Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Gary O’Neill as new supervisor after parting methods with Julen Lopetegui

Former Bournemouth coach Gary O’Neil has been named the brand new supervisor of Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year contract, in line with an announcement by the Premier League membership on Wednesday. This determination comes only a day after Julen Lopetegui’s sudden departure from the place.

Lopetegui, a Spanish supervisor, left Wolves after lower than a yr as the pinnacle coach on account of differing opinions. This surprising change occurred merely three days earlier than the graduation of the upcoming season.

Gary O’Neil, who initially assumed the position of caretaker supervisor at Bournemouth in August of the previous yr, finally taking on the place completely in November, aided the south-coast membership in sustaining their top-tier standing. However, he was dismissed from his duties in June.

Gary O’Neil has been appointed as our new head coach.

Welcome to the membership, Gary ðŸä
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 9, 2023

At the age of 40, O’Neil now holds the excellence of being the youngest supervisor for Wolves on this millennium. Moreover, he’s the primary British coach to tackle the everlasting managerial position on the membership in six years. His intensive expertise within the Premier League, each as a participant and supervisor, is a beneficial asset for the workforce, as acknowledged by Wolves in an official assertion.

O’Neil was eager to return to administration after being dumped by the Cherries’ homeowners initially of the summer season, regardless of choosing up a aspect that had been overwhelmed 9-0 at Liverpool the earlier August and have been extensively tipped for relegation, and dragging them to security with video games to spare. Andoni Iraola, who, like Lopetegui, is from Spain’s Basque area, took his place on the south coast.

O’Neil’s inaugural match as Wolves’ supervisor is scheduled to be an away recreation in opposition to Manchester United on Monday, marking the graduation of their participation within the Premier League this season.

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Aug 9, 2023