Scott Parker sacked as Bournemouth manager

It follows the Cherries' record-equalling 9-0 loss to Liverpool on Saturday

Author: Ryan BurrowsPublished 30th Aug 2022
Last updated 30th Aug 2022

Scott Parker has been sacked as Bournemouth head coach following Saturday's 9-0 thrashing at Liverpool.

The defeat, which equalled a Premier League record, was the third heavy defeat the Cherries have suffered in a row, following a 4-0 loss to Manchester and a 3-0 home defeat to Arsenal.

Parker joined the club in June 2021, arriving from Fulham, and helped them into the top flight at the end of his first season in charge.

Cherries co-owner Maxim Demin said: "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.

"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. Our search for a new head coach will begin immediately."

Gary O'Neil will take interim charge of the first team, assisted by Shaun Cooper and Tommy Elphick.

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