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Hountondji admits ‘weird feeling’ after first Burnley goal and Hayen exit

Andreas Hountondji reflects on his first Burnley goal, Nicky Hayen’s departure and Fabio Celestini’s start before the Cardiff City clash.

By Suzanne Geldard · Lancashire Telegraph

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:28 AM

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Andreas Hountondji admitted scoring his first Burnley goal caused mixed emotions due to a loss and manager Nicky Hayen's dismissal.
The striker stated that the squad shares responsibility with the head coach for the team's poor performances.
Burnley has since appointed Fabio Celestini, who opened his tenure with two consecutive draws.

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Burnley striker Andreas Hountondji admitted that scoring his first goal for the club left him with a "weird feeling" because it came during a defeat against Lincoln that resulted in head coach Nicky Hayen losing his job. Hountondji noted that while he was pleased to score after an unexpected start, the result and subsequent managerial dismissal overshadowed the milestone.

The 24-year-old forward stated that players must share the blame for poor results rather than solely holding the manager responsible. Burnley has since appointed Fabio Celestini, who recorded two draws in his first two games, ahead of their upcoming fixture against Cardiff City.

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Hountondji admits ‘weird feeling’ after first Burnley goal and Hayen exit

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