Burnley have failed in their bid to bring Craig Bellamy back to Turf Moor, TEAMtalk understands, with the Wales boss opting to remain in his current role despite strong interest from the Clarets, and now Steven Gerrard has emerged as a leading contender for the role.

Leeds United face Burnley, aiming to rediscover their scoring touch to finalise their Premier League survival on Friday.Daniel Farke’s men have reached 40 points but likely need one more victory to

We asked for your views on who should become the next Burnley manager after the club announced Scott Parker's exit on Thursday. Here are some of your comments: Isaac: Has to be Craig Bellamy, knows the club inside out and the fans already like him.

Relegated after a disastrous season that ended in 19th place with only four wins,

Scott Parker's side, on 20 points with four rounds of matches remaining, cannot reach 17th-place West Ham United's tally of 33 points.

Steven Gerrard will have plenty to figure out at Burnley if he replaces Scott Parker, and one decision concerning Derby County must be avoided.

LEEDS United can all but confirm their place in the Premier League next season with a win over already-relegated Burnley this weekend. The Yorkshire club will, however, need to quickly brush off

Leeds can all-but-secure another season in the Premier League if they can defeat already-relegated Burnley on Friday at Elland Road.

Burnley travel to Yorkshire tonight looking to restore pride under new interim manager Mike Jackson.The club confirmed Scott Parker’s departure on Thursday following a difficult run of form.

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