Bournemouth manager Scott Parker has stated his players "deserve" to be in the Premier League after their 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest confirmed their promotion to the top flight.
The Cherries dominated proceedings throughout the game with 59% possession and 11 attempts on Brice Samba's goal recorded, but had to wait till the final 10 minutes to find their breakthrough. As a well-worked free kick from Phillip Billing was slotted home by substitute Kieffer Moore just after the 80th minute.
Speaking in the aftermath of the victory which confirmed their promotion to the Premier League, Bournemouth boss Scott Parker stated: "I am very proud of the team and the group of players. I see this group every day from the minute I walk in here. This group are a special group and they deserve their moment, they deserve to be in the Premier League.
