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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Cherries capitulate in heavy defeat at Huddersfield
by Dan Davis (@dan_davis20) AFC Bournemouth’s seven game unbeaten streak in the Premier League came to an end, after Huddersfield eased past the Cherries 4-1 at the John Smith’s stadium. The Terriers had raced into an early lead, when Alex Pritchard thundered home Steve Mounie’s cut-back inside the penalty area. Junior Stanislas then tapped home […]