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Ed Mackey

Roy Keane hints Leeds United not Burnley would have been relegated if not for one decision

Burnley’s six-year Premier League stay was brought to an end on the final day of the season as a result of Leeds United’s 2-1 win at Brentford. They will join Norwich and Watford in the Championship next term as they finished three points adrift of safety.

Burnley made the bold decision to sack Sean Dyche with eight games left of the campaign and his interim replacement Mike Jackson was unable to get his side over the line. Speaking after the curtain came down on the 2021/22 season on Sky Sports, Roy Keane slated the decision to relieve the 50-year-old of his duties.

“Who said it was a good decision to get rid of Sean Dyche at Burnley? Crazy. Sean Dyche would’ve done a good job if he was given the opportunity until the end of the season.

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