Bournemouth sack manager Scott Parker following poor start to Premier League season, Gary O'Neil to be interim

Bournemouth have sacked manager Scott Parker just four matches into the Premier League season. Parker, who led the club to promotion from the Championship last season, has overseen three defeats in the Cherries' opening four games this season, including a humiliating 9-0 thrashing at Liverpool last weekend. Ad Gary O’Neil will take interim charge of the team, and will be assisted by Shaun Cooper and Tommy Elphick.

FootballParker takes over at Bournemouth after Fulham exit28/06/2021 AT 18:48 «AFC Bournemouth can announce that the club has parted company with head coach Scott Parker,» a statement on the club's website read. Cherries owner Maxim Demin added: “I would like to place on record my gratitude to Scott and his team for their efforts during their time with us. Our promotion back to the Premier League last season under his tenure will always be remembered as one of the most successful seasons in our history.

“However, in order for us to keep progressing as a team and a Club as a whole, it is unconditional that we are aligned in our strategy to run the club sustainably. Conte says he needs two more windows to turn Spurs into title contenders Transfer news live — Ronaldo latest ahead of Antony arrival, Brighton push for Gilmour «We must also show belief in and respect for one another. That is the approach that has brought this club so much success in recent history, and one that we will not veer from now.