Nicky Hayen: Burnley appoint Genk boss as head coach

Burnley have appointed Genk boss Nicky Heine as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Instead of 45-year-old Belgian Scott Parker, who left by mutual consent at the end of April The Clarets suffered relegation from the Premier League.

Heine, who has a spell with Welsh side Haverfordwest County between 2021 and 2022, led Genk to seventh in Belgium’s top flight last season.

“I’m delighted to be joining a club with real history and supporters who care deeply about it,” he said Told the club’s website., outsider

“I know most of them still won’t know much about me, that’s fair and it’s up to me to change that.”

The Clarets had previously approached the Football Association of Wales about hiring men’s national team head coach Craig Bellamy, who was on staff during Vincent Kompany’s tenure, but The move collapsed during negotiations Backroom staff make up around.

So is former Wolves boss Rob Edwards Reject a method Replacing Parker from Turf Moor Club.

Hayen will now join the team on their pre-season tour of the United States.

His first competitive match in charge will be a Carabao Cup first round tie against Notts County on Saturday 8 August.