Bournemouth sack Jason Tindall after Sheffield Wednesday defeat

Jordan Rhodes’ last minute winner for Wednesday condemned the Cherries to their fourth successive Championship defeat – which has left them in sixth place and eight points adrift of the automatic promotion spots.

They have also won just once in their past eight league games.

A statement released by the club this morning read: “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.

“We would like to place on record our thanks to Jason for his services to AFC Bournemouth over the past 22 years.

“He is someone who is fondly thought of throughout the club, having played an important role in rescuing the club from its darkest days and taking it on the greatest journey it has ever had.

“Jason will always be welcome at Vitality Stadium and we would like to wish him every success for the future.”

Tindall was appointed Cherries manager on a three-year contract in August last year, replacing Eddie Howe who had been in charge at the Vitality Stadium for eight years.

He also clocked up just under 200 appearance for club as a player.

Bournemouth were relegated from the Premier League last season following five years in the top flight and had begun this season well until suffering their first defeat of the season against Wednesday at Hillsborough in November.

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