From the Training Ground Guru in June 2021 about THE man who had been responsible for achieving the status for the Academy. A man very experienced in these matters and who was given the push by the current owners, much to the surprise of many within the club.
The intention being to take the Academy in a different direction ----a bit like the lirst team really!



Written by Simon Austin — June 9, 2021

BURNLEY Academy Manager Jon Pepper, who led the Clarets from Category Three to One, is leaving the club after five years.

An email was sent to staff informing them of the news at the end of last week, stating that Pepper was leaving for a new challenge.

However, TGG understands that owners ALK Capital, who took over on December 31st last year, were the instigators, as they want to take the Academy in a new direction and install their own Academy boss.