Back of the Net is AFC Bournemouth's only weekly podcast where Cherries fan can listen to match analysis, features, interviews and behind the scenes information each and every Monday morning. We'll bring you fans vox-pops from the latest Cherries game, as well as providing our own take on proceedings in our Championship, FA Cup and EFL Cup campaigns. As well as featuring the first team, we'll go behind the scenes at the Vitality Stadium, as well as featuring other teams including the Women's ...
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259 - Bournemouth & Brighton: Making a MOCKERY Of The Establishment
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Premier League football on the South Coast is THRIVING (well...nearly), but Bournemouth and Brighton are more than holding their own in England’s top flight. Both sets of supporters have stories to tell with points deductions, financial penalties, and the threat of extinction, but both have come out the other side - can ANY other fanbases match the…
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258 - How Brentford EXPOSED Bournemouth's Iraola-Ball
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Andoni Iraola's philosophy of engaging, front-foot, and often "chaotic" football was encapsulated in a harem-scarem ninety minutes at Brentford on Saturday, as Thomas Frank's side felt the force of Bournemouth's aggressive press, yet hung in the game, only to catch us cold (on more than one occasion) to win the three points in West London. Sam and …
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Last week Bournemouth ANNIHILATED top of the table Manchester City, but this weekend, we arguably faced a stiffer test by the way of divisional stablemates Brentford - who have the best home form in the Premier League, and they haven't lost at home to the Cherries since 2005! Andoni Iraola's side have seven points out of a possible NINE in their la…
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256 - How Bournemouth Didn't Let Manchester City EVEN BREATHE!
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After beating Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday, the media were justifiably talking about Andoni Iraola and the sumptuous Cherries side that he has assembled. The score-line suggests the game was closer than it was, but the Guardiola's Citizen's were SOUNDLY beaten in a showing where the home side didn't let the away team even breathe. Is he better t…
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255 - Bournemouth Are SO BORED Of Manchester City 🥱
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After winning 6 out of the last 7 titles, Manchester City are unbeaten in all 28 of their PL games in 2024, and yet again they sit at the top of the table. Cherries have not taken a single point from Man City in the top flight and indeed, it is the most one sided fixture in English Football League history. In the PL alone, the aggregate score is 45…
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254 - Emery & Iraola DO NOT THINK Like Normal Football Coaches 🧠
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At Villa Park on Saturday, there was a chess-like battle between Cherries and Aston Villa, as Unai Emery & Andoni Iraola pitted themselves against each other in the Premier League. It was one masterstroke that broke the deadlock, but another genius change that levelled the game late on. Is there method to the Basque madness? Recent results suggest …
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253 - Is There a MORE EXCITING Team To Support Than Aston Villa?!
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Get FOUR issues of FourFourTwo for just £2 with this special Back of the Net offer ➡️ Visit https://magazinesdirect.com/BOTN ➡️ PLUS, access to 133 previous issues! Aston Villa are a different animal, Morgan Rogers is on fire, and the vibe around Villa Park is a far cry from a few years ago? Is this ALL down to Unai Emery? As Bournemouth travel to …
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252 - Are Arsenal's "Excuses" Valid OR Bournemouth Simply WIN The Game?
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On Saturday, Bournemouth secured a stunning 2-0 win against Arsenal in a performance which saw the home side take the game to the opposition and create the lions share of decent chances. *Some* people will say that the red card was a turning point, but Bournemouth were as good as Arsenal before Saliba's misdemeanour, so Sam & Tom sit down and give …
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251 - Are Arsenal GETTABLE? The ABSURD Stat Which Might Point To Bournemouth's Fate!
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Mikel has changed Arsenal in ways not even Arsene Wenger could. The Gunners have gone from top 4 contenders, to title contenders - and arguably, this season they could even be labelled "favourites". Ahead of their trip to Vitality Stadium on Saturday, Sam and Tom are The Court Room at the Queens Park to discuss the week at AFC Bournemouth, one whic…
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250 - OMxG! The Curious Cherries Stat That Raises Some KEY Questions
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The ability to create chances is one the key cornerstones of Andoni Iraola's footballing philosophy, but against Leicester, a familiar story emerged whereby Cherries had a high xG (expected goals), but no ACTUAL goals to our name. Focusing on xG is only important when you’re not winning games. It's a stat which helps detect whether a team totally d…
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249 - How Do Leicester City Stop Antoine Semenyo? 😬
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AFC Bournemouth's Ghanian superstar Antoine Semenyo is on the lips of every FPL player in the Premier League right now after some stunning performances and goals which has thrust him into the global limelight. Cherries travel to winless Leicester City on Saturday, and whilst the history and the form guide points towards an away win, the clash at th…
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248 - How Russell Martin's Tactics Helped Cherries EASE Past Saints
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Cherries' 3-1 victory against Saints on Monday night should have been more flattering. Three first half goals from Evanilson, Ouattara and Semenyo put the game out of reach early on, but despite a late rally, Russell Martin's side rarely looked like threatening Iraola's men. The tactics were questionable, the persistence with a failing plan was baf…
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247 - Can Bournemouth Heap Misery On Southampton?
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On Monday, Bournemouth face neighbours Southampton in clash which in pivotal for both teams. Cherries have yet to register a home win, and Saints sit deep in the relegation zone. The match at Dean Court in anticipated to be a feisty and tasty affair, not least because of the arrival of a former player... Plus, are Southampton JEALOUS of Bournemouth…
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246 - Analysing Bournemouth's First Half Flaws Against Liverpool
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Saturday saw Bournemouth' returning Merseyside and like the previous encounter against Everton, the weekend's clash against Liverpool had ANOTHER 11 minutes of madness. Despite the 3-0 defeat, it wasn't all that bad for the Cherries. The result looks really flattering for Arne Slot's men, however there are plenty of positives to take, and with a co…
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245 - Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth: Julian Araujo Special
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Mexico international Julián Araujo arrived at AFC Bournemouth from Barcelona in the summer, and has featured in every single Cherries game this season. Keen to immerse himself in the local environment, he wasted no time in checking out what is in and around Dean Court, and amid the renovation of the Queens Park Hotel, he popped in to say hello. So …
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244 - The INSIDE Scoop On Reporting On AFC Bournemouth
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WIN an Antoine Semenyo signed 2024/25 Cherries shirt! Plus 15 INSTANT Wins! ➼ https://footballprizes.co.uk/product/semenyo/ ✌ AFC Bournemouth DOMINATED Chelsea on Saturday night, yet somehow emerged pointless - in a match which had high intensity, plenty of chances, and a record number of bookings. After the game, Jack Tanner spoke to Andoni Iraola…
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243 - Will Boehly's Billion Pound Gamble Pay Off?! (Bournemouth vs Chelsea Preview)
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242 - How Bournemouth Turned Merseyside Red Against Everton
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For 86 minutes, Bournemouth were dreadful, but with minutes to go, Sean Dyche made some changes which caused Andoni Iraola to smell blood. In just ten minutes Cherries overturned a two goal deficit to win one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Premier League history. The tweaks were minor, but they allowed us the exploit what Everton had on lock-d…
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241 - Cherries Have NEVER Left Goodison Park Happy, BUT...
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There are reasons to be optimistic this Saturday, as Cherries visit Goodison Park for the last time ever. Yes, it's not a place where we have much joy, but the way we are playing suggests we have MORE than a chance against Sean Dyche's spluttering side. Tom and Sam are the The Queens Park for the BIG match preview! If you can help us in our plans w…
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240 - Lets All Laugh At Bournemouth (Newcastle VAR Review)
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Saturday evening saw VAR thrust into the limelight again as Bournemouth's winner against Newcastle United at Dean Court was deemed to be handball. The media didn't see it, the Bournemouth players didn't see it, the Newcastle players didn't see it, but 100 miles away in Stockley Park, the "t***ts in suits* DID. In this brutal review, Sam, Tom and Ne…
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239 - Expectations & Eddie - Newcastle United Preview
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Beating Bournemouth isn't for everybody, and whilst our "Special One" managed to win against the Cherries in the Carabao Cup, in the Premier League, it still hasn't happened - so will Eddie and Mad Dog's Newcastle United stop the rot on Sunday in a match where Boscombe fans will be celebrating the club's 125th anniversary? The expectations on Eddie…
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238 - Did Our Draw With Nottingham Forest Tell Us Anything New?
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Bournemouth rescued a point against Nottingham Forest in a performance which was a little bit stunted, and a bit dechelleved for large parts of the game, however the introduction of Justin Kluviert and Ryan Christie seemed sort out the malaise, and thankfully our striker for today Antoine Semenyo turned up at the right time to enable us all the sin…
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237: Preview - Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth - Cherries Transfer News
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Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and Brazilian forward Evanilson are putting pen to paper to give Iraola a huge boost ahead of Bournemouth's Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest. Their availability for the weekend's game in questionable, but given Cherries fans were still feeling the pain from Dom Solanke's loss this week, the ne…
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236 - Michael Dunne: Anything Is Possible
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Get FOUR issues of FourFourTwo for just £2 with this special Back of the Net offer... ➡️ Visit https://magazinesdirect.com/BOTN ➡️ PLUS, access to 133 previous issues! AFC Bournemouth's promotion to the Premier League was something no Cherries fan honestly expected, yet in 2014/15 - Eddie Howe's side were imperious in their pursuit for top flight f…
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235 - We've Seen Enough of Dean Huijsen
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One half of football was enough to know what AFC Bournemouth will be getting from a player who has been described of having "best in the world" potential. Dean Huijsen will fit in well with Andoni Iraola's way of playing, but where about specifically will he fit in? Sam and Tom provide the conjecture. Plus, as Bournemouth's away kit is revealed, we…
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234 - Untold Stories Of Following Cherries Abroad
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How WORTHWHILE was AFC Bournemouth's tour in the USA? In the first part of our two-part Stateside round up, we assess the value of our games against Wrexham, Arsenal and LA Galaxy, and we have some key conversations, including... - The fans that we met out in America - Getting our card CLONED in Vegas, and you wouldn't believe what they purchased..…
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233 - USA Tour: A Candid Review So Far
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Driving in LA, our confusion on the roads, the Cherries fan meet up, the fan-fest at Santa Barbara, the match versus Wrexham and the power of a documentary, plus... what happened on the pitch. Sponsored by Dana’s Aquatic Academy, New Milton - a local private swimming school for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of specialised tea…
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232 - AFC Bournemouth: Questions & Concerns
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Sky Sports' Mark McAdam is at the Queens Park to take a candid look ahead to AFC Bournemouth's eighth season in the Premier League, with many changes expected both on and off the pitch. What does the transfer situation look like? What was Saints' interest in Aarons all about? Solanke - what's the latest? When will the training ground be ready? What…
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A look back at the performance of every AFC Bournemouth player in 2023/24. Who shone? Who didn't? Who is likely to go and who will stay? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park to rate each player on the end of season tier list. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buyin…
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230 - Iraola Extends, And So Have We...
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Cherries fans couldn't hide their excitement on Monday as the news was announced that Andoni Iraola signed a contract extension at Vitality Stadium, signalling his intent to continue Bill Foley's vision at Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2026. The ripple effect of the signing could be huge, for a number of reasons. In this podcast, Sam and Tom…
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229 - What Did Dom ACTUALLY Do Wrong?!
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This weekend, Bournemouth were outclassed, yet fans left the Emirates feeling outraged! It was clear to see that Arsenal were imperious. They were superior in every department, and the result against Cherries did not flatter them. They dominated us, their xG was better, and they created way more chances. However, two decisions at the weekend frustr…
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228 - Another Win And An IMPOSSIBLE Question!
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Cherries 3-0 win over Brighton saw Bournemouth rise up to tenth in the Premier League, but as the dust settles after a stunning Premier League win, the BBC got in touch with us to ask a question, and, put simply - we don't know how to answer it, so we need your help. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying…
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Bournemouth’s first half against Villa was cool, controlled, and but for a lapse in concentration in the stoppage time, it would have been comfortable - as most of the hosts early threats were being stubbed out. With Dom Solanke’s eighteenth goal of the season in the bank - it was looking like Iraola's side would go in 1-0 up, but ex-Red Morgan Rog…
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Why are Manchester United fans happy to accept mediocrity? Which club does Dominic Solanke REALLY need to play for to be noticed by Gareth? How on EARTH will Tyler Adams work his way into a midfield duo as good as what Christie and Cook are?! And was that our most frustrating draw of the season?! Sam and Tom untangle the weekend's game, where VAR w…
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Carlton Morris scored an injury-time winner for the Hatters as they saw off Bournemouth at the death to keep their hopes of Premier League survival alive. With Manchester City around the corner, it was a must win for the Hatters - so after a fantastic but fruitless first half, and THEN going a goal behind, the reaction from the home side was nothin…
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224 - Who Do Bournemouth Think They Are?
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Last year, the pundits has the knives out as Bill Foley made a managerial switch which was deemed scandalous and ludicrous. Since then, after a shaky start where players adopted a new style, Cherries have scored more, accrued more points, conceded fewer, and are three points from European football. Should more respect be put on Andoni's name from t…
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Bournemouth fans witnessed the best and worst of their side in the week, in a stunning 4-3 comeback against Luton Town. Off the pitch it was emotional and on the pitch it was a rollercoaster, but the significance of one specific position on the pitch simply cannot be underestimated. Sam and Tom go through one of the most memorable encounters in rec…
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222 - Has Blades Draw Given Iraola A Selection Problem?
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An underwhelming draw with Chris Wilder's Blades on Saturday has left Andoni Iraola with a few decisions to make. With game-changing substitutions and regulars who potentially aren't up to scratch, Bournemouth fans are wondering whether the gaffer will stick or twist ahead of our next game against Luton. Sam and Tom dissect the clash and examine th…
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221 - How Kompany's FLAWED Plan Made It EASY For Bournemouth
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On Sunday, Vincent Kompany's Clarets had double the shots, thrice the possession, and average positions which mimic our recent loss to Manchester City. Difference is, Burnley are NOT Manchester City, and all it took was Andoni's side to wait, watch, and then strike at the right time, and we did so - twice. With the Lancashire side sleep-walking to …
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220 - How Bournemouth Made Manchester City Look ORDINARY!
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Despite another defeat on Saturday, Iraola finally managed to arrest the performance decline when it comes to facing Manchester City, by overseeing a showing against Pep Guardiola's side which exuded bravery, courage, and tenacity... With the Cherries only millimetres away from claiming our first points over the Sky Blues since the nineties, Sam Da…
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219 - Just WHY Can’t Eddie Beat Bournemouth?
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On the surface, Bournemouth's draw at Newcastle is a good result, but many a Cherry left St James' Park feeling frustrated after Matt Ritchie's late strike rescued the game for the hosts. On the one hand you could say a draw against the Magpies is good, but in terms of chances... Cherries fans can perhaps rightfully feel aggrieved at having only ga…
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218 - How Fulham Found The Way To Banish Bournemouth
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On Saturday, Marco Silva's Fulham schooled Bournemouth in a performance which gave Cherries little room for manoeuvre. Outfought in the middle of the park and exposed on the flanks, Fulham were rigid and robust - throwing bodies on the line. Despite this, Bournemouth had 25 shots, but with the home side defending staunchly throughout, only five hit…
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217 - How Forest Successfully Stifled AFC Bournemouth
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Whilst the referee stole the headlines at Sunday's clash at Dean Court, debate has been raging amongst *some* sections of Cherries fans about the disjointed nature of the clash against Nottingham Forest and whether it was a terrific tactic from Nuno's Espirito to stifle buoyant Bournemouth, or whether it was simply a cynical case of anti-football b…
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216 - How Deadly Liverpool Left Bournemouth Stunned
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After the numbness of Sunday's humbling by Liverpool at a windswept Dean Court, hunting for positives from a Bournemouth point of view after being blown away so convincingly is a tough ask, but amid the pain of the 4-0 defeat, many Cherries fans are also pondering whether they have actually simply witnessed their beloved side lose to the league cha…
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215 - Loftus Limbs and Christmas Leftovers
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After AFC Bournemouth's dramatic comeback at Queens Park Rangers, the boys return to sink their our teeth into a Third Round FA Cup Classic, as well as taking the opportunity to finish some Christmas leftovers - with some juicy answers to some tasty miscellaneous questions from Cherries supporters, including... ▫️ What's the WORST thing we've seen …
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214 - Is The Narrative on AFC Bournemouth FINALLY Changing?
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In January, people questioned Gary O'Neil. In April - they lauded him. In June, the decision to replace him was "ludicrous". In September, Iraola "needed to go". Yet in December, we had people purring over us. What is going on?! Are the media starting to realise? Sam and Tom discuss all the on pitch conjecture as AFC Bournemouth went from "zeros to…
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213 - How Far Can Andoni Iraola's AFC Bournemouth REALLY Go?
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AFC Bournemouth are unbeaten in seven, have registered a record equalling four wins in a row, AND have the best ever points tally at the half-way stage in the top flight - Cherries fans are in dreamland. Owner Bill Foley suggested that "Europe within five years" was a possibility, but with Iraola's boys in seemingly unstoppable form, fans are wonde…
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212 - Did Man Utd Play The "Name" and Not The "Team"?
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Bournemouth's win at Old Trafford has been widely heralded as Cherries' best EVER win, but whilst Andoni Iraola is rightly getting the plaudits from some pundits, the undercurrent amongst the media is again to focus on how POOR United were. There however is a world where maybe, just maybe, Ten Hag and his side were simply out-thought, out-played, a…
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Bournemouth have taken ten points from their last fifteen, and whilst every player has contributed to the upturn in form, one in particular has found a new lease of life in a deeper position, with some sublime performances which have got fans raving about him. Ryan Christie was often deployed out wide, or even as a number 10, but alongside Lewis Co…
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210 - What Does Beating A Shaky Sheffield United Tell Us?
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Three wins in four means that Cherries fans are now starting to see the fruits of Andoni Iraola's labour, but how excited should we REALLY be getting after winning against a depleted Newcastle, a baffling Burnley, and shocking Sheffield United? Are we jumping the gun with our optimism? Sam and Tom tackle fans' opinions whilst dissecting the weekend…
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