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Fulham owner Tony Khan admits he had to 'BEG' Aleksandar Mitrovic to stay last year... before the Serbian striker's record-breaking 43-GOAL season in the Championship to lead the club back to the Premier League

19/11/22 08:11
Fulham owner Tony Khan has revealed he needed to convince Aleksandar Mitrovic to stay at the club last year after they dropped down into the Championship. The west London club were relegated from the top flight in 2020-21 after finishing 11 points adrift of safety under Scott Parker. After deciding to replace Parker with Marco Silva, Khan's priority was keeping Mitrovic at Craven Cottage, but has admitted that this was a tough task and he had to 'beg' the Serbian striker to stay before he signed his new contract....read

Gerrard's out of a job, Lampard has little room for error and it looks bright for Arteta and Vieira... but Keane and Scholes should stick to TV! How Premier League's best midfielders have fared as bosses
21/10/22 15:04They were all masters of the midfield art and all have taken the path into management after hanging up their boots - but it's fair comment to say it's been a mixed bag in terms of fortunes.
Mauricio Pochettino is the bookies' favourite to replace Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa ahead of former No 2 Michael Beale - while Thomas Frank, Sean Dyche and Unai Emery are also in the running
21/10/22 09:32Former Liverpool and England midfielder Gerrard got the chop after a 3-0 defeat at Craven Cottage left them just a point above the relegation zone and one win in their last nine league games.
Ex-footballer Scott Parker's wife Carly flaunts her incredible body in plunging swimsuit as they hit the beach on Barbados break
18/10/22 11:32The former England footballer showed off his muscled body as he went shirtless, sporting a pair of black swimming trunks.
Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester: Foxes dragged back down to earth after Nottingham Forest win as Gary O'Neil makes case to the Cherries' new owner as Billing and Christie goals turn game around after Patson Daka opener
08/10/22 15:55AADAM PATEL AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: The 77-year-old Foley had flown in from Las Vegas to the south coast to sign the paperwork for his £120m takeover of Bournemouth.
Gary O'Neil wins support of the Bournemouth squad for the permanent job... with Dominic Solanke and Jordan Zemura among those backing him to become boss after draw with Brentford
02/10/22 21:31IAN WINROW AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Gary O'Neil insists he is not thinking about his long-term Bournemouth future, but the interim head coach is clearly building support inside the dressing room.
Gary O'Neil 'set to be given extended stay in charge of Bournemouth under new owner William Foley' despite links with Sean Dyche
25/09/22 09:48O'Neil was placed in caretaker charge at the end of August following the dismissal of Scott Parker and he has overseen one win and two draws so far.
Nice linked with 'shock swoop for Scott Parker as manager, with Mauricio Pochettino ready to snub move to the French side despite positive talks as he targets return at a big European club'
22/09/22 09:50The French club have made a difficult start to the season in France and lie in mid-table under new boss Lucien Favre, winning just two of their opening eight league games.
Bournemouth interim boss Gary O'Neil emerges as a contender for Huddersfield job after impressive unbeaten stint in charge of Cherries following Scott Parker's sacking
19/09/22 10:35Bournemouth caretaker boss Gary O'Neil has emerged as a contender for the manager's job at Huddersfield Town. O'Neil is unbeaten during his interim spell with five points from three games.
Bournemouth interim Gary O'Neil remains in the dark over his and the club's managerial future as he reveals he has 'no idea what is happening' following impressive Newcastle draw
17/09/22 17:33O'Neil took on the job on an initial temporary basis after Scott Parker was dismissed having called out the club's strategy in the transfer market following a 9-0 defeat at Liverpool.
Businessman at the centre of US-based consortium involved in £150m takeover attempt at Bournemouth is NHL franchise owner Bill Foley... as Las Vegas Golden Knights chief is likely to become TENTH American owner among current Premier League clubs
16/09/22 08:54We exclusively reported on Thursday that Bournemouth were in talks with a US-based consortium being led by a businessman with a background in ice hockey and based in Las Vegas.
Gary O'Neil's audition for the top job at Bournemouth couldn't have gone much smoother... after their stirring comeback at Nottingham Forest, the caretaker could be the man to replace Scott Parker
04/09/22 21:33LEWIS STEELE AT THE CITY GROUND: Time will tell if Bournemouth ramp up their search for a permanent successor to Parker this week, but O'Neil's audition couldn't have gone much smoother.
Nottingham Forest are back among Europe's elite... at least in terms of spending: Premier League new boys have blown £160m on 21 transfers, more than Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man City, PSG - and ALL of the clubs in Dutch top-flight combined
04/09/22 18:27When Forest won promotion via the play-offs in May, following a top-flight absence of 23 years, the club's owner promised Nottingham he would provide the 'ammunition' to deliver success.
Leicester were once the club everyone outside the Premier League elite wanted to be... now with a team devoid of confidence and a manager taking aim at his owners, they are showing you do not have to get much wrong to become vulnerable
02/09/22 21:31Not that long ago Leicester City were the club everyone outside England's elite aspired to be. A beacon of hope that you did not need an oligarch or a nation state to achieve great things.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Scott Parker's Bournemouth sacking was not about results, performances or losing the dressing room - it was about blame... owner Maxim Demin's fragile ego doomed this marriage and the Cherries look braced to drop straight back down
01/09/22 21:31MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Scott Parker was dismissed by Bournemouth owner Maxim Demin over blame, rather than performances or results.
'It came at a time that none of us expected': Bournemouth captain Lloyd Kelly admits Scott Parker's sacking was a 'bit of a surprise'... but insists squad 'respect the decision' ahead of 'important' Wolves game tonight
31/08/22 11:52Parker became the first top-flight managerial casualty of the new campaign after a break down in his relationship with chief executive Neill Blake and technical director Richard Hughes.
Fashionable Scott Parker may have been sacked by Bournemouth but at least he won points for his stylish apparel - even if it meant wearing a £1,350 cardigan
30/08/22 21:31AMY KESTER - DEPUTY STYLE EDITOR: Some of his choices may have been met with ridicule from the stands, but there has always been something refreshing about Parker.
Scott Parker was axed by Bournemouth for airing his dirty laundry in public... he irritated owner Maxim Demin by turning down signings, moaning about recruitment and ostracising players he no longer wanted
30/08/22 21:31SAMI MOKBEL: His relationship with chief executive Neill Blake and technical director Richard Hughes, who have been careful to ensure the club operates within its means, had broken down.
Jurgen Klopp suggests Scott Parker was 'set up' for failure by a lack of spending... as he highlights how clubs 'owned by countries' like Man City and Newcastle can splash the cash while the likes of Bournemouth's owners are 'nervous'
30/08/22 13:09The German boss labelled the decision to sack the 41-year-old 'unbelievable' and reiterated his comments after their huge victory at the weekend that Parker was an 'outstanding' manager.
Sean Dyche is the bookies' favourite to replace Scott Parker at Bournemouth with Chris Wilder and Michael Carrick in the frame... and Thierry Henry is also in the running 18 months after they snubbed him for Jonathan Woodgate!
30/08/22 11:31According to oddschecker, Dyche - who has been without a job since he was sacked by the Clarets in April - is the bookmakers' early favourite at 2/1 to take over on the south coast.
Another boss bites the dust after a 9-0 hammering... Dundee United's Jack Ross follows Bournemouth's Scott Parker in being sacked, with manager paying price for Celtic demolition
30/08/22 10:36Jack Ross has been sacked as Dundee United manager following his side's devastating 9-0 defeat by Celtic on Sunday. He follows Bournemouth's Scott Parker in losing his job.
'Joke of a club': Fans slam Bournemouth's decision to sack Scott Parker after just four Premier League games... as they highlight the Cherries' tough fixture list which saw them play Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal
30/08/22 08:36Bournemouth were thrashed 9-0 by Liverpool after they were also beaten in the Premier League by Arsenal and Man City following their opening-weekend win against Aston Villa.
Scott Parker is the first Premier League manager to be sacked in August since Bobby Robson and Paul Sturrock were early season victims 18 YEARS ago... with Bournemouth axing him after he begged for new signings and three days after 9-0 loss at Liverpool
30/08/22 08:36He becomes the first Premier League boss to be sacked in the first month of the season since Newcastle got rid of Sir Bobby Robson and Southampton axed Paul Sturrock 18 years ago.
Scott Parker is SACKED by Bournemouth in a row over begging for transfers and his lack of 'respect', just four games into the season and three days after 9-0 Liverpool embarrassment
30/08/22 07:50Parker 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 top flight.
'This is the toughest day of my career': Bournemouth boss Scott Parker admits 9-0 humbling by Liverpool was 'shell-shocking' and 'painful' as he says his side 'need some help' with new signings if they are to survive
27/08/22 20:52Parker looked haunted on the sidelines as Liverpool ran amok and the impact of what he had witnessed had not subsided as he faced questions about the manner of his team's performance at Anfield.
Forgotten man Dele Alli is set for his third club in a year as Frank Lampard confirms Besiktas move is 'very advanced', with Turks also closing in on Bournemouth winger Siriki Dembele
23/08/22 23:57Dele Alli is closing in on a move to his third club in a year as he was left out of Everton's Carabao Cup match day squad against Fleetwood Town.
Bristol City face a fight to keep Antoine Semenyo with Crystal Palace, Everton and Bournemouth all interested in the Ghana forward... and Patrick Vieira's side are willing to offer £12m as he heads into the final year of his contract
15/08/22 09:00Crystal Palace are prepared to pay £12m for Semenyo while Bournemouth are also keen along with Everton. Bristol City are thought to want an initial £15m for the Ghana international.
Pep Guardiola urges Manchester City not to lose any ground in the Premier League title race before the World Cup starts... as Bournemouth boss Scott Parker calls the reigning champions 'the best side he has EVER seen'
14/08/22 21:39Sometimes Manchester City's opponents are best placed to offer a real gauge of where they are at and, a few days after last week's win at West Ham, Michail Antonio was still talking about them.
Manchester City 4-0 Bournemouth: Pep Guardiola's champions continue their impressive start to their Premier League title defence as Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden inspire second consecutive win
13/08/22 16:22JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: This incarnation of City is 10 good players and the other bloke who does things around the box that will decide more important games than this one. Not Erling Haaland. Kevin De Bruyne.
Bournemouth add to defensive options with Marcos Senesi arriving from Feyenoord for £12m as Scott Parker looks to build on encouraging start after win over Aston Villa
08/08/22 22:07Cherries boss Scott Parker had been in the market for extra defensive options after deploying midfielder Jefferson Lerma in a makeshift back three during Saturday's 2-0 win.
Bournemouth manager Scott Parker reinforced his need for new recruits despite victory over Aston Villa in season opener... while Steven Gerrard faces a number of questions regarding his squad
07/08/22 21:30The Vitality Stadium was rocking on what was its 191st Premier League match but first without Eddie Howe in the dugout. Parker is younger than Howe but has experience beyond his years.
Scott Parker demands his Bournemouth players become 'horrible' to play against after dream return to the Premier League... but the Cherries boss is growing frustrated at the lack of depth in his squad
07/08/22 10:41The newly-promoted Cherries - Championship runners-up last term - enjoyed a dream top-flight return. Goals from Jefferson Lerma and Kieffer Moore earned the physical hosts a 2-0 win.
Bournemouth announce the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Neto on a free transfer as Scott Parker's pleas are FINALLY answered... with Feyenoord defender Marcos Senesi set to follow Brazilian in £12.6m deal
07/08/22 08:17The 33-year-old former Barcelona goalkeeper watched the Cherries' 2-0 win against Aston Villa from the stands at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
'There's no fear at all... it might be a good time to catch them': Flying winger Jaidon Anthony is relishing the prospect of his first Premier League season... but Bournemouth face a daunting start with Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool to play early on
06/08/22 07:59EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM SHERGOLD: The 22-year-old suited Parker's plans perfectly, scoring eight goals and laying on six more as Bournemouth won automatic promotion.
Bournemouth enquire about Feyenoord centre-back Marcos Senesi and prepare to finalise Neto's move from Barcelona as Scott Parker looks to bolster his squad after making just three signings
05/08/22 07:56Bournemouth have enquired after Argentina centre-back Marcos Senesi at Feyenoord and will finalise goalkeeper Neto's transfer from Barcelona over the weekend.
How will YOUR club fare this season and who will be their key man? CHRIS SUTTON's in-depth guide to all 20 clubs as the 2022-23 Premier League campaign kicks off this weekend
04/08/22 21:31The Premier League returns with a bang on Friday night as Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace in the opening game of the season. Here's CHRIS SUTTON'S club-by-club guide.
Liverpool and Manchester City are weaker after losing key players, but Man United STILL have no chance of winning the title! MICAH RICHARDS tackles all the big questions as blockbuster season kicks off
04/08/22 21:30MICAH RICHARDS: Before a ball is kicked, we asked the former England and Manchester City star to discuss the big talking points, from the title race to the impact of a mid-season World Cup.
Scott Parker states that Bournemouth must embrace the challenge of 'biggest league in the world' as the Cherries kick off their Premier League return against Aston Villa on Saturday
04/08/22 17:58The Cherries are back in the top-flight following a two-year absence having won promotion last term as Championship runners-up. Scott Parker's side host Aston Villa in their Premier League opener.
Bournemouth are negotiating with Barcelona to sign Brazilian Neto as Scott Parker's side look to strengthen their goalkeeping department and add competition for Mark Travers
03/08/22 00:14The 33-year-old made just four appearances for the Spanish giants last season as he acted as backup to No 1 Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Scott Parker's side are keen to add him to their ranks.
Bournemouth and Fulham 'are both keen to snap up Liverpool defender Nat Phillips', as the Reds demand more than £10m to allow the centre-back to leave this summer
02/08/22 07:37The 25-year-old is expected to leave Anfield in search of regular first-team football, but the Reds want a reasonable fee in order to sell the centre-back.
Bournemouth are still in contact with Middlesbrough over £12m move for Marcus Tavernier - with Scott Parker's promoted side also looking at free agent goalkeeper Alex Smithies
28/07/22 07:33The talented midfielder played 48 times in all competitions for Boro last season, scoring five times and impressing with several strong performances.
Nine years, EIGHT managers, three relegations, one Championship title and two play-off wins! It's been a rollercoaster but Fulham owner Shahid Khan is sure they now have what it takes to avoid drop
27/07/22 21:32Even for a man who made billions absorbing shock in the bumper business, Fulham has proved quite a ride for Shahid Khan. To me, you take life as it comes', he reflects.
Scott Parker wants experienced Coventry City goalkeeper Simon Moore to compete with Mark Travers at newly promoted Bournemouth - but the 'perfect No 2' may want to fight for a starting spot
22/07/22 15:36Scott Parker wants experienced competition for Mark Travers and Moore has been highly recommended. Moore, 32, worked with England keeper Aaron Ramsdale at Sheffield United.
'Things you love to see': Bournemouth hail David Brooks' long-awaited return to action after beating cancer following diagnosis in October - and now the Wales winger is aiming for a 2022 World Cup spot
26/06/22 08:13Brooks announced in May he is now cancer free - and the newly promoted Premier League club hailed his long-awaited return after he joined in their pre-season physical testing on Saturday.
Bournemouth complete free transfer of Ryan Fredericks from West Ham as the full-back signs a two-year contract with the Premier League new boys after his Hammers' deal expired
22/06/22 18:52The full-back will leave the Hammers following the expiry of his contract this month with the Premier League new boys confirming the two-year deal following his medical on Wednesday.
Bournemouth are close to signing free agent Joe Rothwell with the midfielder's Blackburn contract set to expire - in a blow to fellow promoted sides Nottingham Forest and Fulham
15/06/22 11:23The Cherries tried to sign the central midfielder in January on deadline day and have made good on a promise to return for the former Manchester United trainee.
Premier League Twitter account appears to accidentally LEAK Man City's first game of the season is against Bournemouth - three days before the fixtures are officially announced - as they reveal Erling Haaland's debut opponents
13/06/22 11:42Responding to Pep Guardiola's side and defender Aymeric Laporte on Twitter, the Twitter page - with 33.1million followers - posted tagging '@afcbournemouth' with an hourglass emoji.
Everton, Leeds and Bournemouth 'facing fight to sign £13m Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz, with several Spanish sides ready to bid for the Chilean star'
06/06/22 14:48The Blackburn striker is in demand after scoring 22 goals and recorded three assists in all competitions this season for the Championship side.
Bournemouth will have to consider cashing in on stars such as Dominic Solanke, Lloyd Kelly and Philip Billing if Scott Parker's men blow their Premier League promotion bid
03/05/22 05:27The Cherries face Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night in a huge Championship clash that will have a major bearing on who grabs the final automatic promotion place.
Fulham have fluffed automatic promotion before and know they need to finish the job on Tuesday... Marco Silva's side will be desperate to avoid the transfer trolley-dash that ruined their last two Premier League seasons
16/04/22 21:43Their last promotions in 2018 and 2020 came through the play-offs, which meant less time to recruit players.
West Brom 2-0 Bournemouth: Baggies deliver big blow to Cherries' Championship title hopes after quickfire first-half goals from Alex Mowatt and Andy Carroll leave Scott Parker's side 11 points adrift of leaders Fulham
06/04/22 20:59WEST BROM 2-0 BOURNEMOUTH: The Baggies stormed into an early lead when quickfire goals from Mowatt and Carroll put Steve Bruce's side in complete control on Wednesday night.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Bournemouth fail to make up ground on league leaders Fulham after being held by relegation-threatened Reading... while Middlesbrough and Blackburn return to form with wins
15/03/22 22:56CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Solanke got the Cherries off to a flying start inside eight minutes when he slotted home his 22nd Championship goal. However, Ince fired back late on for the Royals.
Bournemouth strengthen their bid to win promotion back to the Premier League as Dominic Solanke and Jamal Lowe strike to keep Wayne Rooney's Derby County in the relegation places
12/03/22 16:57BOURNEMOUTH 2-0 DERBY: Scott Parker's men have leapfrogged Huddersfield into the automatic promotion places after their crucial win over relegation-threatened Rams.
Bournemouth are closing in on a deal for Cardiff striker Kieffer Moore as the Championship high-flyers look to reinforce attacking options with the Welsh international
31/01/22 11:33Bournemouth are close to agreeing a deal for Cardiff City's Wales international Kieffer Moore. The striker is said to be on route to the south coast for a medical at the club.
Barnsley 0-1 Bournemouth: Philip Billing's header sees promotion-pushing Cherries return to winning ways against a sorry Barnsley side who suffer a fourth successive defeat
29/01/22 16:52Bournemouth returned to winning ways with a 1-0 away victory over Championship bottom club Barnsley. Philip Billing scored the only goal of the game as he headed home in the 12th minute.
Manchester City youngster Morgan Rogers attracts interest of Blackpool and Huddersfield... with his loan spell at Bournemouth set to be cut short after playing just 219 minutes in the Championship this season
29/01/22 12:05Manchester City winger Morgan Rogers is attracting interest from Blackpool and Huddersfield Town among others as he contemplates his next move.
QPR 0-1 Bournemouth: Dominic Solanke's header sends the Cherries back to the top of the Championship in an excellent display that ends their six-match winless streak
27/12/21 19:27ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE KIYAN PRINCE FOUNDATION STADIUM: The festive delight of a first win in seven returned Scott Parker's Bournemouth to the summit of the Championship.
Middlesbrough 1-0 Bournemouth: Scott Parker sees his promotion-chasing side extend their winless run to SIX games, as Andraz Sporar's penalty sees Boro close in on a play-off spot
18/12/21 15:30It's six games without a win for Scott Parker's side after a second-half penalty from Andraz Sporar proved decisive in Middlesbrough's upward mobility under Chris Wilder.
PETER CROUCH: Steven Gerrard's joy for the Aston Villa job makes me think I should have gone into coaching... a leader and a born winner, his aura means he is a shoo-in for Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp leaves
22/11/21 09:26PETER CROUCH: Steven Gerrard just loves it, doesn't he? Watch him celebrate those two goals on his first day in the Aston Villa dugout. That cannot be manufactured. It's just in him.
Bournemouth boss Scott Parker praises 'animal' Leif Davis for his role in the Cherries' 4-0 mauling of Swansea after the youngster's stuttering start to the season
07/11/21 22:32Scott Parker heaped praise on 'animal' Leif Davis after the youngster stepped in from the cold to help Bournemouth crush Swansea and maintain their two-point lead.
Bournemouth are rock-solid atop the Championship after going FIFTEEN matches unbeaten... but Scott Parker insists he is 'not bothered about records' after best-ever start
31/10/21 22:30Scott Parker continues to insist that setting new records doesn't really bother him but there's no denying the numbers are stacking up nicely for Bournemouth.
Bournemouth 3-0 Huddersfield: Dominic Solanke and Lloyd Kelly on target as Scott Parker's table-toppers remain unbeaten in the Championship
23/10/21 15:51ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: It takes a confident set of supporters to be singing 'we're on our way to the Premier League' before October is even out.
Stoke 0-1 Bournemouth: Dominic Solanke taps in his eighth league goal this season to send Championship leaders six points clear at the top
19/10/21 22:05JANINE SELF AT THE BET365 STADIUM: The meanest travellers in the Championship did it again on Tuesday night, but Bournemouth were given an unexpected helping hand.
'I want to try and give him that bit of me': Bournemouth boss Scott Parker wants to be a role model for Philip Billing after Danish midfielder nets his sixth goal of the season
03/10/21 21:34Scott Parker knows one when he sees one and Philip Billing is ticking all the boxes as far as the Bournemouth boss is concerned. Parker believes that he can be a role model to the Dane.
Bournemouth 2-1 Sheffield United: High-flying hosts score twice in three minutes to recover from a goal down and move three points clear at the top of the Championship
02/10/21 16:30JAMES AYLES AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: After Morgan Gibbs-White gave the visitors a second-half lead, Dominic Solanke and Philip Billing turned the tables in three remarkable minutes.
Bournemouth set to sign Ryan Christie from Celtic despite interest from Burnley with the Championship side also bringing in Jamal Lowe on £2m deal from Swansea
31/08/21 10:02Bournemouth are looking to bring in some new signings before the transfer window closes at 11pm. They are set to sign Ryan Christie from Celtic and Jamal Lowe from Swansea.
Norwich 6-0 Bournemouth: Summer signings Christos Tzolis and Josh Sargent both score braces at Carrow Road as Daniel Farke's side cruise into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a thumping win over the Cherries
24/08/21 19:51Three first-half goals, including an opener from £8.8million summer signing Christos Tzolis, effectively settled a tie between two virtual second string sides at Carrow Road.
Gary Cahill set to complete free transfer to Bournemouth after leaving Crystal Palace earlier this summer, with Scott Parker hoping his former England team-mate can provide much-needed experience for promotion push
19/08/21 12:57The 35-year old is a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace and has opted to sign a one year contract with the Championship side where manager Scott Parker is targeting promotion.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Bournemouth continue their flying start under Scott Parker with victory at Birmingham... while Derby and Wayne Rooney clinch a first win of the season after beating Hull
18/08/21 21:39Scott Parker's Cherries are in fourth after their 2-0 victory at St Andrew's, with Dominic Solanke and Jaidon Anthony - with his first senior goal - on target. Derby, meanwhile, clinched a win over Hull.
Manchester City starlet Morgan Rogers in talks over loan move to Bournemouth as Championship side eye 19-year-old winger as replacement for Villarreal-bound Arnaut Danjuma
18/08/21 18:03Bournemouth have moved for Rogers after agreeing to sell Arnaut Danjuma to Villarreal for £21.3m. The teenager has attracted enquiries from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.
Huddersfield 1-5 Fulham: Ivan Cavaleiro's double ensures Marco Silva's men top the Championship table after thumping win as Cottagers survive Harry Wilson red card
14/08/21 18:57It remains very early days, but Fulham served up the kind of performance which had them looking every inch promotion material. Their teamwork was peerless and their conviction unshakeable.
Bournemouth 2-2 West Brom: Dara O'Shea and Callum Robinson earn point for persistent Baggies after Emiliano Marcondes and Philip Billing give the Cherries the lead twice in thrilling Championship season opener
06/08/21 20:37DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: After 18 months, normality has never looked and sounded so good. Tonight marked the return of the Championship in all its glory.
Bournemouth 5-0 MK Dons: Scott Parker enjoys lift-off as Cherries manager with emphatic victory in opening round of the EFL Cup as David Brooks gets on scoresheet twice
31/07/21 17:04Scott Parker got his reign as Bournemouth manager off to the perfect start as the Cherries thumped MK Dons 5-0 to progress into the second round of the EFL Cup.
Thomas Tuchel is still committed to three at the back, Callum Hudson-Odoi needs to do more in attack and David Brooks is Premier League quality... THINGS WE LEARNED as Chelsea continued their pre-season with a victory at Bournemouth
27/07/21 20:38Chelsea continued their preparations for the new season with a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday night. Sportsmail picks out six things we learned from the game at the Vitality Stadium.
Fulham's DOUBLE deal! Harry Wilson seals £12m move after almost 16 years at Liverpool while goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga is snapped up by Cottagers after his Tottenham contract expired
24/07/21 22:24After last season's relegation and then Scott Parker leaving the club to join Bournemouth, the Cottagers have had to act quickly to ensure their preparations were not disrupted.
Scott Parker insists he left Fulham 'in a good place' after quitting to join their Championship rivals Bournemouth as he says the 'vision' of the Cherries is what led him to leave Craven Cottage
06/07/21 15:37Parker took his first senior managerial role at Fulham, where he was placed in caretaker charge in February 2019, but was unable to keep the club in the Premier League last season.
SPORTS AGENDA: Sky Sports News axe 20-25 staff despite paying reality star Mark Wright to present a Euros morning show... while Fulham REFUSE Scott Parker a chance to say final farewells after his move to manage Championship rivals Bournemouth
04/07/21 21:30MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: A host of reporters and presenters have already been kicked into touch, in a move that has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Scott Parker makes his first signing as Bournemouth manager as snaps up Emiliano Marcondes on a FREE as Brentford's play-off final hero puts pen to paper on three-year deal
03/07/21 08:27Attacking midfielder Marcondes has moved to the Vitality Stadium on a three-year deal, joining as a free agent after his Brentford deal expired this week.
Fulham appoint former Everton, Hull and Watford manager Marco Silva as their new boss to lead their challenge towards Premier League promotion... replacing Scott Parker who jumped ship to Bournemouth
01/07/21 17:51The Portuguese manager has been appointed as Championship club Fulham's new boss on a three-year deal, replacing Scott Parker who jumped ship to Bournemouth last week.
Scott Parker's Bournemouth kick off the new Championship season on Sky as the Cherries take on relegated West Brom... while Sheffield United's first three games will all be televised in August
01/07/21 15:59The game at the Vitality Stadium will kick off the new Championship season on Friday, August 6, with a 7.45pm kick-off. The Baggies have appointed Valerien Ismael as their new boss.
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
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Sunderland fans spotted holding their heads after being struck by bottles thrown by Newcastle fans as supporters clash ahead of derby day
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Former England captain John Terry appears to back calls to ban the burqa on Instagram post about Bengali signage at a London Underground station
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Mick McCarthy calls Roy Keane a 'c***' and Steve Coogan's new movie about their Ireland World Cup feud a 'heap of s***' in rage over how he was portrayed
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Inside the tumultuous coaching career of Katie Price's ex Dwight Yorke: Man United legend walked out on 'pub team' Australian club in shocking fallout and quit his home nation over salary row
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Kevin Durant passes Michael Jordan and LeBron James breaks another major record on historic night in NBA
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Andy Carroll enjoys dream start to managerial career with KSI watching on - as former Liverpool star leads Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in first game in charge
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Liverpool launch complaint to Elon Musk's X social media platform after AI chatbot Grok posted despicable tweets about club and their fans: INSIDE SPORT
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EXCLUSIVEEngland legend Emile Heskey caught up in £15m 'fraudulent' deal for top football club in Cyprus - years after he was declared bankrupt
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EXCLUSIVE'It's the feeling of winning... you can't replace it': Racing legend RACHAEL BLACKMORE on Cheltenham glory, adjusting to retirement... and going off chocolate!
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Lando Norris fears F1's dangerous new engine rules could lead to a 'big accident' - as Max Verstappen makes another hint he could quit the sport unless 'there is some action' taken
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Caroline Wozniacki shows off her toned body in incredible yacht holiday photos - with former world No 1 looking set to retire AGAIN at 35
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Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack breaks down as he opens up on the 'unimaginable' death of his 18-year-old son for the first time
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Patrice Evra fumes at Man United's trio of pundits trying to 'kill' Michael Carrick's career: Frenchman brutally calls out Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes
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Lindsey Vonn reveals incredible update on her Winter Olympics crash recovery as she rises from wheelchair to work out less than a month after she almost had her leg amputated
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Jamie O'Hara WALKS OFF his radio show set as Tottenham fans are relentlessly mocked while plunging towards Premier League relegation with a string of memes and jokes
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Youssef Chermiti scores stunning overhead kick to give Rangers perfect start in Old Firm derby
Wrote himself into Old Firm folklore
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery
