Burnley head coach Hayen reflects on time with Haverfordwest County
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Nicky Hayen, the head coach of Burnley, expressed gratitude towards Haverfordwest County following his tenure at the Welsh club. Hayen served as Haverfordwest's manager for six months, where he helped the team avoid relegation and nearly reach the European playoffs. After a stint in Belgian football, he was appointed Burnley boss this summer, taking over after a difficult season that saw the team relegated from the Premier League. Burnley currently sits at the bottom of the Championship after a loss to Swansea. Hayen is still in contact with Haverfordwest chairman Rob Edwards, who was disappointed by Hayen's departure but supportive of his career progression.
- •Nicky Hayen managed Haverfordwest for six months before joining Burnley.
- •Hayen helped Haverfordwest avoid relegation and approach European playoff spots.
- •Burnley has yet to win this season and is bottom of the Championship.
- •Hayen maintains a friendship with Haverfordwest chairman Rob Edwards.
- •Burnley is recovering from a poor season after relegation from the Premier League.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Burnley boss Hayen 'grateful' to Haverfordwest
"The 46-year-old Belgian was County chairman Rob Edwards' surprise appointment when he took over in December 2021.
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