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Clarets confirm appointment of Fabio Celestini as new head coach

Burnley have appointed a new head coach following Nicky Hayen's sacking at the weekend…

By Dan Barnes · Lancashire Telegraph

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:05 PM

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Burnley have confirmed the appointment of Fabio Celestini as their new head coach.
Celestini replaces Nicky Hayen, who was sacked after winning just one of 12 Championship matches.
The new head coach's first game in charge will be against Portsmouth at Turf Moor.

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Burnley have officially appointed Fabio Celestini as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nicky Hayen. The 50-year-old Swiss manager takes charge with the Clarets sitting in the Championship relegation zone after a poor start to the season. Celestini's first match in the dugout will be against Portsmouth at Turf Moor this weekend, with the length of his contract remaining undisclosed.

Celestini previously led Basel to a Swiss league and cup double and most recently managed CSKA Moscow, where he won the Russian Super Cup. He succeeds Hayen, who was sacked after winning just one of his 12 league matches, culminating in a 4-1 defeat at Lincoln City.

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