By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe praised his side’s spirit, as they returned to winning ways with a pulsating 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday night. The Cherries progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in dramatic fashion with Callum Wilson striking at the death to deny Rovers a […]
Wilson elated for ‘good friend’ Stanislas
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) AFC Bournemouth matchwinner Callum Wilson was thrilled to see Junior Stanislas return to the fold with a goal, as the Cherries edged into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, beating Blackburn Rovers 3-2 last night. Stanislas opened the scoring with a stunning half-volley on his first appearance for six months, […]
Last-gasp Wilson sends Cherries through
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) Callum Wilson’s injury time winner sent AFC Bournemouth through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday night. On a night where two penalties were awarded, and a red card was shown, Junior Stanislas fired Bournemouth ahead […]
Howe demands Carabao Cup response
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) Eddie Howe has urged a response from AFC Bournemouth against Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup third round clash on Tuesday night. The Cherries were taken to the sword by Burnley on Saturday, suffering a shock 4-0 defeat at Turf Moor. The Bournemouth boss described the defeat as ‘painful’ […]
Billam Smith dreaming of Dean Court bow
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) Cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith says a future fight at the Vitality Stadium would be a dream for him, as he hopes to inspire the next generation of fighters in Bournemouth. ‘The Gentleman’ faces Slovakian puncher Michal Plesnik (6-2-0) on Saturday, headlining Steve Bendall’s ‘The Dawning’ bill at the o2 academy. The 27-year-old […]
Cherries steal late final-day winner at Burnley
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Callum Wilson’s last gasp winner secured Cherries a 2-1 victory over Burnley on the final day of the season. The substitute had been teed up by Jermain Defoe in the final minute of stoppage time, and Wilson converted beyond Nick Pope to seal another late win and ensure Cherries finished 12th […]
Howe: We must take Burnley seriously
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe insists his side have not lost focus ahead of their last Premier League game of the season away to Burnley on Sunday. Howe’s men will travel to Turf Moor in good spirits having mathematically secured their league status following last week’s 1-0 win over all-but relegated Swansea. […]
Howe pleased with performance after Cherries secure Premier League safety
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Manager Eddie Howe lauded a ‘professional’ display from his side, after Cherries’ home victory over Swansea ensured a fourth consecutive season in the Premier League. Ryan Fraser’s well-taken finish eight minutes before half time proved to be the difference between the two sides, in an entertaining clash at Vitality Stadium. Cherries […]
Cherries secure Premier League survival after Fraser strike downs Swansea
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth ensured a fourth consecutive season in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over relegation-threatened Swansea City. In Cherries’ final home game of the campaign, Ryan Fraser’s deflected effort on 37 minutes proved the difference between the two sides – an unfortunate deflection off Alfie Mawson helping guide the Scottish […]
Nathan Ake named Cherries supporters’ player of the year
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Cherries defender Nathan Ake has been named the Daily Echo/Micky Cave supporters’ player of the year, winning over 80% of the vote. The Dutchman has been ever present for the Dorset club this season, and comfortably held off competition from Lewis Cook and Ryan Fraser to be honoured with the accolade. […]