Scott Parker is SACKED by Bournemouth after 9-0 defeat by Liverpool

Scott Parker is SACKED by Bournemouth in a row over begging for transfers and how the club is run, just four games into the season and three days after 9-0 Liverpool embarrassment

Bournemouth have announced they have sacked manager Scott Parker just three days after they were hammered 9-0 by Liverpool.

Parker has voiced his frustrations with Bournemouth’s activity in the transfer market this summer, insisting his young team are ‘underequipped’ to take on the challenges of the Premier League.

After the thrashing by the Reds – which has come after reverses by Arsenal and Man City following their opening-weekend win against Aston Villa – the ex-Fulham boss said there were ‘millions of reasons’ why the squad had not been strengthened to his liking.

And now that frustration has boiled over with the 41-year-old leaving the Vitality Stadium and becoming the first top-flight managerial casualty of the new campaign just four games in.

Bournemouth 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 – who was part of Parker’s backroom staff – is taking interim charge and will be assisted by Shaun Cooper and Tommy Elphick.

Bournemouth’s results of one win and three defeats this season leaves them 17th in the Premier League table, just a point above the relegation zone.

The Cherries will not have much time to dwell on Parker’s departure though, with the visit of Wolves up next for them on Wednesday night.

Parker took charge at Bournemouth last summer after leaving Fulham, who had just been relegated to the Championship.

The former midfielder then guided Bournemouth back into the top flight following a two-year absence in his first season, finishing second in the Championship table behind the Whites.

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