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Brian Barry-Murphy and John Eustace are among the contenders to take over as Burnley head coach, talkSPORT understands.The Clarets are on the look out for a new manager following Scott Parker’s exit last month.Brian Barry-Murphy has emerged as a potential contender for the vacant Burnley positionGettyMichael Jackson will remain in charge at Turf Moor until the end of the season before the Clarets make a decision on a long-term replacement for Parker.And Barry-Murphy, who guided Cardiff City back to the Championship last month, is one of those Burnley are considering.Derby head coach Eustace is also being eyed up by the Lancashire side having managed the Rams to within four points of the Championship playoffs this season.Wales, meanwhile, are confident that Craig Bellamy will remain in charge of the Dragons despite interest from the Premier League side.Bellamy was previously appointed as acting Burnley boss in the wake of Vincent Kompany’s move to Bayern Munich in 2024 before being named Wales boss later that same year.Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has previously been linked to the job and talkSPORT understands he is open to a role in the Championship.MORE TO FOLLOW…