Bournemouth Axes Gary O'Neil Following Premier League Survival
Bournemouth parts ways with Gary O'Neil after 37 games, despite successfully securing Premier League survival O'Neil, initially hired as caretaker manager, was later awarded an 18-month deal The club is set to unveil a new manager imminently
Bournemouth has dismissed Gary O'Neil, even though he successfully ensured the club's position in the Premier League during the previous season. O'Neil assumed the role of interim head coach after Scott Parker's termination in August and was later awarded an 18-month contract in November.
Bournemouth owner Bill Foley stated that the decision to make a change in management was driven by the identification of several important targets in the transfer market. He emphasized that this new direction would provide the club with a stronger foundation for future development.
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"We believe that it is currently in the best interest of this football club to make a change, although Gary is expected to have a successful career as a head coach or manager in the future. I would like to express my gratitude to Gary and extend my best wishes for his future endeavors."
Foley also added "a new head coach will be announced shortly".
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