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 […]
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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 […]
Cherries look to end Spurs drought
by Ross Millen (@RossMillen) Eddie Howe strongly believes that AFC Bournemouth are capable of beating anyone, ahead of their clash with Tottenham on Sunday. Since joining the Premier League in the 2015, the Cherries have never beaten Spurs. Bournemouth sit just six points above the relegation zone ahead of Sunday’s fixture against Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who […]
Ake named Cherries Player of the Month
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Nathan Ake has been named AFC Bournemouth’s Player of the Month for February. The Dutch centre half’s impressive performances have helped fire the Cherries into a mid-table place, with fears of relegation further eased after the 1-1 draw at Leicester yesterday. Ake played every minute of the Cherries’ games in February, […]
Last gasp Mahrez strike denies Cherries victory at Leicester
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Riyad Mahrez’s equaliser deep into stoppage time denied AFC Bournemouth a narrow victory at Leicester. The Cherries, who boast an impressive record against the Foxes in the Premier League, created the majority of chances in the opening period and deservedly took the lead when King fired home from 12 yards. Leicester […]
Howe praises Cherries comeback after Newcastle stalemate
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe praised the attitude of his players after the Cherries fought back against Newcastle United to claim a late point. Rafa Benitez’s Magpies had raced into a two goal lead before half-time after Dwight Gayle’s brace. Ex-Cherries winger Matt Ritchie crossed for Gayle who flicked into the net for […]
Howe expecting tough test against ‘dangerous’ Newcastle side
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has said he expects a rejuvenated Newcastle United side to travel to the Vitality Stadium tomorrow. The Magpies strengthened their survival hopes after a 1-0 victory against Manchester United a fortnight ago, and sit two points above the drop zone. Howe told the media at his pre-match […]