Ternent to leave Turf Moor

Manager Stan Ternent will leave Burnley at the end of the season after the club decided not to renew his contract.

Clarets chairman Barry Kilby met Ternent yesterday to tell him the club’s decision.

Burnley have struggled in the Nationwide First Division this season and their safety was only secured with Walsall’s defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

“Stan has done a fantastic job for this club, including a promotion and keeping us in the First Division for five seasons,” said Kilby.

“I’m looking to the long-term future of Burnley. With this in mind, managerial changes are inevitable.

"There can never be a good time and difficult decisions have to be made.

“Stan and I have enjoyed a close working relationship. He has always been passionate about Burnley and has been one of the best Burnley managers of all time.

“I would like to thank him for his devotion and dedication to Burnley and he will always be revered at Turf Moor.

“I sincerely wish him well in his future plans.”