of 33-game unbeaten run with 30 clean sheets in the last season's EFL Championship. Result? Now, the Clarets are back in the English Premier League, yet again. On that note, let's know who the Burnley manager is and his managerial career, family and achievements.
Burnley FC Manager - Background and career
The current Burnley manager Scott Parker is an English citizen who used to play as a midfielder for a few major English clubs like Chelsea, Charlton Athletic, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur. The 44-year old, who earned 18 International caps for England, has quickly climbed from an impactful midfielder to a highly-rated football manager in a few years. The former English playmaker hit the top deck of his playing career when he won three back-to-back Player of the year awards at West Ham United. Despite not winning any major trophy except the Football Championship Play-off title with Fulham in 2018, Scott Parker, the Burnley football manager still remains as a respected figure in English football due to his impact on the pitch and reliability as a player.
Burnley's new manager, Scott Parker stepped into his coaching career in his former club, Fulham in 2018. After helping the team grow in confidence across all competitions, he headed to AFC Bournemouth to join as their manager in 2021. His brilliance on the sidelines took his team beyond the survival line of the Championship.
Following the departure of Vincent Kompany for Bayern Munich, Scott Parker became the newest addition in Burnley manager history on 9th July, 2024. The English coach quickly brought the long-lost fortune of the Clarets after they were relegated to the Championship. His simple yet pragmatic approach to the game and necessary tactical changes propelled Burnley to stay undefeated the entire season with 100 points and a direct promotion to Premier League.
Scott Parker | Net worth and Teams Coached
Scott Parker net worth is said to be estimated around £12 million, thanks to his lengthy successful career in football as a player and now as the Burnley manager. Before coming to Turf Moor last year, he has coached two more English clubs successfully - Fulham and AFC Bournemouth. In his stints with these clubs, Parker has been highly impactful on the white lines, taking both clubs to success in the EFL Championship.
Scott Parker Wife
Scott Parker wife is his teenage love, Carly Parker whom the Burnley FC manager met when he was 16. The English couple tied the knot at the age of 20 and has four sons. Clary has not been in the limelight like her husband as she prefers to maintain a private life.
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