Gary O’Neil

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:33 pm

Left Bournemouth.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:36 pm

On the surface it looks pretty awful after the job he did last season. But I guess they are looking at the quality of managers in the Prem next season and thinking they probably have one of the ‘worst’ ones. Ruthlessness of football.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:36 pm

I should never be surprised at a manager going but I wasn’t expecting that

ClaretInLeeds · Post by **ClaretInLeeds** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:39 pm

Could be a multitude of reasons.

Transfer strategy, fall out with the new owners….anything.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:40 pm

Silly decision that I hope sees them take one of the relegation spots.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:43 pm

ClaretInLeeds wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:39 pm
Could be a multitude of reasons.

Transfer strategy, fall out with the new owners….anything.

Don’t think he had a say in recruitment but new appointment is imminent.

theduke · Post by **theduke** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:45 pm

odd timing coming on the same day a newspaper published an article that a prem manager had been arrested for rape allegations..

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:47 pm

When is Bournemouths spending re income off 11,000 gates going to get investigated?

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:47 pm

theduke wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:45 pm
odd timing coming on the same day a newspaper published an article that a prem manager had been arrested for rape allegations..

Reported in Bournemouth Echo that there is no connection

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:49 pm

Ending the season with 4 straight defeats wouldn’t have impressed the owners regarding the prospects for the coming campaign. The next appointment may give more of a clue as to their strategy in the transfer market etc.

theduke · Post by **theduke** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:50 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:47 pm
Reported in Bournemouth Echo that there is no connection

not done him much favours though has it?

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:53 pm

timing couldnt have been worse if no connection.

Flying Without Ings · Post by **Flying Without Ings** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:54 pm

Crazy decision but good news for us.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:54 pm

Flying Without Ings wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:54 pm
Crazy decision but good news for us.

Not sure why good news for us. They may well appoint a far better and proven coach.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:13 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:54 pm
Not sure why good news for us. They may well appoint a far better and proven coach.

Graham Potter and Jesse Marsch the two favourites.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:23 pm

Bournemouth press reporting an announcement for the new manager will be made later today.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:26 pm

As soon as that?

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:37 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 12:47 pm
When is Bournemouths spending re income off 11,000 gates going to get investigated?

Gates are just a drop in the income ocean.

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:46 pm

Clearly have ideas above their actual capabilities

Wokingclaret · Post by **Wokingclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:49 pm

New American owner

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:51 pm

They have been, are and always will be a tin pot outfit.

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:56 pm

Surely got to be Super Frankie Lampard with Uncle Harry as DoF.

Andoni Iriola is odds on favourite though.

EarbyClaret · Post by **EarbyClaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:09 pm

Iraola is a free agent having quit Rayo Vallecano at the end of the season- so if he is getting the job that would explain the quick turnaround

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:16 pm

If it is Iraola then what an appointment!

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:01 pm

BurnleyFC wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 1:51 pm
They have been, are and always will be a tin pot outfit.

This is timely - given it appeared today - don't underestimate Bournemouth owner Bill Foley, and yes Football is very different

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Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:04 pm

Iraola confirmed as manager.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:07 pm

Interesting appointment and looks like an upgrade on O’Neil

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:10 pm

A brilliant appointment, though expect him to have a decent season at Bournemouth and then next summer immediately get taken by a bigger club.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:18 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:10 pm
A brilliant appointment, though expect him to have a decent season at Bournemouth and then next summer immediately get taken by a bigger club.

It’s going to be interesting because Bournemouth are currently third favourites for the drop (we are 4th). Everyone seems to have a good manager in the bottom half (though Edwards and Heckingbottom may get found out) but 3 have to drop.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:21 pm

I think the Leeds fans have just had their day ruined as they were hoping to get him.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:28 pm

Does Gary O’Neil now walk into Elland Road?

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:38 pm

Commy wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:21 pm
I think the Leeds fans have just had their day ruined as they were hoping to get him.

They wanted him when they sacked Jesse Marsch but he refused to move there.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:38 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:18 pm
It’s going to be interesting because Bournemouth are currently third favourites for the drop (we are 4th). Everyone seems to have a good manager in the bottom half (though Edwards and Heckingbottom may get found out) but 3 have to drop.

Summer still to come with transfers etc but for me Wolves, Sheff Utd and Luton to go down.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:56 pm

Commy wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:21 pm
I think the Leeds fans have just had their day ruined as they were hoping to get him.

Leeds went for him when Marsch left but he was refused permission to speak to them

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:57 pm

Not convinced it’s as good an appointment as it’s being made out to be but we shall see.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:04 pm

After all the stability of Eddie Howe they’ve now sacked four managers since he left three years ago.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:16 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 3:38 pm
Summer still to come with transfers etc but for me Wolves, Sheff Utd and Luton to go down.

If Wolves can hold on to their current manager and can make some useful additions he will keep them out of trouble. Wolves had a strong second half of the season having been joint bottom of the PL on Boxing Day but ending the season comfortably clear of the bottom 3.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:07 am

kentonclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:16 pm
If Wolves can hold on to their current manager and can make some useful additions he will keep them out of trouble. Wolves had a strong second half of the season having been joint bottom of the PL on Boxing Day but ending the season comfortably clear of the bottom 3.

They need to sell before they buy due to FFP. They are in talks with Traore but he is out of contract and there are a few teams interested in him. They area also losing Joao Moutinho who, even though he is 36, played 31 games last season. They will need replacing along with Neves with the £47m they get for him. I doubt they will get like for like for all 3.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:54 am

Not a football town.

ClaretPete001 · Post by **ClaretPete001** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:30 am

I don't know how much you have to prove yourself than take over a team that the previous successful manager had decided was incapable of staying in the PL. Blend a number of January signings into an effective team and comfortably stay in the PL.

Given the number of elite managers are only a handful and the rest seem to fail as often as they succeed I don't know what constitutes a proven manager.