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Jonathan Woodgate is ‘surprised’ at being placed in temporary charge of Bournemouth and insists he has ‘not considered permanent role’ before revealing his surprise at ‘cut-throat’ decision to sack Jason Tindall

Bournemouth caretaker manager Jonathan Woodgate says he is 'surprised' to find himself in temporary charge of the club.

Woodgate only joined Bournemouth as a first-team coach on Monday - two days before the club sacked their former manager, Jason Tindall, following their fourth league defeat in a row.

Woodgate insists he has not yet thought about the 'permanent role' as he didn't believe Tindall would be cast out after just six months in charge.

Jonathan Woodgate (above) only joined Bournemouth as a first-team coach on Monday

When asked to explain his reaction at being named Bournemouth's caretaker manager, Woodgate said he was: 'Surprised.