SCOTT Parker has been appointed manager at AFC Bournemouth on a three-year deal.

Parker, 40, succeeds Jonathan Woodgate after the Cherries decided against renewing the former Middlesbrough gaffer's deal.

It comes following a 'mutual' agreement to end his time at Fulham, paving the way for his move to the Vitality Stadium.

Matt Wells is the new assistant head coach, with Rob Burch appointed first-team goalkeeping coach.

Head of performance Alastair Harris, lead physical performance coach Charlie Moore and first-team head analyst Jonathan Hill also join from Fulham.

Parker told afcbTV: “I believe this is the perfect fit for both parties.

“I’m familiar with Bournemouth because of my relationship with Harry Arter (brother in law).

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“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.”

Known as a gritty central midfielder during his playing career, Parker has 18 caps for England and featured at Euro 2012.

He racked up over 100 games at Charlton, West Ham and Fulham, making 572 career club appearances and scoring 31 goals.

Parker earned his first senior management job at Fulham in 2019 - two years after retiring from playing action.

He guided the Cottagers to Premier League promotion in his first season, beating Brentford 2-1 in the Championship play-off final.

Fulham were then relegated after finishing in 18th in the 2020/21 Premier League campaign.