Burnley turn to former CSKA Moscow manager Fabio Celestini as new head coach

Swiss manager Celestini, 50, replaces sacked Nicky Hayen at struggling Burnley, who sit 22nd in the Championship with one win from 12 games.

Burnley have appointed Fabio Celestini as their new head coach, four days after sacking Nicky Hayen. The 50-year-old Swiss manager arrives from CSKA Moscow, which he left in May, and takes over a Burnley side that has won just one of their 12 Championship matches since relegation from the Premier League.

Celestini has held previous managerial roles at Swiss clubs Lugano, Luzern, Sion and Basel, where he achieved notable success by leading the club from the bottom of the table to a league and cup double in 18 months. He spent 10 years as a player in France and Spain and earned 35 caps for Switzerland.

Burnley's chief football officer Diego López said: "Fabio brings the passion, experience and knowledge we were looking for. He showed extraordinary determination and conviction to come to Burnley." Celestini will take charge of his first match on Saturday at home against Portsmouth.