Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Kenny Miller Linked to Burnley Manager Job
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Kenny Miller is reportedly a candidate for the head coach position at English club Burnley, which recently fired Nicky Eyn after a poor start to the season. Miller led Maccabi Tel Aviv to a State Cup victory last season. Burnley, relegated from the Premier League, is struggling in 22nd place in the Championship. Steven Gerrard is the current betting favorite for the Burnley job.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Kenny Miller is reportedly a candidate for the Burnley manager position.
- Burnley recently fired coach Nicky Eyn following a string of poor results in the Championship.
- Miller previously led Maccabi Tel Aviv to a State Cup win and permanent head coach role.
- Burnley sits 22nd in the Championship, having won only one of 12 league games.
- Steven Gerrard is the current betting favorite to take over as Burnley's coach.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a significant 6-2 victory over Hapoel Haifa on Saturday, temporarily returning them to the top of the Israeli Premier League standings. However, amidst the celebration, reports from England have emerged suggesting that the team's coach, Kenny Miller, is a candidate for the head coach position at Burnley.
Burnley announced the dismissal of their coach, Nicky Eyn, just hours after a 4-1 defeat to Lincoln. This loss marked their sixth in 12 Championship matches. The club, relegated from the Premier League last season, currently sits 22nd in the second tier of English football, with only one win since the start of the season. According to English media, Miller is among the candidates being considered by Burnley's management as they seek a new head coach. The club is facing a professional crisis, having recently squandered a lead in their latest loss. Furthermore, Burnley has not won a home game since October 2025.
Miller previously served as Maccabi Tel Aviv's interim coach last season after the departure of Roni Eyla. The Scottish coach led the team to win the State Cup, and his success resulted in his permanent appointment as head coach. Now, his name is being connected to a potential move to Burnley.
Burnley was relegated to the Championship only last season and assembled a squad with the aim of immediate promotion back to the Premier League. However, their difficult start, with just one league win in 12 games and a slide into the relegation zone, has disrupted plans and led to Nicky Eyn's sacking. The club is now hoping to find a coach who can halt the crisis and steer the team back on track, with Miller mentioned as a potential candidate.
English betting agencies list Steven Gerrard as the favorite for the coaching position with odds of 1 to 4, followed by Carlos Corberan at 1 to 5. Sean Dyche, the club's former manager, Rob Edwards, and Dave Challinor are also listed with odds of 1 to 8. Gerrard is considered the leading candidate.
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