Buriram Parts Ways With Mark Jackson Before League Opener
Buriram United parted ways with head coach Mark Jackson on September 5, just before the team's Thai League 1 season opener against Sukhothai FC, ending his successful tenure that included a league title and AFC Champions League victory.
Buriram United has announced the departure of head coach Mark Jackson ahead of the team's first Thai League 1 match. The 48-year-old English manager is leaving the club on September 5, just before Buriram travels to face Sukhothai FC on September 6. In a statement, Buriram United thanked Jackson for his commitment and the achievements built together, wishing him success going forward with the message "Thank you, Mark. Once a Blue, always a Blue." Jackson joined Buriram United in 2025 and led the team to win the Thai League championship in the 2025/26 season, the Thai FA Cup in 2025/26, and the AFC Champions League title in 2025/26 before the unexpected departure.