Premier League manager becomes a linesman! Tactician runs the line at a girls' grassroots game just hours after earning three vital points

Iraola was spotted running the line for the local grassroots girls' side Merley FC on Saturday morning. The Spaniard was performing the linesman duties with a big smile on his face, according to The Sun. The Bournemouth boss appeared in the game just a day after his team beat Fulham 3-1 in the Premier League. Antoine Semenyo scored a brace, while Justin Kluivert scored a stunning third goal.

The Sun further claims that Iraola has become loved by the locals on the south coast after spending only two-and-a-half years at the club. His reputation has increased after the Cherries's consistent performances in his first two seasons, where they finished 12th and ninth in the Premier League. 

After scoring a brilliant third goal that sealed his side's three points at Vitality Stadium, Kluivert spoke highly of his manager, as the Dutchman told Sky Sports: "[Iraola] is incredible. If you also see the guys that have left the team, how we are doing at the moment is incredible. I always say that the driver of the bus is the coach, and he is driving us on a crazy route. Amazing driver, so we follow him. We love it and that shows in the table."

Despite losing three out of their four first-team defenders, Iraola has guided Bournemouth to strong start in the 2025-26 campaign as they climbed up to the fourth position in the league table after their win over Fulham.