The Managers

Burnley FC managers to the current day

Arthur Sutcliffe - 1893 to 1896

Arthur Sutcliffe - 1893 to 1896

We are introducing a new feature within our Clarets History section, taking a look at the managers of Burnley FC over th

Harry Bradshaw - 1896 to 1899

Harry Bradshaw - 1896 to 1899

Harry Bradshaw joined Burnley Football Club in 1891 as secretary but became chairman after the club's first manager, Art

Ernest Mangnall - 1899 to 1903

Ernest Mangnall - 1899 to 1903

When manager Harry Bradshaw departed for Woolwich Arsenal in 1899, Burnley turned to Bolton Wanderers director Ernest Ma

Spen Whittaker - 1903 to April 1910

Spen Whittaker - 1903 to April 1910

Following the departure of Ernest Mangnall at the end of the 1902/03 season, the club directors decided on a change of p

R. H. Wadge - April to July 1910

R. H. Wadge - April to July 1910

Burnley were left without a manager following the tragic death of Spen Whittaker, and made the decision to wait until th

John Haworth - July 1910 to December 1924

John Haworth - July 1910 to December 1924

In the summer of 1910 the Burnley Board of Directors were forced to look for a new manager following the tragic death of

Albert Pickles - January 1925 to September 1932

Albert Pickles - January 1925 to September 1932

Following the tragic death of John Haworth in December 1924 Burnley decided to appoint a new manager from within the clu

Tom Bromilow - October 1932 to July 1935

Tom Bromilow - October 1932 to July 1935

Following the resignation of Albert Pickles as manager, Burnley took their time in choosing his replacement and in Octob