Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Burnley's decline: fan fury, sponsor fiasco, CEO exit
Burnley fans are furious as the club sits bottom of the Championship, with no league win in nearly a year and a string of off-field issues.
Burnley
team
League position
Bottom of Championship
Last league win
February
Debt
£142m
Cash in bank
£13m
CEO exit
James Holroyd
What happened. Burnley's dismal form and off-field turmoil have sparked fan protests, with owner Alan Pace facing chants and striker Armando Broja confronting a supporter. The club sits bottom of the Championship with one league win in 328 days, amid questions over managerial changes, a shirt sponsor fiasco, and the CEO's departure.
- Burnley sold top scorer Zian Flemming for £20m on deadline day without a replacement.
- Shirt sponsor Finotive One was dropped on the eve of the season.
- CEO James Holroyd left after just over a year in charge.
Burnley face Derby on Saturday at Turf Moor, where another poor result could intensify fan anger.
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