Burnley appoint Hayen as new head coach

Nicky Hayen won the Belgian title with Club Brugge in 2024-25 [Getty Images]Burnley have appointed Genk boss Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal.The 45-year-old Belgian replaces Scott Parker, who left by mutual consent at the end of April as the Clarets suffered relegation from the Premier League.Hayen, who had a spell with Welsh side Haverfordwest County between 2021 and 2022, led Genk to a seventh-placed finish in the Belgian top flight last season."I'm pleased to be joini