BBC SPORT | BOURNEMOUTH | Machin moves upstairs

Bournemouth boss Mel Machin has been named as the club's new director of football and will also take up a place on the board.

Machin, who has been in charge at Dean Court for six turbulent years, will oversee the development of football for the Cherries.

"It's an honour and a privilege to be invited onto the board and the move will allow me to concentrate much more on dealing with the long-term development of football at the club," he said.

The former Manchester City boss will also assist in the stadium development.

Day-to-day

Head coach Sean O'Driscoll and player-coach Peter Grant will take over day-to-day team affairs.

Dean's Court
Machin will also have a role in stadium development
O'Driscoll, who holds the record number of appearances for the club, took on the senior role of Head Coach in February, a position which will now involve all day-to-day management duties at the club.

He said: I'm delighted to take control of team affairs. Its an opportunity that I am obviously excited about and after 15 years at Bournemouth to have the chance to take on this job is a great honour. It will be a fantastic challenge but we've got the right structure and personnel in place to help us succeed."


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