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Burnley owners sack second manager in four days as Espanyol boss axed

ALK Capital on the lookout for two new bosses…

Burnley Express

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:51 PM

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Burnley owner Alan Pace dismissed Espanyol head coach Manolo Gonzalez, his second managerial sacking in four days.
Gonzalez's exit followed a 4-0 Copa del Rey defeat against fourth-tier club Sestao.
Espanyol sit in La Liga's relegation zone with only two victories in their first 10 matches.

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Burnley owners ALK Capital have dismissed Espanyol head coach Manolo Gonzalez, marking the second managerial sacking by chairman Alan Pace in four days. The decision followed Espanyol's 4-0 extra-time Copa del Rey defeat to fourth-tier Sestao, leaving the Spanish club searching for a new manager alongside Burnley.

Gonzalez leaves Espanyol after 107 matches in charge, with the club currently positioned in La Liga's relegation zone with two wins from 10 games. His departure follows the dismissal of Burnley manager Hayen, who lasted only 106 days after managing just one win in 12 Championship games.

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