Scott Parker insists he’s “pretty relaxed” about his contractual status as he approaches the final year of his deal at Turf Moor.
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The Clarets boss agreed a three-year deal following his appointment in July 2024.
While his first season was an incredible success, resulting in a 100-point promotion from the Championship, his second season looks to be heading for relegation.
Heading into tomorrow’s clash at Nottingham Forest, Burnley find themselves 12 points adrift of safety with only six games remaining.
Following Burnley’s poor campaign, pressure has increased on Parker, with elements of the fanbase calling for him to go.
But Alan Pace and the Burnley board have stuck by their man, although it remains to be seen what happens for next season and beyond.
When asked about his contract running out, Parker said: “I'm pretty relaxed at this present moment in time.
Parker's contract expires in the summer of 2027 (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)placeholder image
Parker's contract expires in the summer of 2027 (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
“Look, my main focus at this present moment in time is getting the best or trying to get the best out of this group, really.
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“My situation is my situation and it's not something that I remotely really think about at this present moment in time.
“Those conversations will take place in due course when they need to and no doubt, they will be taking place.”
With relegation about to be confirmed imminently, Parker also suggests his players will be playing for their futures during the remaining games.
“I think we all are,” he added.
“Future is probably very extreme, but, of course we're all going to be judged. In my position, I'll get judged after two or three games. That's the seat you sit in as players as well, for sure.
“That is going to be key. Like anything, when you've not picked up results, or whenever this season finishes and comes to an end, there'll be decisions to be made and those conversations will take place.”
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