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Michael Jolley leaves Burnley to become AFC Eskilstuna boss

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: General veiw of a match day sign outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Stoke City at Turf
Image: Michael Jolley leaves Burnley after three years at the club

Michael Jolley has left his role as a Burnley coach to become manager of Swedish top-flight side AFC Eskilstuna.

After a three-year spell in charge of Burnley's under-23 development side Jolley has left to become a No 1 for the first time in his career - with his new club sat bottom of the division and without a win this season.

"The opportunity to become a manager in my own right is one that I simply could not turn down," said Jolley. "It's a big challenge for me to test myself in a different football culture.

"I hope that I can apply some of the lessons I have learnt from working here at Burnley in the Swedish Premier League."

Jolley, a Cambridge University graduate and UEFA Pro Licence holder, has held a number of key positions in England and Scotland, and has been involved in upgrading Burnley's academy to Category 2 status.

'Burnley must motivate Dyche'
'Burnley must motivate Dyche'

Burnley chairman Mike Garlick accepts the club will have to "constantly improve" if they are to keep Sean Dyche at Turf Moor

"I am incredibly grateful to Sean Dyche, his staff, and all the people at Burnley FC for three fantastic years at this unique football club," added Jolly, whose first game in charge of his new side will be a trip to league leaders Malmo on July 1.

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"The manager has been a huge influence on me and it has been a privilege to serve as a member of his staff."

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