We take a look at the contenders to be the next manager of Burnley as the pressure increases on Nicky Hayen.
Former Genk boss Hayen arrived at Turf Moor in July following a lengthy process to find a permanent successor to Scott Parker.
Hayen has been tasked with leading the club back to the Premier League but he has been unable to inspire a victory from the club's opening five Championship fixtures.
Supporters showed their frustration as the Clarets conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 at home to Bristol City on Saturday.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Burnley manager in the event that there is a change in the dugout.
Next Burnley Manager Contenders
Craig Bellamy
Craig Bellamy was seemingly on the brink of becoming the new Burnley manager in the summer, only for the move to fall through after talks with the Wales boss.
As a result, his future with Wales looks uncertain and Burnley may be tempted to re-enter negotiations.
Bellamy has previously been on the coaching staff at Turf Moor and is still held in high regard at the club.
Rob Edwards
Former Wolves boss Rob Edwards is eyeing a return to management after being sacked on the eve of the new season.
He was doing a good job at Middlesbrough last season before he left to join Wolves, where he was unable to keep the club in the Premier League.
Edwards boasts a Championship promotion on his CV from his time at Luton Town and a position at Burnley could be appealing for his next move.
Sean Dyche
They say never go back, but would Sean Dyche be tempted to return to his former club?
He has become frustrated with being labelled as a firefighter but the chance to inspire a Championship promotion charge might just appeal to Dyche.
He spent almost a decade at the club before leaving in April 2022 and he twice led Burnley to promotion from the Championship.
Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper is a man who has a point to prove in his next role.
He famously led Nottingham Forest to the Premier League during his time in the East Midlands and he would surely jump at the chance to join the Clarets.
However, his last two roles at Leicester City and Brondby were disappointing and his next move needs to be the right one.
Lee Carsley
Lee Carsley has been linked with multiple positions in recent times but he is yet to make the move into club management.
He has established a reputation as one of the best young coaches in Europe and he would arrive as a two-time European Under 21 Championship winner.
Carsley is highly regarded with the FA and they will be hoping that he will stay on in the coming years to help bring through the next generation.
