Spanish Coach Iraola Takes Over At Bournemouth, Replacing O'Neil
- Iraola becomes the 4th Basque coach currently leading a team in the English Premier League
- Iraola comes from Spanish club Rayo Vallecano, where his high-pressing style was successful.
- Bournemouth owner Bill Foley said it was a difficult decision to fire Gary O'Neil but wanted to best position the team for next season.
- Bournemouth finished 15th in the Premier League last season while Rayo Vallecano forced the 2nd most turnovers leading to shots in La Liga under Iraola.
- Foley believes Iraola is the right choice to help Bournemouth execute their strategy going forward.