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Bournemouth have appointed former Liverpool coach Gary O'Neil as their new permanent head coach on an initial 18-month contract.



Before the international break, the Cherries notched back-to-back victories over Everton, triumphing 4-1 and 3-0 in the League Cup and Premier League respectively.



Initially joining the club last year as a member of the coaching staff, he was present as Premier League promotion was secured.



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O'Neil has made a positive impression at the club during his spell as interim boss, a responsibility he assumed after the Cherries parted company following a 9-0 defeat by the Reds at Anfield at the end of August.

Explaining why Bournemouth have taken the decision to stick with the ex-Reds employee, the Cherries' chief executive Neill Blake told afcb.co.uk : "Gary did an excellent job on an interim basis and the board are delighted to make his position as head coach permanent.
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