Manager: Jimmy Quinn

Cherries' boss Jimmy Quinn joined as manager in September 2008, replacing Kevin Bond as Bournemouth manager.

A former Northern Ireland international Quinn's playing career saw him play for clubs such as Blackburn Rovers, Swindon Town, West Ham, Bournemouth and Reading. The Cherries are the fifth club the former striker has both played for and managed having been in charge at Reading, Swindon, Shrewsbury and Northwich Victoria.

At his previous club, Cambridge United, Quinn transformed the side from a relegation threaten team in 2006 to a promotion chasing one in 2007. Reaching the National Conference Play-off final and narrowing losing out to Exeter, 1-0.

Assistant Manager: Jason Tindall

Jason Tindall made over 150 appearances for Bournemouth from 1998-2006 after joining from Charlton Athletic. He rejoined the Cherries to assist manager Jimmy Quinn in September 2008 after gaining managerial experience of his own at Weymouth the previous year.