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Report: Burnley Close to Hiring Ex-Liverpool Coach
Burnley's Ambitious Move: Matt Beard in Advanced Talks Over Women's Team Role Statement of Intent from a Club on the Rise Burnley are showing serious ambition as they prepare for life as a fully professional outfit in the women's game. According to The Guardian, the Clarets are 'in advanced talks with the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard about their women's team's head coach role.' Advertisement The potential appointment of Beard, a two-time Women's Super League champion with Liverpool, could be a game-changer for a club currently operating in the third tier of women's football in England. As The Guardian further notes, 'it is understood the club are close to a deal with the 47-year-old in what would be a big statement of intent.' Beard's Anfield Legacy – Mixed but Meaningful While Matt Beard's most recent spell at Liverpool ended in February under a cloud of inconsistency, his overall contribution to the club's women's side deserves respect. His second stint included leading Liverpool back into the WSL in 2022, although the momentum stalled this past season. The Reds finished seventh, nine points clear of relegation, yet a considerable 15 points away from European qualification. Still, Beard's earlier tenure remains his standout contribution. He famously guided Liverpool Women to consecutive WSL titles in 2013 and 2014 – a golden era for the club. That pedigree, combined with recent experience managing a team in transition, makes him a seasoned candidate to lead Burnley into this next chapter. Burnley's Rise and the Push for Professionalism Burnley's move to become a fully professional women's team next season marks a significant step forward. It mirrors the broader trend in women's football where clubs are investing in infrastructure and experience to elevate their programmes. Hiring someone of Beard's calibre would be a clear statement that Burnley are not content to merely compete—they intend to challenge. Advertisement With clubs like Newcastle United Women and Southampton FC Women already investing heavily in their squads and backroom teams, Burnley seem determined not to be left behind. The pursuit of a proven winner signals a desire to fast-track their ascent. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis From a Liverpool supporter's standpoint, Matt Beard's potential move to Burnley is bittersweet. On one hand, his departure marked a natural end to a chapter that wasn't delivering the expected progress. On the other, Beard is a part of Liverpool Women's history, and his achievements—especially those title-winning seasons—should not be forgotten. For Burnley, this could be a masterstroke. They are preparing for the demands of professionalism, and in Beard they might gain a coach who understands how to build a culture of winning. The WSL is evolving rapidly, and success is no longer purely about resources—it's about long-term planning, recruitment, and leadership. Beard ticks those boxes. If the deal goes through, many Reds fans will be watching his progress with interest. After all, football is a small world, and the women's game is increasingly interconnected. Beard taking Burnley up the divisions would not only be a story of redemption for him but a reflection of how the ecosystem of English women's football continues to mature.
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3 days ago
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Premier League fixtures give Burnley the ultimate test in how to park a bus
GREAT SCOTT! It's been 25 days since the last Premier League season ended. Hands up who's missing it already? Anyone?! Ah. It was admittedly a long old slog of a campaign, with most of the drama resolved before the clocks went forward. Also, we haven't really had a chance to miss the top flight's biggest teams. If they're not hiring and firing managers or splashing out on new players, they're launching new kits or sweltering away at Copa Gianni. Still, the day that the giant super-computer at Premier League HQ (GSCAPLHQ) spits out reams of matchday fixtures is one to cherish, especially for the promoted sides. Advertisement Second-tier champions Leeds begin at home to Everton, while playoff drama kings Sunderland host West Ham – matches that fall into the 'might be handy to win this, even if it's literally the first game of the season' category. As for Burnley, they go to Thomas Frank's Tottenham in a fixture that feels particularly tough to envisage. Scott Parker's transformation of the Clarets was one of last season's most intriguing tales. Having gone down with 78 goals (2.05 per game) conceded under Vincent Kompany (who was rewarded with the Bayern Munich job) they turned to Parker, a manager not widely regarded as a catenaccio master. The Clarets were instantly transformed into one of Europe's best defensive sides, letting in 16 goals in 46 games (0.35 per game). Even as you survey the growing chasm of resources and opportunity between England's top two divisions, those are some spicy numbers. Will Parker, beloved by Burnley and last seen rocking a retro top at the club's end-of-season parade, maintain that level of parsimony in the Premier League? The departure of centre-back CJ Egan-Riley to Marseille hasn't helped, and now Burnley have been dealt a rough hand by the GSCAPLHQ – which we're reliably informed looks like the short-lived 80s TV machine Bertha, and is definitely not just a regular laptop from which the fixtures are emailed out. After early six-pointers at home to Sunderland and away to Manchester United, Burnley host Liverpool and Nottingham Forest before a visit to Manchester City. Burnley have lost on their last 10 trips to the Etihad, by an aggregate score of 35-3. Oh Scotty! Should we start drying our eyes already? Burnley fans may bristle at being written off as relegation fodder in mid-June. If, by the time Parker takes his team to Villa Park in October, the Clarets are in the top six with only three goals conceded, we'll gladly eat our words. The Premier League can be unpredictable – this time last year, absolutely nobody dared to suggest that the final table would look like this. Still, some things can still be relied upon. By opening up with Liverpool v Bournemouth at 8pm on a Friday, the first of 270 televised games next season, the suits at PLHQ have maintained their stoic indifference to away fans' travel concerns. Said suits have also warned of 'an increased likelihood of fixtures moving at relatively short notice' if teams are involved in European knockout games. Which, considering nine Premier League teams have qualified for Europe, could lead to absolute chaos. Will Parker still be in post to complain bitterly about fixture congestion in February? We would love to see it. LIVE ON BIG WEBSITE Join Niall McVeigh at 5pm BST for Copa Gianni updates on Manchester City 5-0 Wydad, while Alex Abnos will be on deck at 8pm for Real Madrid 4-1 Al-Hilal. QUOTE OF THE DAY We've won a European trophy but it's not enough. It's what we haven't done that's more important. We need to win the league. We want to win the Premier League. We want to win the [Bigger Cup]. We want to win. I have very broad shoulders. Failure is not an option. The desire is to succeed … I told [Ange Postecoglou] that he's always going to be part of our history. Himself and his family are always welcome back. It was a collective decision [to sack him]' – Spurs chief suit Daniel Levy on his new super-high standards and why Bigger Vase isn't big enough. FOOTBALL DAILY LETTERS Being somewhat of a Middlesbrough fan, the news of Salernitana's squad being temporarily thinner than a cheap parmo (yesterday's Football Daily) obviously brought back sad memories of 1996-97, when Middlesbrough's memorable team, already knack-ravaged and with Emerson sneaking off home occasionally for weeks at a time, was hit with a devastating flu bug. With more than 20 first-team players MIA, Bryan Robson decided taking his first-team squad to Blackburn in a minicab wouldn't be a good look. Incredibly the team were deducted three points. A few years ago I got slightly lost in the outskirts of Salerno at the height of summer, trying to accidentally get into an Italian military base (long story) and found myself walking past the impressive concrete ugliness of Salernitana's stadium, sitting like a cubist dog delivery amid blighted car parks, supermarket storage yards and military something-or-others. The area wasn't one to inspire joy or hope to be honest, so of course it reminded me of home. Since that time I've had a soft spot for the team. I also met a local fan who, on hearing my accent while I waited for a bus out of that place, delighted in telling me about Middlesbrough FC, which was bemusing. He didn't speak English and I didn't speak much Italian, which only added to the depth of his analysis. Anyway, I send my best wishes to Salernitana and her fans, especially that brightly positive chap I met at a bus stop outside a hospital in 2022 who looked like he'd discharged himself and impressed me by telling me which league my home team played in, I think' – Andrew Tate (not that one). Seeing Phil Parkes in a cowboy hat with some ponies (Monday's Memory Lane, full email edition) reminded me of the time he appeared in the football-themed photo story Thunderbolt & Smokey, in the relaunched Eagle comic that came out in the 80s. Phil, then of West Ham, was called upon to offer advice to Colin 'Thunderbolt' Dexter as the star outfield player for his school's under-14s team had to deputise for the usual goalkeeper in an important upcoming match. What struck me about the photos at the time, and also now, upon finding some of the strip online, is that West Ham's training ground looked like the kind of untended paddock that Phil's ponies would appreciate' – Tim Grey. So much to enjoy in the highlights of Team America v England (yesterday's Memory Lane, full email edition). England rocking a full-on yellow Aertex kit, of the type usually worn by the second XI of a hard pressed comprehensive. The 'not even a bit American' ex-Sheffield United player Stewart Scullion scoring. Ray Clemence's obvious fury at this being allowed to happen. Seeing the complex human being that was Giorgio Chinaglia play (tasty). But best of all, the American who belted the ball hard into Pelé's groin at 2m30s. Pelé, being the best player in the world, with grace and style turned it into the move that made the goal and I can't, from repeated watchings, work out which of the purported Americans it was. Perhaps one of the 1,057 pedants can help me, his epic achievement of punting a ball straight at the crotch of a world icon should not go unrecognised in these pages' – Jon Millard. Advertisement Please send your letters to Today's winner of our letter o' the day competition is … Tim Grey, who gets some Football Weekly merch. We'll be in touch. Terms and conditions for our competitions, when we run them, can be viewed here. THE MESSAGE 29 May: Fifa launches a new disciplinary code 'to fight racism more efficiently and decisively' and to 'create a fair and respectful environment for everyone involved in the sport.' 18 June: 'It is disappointing that it appears there will be no anti-discrimination messaging throughout [Copa Gianni]. We know that the US government is volatile and the need for pragmatism is a factor, but the iteration of consistent and progressive values by Fifa is so important' – Piara Powar, executive director of anti-discrimination group Fare, criticises Fifa for appearing to drop anti-racism messaging, with some claiming it may be connected to the policies of Donald Trump. NEWS, BITS AND BOBS The Manchester United Supporters Trust has described the club raising ticket prices to 'eye-watering' levels as a 'kick in the teeth' after it was announced it will cost up to £97 to attend Premier League matches at Old Trafford. Advertisement Mikel Arteta is going to need a new Arsenal lieutenant, with his assistant Carlos Cuesta, 29, expected to see himself out of the door marked Do One to take the top job at Parma. Georgia Stanway says England players are putting their hands in their pockets 'to make sure that our families can get to Switzerland', and praised the effort made by fans to support the team at the Women's Euros given the high costs in the country. Meanwhile, Alessia Russo says she now avoids social media at major tournaments after previously falling into the 'trap' of reading 'really damaging' comments. Burnley Women have made a statement of intent with a move to appoint Liverpool WSL title winner Matt Beard. Advertisement Sheffield Wednesday face further restrictions on player recruitment over late payments, with a transfer ban having been placed on the Championship club until January 2027. Wispy dribble-wizard Bernardo Silva is the new Manchester City captain, though he may have the job for just one season, as his contract expires next summer. 'We're not going to forget what happened last season and try to make things right,' he roared, getting into his new role. Middlesbrough are close to appointing dashing former Luton boss Rob Edwards as their manager and Sheffield United are lining up Rubén Sellés to replace Chris Wilder. And the Premier League not only has new fixtures, it also has a new matchball … but it's a bit of a monstrosity. Yikes! SHAKE IT OFF If you were hoping for a bit of needle among the global cornucopia of Copa Gianni fixtures, River Plate v Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds might not be the place you expected to find it. That was until the Urawa captain, Marius Høibråten, skipped the traditional pre-game handshakes and instead strutted silently past the entire River team. Høibråten's teammates did conduct the formalities with their bemused opponents, but it was too late to stop the clip going viral, and questions being asked. Is the Norwegian defender a secret Boca fan? Høibråten later explained that it was an honest mistake. 'I forgot to do the handshakes,' he wrote on some social media disgrace or other. 'I was confused and in my zone, and didn't realise we were supposed to do it.' Høibråten added that he went to River's dressing room to apologise when he realised the mix-up. By then, the damage was done, Urawa consigned to a 3-1 defeat as their opponents took his faux pas personally. STILL WANT MORE? Nick Ames gets his chat on with the world's oldest professional footballer who, at 59, does not 'put limits' on himself with a haka-like warm-up, local water and naps. Advertisement Trent Alexander-Arnold's Copa Gianni bow with Real Madrid in Miami will surely be the most scrutinised pre-season debut any player has faced, muses Barney Ronay. Fifa's increased carbon footprint has come under scrutiny with the 2026 Geopolitics World Cup planning to feature more teams and more air miles travelled than ever, reports Ryan Baldi. Ed Aarons analyses England's biggest threat to reaching the Under-21 Euro knockouts: Germany's 'Big Nick' Woltemade. Has a striker scored more goals for their country than in club football? The Knowledge knows. And Barry Glendenning has today's Mill, which has a hint of tearful goodbyes. 'WHERE ARE YOUR FRIENDS TONIGHT?' Do you have a friend? Good. Do you have a friend who you go to games with? Even better! You see, our pals in the community department would like to hear from you about your matchgoing mates. You can tell your story here. MEMORY LANE 3 July 1998: Slaven Bilic relaxes before Croatia's World Cup 98 quarter-final against Germany by strumming away on his guitar during some downtime. The cool lead-in worked a treat, with Croatia thrashing Germany 3-0 in Lyon before losing narrowly to the hosts and eventual winners, France, in the semis. WELL DONE, HE'S 59
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3 days ago
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Burnley's Premier League fixtures revealed as Clarets face tough start
Burnley's 2025/26 fixture list has been revealed as the Clarets prepare for life back in the Premier League. Scott Parker's side kick off the campaign with a trip to the capital to take on Tottenham Hotspur on August 16. Advertisement The first league fixture at Turf Moor is against Sunderland, who went up through the play-offs, a week later. Burnley have a tough start to life back in the top flight, with fixtures against Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City in the following weeks. The Clarets face Bournemouth, Everton and Manchester United over the busy Christmas period before heading to Brighton in their first match of 2026. Burnley's final away fixture of the season is at Arsenal on May 17 and they wrap up the campaign at home to Wolves a week later. Supporters should note that fixtures are subject to change depending on TV selections. Advertisement AUGUST Tottenham (A), Aug 16 Sunderland (H), Aug 23 Manchester United (A), Aug 30 SEPTEMBER Liverpool (H), Sep 13 Nottingham Forest (H), Sep 20 Manchester City (A), Sep 27 OCTOBER Aston Villa (A), Oct 4 Leeds (H), Oct 18 Wolves (A), Oct 25 NOVEMBER Arsenal (H), Nov 1 West Ham (A), Nov 8 Chelsea (H), Nov 22 Brentford (A), Nov 29 DECEMBER Crystal Palace (H), Dec 3 Newcastle (A), Dec 6 Fulham (H), Dec 13 Bournemouth (A), Dec 20 Everton (H), Dec 27 Newcastle (H), Dec 30 JANUARY Brighton (A), Jan 1 Manchester United (H), Jan 7 Liverpool (A), Jan 17 Tottenham (H), Jan 24 Sunderland (A), Jan 31 FEBRUARY West Ham (H), Feb 7 Crystal Palace (A), Feb 11 Advertisement Chelsea (A), Feb 21 Brentford (H), Feb 28 MARCH Everton (A), Mar 4 Bournemouth (H), Mar 14 Fulham (A), Mar 21 APRIL Brighton (H), Apr 11 Nottingham Forest (A), Apr 18 Manchester City (H), Apr 25 MAY Leeds (A), May 2 Aston Villa (H), May 9 Arsenal (A), May 17 Wolves (H), May 24
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3 days ago
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League fixtures announced - how do you think Burnley will start?
Burnley will travel to Tottenham in their opening game of the 2025-26 Premier League match will take place on Saturday, 16 August at 15:00 BST, with the Clarets' first home fixture against fellow promoted side Sunderland on the weekend of 23-24 Burnley's Premier League fixtures in full hereWhere do you think you will be after 10 games and what do you make of how the fixtures have fallen? Tell us here
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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Burnley to offer Taylor Harwood-Bellis Premier League lifeline to replace defender who quit in agents fee row
Taylor Harwood-Bellis is keen to stay in the Premier League HAR TRUTH Burnley to offer Taylor Harwood-Bellis Premier League lifeline to replace defender who quit in agents fee row Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BURNLEY boss Scott Parker is keen to bring Taylor Harwood-Bellis back for a second spell at Turf Moor. Harwood-Bellis is keen to stay in the Premier League after Southampton's dismal relegation this season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Burnley are keeping tabs on Southampton star Taylor Harwood-Bellis 3 Harwood-Bellis wants to stay in the Premier League after Southampton's relegation The defender helped Burnley win promotion under Vincent Kompany during a spell on loan from Manchester City in the 2022-23 season. And now the Clarets are interested in buying him — or, more likely, taking him on a loan deal with an option to buy. West Ham are also big admirers of Harwood-Bellis, 23. But they have a limited budget and would only make a move if they sell and need to fill a hole. Read More on Football PLAYING AWAY? Kieran Trippier parties with mystery blondes as star's wife consults lawyers Burnley have lost CJ Egan-Riley to Marseille for nothing at the end of his contract. The 22-year-old quit because they would not pay a huge agent's fee. Harwood-Bellis is facing a season in the Championship with Saints, so a second spell at promoted Burnley would suit him. Meanwhile, Clarets skipper Josh Brownhill is yet to commit to a new deal. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And that has alerted Ipswich Town after their relegation. The 29-year-old midfielder and his adviser are looking for a big pay day. Scott Parker sheds tears in emotional celebration with family as Burnley boss retains hundred per cent promotion record Ipswich may better the money on offer at Turf Moor even if it means dropping back to the Championship.
