Sean Dyche breaks silence after Burnley ax with stylish statement paying homage to former club

Sean Dyche has broken his silence following his shock dismissal as Burnley manager last week as he reflected on the “truly amazing times” he had at Turf Moor.

Dyche was sacked by the relegation-threatened Clarets on Friday after 10 years at the club following poor form which took them to the brink.

Burnley have won just four Premier League games all season and are four points from safety with seven games to go, starting with a visit from Southampton on Thursday night.

Dyche was sacked two days before Burnley’s 1-1 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium

Dyche – who is reportedly in talks with Burnley over a £15m contract settlement – has been replaced temporarily by caretaker boss Mike Jackson.

sports mail revealed this week that club insiders expected Dyche to receive an “Arsene Wenger-esque dispatch” after being sacked two days before Burnley’s 1-1 draw at West Ham on Sunday.

In a statement released through the League Managers Association, Dyche said he was “looking forward to the next phase of my career” following Burnley’s controversial decision to part ways with the 50-year-old.

Dyche paid tribute to fans, owners and directors in a classy statement after his sacking

“I want to thank the people of Burnley and the fans of the club for their incredible kindness and support since I joined the club in 2012,” Dyche said.

“The city has become an important part of my life, and my family and I thank you for all that we have all experienced together during my time as director. Among the many challenges, there were some truly incredible moments, which will never be forgotten.

“I would like to express my gratitude to all the players and staff, past and present, for the hard work and commitment they have shown throughout my time at the club. Memories of promotional campaigns, trips to Europe and competing against some of the best teams in the world will always stay with me.

Dyche, who was the Premier League’s longest-serving manager after taking over in October 2012, guided Burnley to two promotions and to Europe for the first time in 51 years in 2018 during his time at Turf Moor.

“I would also like to thank the administrators and owners I have worked with for their assistance over the past decade,” Dyche added.

“The club has changed so much during this time, with improvements in infrastructure, training ground and academy ensuring the future of the club is protected both on and off the pitch.

“The successes and the process of building from where the club was to where it is now has by no means been my own. The help of so many people has made this possible and I thank them all, especially my football team who have worked so diligently over the years.

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder is bookies favorite to succeed Dyche at Turf Moor

“Finally, I would like to thank the people in football who have been so positive about my career over the past few days. I appreciate the kind words from my colleagues in the game and look forward to the next phase of my career.

Joey Barton, who made 38 appearances for Burnley under Dyche, said his former boss had done an “amazing job” at the club.

LMA chief executive Richard Bevan also praised Dyche for his work at Burnley and said he ‘will continue to compete as one of the country’s elite managers for many years to come’ .

Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder is the bookmakers’ favorite to replace Dyche in the hot seat at Turf Moor ahead of Derby boss Wayne Rooney.