Burnley: Craig Bellamy named acting head coach of the Clarets

Craig Bellamy will take temporary charge of Burnley following the departure of Vincent Kompany.

Belgian Kompany has joined Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich as head coach after Burnley’s relegation to the Championship.

The Clarets say they are “actively searching” for a permanent replacement but have made former Liverpool and Newcastle forward Bellamy acting head coach in the meantime.

Bellamy was assistant manager under Kompany during their Premier League campaign last season.

First team coach Mike Jackson has been made assistant head coach.

Burnley said: “We have complete faith in Craig and Mike and believe their extensive experience and deep understanding of the club make them the perfect candidates to lead the team at this important time.”

More to follow.