Wolves sack head coach Gary O'Neil
Wolves have sacked their head coach Gary O'Neil.
The club sit second-from-bottom in the Premier League with nine points from 16 games after Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to fellow strugglers Ipswich – Wolves’ fourth consecutive loss.
Emotions spilled over at full-time as Rayan Ait-Nouri was shown a second yellow card and Matheus Cunha also had to be restrained.
O’Neil was appointed in August 2023 following the departure of Julen Lopetegui and signed a new four-year deal with the club in August this year.
In a statement on the club website, Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said: “We’re very grateful to Gary for all of his effort, dedication and hard work during his time at the club, and we wish him and his team the best of luck for the future.”
Who is Gary O'Neil?
O’Neil, 40, was born in London and started his football career as a midfielder - featuring for the likes of Portsmouth, West Ham and Bolton Wanderers.
What's his management history?
As a manager, his career has only just started with seven months spent at the helm of AFC Bournemouth.
He joined the Cherries as first-team coach in February 2021 and was a member of the coaching staff as the club regained a place in the Premier League after being promoted from the Championship the season before.
He took charge of 12 games on an interim basis at the end of August 2022 and helped steady the ship following three defeats.
Bournemouth is his only serious managerial credential, having taken over originally as caretaker boss following the departure of Scott Parker in November 2022.
Originally nailed on favourites for Premier League relegation, O’Neil soon turned Bournemouth’s fortune around.
Following the 9-0 thumping to Liverpool on the opening day of the season, O’Neil took Bournemouth on a six-game unbeaten run which included a goalless draw with Wolves.
His teams performances in the month of September earned him a Premier League Manager of the Month nomination.
More to follow.
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