Back of the Net is AFC Bournemouth's only weekly podcast where Cherries fan can listen to match analysis, features, interviews and behind the scenes information each and every Monday morning. We'll bring you fans vox-pops from the latest Cherries game, as well as providing our own take on proceedings in our Championship, FA Cup and EFL Cup campaigns. As well as featuring the first team, we'll go behind the scenes at the Vitality Stadium, as well as featuring other teams including the Women's ...
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Why are Manchester United fans happy to accept mediocrity? Which club does Dominic Solanke REALLY need to play for to be noticed by Gareth? How on EARTH will Tyler Adams work his way into a midfield duo as good as what Christie and Cook are?! And was that our most frustrating draw of the season?! Sam and Tom untangle the weekend's game, where VAR w…
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Carlton Morris scored an injury-time winner for the Hatters as they saw off Bournemouth at the death to keep their hopes of Premier League survival alive. With Manchester City around the corner, it was a must win for the Hatters - so after a fantastic but fruitless first half, and THEN going a goal behind, the reaction from the home side was nothin…
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Last year, the pundits has the knives out as Bill Foley made a managerial switch which was deemed scandalous and ludicrous. Since then, after a shaky start where players adopted a new style, Cherries have scored more, accrued more points, conceded fewer, and are three points from European football. Should more respect be put on Andoni's name from t…
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223 - What A Comeback!
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Bournemouth fans witnessed the best and worst of their side in the week, in a stunning 4-3 comeback against Luton Town. Off the pitch it was emotional and on the pitch it was a rollercoaster, but the significance of one specific position on the pitch simply cannot be underestimated. Sam and Tom go through one of the most memorable encounters in rec…
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An underwhelming draw with Chris Wilder's Blades on Saturday has left Andoni Iraola with a few decisions to make. With game-changing substitutions and regulars who potentially aren't up to scratch, Bournemouth fans are wondering whether the gaffer will stick or twist ahead of our next game against Luton. Sam and Tom dissect the clash and examine th…
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On Sunday, Vincent Kompany's Clarets had double the shots, thrice the possession, and average positions which mimic our recent loss to Manchester City. Difference is, Burnley are NOT Manchester City, and all it took was Andoni's side to wait, watch, and then strike at the right time, and we did so - twice. With the Lancashire side sleep-walking to …
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220 - How Bournemouth Made Manchester City Look ORDINARY!
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Despite another defeat on Saturday, Iraola finally managed to arrest the performance decline when it comes to facing Manchester City, by overseeing a showing against Pep Guardiola's side which exuded bravery, courage, and tenacity... With the Cherries only millimetres away from claiming our first points over the Sky Blues since the nineties, Sam Da…
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219 - Just WHY Can’t Eddie Beat Bournemouth?
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On the surface, Bournemouth's draw at Newcastle is a good result, but many a Cherry left St James' Park feeling frustrated after Matt Ritchie's late strike rescued the game for the hosts. On the one hand you could say a draw against the Magpies is good, but in terms of chances... Cherries fans can perhaps rightfully feel aggrieved at having only ga…
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218 - How Fulham Found The Way To Banish Bournemouth
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On Saturday, Marco Silva's Fulham schooled Bournemouth in a performance which gave Cherries little room for manoeuvre. Outfought in the middle of the park and exposed on the flanks, Fulham were rigid and robust - throwing bodies on the line. Despite this, Bournemouth had 25 shots, but with the home side defending staunchly throughout, only five hit…
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217 - How Forest Successfully Stifled AFC Bournemouth
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Whilst the referee stole the headlines at Sunday's clash at Dean Court, debate has been raging amongst *some* sections of Cherries fans about the disjointed nature of the clash against Nottingham Forest and whether it was a terrific tactic from Nuno's Espirito to stifle buoyant Bournemouth, or whether it was simply a cynical case of anti-football b…
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After the numbness of Sunday's humbling by Liverpool at a windswept Dean Court, hunting for positives from a Bournemouth point of view after being blown away so convincingly is a tough ask, but amid the pain of the 4-0 defeat, many Cherries fans are also pondering whether they have actually simply witnessed their beloved side lose to the league cha…
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215 - Loftus Limbs and Christmas Leftovers
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After AFC Bournemouth's dramatic comeback at Queens Park Rangers, the boys return to sink their our teeth into a Third Round FA Cup Classic, as well as taking the opportunity to finish some Christmas leftovers - with some juicy answers to some tasty miscellaneous questions from Cherries supporters, including... ▫️ What's the WORST thing we've seen …
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In January, people questioned Gary O'Neil. In April - they lauded him. In June, the decision to replace him was "ludicrous". In September, Iraola "needed to go". Yet in December, we had people purring over us. What is going on?! Are the media starting to realise? Sam and Tom discuss all the on pitch conjecture as AFC Bournemouth went from "zeros to…
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213 - How Far Can Andoni Iraola's AFC Bournemouth REALLY Go?
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AFC Bournemouth are unbeaten in seven, have registered a record equalling four wins in a row, AND have the best ever points tally at the half-way stage in the top flight - Cherries fans are in dreamland. Owner Bill Foley suggested that "Europe within five years" was a possibility, but with Iraola's boys in seemingly unstoppable form, fans are wonde…
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212 - Did Man Utd Play The "Name" and Not The "Team"?
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Bournemouth's win at Old Trafford has been widely heralded as Cherries' best EVER win, but whilst Andoni Iraola is rightly getting the plaudits from some pundits, the undercurrent amongst the media is again to focus on how POOR United were. There however is a world where maybe, just maybe, Ten Hag and his side were simply out-thought, out-played, a…
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Bournemouth have taken ten points from their last fifteen, and whilst every player has contributed to the upturn in form, one in particular has found a new lease of life in a deeper position, with some sublime performances which have got fans raving about him. Ryan Christie was often deployed out wide, or even as a number 10, but alongside Lewis Co…
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210 - What Does Beating A Shaky Sheffield United Tell Us?
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Three wins in four means that Cherries fans are now starting to see the fruits of Andoni Iraola's labour, but how excited should we REALLY be getting after winning against a depleted Newcastle, a baffling Burnley, and shocking Sheffield United? Are we jumping the gun with our optimism? Sam and Tom tackle fans' opinions whilst dissecting the weekend…
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209 - Howe's That! Iraola Defeats Eddie!
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Bournemouth’s superb win against Newcastle United on Saturday has got Cherries’ fans juices flowing once more, but despite Andoni Iraola tactically getting the better of Eddie Howe, should our emotions be tempered because the Magpies were severely under strength? Sam and Tom are all smiles as they go through the best bits of the weekend games, incl…
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208 - Should Cherries Be Approaching This A DIFFERENT Way?
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Whilst the 6-1 loss at Manchester City will not be the yardstick upon which AFC Bournemouth will be measured this season, there does come a point where fans might question whether a more pragmatic style might be more profitable whilst we're in the infancy of adopting Iraola's "rock and roll" brand of football. A lot has changed very quickly at Dean…
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207 - Is This Bournemouth's Turning Point?
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To some, AFC Bournemouth first win of the season might have looked “lucky”, with Burnley having a goal “disallowed” through VAR, and then wasting a massive last-gasp chance to claim a point, all this of course, after a 42 yard wonder-goal. However scratch deeper beneath the surface, and you can see glimpses of an improved side that are working hard…
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206 - Why Is It All Going Wrong?
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Gary O'Neil returned to haunt the AFC Bournemouth hierarchy on Saturday as his Wolves side took all three points against ten-man Cherries, leaving Andoni Iraola still winless in the Premier League. As frustration mounts amongst the Boscombe fanbase, fans are scratching their heads at just why this experiment is not yet working. In this Second Look,…
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205 - Concern After Merseyside Mauling
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Bournemouth's start under Andoni Iraola has seen a lot of change, but whilst the first set of games didn't garner the points tally Cherries fans wanted, we did see a high level of performance. The last two games however have seen us recoil into a scared side, nervously deploying tactics which are seemingly beyond the capabilities of the on-pitch pe…
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204 - Pummellings & Perspective
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Andoni Iraola's tough Premier League initiation continued on Saturday as Basque buddy Mikel Arteta oversaw his rampant Arsenal side dominate a poor and lacklustre Cherries team in a clash which will go down as one of Bournemouth's poorest showings of the season. So where does this currently leave us? Sam Davis and Tom Jordan discuss the game, and a…
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203 - Meltdown Schmeltdown!
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This season, Bournemouth are three points better off than the equivalent games in the previous campaign, and with a style of football that is making the media talk about us, Boscombe are once again proving to be an exhilarating watch. In some quarters though, there is concern, and even criticism, as it is now ANOTHER week that has passed by without…
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202 - We Need To Talk About Lloyd Kelly...
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Whilst one swallow doesn’t make a summer, Lloyd Kelly’s majestic performance against Chelsea on Sunday has got tongues wagging in ways which are suggesting that his showing against the Blues might have been his best yet in a Cherries shirt. Now liberated from the Tottenham transfer tittle-tattle, is this the moment that Lloyd is coming of age? Than…
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201 - Bees Sting Late - But Boy Was That Fun!
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Saturday in West London witnessed a rollercoaster game between two sides going toe to toe in a clash which was entertaining for the neutral, but stomach churning for a supporter, as Brentford and Bournemouth shared the spoils at the GTech Community Stadium in a highly entertaining 2-2 draw - in which David Brooks netted his first Premier League goa…
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200 - Have A Little Patience...
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This season under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur are looking sharp and seemingly mean business, but whilst it was a relative stroll against Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the Cherries DID have their moments. Sadly though, they were few and far between... so what can we take from the performance? Sam and Tom analysed the game in this week's Secon…
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199 - Limbs Then Lows at Liverpool
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On Saturday, an enthralling encounter at Anfield was somewhat ruined by poor officiating throughout. Bournemouth succumbed to a 3-1 defeat on the day, but there were key moments at key times that played a big part in the game. With the game level at 1-1, the referee decided to award the home side a penalty which was dispatched via the rebound. A so…
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Bournemouth have had the majority of possession only twice at home this calendar year, and both times, it has been against West Ham United. However unlike our previous encounter with David Moyes' side in 2023, this time there were some notable differences in the way we approached the game. Sam Davis and Tom Jordan analyse the 90 minutes... Thank yo…
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With "rock and roll football" on the cards this season, Andoni Iraola's first pre-season at AFC Bournemouth has supplied fans with plenty of talking points ahead of the 2023/24 campaign - but has the football ACTUALLY changed much? Tom, Tigz & Sam return to review our domestic-friendlies which saw wins again Southampton and FC Lorient sandwiching a…
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196 - Gary O'Neil Departs As Andoni Iraola Arrives!
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On June 19th at 12:30pm, it came as a surprise to AFC Bournemouth and the wider footballing world that Gary O’Neil had been relieved of his duties as AFC Bournemouth head coach, just over a month after Cherries confirmed their Premier League survival. He was replaced, almost immediately, with Spaniard Andoni Iraola. O’Neil, who fell in to the job, …
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195 - End Of Season Player Ratings
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After a Premier League season of transition for AFC Bournemouth, Sam & Tom return with the Ultimate End of Season Player Ratings Show for 2022/23 to discover which players emerge top of the tier, and which seemingly have work to do! Armed with new additions from January, Gary O’Neil slowly turned around our poor January to keep Cherries in the top …
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194 - How Did The Media Get It So Wrong?
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Nearly every pundit had us down. From Youtubers, TV pundits, and even ex-managers - as Harry Redknapp came on the channel to suggest Bournemouth might be doomed! But how did they get it so badly wrong, and why didn't our takeover and January transfer business make any of their ears prick up? Sam and Tom discuss the Cherries season, and ponder wheth…
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193 - The Vegas GAMBLE That Divided Supporters
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The Leeds owner was reportedly in tears and Jack Harrison was despondently sat all on his own after a very disorganised Leeds United lost 4-1 to Gary O'Neil's AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday. Cherries fans were singing Gary's name once more on the terraces as the head coach masterminded a near-perfect performance against Javi Gracia's men, …
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192 - An Alarming Afternoon
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After the jubilation and euphoria of Bournemouth's win at Spurs, Cherries fans thought the arrival of West Ham might provide a "kick on" moment - but with the capitulation against Hammers being so severe, many are concerned that the 4-0 defeat is just another case of a step forward being countered with two steps back. Does it matter though? Or is i…
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191 - Scenes At Spurs!
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After AFC Bournemouth's stunning 3-2 win on Saturday, the football world saw Tottenham's loss as simply another case of the North London club being "Spursy", meanwhile, Cherries fans were keen to highlight their own strengths, exclaiming that the Cristian Stellini's men had simply been "Dangoed". Sam Davis, Tom Jordan and Neil Dawson sink their tee…
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190 - Leicester Outfoxed!
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After Cherries disposed of Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday, Bournemouth's chances of survival look decidedly better, and on what looks to be a huge weekend of Premier League results, we take a deep dive into the game at the King Power Stadium, and determine whether we think it could be looked back on as a pivotal game for both sides. Then, the Predi…
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It was a game of two halves at Dean Court today as two substitutions in the interval inspired a second half fightback against Fulham which saw Marcus Tavernier and Dom Solanke net a goal each to secure a VITAL three points for Gary O'Neil's men. There was delirium in the stands as Tavs's wonder-strike lit the blue touch paper to inspire a stunning …
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188 - Consistently Inconsistent
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Amid classy scenes from the Aston Villa faithful who joined Bournemouth supporters in welcoming back David Brooks, there were some bittersweet emotions amongst fans on Saturday, as Cherries' inconsistencies continued after a puzzling performance which has ultimately provided more questions than answers. Are we four at the back? Or maybe we're a thr…
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187 - Sal-ah-ha-ha!
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It's easy to for things to feel different after a win, but with AFC Bournemouth climbing to 18th in the table over the weekend, there is a "glass half full" feeling starting to spread amongst the Cherries fanbase after Gary O'Neil's side produced the shock of the weekend to beat Liverpool 1-0 - a result which went some way towards avenging the 9-0 …
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186 - Last Gasp Heartbreak
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On Saturday, Bournemouth fans travelled to North London expecting nothing, but after taking a surprise 2-0 lead, Gary O'Neil's men were on course to cause the shock of the season. However, the latter stages of the game saw a remarkable turnaround which produced WILD scenes at the Emirates - keeping Arsenal five points clear at the top, which condem…
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Last week, AFC Bournemouth fans seemed exasperated by going five at the back against Manchester City, because it is a formation which has yielded so LITTLE for Cherries this season! After the 4-1 loss that ensued, supporters now turn their attention to this weekend's clash against Arsenal, and are questioning as to whether any lessons will be learn…
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184 - A Win At Wolves
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Gary O'Neil saw his first win as permanent boss in a 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, so Sam Davis and Tom Jordan are joined by Daily Echo Sports Reporter Jack Tanner - to talk all things Cherries, including a chance to tackle some unpopular opinions and controversial takes on AFC Bournemouth! In what was his first start since No…
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183 - Can We Do That Every Week?
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After Saturday's draw with Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth fans have been given hope for the first time since Gary O'Neil took over his role on a permanent basis. Whilst the 1-1 draw against high-flying Newcastle United does change our league position nor our "relegation favourites" tag, the improved showing provided Cherries fans with hope and p…
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182 - It's Getting Untenable
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As Leeds United part with their manager Jesse Marsch, Cherries fans are now pondering at what point the AFC Bournemouth hierarchy might consider Gary O'Neil's position untenable. The Cherries loss against Brighton at the weekend has wider implications than "just another defeat", as it goes to compound the growing concern amongst the fanbase that ou…
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181 - Improved But Inevitable!
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Two former Bournemouth academy prospects scored either side of half time as Nottingham Forest came away with a draw against AFC Bournemouth thanks to Sam Surridge's late leveller. It was a result that condemns Bournemouth to the relegation zone for the first time this season, and one which does little to deflect the scrutiny on manager Gary O'Neil,…
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180 - A Toxic Terrace
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Chants of "sacked in the morning" could be heard from some of the away contingent on Saturday night as AFC Bournemouth succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Brentford in a performance which, whilst improved, was still far from the levels the Cherries fans expect. The contrast of Philip Billing going straight down the tunnel versus Jefferson Lerma's extended…
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Cherries captain Lloyd Kelly was the victim of booing on Saturday after our FA Cup exit to Burnley, and whilst his performance was under par, the same could be said for a number of players in red and black... yet only Lloyd got booed. Philip Billing rightly called out the booing as harsh and unnecessary in a radio interview, and whilst it is hoped …
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178 - Calamity at Chelsea and Pathetic vs Palace!
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A Christmas break has us put a few things into perspective. After some lengthy cogitation and soul-searching, this extended pod gives us a chance to finally express ourselves after a seven day period which has provided more questions than answers... We go over the defeat at Chelsea, and once again it is the MANNER of the performance causing fans co…
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Gary O'Neil has finally been announced as Bournemouth permanent manager after an extended period of conjecture and waiting for Cherries fans. A mixture of circumstances meant that the wait for the rubber-stamping took longer than expected. Firstly, the complexities of the still unannounced takeover from Bill Foley's led consortium caused some delay…
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