Whether it’s a striker scoring a goal or a defender clearing his own, heading has remained a fundamental part of football since the rules were first written. However, the sport that is played by more than 250 million people worldwide is now facing a concerning reality. New studies suggest heading a football could have a […]
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Manchester City VS AFC Bournemouth Preview: Howe embracing ‘positive challenge’ of facing Champions
AFC Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is looking to relish the “positive challenge” posed by Premier League Champions Manchester City in Saturday’s contest at the Etihad Stadium. The Cherries manager called the match “an opportunity to create a historic moment for the club” at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning. City have won their last […]
Aubameyang strike sinks sorry Cherries
By Jonathan Nagioff (@jonathannagioff) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Bournemouth’s winless run continued after a pulsating 2-1 defeat against Arsenal on Sunday. Bournemouth might feel hard done by however, after David Brooks had the ball in the net early on only to be disallowed for offside, with replays showing the Welshman was in fact […]
Bournemouth VS Arsenal Preview: Howe looking to capitalise on international break ‘confidence boost’
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes a “confidence boost” stemming from his players’ recent successful international outings will spur them on in Sunday’s clash with Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium. Cherries striker Callum Wilson scored on his England debut last Friday in a 3-0 win over the USA, whilst Scottish midfielder Ryan Fraser also netted […]
Howe says Wilson will flourish after England come calling
By Akshay Kulkarni (@ImpatientPedant) A buoyant AFC Bournemouth team will take on Newcastle United in what promises to be an enthralling match on Saturday afternoon. Though the Cherries lost their last fixture, at home to Manchester United, the call-up of Callum Wilson to the England squad and the subsequent award of October’s Manager of the […]
Cherries boss Howe rues missed chances in last-gasp United defeat
Written by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admitted his disappointment after his side failed to cap off a stellar first-half showing with more goals against Manchester United yesterday. Callum Wilson had fired Cherries into the lead on 11 minutes, and further chances were squandered by Ryan Fraser, Junior Stanislas the hosts’ goalscorer […]
Rashford grabs injury-time winner in cruel setback for Cherries
Written by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Marcus Rashford bundled home a late winner to cap off a last-gasp Manchester United comeback, and break Cherries’ stoic resistance at Vitality Stadium. The hosts’ relentless pressure was met with reward after Callum Wilson’s close-range finish on 11 minutes, his 50th strike for the Dorset club, but the in-form Anthony […]
Cherries see off Norwich Carabao Cup scare to advance into quarter finals
Written by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) Bournemouth edged into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a nervy 2-1 victory against high-flying Championship side Norwich City. Despite equalling their best-ever finish in the competition, Cherries were forced to battle valiantly for their spot in the last eight. Junior Stanislas had fired the Dorset side into the lead shortly […]
Cherries held by Saints in derby day stalemate
AFC Bournemouth shared the spoils with neighbours Southampton, after both sides drew a blank in a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday
AFCB vs Southampton preview: Howe: We’re not the finished article yet
By Samuel Goodwin (@samuelgooders13) Close in location but very far apart in the table, AFC Bournemouth come into this South Coast derby having had their best-ever start to a top-flight campaign winning five of their first eight games. Southampton on the other hand are just outside the bottom three winning just one game so far, […]