LAST UPDATE | 3 Feb 2021

JONATHAN WOODGATE IS to take temporary charge of Championship side Bournemouth after Jason Tindall was sacked as manager earlier today.

The Cherries suffered a fourth consecutive defeat at home to struggling Sheffield Wednesday last night with Ireland striker Shane Long having joined the club on loan this week.

Tindall, 43, who spent the majority of his playing career at the south-coast club, succeeded Eddie Howe as manager in September following their relegation from the Premier League.

This evening the arrival of former Middlesbrough manager Woodgate on a temporary basis was confirmed and he will be at the helm for Saturday’s game against Birmingham City.

Confirmation that Jonathan Woodgate will take temporary charge of the first team. #afcb 🍒

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) February 3, 2021

A club statement read: “AFC Bournemouth have today parted company with manager Jason Tindall.

“It is a decision which has not been taken lightly, given Jason’s outstanding commitment to the club as a player, assistant manager and manager.

“However, recent performances and results have fallen well below the board’s expectations.

“We feel a change is needed now in order to give the club the best possible chance of achieving the goals that were clearly set out last summer.”

Bournemouth are currently sixth in the Championship table, 13 points behind leaders Norwich.