Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapter

Iraola signs off after writing new Bournemouth chapterImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andoni Iraola had previously managed Rayo Vallecano, Mirandes and Larnaca ByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished2 minutes agoComments"We're all going on a European tour," chanted the Bournemouth fans.For a while they believed the Champions League was possible but there was to be no fairytale finale for Andoni Iraola.Sunday's 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest still took Bournemouth into Europe as the Spaniard leaves having transformed the Cherries during three years in charge.He took over when Bournemouth had finished 15th in 2022-23, something that was deemed a success after Gary O'Neil replaced Scott Parker following a 9-0 loss to Liverpool just four games in. Yet they end this campaign sixth in the Premier League to earn a place in next season's Europa League with Iraola having guided them to the next level. Champagne in the dressing room Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marcus Tavernier's goal cancelled out Morgan Gibbs-White's openerIraola announced in April he was leaving with the Cherries unable to agree a new deal, despite their desire for the 43-year-old to stay.Former RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose was revealed as his successor and the man charged with the responsibility to continue the Cherries' rise.After reaching the Europa League Iraola, who was applauded off by the Forest fans, has given his replacement the perfect platform. "The Champagne is in the changing room, we were celebrating like we should," he said, having set a new club record in the Premier League with 57 points. "I enjoyed every second with the fans, with the players, it is so nice to finish like this and to have something to celebrate. I have seen a lot of people who have supported me these three years. "It's half term for the kids, I will stay in Bournemouth until July. Tomorrow, I will celebrate with the staff, I will...