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Championship strugglers appoint ex-Basel and CSKA Moscow boss as new head coach

Championship side Burnley have appointed Fabio Celestini as their new head coach, four days after announcing the sacking of Nicky Hayen.

By Dan Hargraves · Daily Echo

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 6:50 PM

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Burnley have appointed Fabio Celestini as their new head coach following Nicky Hayen's dismissal.
Celestini previously managed FC Basel to a domestic double and won the Russian Super Cup with CSKA Moscow.
Hayen was dismissed following a 4-1 defeat against Lincoln City.

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Burnley have appointed Fabio Celestini as their new head coach following the sacking of Nicky Hayen four days earlier. Celestini most recently managed CSKA Moscow, where he won the Russian Super Cup, and previously guided FC Basel to a Swiss Super League and Swiss Cup domestic double.

The Clarets are currently sitting 22nd in the Championship with just one victory following their relegation from the Premier League. Hayen was dismissed after a 4-1 loss against Lincoln City, prompting Burnley and chief football officer Diego López to bring in Celestini to lead the team.

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Championship strugglers appoint ex-Basel and CSKA Moscow boss as new head coach

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