'He took our small club to cosmic heights'

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We asked for your thoughts on Bournemouth announcing that Andoni Iraola will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Here are some of your comments:

Charl: Andoni, thank you. I've been an avid supporter of Bournemouth since my first game in 1966 and this is, without exception, our finest period. You proved that playing the ball forward is the way to win against the top clubs. Now we must not go backwards off the pitch, we need a proven coach such as Steve Holland.

James: Sad day, he has done amazing things for us. Could do worse than Inigo Perez as his replacement to continue playing in the same style. Mind you, De Zerbi ought to be free in a few games' time.

Leon: Gutted! That's the only word that described how I felt on getting this news. The best up-and-coming manager in the country, maybe even Europe, and little old Bournemouth had him. So sad, I don't know who can replace him, but our recruitment team is great, so let's trust them and get behind the whole team.

Wing: Gutted, gutted, gutted! From the very first game when I could see what Andoni was doing and the team started to imprint themselves in a 0-0 home draw against Chelsea, to the incredible height of winning the second Premier League game in a row at the Emirates. Unbeaten runs and all, he took our small club to cosmic heights. I will never be thankful enough of Andoni! Go and do it at a huge football club now - you deserve it, gaffer!

Malcolm: Absolutely gutted to be honest. I would have liked him to sign another two-year deal but I guess he has family to think of and I believe he will head back to Spain. A big, big thank you, Andoni for taking us to the levels achieved over the time you were here. We have seen some awesome games and certainly a lot of chaotic football. A sad day for the club but as our motto says, 'Together anything is possible'.

Dom: Gutted that Iraola is leaving the club. Would love us to appoint Filipe Luis. He was brilliant at Flamengo and I think he would be perfect for us.

Jason H: He's been a great manager for Bournemouth - it's been an exhilarating couple of years. Such pragmatic and positive football. I wish him all the best. I just hope he doesn't go to Palace!

Peter: Straight swap then - Iraola to Newcastle and Howe (back) to Bournemouth?