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Post by rugbytoffee on May 25, 2022 14:50:55 GMT
Burnley are close to appointing Vincent Kompany as their manager. The former Manchester City captain is poised to leave his job as Anderlecht’s head coach to accept the challenge of trying to lead Burnley out of the Championship.
Kompany has been in charge of Anderlecht since August 2020, although he started the previous season as player-manager before choosing to concentrate on playing. The club finished third this season and a parting of ways suits both parties.
Taking over at Burnley would return Kompany and his family to familiar part of England. His wife is from Manchester and their three children were born there. Kompany played for City from 2008-19.
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Post by Avinalaff on May 26, 2022 18:58:29 GMT
The location makes sense, but would they have gone with him if they'd stayed up?
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Post by rugbytoffee on Jun 14, 2022 13:20:22 GMT
FORMER Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new manager of Burnley, it was announced yesterday.
The 36-year-old ex-Belgium international joins after quitting his head coach job at Anderlecht, where he spent three years, in late May.
“Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager,” said Kompany, who takes over from caretaker boss Mike Jackson, who replaced Sean Dyche in April but could not save the club from relegation to the Championship.
“I’m excited by the challenge ahead.
“I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.
“I’ve been impressed by the board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.”
Chairman Alan Pace insists the Clarets have appointed a “proven leader.”
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vincent to Burnley Football Club,” he said.
“Vincent is a proven leader and I’ve been very impressed with his ideas for Burnley Football Club, his appetite to succeed and his focus on leading the club back to the Premier League.
“Vincent has shown impressive credentials in leading one of Belgium’s biggest teams back to European football and a cup final last season and we’ve been excited by his philosophy, approach and ambition for the club.”
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