Bournemouth confirm appointment of Jonathan Woodgate as manager until the end of the season

Bournemouth have confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Woodgate as manager until the end of the season.

Woodgate has held the position on an interim basis since the sacking of Jason Tindall. 

The former Middlesbrough manager has been handed the task of helping the Cherries get back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Jonathan Woodgate will be tasked with getting Bournemouth back to the Premier League

Woodgate has won three out of five games since replacing Jason Tindall earlier this month

Arsenal great Thierry Henry has been strongly linked with the permanent job at the club

The move comes despite speculation that the club were keen to speak to former Arsenal legend and current CF Montreal manager, Thierry Henry, about the vacancy.

Henry was among a number of names linked with the job, including team-mate Patrick Vieira and former Huddersfield and Schalke boss David Wagner. 

Bournemouth’s chief executive, Neill Blake, said that stability was of ‘paramount importance’ to the club, as they look to return to the top flight.

He told the club’s official website: ‘Jonathan’s professionalism and leadership has impressed the board of directors since taking on the role of caretaker manager in difficult circumstances.

‘The team’s performances and results have improved under his stewardship, and even our defeat at Queens Park Rangers on Saturday was a display which deserved a better result.

‘As we head into a crucial part of the season, stability and clarity is of paramount importance for everyone at the club.

Tindall was sacked by Bournemouth following a 2-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in February

‘With that in mind, and having concluded an extensive search for a new manager, we believe Jonathan is the best candidate to lead the team for the final 15 games of the season.’

In his five games as manager so far, Woodgate has recorded three wins, a draw and one defeat with three clean sheets.

He also helped the side progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for only the second time in the club’s history, after their 2-0 victory over Burnley.

Currently, the Cherries sit inside the playoff positions in sixth place. They are eight points off Brentford and the automatic promotion places, and three ahead of Cardiff who are outside off the playoff spots.