Scott Parker appointed new AFC Bournemouth manager – on same day he quits Fulham post

Scott Parker has been appointed AFC Bournemouth’s new manager – on the same day his Fulham exit was confirmed.

The west London club announced earlier this evening that the 40-year-old South Londoner had left by mutual consent.

And Parker has signed a three-year contracr with Bournemouth, who were also interested in appointing him before Fulham’s promotion to the Premier League.

“I believe this is the perfect fit for both parties,” Parker told afcbTV. “I’m familiar with Bournemouth because of my relationship with Harry Arter. It’s a football club I know well from watching him over the years.

“The ethos, the reputation, the journey and the challenge here is something that’s very exciting for me and my staff.

“We want to build a team the fans can be proud of and one they feel represents them. We can’t wait to get started.”

Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake added: “It has been a long process but I am delighted to finally get our man.

“Scott has always been our number one choice for this role and someone whose coaching career we have taken a keen interest in since his first steps in Tottenham Hotspur’s academy.

“Over a period of time he has proven himself as one of the best young head coaches in the country; someone who has a clear philosophy on how he wants to play and knows what it takes to win promotion from the Championship.

“Scott is fully invested in the long-term project in front of us here, and this is the start of an exciting new period for this club.”