Bournemouth’s decision to sack Gary O’Neil in the summer looked harsh at the time and it is not looking any wiser with winter looming. Their former manager reminded them of his worth on his return, with Wolves overturning a half-time deficit to earn a deserved victory with a late winner from the substitute Sasa Kalajdzic.
The defeat, with Bournemouth playing almost 40 minutes with 10 men after Lewis Cook’s reckless dismissal, resulted in their longest winless start to a league season – collecting three points from their first nine matches – with Andoni Iraola looking as if he is running short of time to vindicate his appointment as O’Neil’s successor.
