The Clarets, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, had been looking for a replacement for Vincent Kompany ever since he was prized away by Bayern Munich in May. And now, after a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, they finally have the person they are backing to take them forward. Parker, 43, has been out of work since being sacked by Club Brugge in March 2023 after an ill-fated two-and-a-half month spell in Belgium....read
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Mugging victim offers ÂŁ10,000 reward for return of Patek Philippe Nautilus watch after bungling police apologised for not gathering evidence
The distraught owner of a rare watch which was a family heirloom is offering a ÂŁ10,000 reward for information on the gang who robbed him in Bournemouth.
Southampton look to bolster defence with two signings after promotion to the Premier League - as they offer ÂŁ6m for Bournemouth's Max Aarons and make approach for Swansea star
This summer, Southampton have already signed Taylor Harwood-Bellis for ÂŁ23m from Manchester City. They have also signed Adam Lallana, Charlie Taylor, and Nissho Gakuen.
Burnley are set to appoint Scott Parker as their new manager - with the Championship promotion specialist preparing to succeed Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor
SIMON JONES: After a prolonged process that has seen them linked with the likes of Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard and Liam Rosenior, Burnley look to finally have their man.
Alexandra Burke admits she is 'desperate' to have a third child and explains why she went back to work so soon after giving birth
The singer, 35, welcomed her first child in June 2022 and her second in September 2023 and has chosen to keep their names private.
Shocking moment shark appears just yards from unwitting Bournemouth beachgoers (but don't worry - it's not a man-eater)
The oceanic predator was spotted by an onlooker on the pier in Bournemouth, Dorset, yesterday whilst swimmers and beachgoers nearby remained blissfully unaware.
Army veteran who was 'stickler for safety' slipped to his death trying to retrieve a drone from a Snowdon ridge, inquest hears
Mountaineering enthusiast William Onion, 33, who served in Afghanistan before becoming a fitness trainer, was 'a stickler for safety', the hearing was told.
Was that worth a hangover? Thousands of Three Lions fans in pubs and fan zones across the country stunned after Gareth Southgate's England side fail to ignite during disappointing draw with Slovenia
Southgate 's men appeared to be off to a flyer after Bukayo Saka scored from Phil Foden 's cross in the first half, however it was disallowed for offside.
A lightning-quick Luton star, Liverpool's pacey summer signing -Â and a surprise overall winner! The fastest Premier League players - and where YOUR club's quickest man ranks
Here, Mail Sport runs through the fastest players on each of the Premier League teams and their quickest performances - and be warned, there are quite a few shocks below.
TIM HOWARD meets TYLER ADAMS: USMNT star opens up on Copa America, healing a divided nation after Donald Trump's trial... and telling Gio Reyna to 'F*** off'
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tyler Adams has been preparing for Copa America , which takes place on American soil and kicks off a two-year countdown towards a home World Cup in 2026.
Premier League 2024-25 fixtures CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE: Find out your team's full list of matches for the upcoming season
The Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season have been revealed and what an opening round of fixtures it is.
Bournemouth Fixtures Premier League 2024-25: Andoni Iraola's side travel to Nottingham Forest on opening day... but it's a nightmare end to the campaign with Cherries to face THREE of last season's top four in May
Bournemouth have been given a mixed bag of fixtures to start the 2024-25 season, which kicks off with a trip to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest on opening day.
Premier League 2024-25 fixtures RELEASED: Man United open the new season at home, it's Chelsea vs Man City in 'Pep vs Diet Pep' - and Arne Slot goes straight in to Jurgen Klopp's nightmare game!
The schedule for the 2024-25 Premier League season has been released, with Manchester United opening the new campaign against Fulham at Old Trafford.
Premier League fixture release RECAP: Man United open new season at home, it's Chelsea vs Man City - before City get a dream run-in - and Arne Slot goes straight into Jurgen Klopp's nightmare
RECAP Mail Sport's live blog for the latest news and updates from Premier League fixture release day.
When is the Premier League 2024-25 schedule released? Fixture announcement date and time, including season start date, international breaks and final day for upcoming season
The 2023-24 Premier League season has just drawn to a close, with Man City claiming their fourth consecutive title in May. Here is everything you need to know about the 2024-25 fixture release.
Furious locals slam council after they 'fixed' multi-million-pound new pavement with 'ridiculous' tarmac blob
Enraged Shifnal residents have hit out at Shropshire council after it fixed a multi-million-pound new pavement with a 'ridiculous' crumbling blob of tar.
Chris Billam-Smith warns Richard Riakporhe he is in for a 'BIG shock' in their world title rematch at Selhurst Park... as he vows to 'settle the score' with his cruiserweight rival
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Chris Billam-Smith is set to enter the lion's den at Selhurst Park on Saturday night, but the WBO cruiserweight champion has no intention of being tamed.
The Premier League transfer window is officially open here is everything you need to know including the transfer deadline day date
The Premier League transfer window is officially open as fans wait with baited breath to see who may join, or leave their club.
Overcast skies, chilly breezes and not a beach towel in sight - the 'great' British summer is here but brighter days are set for July
The unseasonably chilly weather this June - which has now been dubbed 'Juneuary' - is set to make way for torrential rain and even frost.
Newcastle confirm signing of Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer as Eddie Howe hails reunion with player he has 'admired since the early stages of his career'
The centre-back has spent the last five years at the Cherries after joining from Bristol City, but his contract with the club was set to expire at the end of the month.
How reckless can you get? Moment e-scooter rider zooms along 40mph dual carriageway - even overtaking cars while whizzing along
Footage shows the young man on the scooter in the outside lane of the A40 close to Wembley, north London on Sunday afternoon.
BBC 'support presenter Jay Blades following his marriage split as they launch new Repair Shop spin-off'
Jay Blades has reportedly had some good career news following the breakdown of his marriage to his estranged wife Lisa Marie Zbozen after 18 months.
EXCLUSIVE: ÂŁ8m Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham is on Celtic's list of targets as Brendan Rodgers eyes reinforcements
Celtic have added Bournemouth central defender Chris Mepham to a list of summer signing targets.
Jay Blades is seen for the FIRST time back on set of The Repair Shop without his wedding ring following his shock marriage split
The presenter returned to work on Monday as he was spotted without his wedding ring on after his wife Lisa Marie Zbozen announced in May that the couple had split after 18 months of marriage.
Grieving families unable to visit loved ones graves after Dorset council's eco policy left grass growing up to 4ft in some places, burying headstones
Complaints have been made about the unkempt state of St Michael's church, Branksome Cemetery and Poole Cemetery, in Dorset, where grass is growing up to 4ft in places.
Bournemouth confirm former captain Lloyd Kelly as one of 14 players they have released... with the defender expected to join Newcastle
Bournemouth have confirmed the release of 14 players after revealing their retained list for the 2024-25 season, Lloyd Kelly is among five first-team players to go.
Revealed: Chelsea's incredible claims that failed to cancel Reece James' ban in newly-uncovered appeal after the Blues skipper saw red against Brighton
KIERAN GILL: The FA's independent regulatory commission unanimously refused to buy this justification, upholding the four-game ban handed to James due to this being his second red card.
Lucas Paqueta 'asked NOT to play' in West Ham's draw with Bournemouth, when he received the yellow card which led to FA spot-fixing charge against him
Paqueta has been charged by the FA with breaking betting rules , with four specific yellow cards identified for suspicious betting patterns.
Personal trainer's wife watches in court as man, 20, appears charged with her murder after she was stabbed to death and another woman injured in Bournemouth seafront attack
Amie Gray, 34, of Poole in Dorset, was killed on Durley Chine Beach at around 11.45pm on Friday, May 24. Another woman, 38-year-old Leanne Miles, was seriously injured in the same incident.
Bournemouth beach attack: Man, 20, charged with murder after incident saw personal trainer stabbed to death and another woman seriously injured
Amie Gray, 34, (pictured) of Poole in Dorset, was killed on Durley Chine Beach at around 11.45pm on Friday, May 24.
'Lucas Paqueta is INNOCENT!' Friends of West Ham and Brazil star on poverty-stricken island he took his name from insist he has done nothing wrong as he faces 10-year spot-fixing ban
EXCLUSIVE: The Brazilian has been accused by the FA of deliberately picking up yellow cards in matches against Leicester City , Aston Villa , Leeds and Bournemouth in 2022 and 2023.
Chelsea and Liverpool are 'leading the race for Leeds star Crysencio Summerville', with 'FIVE Premier League clubs keen on the winger' after Daniel Farke's men missed out on promotion to the top flight
Summerville won the Championship Player of the Year after a stellar campaign at Elland Road, but was unable to guide Leeds back to the Premier League.
Police arrest 20-year-old Croydon man on suspicion of murder following Bournemouth attack where 34-year-old fitness trainer Amie Gray was stabbed to death
A 20-year-old man from Croydon, south London , has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 34-year-old woman died after being stabbed on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth on May 24.
Terrified Bournemouth residents say they're too scared to go out at night following brutal killing of personal trainer and mother Amie Gray as police continue to hunt for hooded suspect caught on CCTV
Amie Gray, a personal trainer and women's football coach from nearby Poole, was found with stab wounds on Durley Chine Beach shortly before midnight on Friday.
Police release CCTV images of Bournemouth stabbing suspect after 34-year-old fitness trainer Amie Gray was stabbed to death on beach
Police have released CCTV images of the Bournemouth stabbing suspect after 34-year-old fitness trainer Amie Gray was stabbed to death on the beach.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale spotted wearing hilarious Hagrid costume - complete with a bushy black beard - for Southampton's play-off final victory
Sporting a thick black beard and fuzzy wig, Ramsdale's comical attempt to copy the iconic look of Harry Potter character Hagrid was a resounding success.
Pictured: 34-year-old fitness trainer Amie Gray named as victim of Bournemouth beach stabbing as friends pay tribute to 'wonderful, human being who didn't have any enemies'
Amie Gray, from Poole, was found with stab wounds on Durley Chine Beachin the popular tourist destination shortly before midnight on Friday, May 24.
Police reveal woman, 38, remains in hospital fighting for her life after double stabbing at Bournemouth beach in which a 34-year-old female was killed - as mile-long stretch of coast remains closed while officers question boy, 17, on suspicion of murder
Dorset Police says the 38-year-old, who is from Poole, is still being treated by medics after she and another woman were knifed on Durley Chine Beach shortly before midnight on Friday.
Police call out 'unhelpful speculation' after boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of murder following double stabbing on Bournemouth beach that left one woman, 34, dead and another, 38, seriously injured
Dorset Police were called to Durley Chine Beach at the popular Dorset seaside town at 11.42pm last night after reports that two people had been stabbed by a knifeman.
Police hunting Bournemouth knifeman arrest boy, 17, after double stabbing on beach that left woman, 34, dead and another, 38, in hospital
Police were called to the incident on Durley Chine Beach at the popular Dorset seaside town at 11.42pm last night.
Shock at double stabbing on popular Bournemouth beach that left woman, 34, dead and another, 38, fighting for her life in hospital - as police set up one-mile cordon amid manhunt
Dorset Police said they were called to reports two women, both from Poole, had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach around 11.45pm last night.
Revealed: How Ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could lift trophy at Stamford Bridge in two weeks' time as he faces awkward return
Sources say Pochettino has not pulled out of the June 9 fixture after he parted ways with the Premier League club by mutual agreement on Tuesday.
Watch the four yellow cards that could see West Ham star Lucas Paqueta banned for 10 years after the FA charged him with spot-fixing in Premier League games
The Brazilian has been charged by the Football Association with four counts of spot-fixing by deliberately getting booked in an attempt to influence betting markets.
See the similarity between the shocking accusations against Premier League star facing a 10-year ban and three A-League players
Premier League star Lucas Paqueta was charged by the FA with four counts of alleged spot-fixing in a scandal that bears a striking similarity to a bombshell development in Australia.
Lucas Paqueta betting charge: How the case was built as West Ham star could face 10-YEAR ban from football, including fourth booking when he was already being investigated
West Ham can only wonder if Lucas Paqueta's career will be as good as over if he is found guilty of spot-fixing while wearing their famous shirt. It is a miserable situation for the playmaker.
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta facing 10-YEAR ban after being charged with spot-fixing in Premier League matches, with Brazil midfielder accused of deliberately getting booked four times
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Mail Sport revealed Paqueta had been charged on Thursday afternoon, with the FA later confirming the full details of an extraordinary case.
Newcastle agree deal to sign Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth on a free transfer... with the Magpies also closing in on landing fellow defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham
EXCLUSIVE: The Magpies have moved quickly to secure Kelly's signature, and Mail Sport understands a deal is now in place for the 25-year-old to move to St James' Park.
What the mood of Chelsea's in-the-dark dressing room is REALLY like: WhatsApp chats have a 'what have they done vibe' amid 'devastation and disgust' at Mauricio Pochettino's exit
Before we get to the incredulity shared by the Chelsea squad, it's worth mentioning the risible statistic that was attracting attention among their representatives on Wednesday.
'Cold and callous' murderer who decapitated and dismembered his lodger before scattering his body parts across Bournemouth is guilty of murder
Benjamin Atkins (image), 49, was convicted by a jury at Winchester Crown Court of killing 49-year-old Simon Shotton, cutting up his body and dropping packages of his limbs along the seafront.
Inside the final talks - and a shock request - that led to Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea exit... as sources reveal he wouldn't follow their 'puppet' strategy amid a struggle for power
EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: 'Thank you for everything,' he told us after beating Bournemouth on Sunday to finish the season with a fifth straight victory.
- England 1-1 Switzerland (5-3 on penalties) - Euro 2024: It's shoot-out glory! Jordan Pickford SAVES from Manuel Akanji - and ALL of England's players score!
- ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 superstar 'should have been taken off after an hour'? Who 'disappeared'? And what about the player who was 'left exposed'?
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland... with the aid of his water bottle
- Netherlands 0-1 Turkey - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as Samet Akaydin rises to nod the underdogs in front - and they will face England next if they win
- If you criticise and abuse Gareth Southgate, take a look at yourself: OLIVER HOLT on England expunging their penalty shoot-out curse - and the manager behind the great survivors of the Euros
- Harry Kane is sent FLYING into Gareth Southgate and collides with the England dugout during Switzerland quarter-final - before being hooked just moments later with penalties looming
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England - just when he was about to receive a serve!
- 'Demons DEMOLISHED!': Piers Morgan leads fans hailing Bukayo Saka's 'moment of redemption' as the England star scores in penalty shootout win after miss in Euros final three years ago
- 'Are they watching the same game?': Gary Lineker and 'ultra-positive' BBC pundits are slammed by fans for their rose-tinted analysis of England
- Fans go wild over Jude Bellingham's 'cold' penalty in England's shootout victory against Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-finals
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonisingly knocked out of Euro 2024 on penalties by France... as ex-Man United star insists his side 'deserved MORE'
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 superstar: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when his friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Man United 'set to FINALLY sell Donny van de Beek' - for 80x LESS than they bought him for - as one of their worst ever signings eyes a move to Spain
- Ad Feature England NEED to get Harry Kane more involved to go deep at Euro 2024... and Sky Bet are offering a special RequestABet on Three Lions skipper ahead of their clash with Switzerland
- Andy Murray is 'absolutely devastated' as Emma Raducanu ends his Wimbledon career by pulling out of their match - a move his mother Judy has called 'astonishing'
- It's a Brit 1-2-3 at Silverstone! George Russell takes pole position for the British Grand Prix - with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris behind him
- Harry Kane is 'England's Cristiano Ronaldo', claims Jamie O'Hara - as he calls the Three Lions captain 'LAZY' and says 'he doesn't look fit'
- A shadow has been cast over Gareth Southgate's landmark 100th match in charge with England labouring so painfully… but he has a habit of laughing last, writes OLIVER HOLT
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- ENGLAND v SWITZERLAND FORM GUIDE: Which 7/10 star does Gareth Southgate need to start? Who has orchestrated the whole show for the Swiss? And who has been a DISASTER out of position for the Three Lions?
- Gareth Southgate's inertia is baffling, writes GRAEME SOUNESS. But these players must galvanise themselves or they will be heading home
- British men's Wimbledon hopes end as Cam Norrie is knocked out by fourth seed Alexander Zverev in straight sets after a mammoth third-set tiebreak
- Roberto Martinez delivers update on Cristiano Ronaldo's international future in wake of Portugal's Euro 2024 knockout - after superstar dropped retirement hint
- Why Andy Murray is Britain's greatest ever sportsman - and how the vanity of one man and the weakness of another cost the most talented squad at the Euros
- Travis Kelce reunites with Taylor Swift in Amsterdam as Chiefs star shows up at her latest Eras Tour show after recent trips to London and Dublin
- Minnesota Vikings' Khyree Jackson dies in tragic car accident at young age of 24 - just three months after NFL Draft
- Travis Kelce's touching gesture towards Taylor Swift at Amsterdam Eras Tour show proves they're 'endgame', claim Swifties
- Jason Whitlock makes huge U-turn in Caitlin Clark v Angel Reese debate
- Bill Belichick, 72, and girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24, embrace health kick with SECOND Nantucket bike ride - as it's revealed their matching rings are fitness monitors
- Andy Murray is 'absolutely devastated' as Emma Raducanu ends his Wimbledon career by pulling out of their match - a move his mother Judy has called 'astonishing'
- England 1-1 Switzerland (5-3 on penalties) - Euro 2024: It's shoot-out glory! Jordan Pickford SAVES from Manuel Akanji - and ALL of England's players score!
- Tom Brady is branded a LIAR by a former New England Patriots teammate... and here's why
- England and Germany fans clash in violent scenes in Dusseldorf after Three Lions supporters mocked the hosts for crashing out of the tournament following quarter-final defeat by Spain
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment as Portugal star was receiving treatment before extra-time in quarter-final defeat by France
- Golf's best presidents: Joe Biden claims he has a handicap of 6... but who is really the best player in the Oval Office?
- Olivia Dunne shares behind-the-scenes look at Michael Rubin's July 4th White Party in the Hamptons... as she poses with Joe Burrow and Odell Beckham Jr
- Kylie Kelce hints she and husband Jason could have another baby after welcoming third daughter last year
- Caitlin Clark breaks her silence on being Angel Reese's teammate after rookie rivals were both named on WNBA's All-Star team
- Patrick and Brittany Mahomes reunite with Travis Kelce in Amsterdam to watch Taylor Swift's Eras Tour for the first time
- Mo Salah leads tributes after ex-Egypt team-mate Ahmed Refaat dies aged 31 from heart attack just months after he collapsed on the field during a match
- Olivia Dunne's boyfriend Paul Skenes sets MLB record as he continues to dominate on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Amanda Balionis lets loose in Las Vegas after being caught up in Rory McIlroy divorce storm
- Princess Kate pays tribute to Andy Murray's 'incredible Wimbledon career' as tennis star is 'absolutely devastated' when Emma Raducanu ends his mixed doubles campaign early
- John Force moved out of intensive care after suffering traumatic brain injury when his car EXPLODED in 300mph crash last month
- Portugal 0-0 France (AET, 3-5 on pens): Les Bleus book Euro 2024 semi-final date with Spain as Cristiano Ronaldo skies glorious chance in extra-time and Joao Felix is the only man to miss his spot-kick
- Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo decision gave France a major advantage before Les Bleus sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024 on penalties
- Lions quarterback Jared Goff's new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wife Christen Harper gives intimate look at luxurious honeymoon in Greece
- PLAYER RATINGS: Which France forward left a lot to be desired? Who was incredibly frustrating for Portugal? And Cristiano Ronaldo simply doesn't have the legs anymore
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