Mike Jackson has won the Premier League Manager of the Month for April. Who? Exactly. Mike Jackson took over from Burnley in April after the sacking of Sean Dyche. Burnley were molded in the shape of Dyche so much, it was hard to imagine anyone else managing them. However, Jackson has been a breath of fresh air for everyone associated with the club.
Instant impact 👊
Mike Jackson is your @BarclaysFooty Manager of the Month for April#PLAwards | @BurnleyOfficial pic.twitter.com/piUZqKkDiD
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 12, 2022
The Clarets have taken 10 points from five matches under him, including three consecutive victories. They are in with a real shout for survival, with a game in hand over Leeds United in 18th-place. If Burnley do stay up, Mike Jackson and team would be one of the stories of the season.
😯 Burnley picked up 29% of their points haul for the season in the month of April under Mike Jackson (11 pts out of 34).
🤯 He has won the manager of the month award this season before Jurgen Klopp pic.twitter.com/omPtNUt1hM
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) May 12, 2022
So, who is this player-turned-manager and how did he land up at Burnley? FootTheBall presents the lowdown on the most-talked about manager in the Premier League currently.
Scouser at heart
Mike Jackson grew up in Liverpool, being a fan of the Reds. It was visible from the way he went up against Everton, still as an assistant manager. Jackson is late to the party in joining the list of Manager of the Year nominations. However, he will be the story of the season over Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola if Burnley stay up.
Spent time in the lower divisions
Jackson was a regular in across clubs in the late 1990s. He had spells with Bury, Preston North End, and Tranmere Rovers among others. Jackson was a solid centre-back who was counted on by his teammates and beloved across all clubs. His experience from his playing days is…
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