Topic: The Sack Race

[Too early for flapjacks?]

They were on the slide at the back end of last season and ever since he's pretty much been saying publicly the players aren't up to it. He's been looking for his pay-off.

[rossipersempre]

… 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.

Clearly an terminal breakdown in that relationship.

[Fromola]

They were on the slide at the back end of last season and ever since he's pretty much been saying publicly the players aren't up to it. He's been looking for his pay-off.

They were the biggest nap for relegation there's been for a while. They just about got automatic promotion but tried to throw it away. They had an 18 point lead over Forest around December but Forest would have gone above them if they'd beat them in the penultimate game. Blackburn and QPR (who were up there with them at Christmas) also fell off a cliff and missed out on the play offs. Other than Fulham and Forest (post-Cooper) it was a weak league. Even Forest knew they needed a new team, whereas Bournemouth hadn't strengthened.

Parker isn't up to much but a new manager isn't going to keep them up.

[B0151?]

They were on the slide at the back end of last season and ever since he's pretty much been saying publicly the players aren't up to it. He's been looking for his pay-off.

Just speaking facts ultimately though. Can't blame him  He will be the one that gets canned if they're sat at the bottom even if they know after not investing they'll probably be coming back down.

[JRed]

Not sure any manager will keep Bournemouth up , can see them going for Big Sam, Tony Pulis, Sean Dyche type.

[gazzalfc]

Well the bookies will be breathing a sigh of relief on all that cash put on Lampard/Gerrard and Brendan over the summer

[rossipersempre]

Well the bookies will be breathing a sigh of relief on all that cash put on Lampard/Gerrard and Brendan over the summer

Who’s next though? Think it’s still Gerrard/Rodgers, with Lampard a very close third.

[King Kenny 7]

Doesn't Rodgers have a big payoff due if sacked, might keep him safe a while yet.

[Cracking Left Foot]

Stevie next I'd imagine. They've got Arsenal and City next, and he's not getting anything out of those two games. Shame, but I think he's best off out that club, they've never really taken to him and seem to just want Dean Smith back as he's "one of our own".

[Elzar]

Gary O'Neil taking over for now, he was coaching with us last year!

[El Lobo]

Thought that might happen, he's been moaning before the season started about signings (rightly).

[Terry de Niro]

… 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.

Clearly an terminal breakdown in that relationship.

Parker's post-match interview after we mauled them was his death warrant, I believe.
He kept on repeating that he needed help from the club. He was clearly hurt by the defeat and I reckon he carried that on until they got back home.
Bournemouth have always been a ten-bob club anyway, so fuck them.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Apparently Sean Dyche is about to return.

[Terry de Niro]

Apparently Sean Dyche is about to return.

Perfect fit.
10 bob manager for a 10 bob club. c*nt!!!

[GBF]

Stevie next I'd imagine. They've got Arsenal and City next, and he's not getting anything out of those two games. Shame, but I think he's best off out that club, they've never really taken to him and seem to just want Dean Smith back as he's "one of our own".

Unfortunately Stevie G isn't ready yet for EPL. He should have stayed with Rangers for longer

[Red Bird]

Unfortunately Stevie G isn't ready yet for EPL. He should have stayed with Rangers for longer

That was my view, too. Far too early, as is Lampard.

[elsewhere]

sad day for cardigans but also too early to sack SP imo, didn't they play big teams only?

[Alisson Wonderland]

Parker's post-match interview after we mauled them was his deaf warrant, I believe.
He kept on repeating that he needed help from the club. He was clearly hurt by the defeat and I reckon he carried that on until they got back home.
Bournemouth have always been a ten-bob club anyway, so fuck them.

Unfortunatley for him, Bournemouth weren't deaf to what he said 

[Elzar]

sad day for cardigans but also too early to sack SP imo, didn't they play big teams only?

As Lobo hinted at, this probably has less to do with the on the pitch stuff than something off the pitch.

They played Villa, City, Arsenal and us.

[Linudden]

Parker gets his severance package as a down payment on the relegation parachute money that will keep Bournemouth afloat for decades. Good deal for everyone I suppose.

[rafathegaffa83]

Doubt even Dyche can keep these up. They look totally bereft on any quality

[rossipersempre]

This game isn’t nearly as much fun now that Hodgson and Warnock have finally retired.

[disgraced cake]

Bournemouth are dropping regardless of who is there IMO but it probably is a bit harsh. When he got promoted with Fulham last time around I actually don't think they were one of the worst teams to go town, so I was interested in seeing what he could do with Bournemouth this season. As I say they look stuffed anyway. Suppose it's about getting someone in who can take them back up next season.

Still above Everton, funnily enough

[BarryCrocker]

What will become of the poor cardigan?

That's no ordinary cardi. That there is a £1,400 Thom Browne cardigan.

[Red Beret]

… 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.

Clearly an terminal breakdown in that relationship.

Translation: Parker called the owner a knobhead down the phone.

[The North Bank]

He begged them to back him, they sacked him

[Alan B'Stard]

Parker's post-match interview after we mauled them was his deaf warrant, I believe.
He kept on repeating that he needed help from the club. He was clearly hurt by the defeat and I reckon he carried that on until they got back home.
Bournemouth have always been a ten-bob club anyway, so fuck them.

Pardon??

[newterp]

He begged them to back him, they sacked him

They begged him not to wear that cardigan, he did anyway

[The North Bank]

They begged him not to wear that cardigan, he did anyway

It was horrendous to be fair, I think it was deliberate to divert from talks about how shit his team is, it worked.

[afc tukrish]

They begged him not to wear that cardigan, he did anyway

Deaf to all appeals?

[[new username under construction]]

It was horrendous to be fair, I think it was deliberate to divert from talks about how shit his team is, it worked.

I spent most of the game wondering why he had his cardigan on inside out

[KillieRed]

Doubt even Dyche can keep these up. They look totally bereft on any quality

He’ll probably try & put the old gang back together.

[Linudden]

Bournemouth fans will be confused as fuck when they go from Eddie Howe trying to play possession football for so many years to Sean Dyche in the span of just a couple of seasons dammit!

At least that's the closest Mr. Dyche will ever come to coaching on the Mediterranean

[So… Howard Philips]

Parker's post-match interview after we mauled them was his deaf warrant, I believe.
He kept on repeating that he needed help from the club. He was clearly hurt by the defeat and I reckon he carried that on until they got back home.
Bournemouth have always been a ten-bob club anyway, so fuck them.

I didn’t hear his post match interview.

[So… Howard Philips]

Bournemouth are dropping regardless of who is there IMO but it probably is a bit harsh. When he got promoted with Fulham last time around I actually don't think they were one of the worst teams to go town, so I was interested in seeing what he could do with Bournemouth this season. As I say they look stuffed anyway. Suppose it's about getting someone in who can take them back up next season.

Still above Everton, funnily enough

The Bournemouth Everton LC game should be a right laugh.

[Flaccido Dongingo]

Bravery counts for nuffink in this sport anymore.

[Ray K]

Which is the more iconic managerial leisurewear:  Brave Scotty's cardigan, or Captain Timmy's gilet?  And can they be combined in one supreme item of clothing that will guarantee premier league survival?

[Red Beret]

The Bournemouth Everton LC game should be a right laugh.

I'll laugh my moobs off if Bournemouth win.

[So… Howard Philips]

Which is the more iconic managerial leisurewear:  Brave Scotty's cardigan, or Captain Timmy's gilet?  And can they be combined in one supreme item of clothing that will guarantee premier league survival?

You’ve omitted the Beau Brummell of cardie wearers - Sir Pep of Cardiganiola.

[KillieRed]

Jack Ross (Dundee Utd) has also been sacked.