Who is the manager of A.F.C. Bournemouth?

Andoni Iraola has been head coach of AFC Bournemouth since 19 June, 2023.

When did Andoni Iraola become Bournemouth Manager?

He was appointed in June 2023, replacing Gary O'Neil shortly after the 2022-23 Premier League season ended.

How has Iraola performed at Bournemouth?

In his debut Premier League season, he guided the club to mid-table safety and earned praise for strong performances against bigger teams.

Was Andoni Iraola a football player before becoming a manager?

Yes, he was a right-back for Athletic Bilbao, making over 500 appearances and earning caps for the Spanish national team.

What was Iraola's biggest win with Bournemouth so far?

One of his standout wins came in December 2023, when Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford.

Where is Andoni Iraola from?

He is Spanish, born in Usurbil, and was a long-time right back for Athletic Bilbao.

Bournemouth FC Manager: Current Coach, History & AFC Bournemouth Leadership

Premier League side AFC Bournemouth have seen several ups and downs over the years and is one of the oldest English clubs. It was founded in 1899, and since then, it has faced several promotions and relegations among various divisions. The club has not found much silverware throughout its history and has been experimenting with the team with several new managers and head coaches. As various managers have graced the club with their expertise and presence, Bournemouth FC still aims to find the perfect manager who may lead them into winning ways. As the club finds it difficult to even qualify for the European League since their Premier League promotion, join us as we take a look at the managerial functioning of Bournemouth FC, including their current manager and various other coaches who help to shape the English side.

Andoni Iraola - Background and Career

The current Bournemouth FC manager, Andoni Iraola, is a former Spanish footballer who played for Athletic Bilbao for the majority of his career. Additionally, he also played for clubs like New York City FC, Basconia, and Bilbao Athletic. Born on June 22, 1982, in Spain, he played his youth football with teammates like Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, and Aritz Aduriz. Iraola played as a right-back throughout his career and was a decent player, taking his club to the UEFA Europa League and several Copa Del Rey knockout stages.

He started his managing career with Cypriot club AEK Larnaca in 2018 but was unable to win any matches during his two-month tenure and was sacked by the club. He further made a name for himself as a manager with Spanish club Rayo Vallecano and led the club to the last four of the national cup.

The current Bournemouth FC manager started his tenure with the club in 2023 and signed a two-year deal with the club. After having a good run at the club and making it considerable in the Premier League, he extended his contract with Bournemouth till 2026. Iraola also had a magnificent 32-game unbeaten run with Bournemouth in 2024, which was ultimately ended by Manchester City. AFC Bournemouth finished 9th in the last season under Iraola as their manager, with 15 wins under his name during the 2024-25 season, making them a decent force in the Premier League.

Bournemouth Coaching Staff and Support Team

As the English side continues to work hard and aims to make a huge statement with each passing season, it is not only the AFC Bournemouth manager that does all the working for the side, there are various coaching staff members along with the medical staff and sports scientists team which make sure that Bournemouth are always ready to deliver hence defying the odds and grow as a single unit. Bournemouth managers have always been great over the years.

Position	Name
Manager	Andoni Iraola
Chairman	Bill Foley
Assistant Head Coaches	Tommy Elphick Shaun Cooper
Head of Goalkeeping	Neil Moss
Fitness Coach	Pablo de la Torre
Medical Performance Director	Jay Mellette Dave Gardner
Head of Performance and Physical Development	Alastair Harris
Sports Scientists	Sean McCullagh Rob Lloyd
Senior Performance Analyst	Ryan Dawes
President of Football Operations	Tigao Pinto

Bournemouth Manager History: List of All A.F.C. Bournemouth Managers

A.F.C. Bournemouth manager history is a topic of discussion. Over the years, there have been several Bournemouth FC managers, and each one of them has tried to uplift the English club and produce amazing results. Eddie Howe became one of the most successful managers for Bournemouth as he helped them to get promoted to the Premier League and compete in England's top division. Join us as we take a look at all of the managers who have managed AFC Bournemouth since its inception.

Manager	Years Active	Matches	Wins	Win %	Trophies
Vincent Kitcher	1 August, 1914 - 31 May, 1923	0	0	0	-
Harry Kinghorn	1 August, 1923 - 31 May, 1925	84	24	28.5%	-
Leslie Knighton	1 July, 1925 - 1 July, 1928	141	55	39%	-
Frank Richards	1 July 1928- 31 May, 1930	96	40	41%	-
Billy Birrell	1 August, 1930 - 30 April, 1935	220	67	30.4%	-
Bob Crompton	1 June, 1935 - 1 February, 1936	30	12	40%	-
Charlie Bell	1 February, 1936 - 31 May, 1939	152	58	38.1%	-
Harry Kinghorn	1 August, 1939 - 31 May, 1947	47	21	44.6%	-
Harry Lowe	1 August, 1947 - 28 February, 1950	121	61	50.4%	-
Jack Bruton	1 March, 1950 - 31 March, 1956	293	108	38.6%	-
Fred Cox	1 April, 1956 - 1 July, 1958	108	50	46.2%	-
Don Welsh	1 July, 1958 - 28 February, 1961	137	49	35.7%	-
Bill McGarry	1 March, 1961 - 1 July, 1963	112	47	41.9%	-
Reg Flewin	1 September, 1963 - 1 April, 1965	90	40	44.4%	-
Fred Cox	1 April, 1965 - 30 April, 1970	265	85	32%	-
John Bond	1 May, 1970 - 27 November, 1973	177	80	45.1%	-
Trevor Hartley	30 November, 1973 - 2 January, 1978	166	53	31.9%	-
John Benson	23 January, 1975 - 1 January, 1978	156	50	32.05%	-
Alec Stock	25 January, 1979 - 1 December, 1980	99	30	30.3%	-
David Webb	1 December, 1980 - 10 February, 1982	58	24	41.3 %	-
Don Megson	9 March, 1983 - 19 October, 1983	24	8	33.3%	-
Harry Redknapp	19 October, 1983 - 9 June, 1992	464	182	39.2%	League One Champions 1986-87
Tony Pulis	9 June 1992 - 5 August, 1994	107	31	28.9%	-
John Williams	5 August, 1994 - 1 September, 1994	5	1	20%	-
Mel Machin	1 September, 1994 - 19 August, 2000	323	119	36.8%	-
Sean O'Driscoll	19 August, 2000 - 10 September, 2006	327	118	36%	-
Stuart Murdoch	10 September, 2006 - 13 October, 2006	6	0	0	-
Kevin Bond	13 October, 2006 - 1 September, 2008	95	31	32.6%	-
Jimmy Quinn	2 September, 2008 - 1 January, 2009	25	8	32%	-
Eddie Howe	1 January, 2009 - 16 January, 2011	102	51	50%	-
Lee Bradbury	16 January, 2011 - 25 March, 2012	69	24	34.7%	-
Paul Groves	26 March, 2012 - 3 October, 2012	196	66	33.6%	-
Eddie Howe	12 October, 2012 - 1 August, 2020	356	143	40.1%	Championship 2014-15
Jason Tindall	8 August, 2020 - 28 June, 2021	54	26	48.1%	-
Scott Parker	28 June, 2021 - 30 August, 2022	55	28	50.9%	-
Gary O'Neil	30 August, 2022 - 19 June, 2023	37	11	29%	-
Andoni Iraola	19 June, 2023 - Present	87	34	39%	-