Bournemouth looking for new boss after firing Gary O'Neil

Bournemouth have parted company with head coach Gary O'Neil.

O’Neil guided the Cherries to Premier League safety last season after replacing the sacked Scott Parker at the end of August.

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley said in a statement: "Gary’s achievement last season is one I will always be grateful for.

"This has been a difficult decision, but it has been made with great consideration to best position ourselves ahead of the coming season."

O'Neil initially replaced Parker on an interim basis following a 9-0 thrashing at Liverpool before being appointed permanently in November.

The 40-year-old took 36 points from his 34 top-flight games in charge.

"As a club, we have put plans in place for long-term success with improvements being made to infrastructure, most notably the development of a new state-of-the-art training facility and the ongoing discussions around upgrades to our stadium," continued Foley’s statement.

"We have also identified a number of significant targets in the transfer market this summer and believe this change in direction will provide us with the best platform from which to build.

"Gary will go on to have a long career as a head coach or manager, but we feel that, at this moment in time, a change is in the best interests of this football club."