by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Eddie Howe has expressed confidence in his Cherries squad, after the Dorset club failed to bring in any new players during the January transfer window. With a £5.5m bid for Brentford defender Chris Mepham reportedly rejected on Deadline Day, Bournemouth have had a quiet January and are the only team in […]
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Hernandez leveller denies Bournemouth
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) Javier Hernandez’ goal 17 minutes from time denied AFC Bournemouth all three points, as the spoils were shared on a blustery, but entertaining afternoon at the London Stadium. Ryan Fraser gave the Cherries the lead on 71 minutes, smashing in past Adrian after Junior Stanislas had provided a neat pass through, […]
Player Reaction: Callum Wilson and Jordan Ibe speak exclusively to the Bournemouth Rock after victory over Arsenal
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) Forward Callum Wilson was left delighted with the character his Bournemouth side showed after they came from a goal down to beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. The 25-year-old scored the equaliser after Hector Bellerin had put Arsenal ahead and then played an instrumental role in the second, […]
Cherries snatch replay as last-gasp Cook prevents shock FA Cup exit
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Steve Cook headed home late on to rescue a third round replay with Wigan Athletic, after the League One side came close to knocking the Cherries out of the FA Cup. Paul Cook’s side shocked the Vitality Stadium when Will Grigg slotted home after only three minutes, before Nick Powell’s free […]
Wilson leveller rescues point for Cherries in New Year’s cracker
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth came from behind twice as Callum Wilson’s scrappy equaliser earned Bournemouth a point at south coast rivals Brighton. The Cherries’ impressive 10-year unbeaten record on New Year’s Day continued as Wilson’s late effort lifted the Dorset club three points above the Premier League drop zone. Anthony Knockaert had tapped […]
Toffees hit Vitality sticking point after Fraser double
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Ryan Fraser was the star of the show after his double helped AFC Bournemouth to a crucial 2-1 win over Everton and ended the Cherries’ nine match winless streak. The Scot sealed the three points on the verge of second-half stoppage time, when he exchanged passes with Adam Smith before firing […]
Howe looks ahead to ‘tough’ Everton clash
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has admitted that Everton will be ‘tough opposition’ when the Toffees travel to the Vitality Stadium this weekend. Sam Allardyce’s side are on a seven match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, while the Cherries are without a win in nine. The 3-3 draw on Boxing […]
Cherries deal last-gasp hammer blow as Wilson equalises at the death
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Callum Wilson’s contentious stoppage time equaliser earned Bournemouth a point in a pulsating 3-3 stalemate with West Ham at the Vitality Stadium. Wilson’s header deep into stoppage time was initially chalked off by linesman Simon Long, after the Bournemouth striker looked to have used his hand to divert the ball into […]
Aguero at the double as City ease to victory over dogged Cherries
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after Sergio Aguero’s brace helped Manchester City romp to a 4-0 victory at the Etihad. The runaway leaders picked up their 17th successive league win with ease against the Cherries, and now have a 14 point gap over city rivals Manchester United […]
Last gasp Morata dumps Bournemouth out
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) AFC Bournemouth were denied a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, as Alvaro Morata’s dramatic injury time winner sent the Cherries packing. Dan Gosling looked to have sent the quarter final into extra time after his goal on the 90th minute, which cancelled out Willian’s opener. But it was […]