Gary O’Neil sacked by Bournemouth and replaced by Andoni Iraola – video
Gary O’Neil has been sacked as manager of Bournemouth despite steering the club to Premier League safety after Scott Parker’s departure. American owner, Bill Foley, concluded the club could not achieve his ambitions with O’Neil at the helm. O’Neil had two years on his contract after an extension was automatically triggered by avoiding relegation. He was appointed as manager, initially in a caretaker capacity, in August with the club bottom of the league after a 9-0 defeat at Liverpool. Foley said: '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.' Bournemouth have named Andoni Iraola as their next manager.