by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Boss Eddie Howe admitted he was disappointed in his side’s performance, after the Cherries’ 2-1 defeat to Southampton in a crucial south coast showdown. Bournemouth fell to 12th place in the Premier League standings after the defeat, the third consecutive Premier League game the Cherries have failed to gain any points […]
Tadic double condemns Cherries to Saints defeat
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth’s dismal Premier League record against Southampton continued after Dusan Tadic’s brace fired Saints to victory at St Mary’s, and condemned Cherries to a third consecutive defeat. Mark Hughes’ relegation strugglers largely controlled proceedings on the south coast, and deservedly took the lead on 25 minutes through the Serbian, Tadic. Cherries […]
Howe wary of complacency ahead of Cherries’ south coast showdown
by Ross Millen (@RossMillen) Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe still insists his side are not safe from relegation, despite the Cherries sitting nine points above the drop zone with three games to go. Tomorrow they travel to relegation-threatened Southampton for a massive south-coast derby. Speaking ahead of the game, Howe said: “We’re still in the balance, […]
Cherries downed after Smalling and Lukaku strikes
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth fell to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United after goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku earned the visitors victory at Vitality Stadium. Smalling’s opener after 28 minutes was the result of a slick passing move from Jose Mourinho’s side, before Lukaku’s clever lob midway through the second half condemned […]
Howe targets strong finish for Cherries
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has called for his side to emulate the form they showed at the closing stages of last season, ahead of Wednesday’s fixture against Manchester United. With four matches remaining of the campaign the Cherries have accumulated 38 points, the same tally they achieved at the equivalent […]
Stanislas ruled out for the season
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) AFC Bournemouth have been dealt a huge blow this morning with midfielder Junior Stanislas ruled out for the season after suffering knee ligament damage. The 28-year-old has endured an injury-hampered season and will not feature for the Cherries again this term, after boss Eddie Howe confirmed fears that he damaged his […]
Stanislas stunner seals late Cherries comeback against West Brom
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Junior Stanislas’ late free kick fired Bournemouth to a 2-1 victory over rock-bottom side West Bromwich Albion, moving the Cherries eight points clear of the relegation zone whilst likely condemning their opponents to relegation. The Baggies had taken the lead a minute after half time through Jay Rodriguez’s close range strike, […]
Cherries captain Simon Francis takes over Harry Arter Academy
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth skipper Simon Francis has taken full ownership of teammate Harry Arter’s Academy. The academy was established in 2016, and encourages development and participation in football for local children aged 16 and under. Training sessions are currently based at Ashdown Leisure Centre, Poole, with further sessions planned in the near […]
Lewis Cook handed second senior England call-up
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook has received his second England senior team call-up. Three Lions’ boss Gareth Southgate named the squad this afternoon which will take on the Netherlands at Amsterdam ArenA on Friday 23rd March, and Italy at Wembley Stadium on the 27th. Cook was first called up to the England […]
Cherries boss Howe reveals selection headache ahead of Spurs clash
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe could be without wide-men Marc Pugh, Ryan Fraser and Jordon Ibe for Sunday’s showdown with Tottenham Hotspur. The Cherries are winless in their last three after shipping a stunning last minute effort from Riyad Mahrez against Leicester City last weekend, which followed a late comeback against […]