Burnley Appoint Former CSKA Moscow and Basel Boss Fabio Celestini as Their New Head Coach Four Days After Sacking Nicky Hayen
The Swiss coach replaces Nicky Hayen after Burnley won once in 12 league matches and sits in the Championship relegation zone.
- On Wednesday, Burnley appointed Fabio Celestini as head coach to lift the Clarets out of the Championship relegation zone. The 50-year-old Swiss boss takes charge of a team sitting 22nd in the table.
- The club dismissed Nicky Hayen following a 4-1 defeat at Lincoln City last weekend. Hayen, who succeeded Scott Parker in July, managed only one win during his 14 games in charge.
- Celestini, 50, previously led CSKA Moscow to the Russian Super Cup and brings extensive homeland experience. He said, "I look at Burnley and I see a club with big potential and players with real quality."
- Chief Football Officer Diego Lopez, who joined from Genoa earlier this week, expressed enthusiasm for the hire. Celestini will make his debut against Portsmouth at Turf Moor on Saturday.
- Previously a midfielder who won 35 caps for Switzerland, Celestini spent most of his coaching career in his homeland. He notably led Basel to a domestic double, winning the Swiss Super League title.
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Burnley appoint former CSKA Moscow and Basel boss Fabio Celestini as their new head coach four days after sacking Nicky Hayen
Burnley have appointed former CSKA Moscow and Basel boss Fabio Celestini as head coach, four days after sacking Nicky Hayen, with the Clarets 22nd in the Championship after one win in 12 league games.
After 12 laps, Burnley is ranked 22nd in the 2nd English League. Now Fabio Celestini is to avert the descent.
Celestini appointed Burnley head coach after Hayen's departure
Oct 28 - Burnley have appointed Fabio Celestini as head coach, the Championship club said on Wednesday, replacing Nicky Hayen, who was sacked last week after a 4-1 defeat by Lincoln City left the club 22nd in the table. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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