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Reo Hatate Faces Fresh Burnley Test Under Swiss Double-Winning Boss

Reo Hatate has a new manager to impress at Burnley, with Swiss double winner Fabio Celestini taking charge of his first match against Portsmouth today. The former Celtic midfielder has been caught up in an early managerial change at Turf…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Reo Hatate Faces Fresh Burnley Test Under Swiss Double-Winning Boss
Key Things to Know
  • Reo Hatate faces a fresh challenge at Burnley under newly appointed manager Fabio Celestini.
  • Burnley dismissed manager Nicky Hayen after winning just one of their opening 12 Championship matches.
  • Celestini previously guided Swiss side Basel to a domestic league and cup double.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate faces a new challenge at Burnley following the appointment of manager Fabio Celestini. Celestini takes charge ahead of a match against Portsmouth, tasked with improving the club's Championship campaign. Hatate, who completed a move from Celtic in September after four-and-a-half years in Glasgow, must now secure his place under a coach who did not sign him.

Celestini replaces Nicky Hayen, who was dismissed following a 4-1 loss to Lincoln City that left Burnley in the relegation zone with just one win from 12 league matches. The incoming Swiss manager brings prior success, having previously secured a league and cup double with Basel and silverware with Luzern and CSKA Moscow.

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