Burnley Academy Manager Resigns Over WhatsApp Blunder

Dave Longwell, Burnley's academy manager, has resigned after mistakenly sending a critical report about the first-team squad to the Under-21 WhatsApp group instead of to an agent. The report, which was intended to evaluate player performance and market value, contained harsh assessments of multiple players, some of whom he labeled as 'lazy' and 'a big waste of money'. Longwell also criticized former manager Vincent Kompany, who left the club for Bayern Munich, stating that the first team was a 'mess' due to poor signings. The incident has raised eyebrows within the club, leading to Longwell's swift departure after less than a year in the role. His comments were deemed indiscreet and inappropriate, prompting an immediate response from club officials. Burnley, currently competing in the Championship, is now under the management of Scott Parker following Kompany's exit.