Bournemouth part ways with Gary O'Neil

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Bournemouth part ways with Gary O'Neil

Bournemouth have confirmed they have parted ways with head coach Gary O'Neil after one successful season in charge.

O'Neil initially took over at the Vitality Stadium on an interim basis after the club sacked Scott Parker, before being rewarded with the permanent role following a positive run of form. Those impressive results would continue for much of the rest of the season too, as the club were able to avoid relegation back to the Championship - finishing in 15th place.

Despite those achievements, Bournemouth have now confirmed they have parted ways with the head coach.

"Gary's achievement last season is one I will always be grateful for," owner and chairman Bill Foley said. "This has been a difficult decision, but it has been made with great consideration to best position ourselves ahead of the coming season.

"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.

"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. I would like to place on record my thanks to Gary and wish him all the best for the future."