Bournemouth have sacked manager Gary O'Neil just months after handing him a new contract.

O'Neil took charge of the Cherries in August after the dismissal of Scott Parker, guiding them to 15th on the Premier League table. He was handed the permanent job in November.

"This has been a difficult decision," Bournemouth owner Bill Foley said.

"It has been made with great consideration to best position ourselves ahead of the coming season.

"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."