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Gary Lineker slams Premier League club's "ludicrous decision" after surprise exit

Gary Lineker has called Bournemouth's dismissal of Gary O'Neil "ludicrous" after the Premier League side elected to change managers on Monday.

O'Neil led Bournemouth to safety after taking over from Scott Parker less than a month into the campaign. The 40-year-old has been relieved of his duties, though, with Andoni Iraola taking his place.

The decision came as a surprise to some, with a number of pundits having put O'Neil forward as a contender for manager of the season. Few were more baffled than Match of the Day host Lineker, who made clear he felt Bournemouth's move was the wrong one.

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