Michael Jackson, coach in England! Avalanche of memes, after the gesture of the DJ

Immediately after the final whistle, Michael Jackson's “Smooth Criminal” played at Elland Road. The choice was not accidental, given that Burnley's caretaker manager has the same name.

Michael Jackson (52 years old), former footballer, name coincidence with the legendary “King of Pop”, became Burnley's interim technician, and the Internet was filled with jokes.

PHOTO. Avalanche of memes after Michael Jackson became manager of Burnley

Leeds fans reacted immediately. They danced, sang and turned the moment into a real celebration. The scene quickly went viral on social media, especially as the appointment of Jackson over Scott Parker had already generated plenty of jokes in recent days.

• Michael Jackson was an American singer and dancer, considered the “King of Pop Music”, who revolutionized music and videos with albums such as Thriller, the best-selling album in history.

• He rose to fame as a child with The Jackson 5 and has sold more than 300 million records in his career. He died in 2009 at the age of 50.

Michael 'Mike' Jackson was a defender at Crewe Alexandra, Bury, Preston North End, Tranmere Rovers, Blackpool and Shrewsbury Town.

Fans online have focused on doctored images of the manager appearing on the sidelines in the famous white glove, to montages of Burnley players reproducing choreography inspired by 'Thriller'.

Before taking over at Burnley, Jackson worked in the Shrewsbury Town staff (2014), following the resignation of Graham Turner.

On the pitch, Leeds achieved significant success. The goals were scored by Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Loum Tchaouna scored for Burnley at the end of the game.

The win keeps Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone at a crucial time of the season.

Burnley's schedule in the last three legs

• Burnley – Aston Villa

• Arsenal – Burnley

• Burnley – Wolves

Up-to-date Premier League standings