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 […]
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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. […]
Howe: “We were the masters of our own downfall”
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 […]