Burnley fans give verdict on 'strange' Sean Dyche departure

The Clarets are currently 18th in the Premier League table - four points from safety with eight games still to play.

Dyche was the longest-serving manager in the Premier League, having been in charge of the Clarets for nine-and-a-half years.

Here is what fans had to say about the news.

What a horrible way to end his legacy, we’re down anyway. Should of at least let him stay to end of the season. We’ve got eight games left one will be managed by u23 coaches. Literally no logic in this move #twitterclarets

— Joe (@JoeTheClaret) April 15, 2022

Honestly thought he’d get to the end of the season at least. Whoever comes in now has an incredibly difficult challenge to keep us up. Bad timing in my opinion #twitterclarets https://t.co/vwBEF5N0ak

— Jamie (@jamiea94) April 15, 2022

I'm lost for words at the moment. Like I can understand why Dyche may have had to go, but earlier in the season. Not on Friday with a game on Sunday. Strange when the board mentioned they loved Dyche and his length at the club and didn't want it to end. #twitterclarets

— Jake Aspin (@jake_aspin98) April 15, 2022

Don't know quite what to say

But its just numbing, he's been the best manager we've had for decades, and he's given me European football and years well above where I thought we'd ever be

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything Sean Dyche #twitterclarets

— Rich (@Pibasedlifeform) April 15, 2022

Results & performances over the last 12/18 months, he’s rightly been questioned. However he deserved a proper goodbye. If it was announced he was leaving at the end of the season, then fine. But Sean Dyche doesn’t deserve this. #TwitterClarets

— Robbie Coppack (@Robbiecoppack) April 15, 2022

Complete shock for all #twitterclarets this morning. This is a gamble that could severely backfire on Pace. https://t.co/hdPiIqgcqR

— No Nay Never (@NoNayNever) April 15, 2022

It’s strange timing for the decision but for me it’s the right decision and that’s the most important thing. We’ve hit a brick wall and we were going nowhere playing terrible football. It’s time for a fresh face, new ideas and some younger players though the door #twitterclarets

— Chris Wilson (@Chris_Wilson6) April 15, 2022

At this stage in the season, madness 🤦🏼‍♂️ #twitterclarets https://t.co/OODTbEOt4Z

— Darryl (@RazzleDazzle_26) April 15, 2022

Dyche getting the blame for years of underinvestment which was only partially addressed like a plaster over a gaping wound with Cornet & Weghorst. Weghorst only came after selling a player too,more was needed to refresh the squad. Miracle that he kept Burnley in the PL this long.

— Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) April 15, 2022

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