Rumours are already in full swing as to who could replace Eddie Howe as Cherries boss.

The 42-year-old left AFC Bournemouth by mutual consent last night, almost eight years since returning and guiding them into the Premier League.

But following last weekend's relegation into the Championship, Howe mutually agreed with the Cherries to leave and let someone else step into the hotseat.

Howe's assistant Jason Tindall, former player-manager of Weymouth FC, is currently in interim charge with just two weeks until pre-season begins, and he is the early frontrunner with the bookmakers to get the job on a permanent basis.

Tindall is priced at 10-11 with SkyBet, ahead of former Bristol City boss Lee Johnson (4-1).

Other names linked with the club are experienced duo Chris Hughton (6-1) and Paul Cook (8-1), while current Cherries coach Stephen Purches and former England captain John Terry are both available at 10-1.

Ex-Cherries bosses Tony Pulis (10-1) and Harry Redknapp (20-1) are also among the early list of names with the bookies.