Bournemouth announce they have sacked manager Scott Parker

Bournemouth have announced they have sacked manager Scott Parker just three days after they were hammered 9-0 by Liverpool.

Parker has voiced his frustrations with Bournemouth's activity in the transfer market this summer, insisting his young team are 'underequipped' to take on the rigours of the Premier League.

After the thrashing by the Reds - which has come after reverses by Arsenal and Man City following their opening-weekend win against Aston Villa - the ex-Fulham boss said there were "millions of reasons" why the squad had not been strengthened to his liking.

And now that frustration has boiled over with the 41-year-old leaving the Vitality Stadium, with Gary O'Neil taking interim charge.

Bournemouth owner Maxim Demin said: 'I would like to place on record my gratitude to Scott and his team for their efforts during their time with us.

'Our promotion back to the Premier League last season under his tenure will always be remembered as one of the most successful seasons in our history.

'However, in order for us to keep progressing as a team and a Club as a whole, 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.

'That is the approach that has brought this club so much success in recent history, and one that we will not veer from now. Our search for a new head coach will begin immediately.'