Andoni Iraola has been tipped to strike when the opportunity to leave Bournemouth for a top side arrives imminently.

Newcastle United’s nine-game winning run ended with a whimper as Eddie Howe’s side were beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth at St James’ Park.

In-form Bournemouth will once again be down to the bare bones for their eagerly anticipated Premier League clash at home to Liverpool on Saturday

The Bournemouth boss speaking to journalists on Friday morning. Andoni Iraola talking ahead of Saturday’s match at St James’ Park. Bournemouth the visitors and Eddie Howe currently with an NUFC record against his former club of one win,

Bournemouth are up against the Premier League’s form team on Saturday lunchtime with Newcastle winning their last nine games in all competitions, a run of form which has seen them climb into the top four.

In an exclusive interview with The Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney, the Bournemouth manager opens up on giving players freedom, his laidback persona and how to beat the Premier Leag

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for one of Bournemouth's key players - someone they know the strengths of all too well.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has admitted his admiration for Saturday's opponents Newcastle United. Iraola is close to Toon boss Eddie Howe, who is also a former Cherries manager.

Nottingham Forest have grabbed most of the limelight as the Premier League's big over-achievers this season but Bournemouth's rise to top-four contenders is equally remarkable.

Iraola confirmed that there are no fresh fitness concerns ahead of the weekend, but he is still having to contend with a significant absentee list. Bournemouth's defensive options have been hit by injuries to Adam Smith, James Hill, Julian Araujo and Marcos Senesi.

Andoni Iraola was the happiest man inside St James’ Park. With the possible exception of course, of Justin Kluivert, who took home the match ball. Bournemouth started well and continued that throughout the 90+ minutes.

ANDONI IRAOLA has been heavily back for the Tottenham job if Ange Postecoglou is sacked. That’s according to bookmakers talkSPORT BET, who’ve shortened the price of Iraola arriving in