Elphick Weighs Coaching Future

Tommy Elphick, Bournemouth’s assistant coach, turned down the chance to become Bristol City’s first-team manager — a role that would’ve marked his debut as a head coach — after careful consideration of Bournemouth’s evolving direction. With Marco Rose now firmly in charge at the Cherries, Elphick’s loyalty to the club and his role in their historic rise to the Premier League and Europa League spot made the decision harder. Though he admired Bristol City’s vision and squad, the timing mattered — had the offer come later, once clarity settled at Bournemouth, he might’ve accepted. Elphick’s deep roots at the club, from League One to the top flight, and his pivotal role under former manager Andoni Iraola, underscore this as a defining career crossroads. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08ae233dbe0d5a6f