Burnley boss Sean Dyche signs new contract

Dyche took charge at Turf Moor in October 2012 and led the club to promotion to the Barclays Premier League in 2014.

The 44-year-old could not keep the Clarets in the top flight in 2014-15 but they are currently third in the Championship, four points off leaders Hull and five clear of seventh-placed Sheffield Wednesday.

The length of the deal has not been disclosed but takes effect immediately and Dyche, the 11th longest-serving manager in English football, is delighted to have his future sorted.

He said: "The chairman, the board of directors and myself have been discussing the future of the club now for a while, because that comes first.

"On the back of that there is my role and we agreed a short while ago to start talks on a new contract.

"I am pleased to say that is now agreed. It's an improved situation for myself and hopefully the club as well."

He added: "We have been building something here for the last three-and-a-half years and there have been lots of good times and lots of changes.

"We want more good times here and I want to be a part of that.

"I made it clear in the summer when there were lots of questions, and I make it clear again now that my view is to continue to try and improve and build what we do at this football club.

"There are no guarantees forever because we all know the complexities of this game, but it's safe to say that I am signing for a good reason and that is to be here and do well."

Chairman Mike Garlick is "absolutely delighted" to tie Dyche down to a new contract and added: " We have been speaking about this for a few months and it was never in doubt and quite simple to get done.

"Sean has been here three-and-a-half years and if we weren't a good fit for each other I don't think we would be in this healthy situation.

"The mentality of Sean and the club are very much alike and we see things the same way, essentially.

"I think what we have currently is the best manager in the Championship and what Sean and I really want is for him to be the best manager in the Premier League."