Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast
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 team, the Development Squad, and the Under 21's. If you want to get involved, please tweet @afcbpodcast...
Wed, July 09, 2025
The Future of Back of the Net & AFC Bournemouth Latest
With another season ahead of us, we wanted to update you about the future of Back of the Net and how you can help us as we navigate the 2025/26 season! Also, we'll go over the latest news and events emanating out of Dean Court, including Semenyo's contract extension, Alex Scott winning the U21 Euro's, and Bournemouth's pre-season friendlies. Plus, whilst Adrien Truffert is through the door at Dean Court, nervous Cherries fans will be hopeful of further incomings over the forthcoming fortnight, because, other than the Frenchman's arrival, it has been pretty quiet at AFC Bournemouth over the last week. Indeed, a cursory glance at the squad indicates that we probably have a lot of work to do! So with our first pre-season friendly in just NINE days time, we’re expecting the transfer cogs to start turning again soon. AS such, there are TEN new rumours to mull over... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 22, 2025
Mark McAdam: The Unforgiving Reality Of Bournemouth's Success
With rumours continuing to surface regarding another potential Bournemouth departure in Illia Zabarnyi, Sky Sports' Mark McAdam joins Sam and Tom at the New Forest Pantry in Ringwood to mull over the latest goings on at Dean Court... We discuss the prolonged Milos Kerkez deal, the conjecture about Zabs's potential move to PSG, and the concern at having to replace 4 of our 5 back-line - plus we ponder whether Andoni Iraola has the hunger to continually oversee these season-on-season transitions. Visit the New Forest pantry on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/thenewforestpantry/ or visit their website at https://www.thenewforestpantry.com/ - why not pop in for a coffee and sit in their sun-trap of a courtyard. They're located at: 18-20 High St, Ringwood, BH24 1AF. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 18, 2025
Key Observations From Bournemouth's 2025/26 Fixture Release
The fixtures for the 2025/26 season are out for AFC Bournemouth, and there are some BIG headlines and KEY observations! Sam and Tom pour over today's release, ponder how it could possibly pan out for Andoni Iraola's men for the upcoming campaign, plus, we predict how many points we'll get from each team! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 14, 2025
Rating EVERY SINGLE AFC Bournemouth Transfer Rumour
In the close season, Andoni Iraola's Cherries have been linked with no less than TWENTY SIX different players! In a bid to sort the fact from the fiction, we attempt to analyse each and every bit of conjecture - predicting which soundbites are tittle tattle, and which of are them are potential "Here We Go's™". Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 13, 2025
The Troubling Reality Of "Being Bournemouth"
After a record-breaking season for Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the brutal reality of being a small fish in a big pond is now being laid bare with the departures of some key Cherries' figureheads. Whilst it is public knowledge that Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Kepa will not be at Vitality Stadium next season, rumour has it that Illia Zabarnyi could follow... It's a bittersweet situation - Bournemouth, as a club, is in its best ever moment, but the startling truth is that this success only serves to become the catalyst for a frustrating reality - the constant drain of top talent. While it's a testament to the club's excellent management and player development, it also necessitates a constant state of transition - meaning that Bill Foley's "always advance" mantra will be tested to the limit. Sam and Tom discuss the latest developments and ponder an uncertain but exciting future at AFC Bournemouth. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 11, 2025
AFC Bournemouth: Keep Sell Loan
If soundbites are to be believed, AFC Bournemouth could be in for a BIG summer. With Dean Huijsen already gone and Milos Kerkez seemingly next to depart, fans are now starting to ponder what life could be like next season for Andoni Iraola's Cherrries. With rumours also circling about the future of other stars such as Illia Zabarnyi, Antoine Semenyo and Marcus Tavernier, Sam and Tom get together to have a candid look at the current squad, perhaps facing the difficult reality that some Bournemouth stars may need to depart Dean Court to enhance our squad for next season's campaign. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 11, 2025
Premier League Trio Answer Fans' BURNING Questions!
Daniel Jebbison, Marcos Senesi and David Brooks are at the AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre to discuss Cherries' phenomenal 2024/25 campaign and the opening of the brand new multi-million pound Performance Centre. ▫️ How does training under Andoni compare? ▫️ Were there any set-pieces the media DIDN'T notice? ▫️ How different Was training during Bournemouth's injury crisis? ▫️ Which bit of AFC Bournemouth. Training do players HATE the most? ▫️ What does "back on the grass" mean?! Thanks to ComAve for the opportunity. Make sure you follow ComAve on all their socials for a chance to win tickets to AFC Bournemouth events and exclusive experiences this season 👇 🖼 https://www.instagram.com/comave/ ❎ https://x.com/comave_official 🟦 https://www.facebook.com/comaveoff/ 📹 https://www.tiktok.com/@comave_ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 02, 2025
AFC Bournemouth 2024/25 Ratings - UNLEASHED!
AFC Bournemouth had a PHENOMENAL 2024/25 campaign collectively, but what about individually? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to to score every player that registered significant minutes this season - and some of the scores are eye-opening! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 23, 2025
Leicester City: Bournemouth's NINE MILLION POUND Match
Bournemouth's faint hopes of Europe officially ended on Tuesday night as Manchester City did a job on Iraola's men in a more than convincing 3-1 win at the Etihad. Although Cherries fans are disappointed finishing outside the qualification spot, the end-of-season showdown against Leicester is still a crucial one - with £9m on the line! The merit money difference between coming 9th and 12th is over £9m, and whilst it does depend on other results going our way, the opportunity to finish in a record equalling ninth place is more than mouthwatering. Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to mull over the final game of the season, where Boscombe fans will be saying goodbye to our Spanish superstar Dean Huijsen, whilst although wary that we may be seeing the last of a few other Cherries stars. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 19, 2025
Can Bournemouth RUIN Manchester City's Sorry Season?
Pep Guardiola is fuming! His side were just embarrassed in an FA Cup Final, plus they sit SIXTH in the Premier League - outside the Champions League places. With Bournemouth up next, pressure will be on for the Citizen's to get a result against Andoni Iraola's men, but this just how Bournemouth would want it... Can Cherries' take advantage of City's desperation to deliver? Former Cherries hero and BBC Radio Solent co-commentator John Williams gatecrashes Sam and Ben's preview at the Queens Park Hotel, where they go over Bournemouth's phenomenal season. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 12, 2025
How Unai Made Aston Villa IMPENETRABLE!
Bournemouth registered their HIGHEST amount of possession at a home Premier League game this season on Saturday, having the ball 69% of the time. Unai Emery's game-plan meant that his side didn't need much of the ball, and with Iraola's men consistently coming up against a disciplined and well-oiled unit, Aston Villa out-Bournemouthed Bournemouth. It felt like a very un-Villa like performance, but it would have been everything their Basque boss wanted - resolute at the back, not giving our wingers anything, and when you’ve got someone like Ollie Watkins on hand to sniff out a goal, they then had something to hold on to. From that point, it was always an uphill battle! Sam Davis, Ben Phillips and Neil Dawson discuss the game! Thanks to ComAve for Ben's opportunity. Make sure you follow ComAve on all their socials for a chance to win tickets to AFC Bournemouth tickets and exclusive experiences this season 👇 🖼 https://www.instagram.com/comave/ ❎ https://x.com/comave_official 🟦 https://www.facebook.com/comaveoff/ 📹 https://www.tiktok.com/@comave_ Filmed at the New Inn in Oakdale, Poole. Visit them at 222 Wimborne Rd, Poole, BH15 2EL and check them out online at: Website: https://www.newinnpoole.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenewinnpoole/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 08, 2025
Can Bournemouth Bin Aston Villa Off?
Since the Birmingham bin strikes started earlier this year, Aston Villa have been far from garbage, reaching a Champions League Quarter Final as well as an FA Cup semi, and whilst fans are possibly be disappointed that they didn't progress in those competitions, all eyes are now on the league, and with the Villains sat in a precarious seventh place, most of their fans are calling their match with Bournemouth a "must win" game! Cherries have their own European ambitions this season, and FA Cup final result aside, it is seemingly in their own hands, so with Manchester City and Leicester to come, many supporters believe this clash is pivotal to our chances of progressing. Sam and Tom are the QP to preview a HUGE game under the lights at Dean Court. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 05, 2025
How Bournemouth OUT-SET-PIECED Arsenal
Arsenal's mastery at the set-piece was thrown back in their faces on Saturday in North London as Bournemouth scored two goals straight from the training ground, ensuring that Iraola's men emerged with three points. Ten days ago Cherries fans agreed that just four points would be an excellent return from Manchester United and the Gunners, and whilst it turns out that Boscombe got that, it didn't happen the way we thought we would. Sam and Tom review a match from which ensured Andoni's men secured a massive three points, and a first ever DOUBLE over the Gooners, with a startling realisation that set-piece routines were central to EVERY goal against them this season. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 02, 2025
Is Bournemouth An Inconvenient Fixture for Arsenal?
After Arsenal's chances of not winning the title were rubber stamped last weekend, a defeat at home to PSG in the Champions League has left them with a lot to do in Paris. With second place as good as confirmed, and little left to fight for in the league, fans are wondering if Arteta might hold back his first choice players on Saturday ahead of Bournemouth's visit. Both teams are going to be angry, with the visitors also having a disappointing last match-week, dropping points to Manchester United late into the game, and with Bournemouth's European dream alive, but fading, a result at the Emirates could well re-ignite the season. So how is this match going to play out? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park hotel to pick apart a big game in North London. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 28, 2025
Red Card ROULETTE! Did United Benefit From ANOTHER VAR Disaster?
On Sunday, AFC Bournemouth dropped points in a match which was riddled with controversy, with a red card decision taking centre stage - sparking massive debate on social media. Whilst the hindsight of a glorious few days of being a Cherry supporter may temper *some* emotion after a Manchester United draw, the overriding emotion amid Bournemouth fans is that they were robbed - in public view. Sam and Tom discuss the events of the last few days as Bournemouth open their brand new Performance Centre, announce the news of buying back the Vitality Stadium, plus we tackle the subdued Sunday, which saw the Red Devils claim a fortunate point at the death. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 24, 2025
Manchester United Are UNDERDOGS Against Bournemouth. Let That Sink In.
Not so long ago, Bourrnemouth fans would be giddy at the thought of facing Manchester United, but having scored 8 again them in our last three games, now we are salivating for completely different reasons. Whilst Cherries have been enjoying a record-breaking season, in the background, a once great football club has lost it's identity, slipping off to 14th in the Premier League - but with Ruben Amorim in charge, the Red Devils DO feel like they are going somewhere. His job though is huge, as changing the culture of entitlement both on and off the pitch is not something that can be done with a click of the fingers. Their Europa Cup campaign this season has masked a terrible season which last weekend saw them lose at home to rejuvenated Wolves - so with a Cherries side awaiting who will be smelling blood after regaining some much needed confidence, can Iraola stick the knife in and make Amorim's awful April that little bit worse? Sam and Tom are at the QP to look forward to a massive game which could have HUGE implications for AFC Bournemouth's season. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 17, 2025
Analysing Run-Ins Of The Conference League Hopefuls
Bournemouth's Monday night victory against Fulham came just at the right time for Andoni Iraola. After a period of poor results, he masterminded a 1-0 win over the Cottagers where he home side's performance was impactful, resilient, and resourceful - and as a result of getting the three points, Cherries have elevated themselves to eighth in the Premier League. The victory ensures that European hopes remain for Bournemouth's fans, but it has also coincided with some rumours which suggesting that owner Bill Foley is trying to tie-down the services of our Basque boss for longer, with a contract extension. Having overseen a record equalling season, maybe having tangible evidence of Bournemouth's hunger to "always advance" is just what Andoni needs in order to commit his future to the Cherries. Sam and Tom discuss the conjecture at the QP... Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 15, 2025
Is Bournemouth's Win Against Fulham a Game Changer?
Bournemouth's Monday night victory against Fulham came just at the right time for Andoni Iraola. After a period of poor results, he masterminded a 1-0 win over the Cottagers where he home side's performance was impactful, resilient, and resourceful - and as a result of getting the three points, Cherries have elevated themselves to eighth in the Premier League. The victory ensures that European hopes remain for Bournemouth's fans, but it has also coincided with some rumours which suggesting that owner Bill Foley is trying to tie-down the services of our Basque boss for longer, with a contract extension. Having overseen a record equalling season, maybe having tangible evidence of Bournemouth's hunger to "always advance" is just what Andoni needs in order to commit his future to the Cherries. Sam and Tom discuss the conjecture at the QP... Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 11, 2025
Why AFC Bournemouth's Clash With Fulham *Feels* Massive...
Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva are having contrasting fortunes recently, but both are still looking at the possibility of European qualification for their respective sides, and the upcoming match in front of the cameras between the Cherries and the Cottagers *feels* like it could be pivotal. At the same time, both managers have been inexorably linked with the Tottenham Hotspur top job, and with Daniel Levy's patience wearing thin with current Spurs gaffer Ange Postecoglu, the two head coaches that lock horns on Monday night will undoubtedly have more scrutiny cast upon them from the powers that be in North London. Sam and Tom are the Queens Park to discuss our opponents, provide the latest injury news, and predict BOTH sides. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 08, 2025
Bournemouth's Point At West Ham Keeps Europe Alive
After 31 games, AFC Bournemouth are TENTH in the Premier League, and recent form suggests that the chance of European football is ebbing away. A draw at West Ham on Saturday kept us in the mix, but with some difficult games ahead, can it be achieved? And who else will be in the mix? It was Cherries' Brazilian striker Evanilson who excelled again at the weekend, scoring his sixth goal in six games as Bournemouth both took the lead then came from behind to claim a point in an absorbing encounter at the London Stadium. So where does this leave Cherries ahead of their push for Europe? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel to work it all out! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 04, 2025
Bournemouth's Selection Woes Ahead Of West Ham Clash
On Saturday, Bournemouth travel to the London Stadium in need of points as they look to arrest their decline in the Premier League. The Cherries' form has been poor of late, however they face Graham Potter's West Ham United - a side who have similar issues - and whose current form is worse than our own. For Andoni Iraola, the unneeded news of Justin Kluivert's potential absence has thrown a spanner in the works, and with Ryan Christie also out, it will likely be up to star-boy Alex Scott to be the main man as Boscombe look to get their show back on the road. Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park hotel to preview what may turn out to be an epic encounter in East London. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, April 04, 2025
Why Are AFC Bournemouth In Such A Slump Right Now?
On Wednesday, Bournemouth lost again to a well drilled and well disciplined Ipswich Town. The away side showed will and desire, spearheaded by their talismanic number 19 Liam Delap - but Bournemouth didn’t exactly help themselves, so with our Premier League points trajectory dropping like a stone, there are some questions we need to ask about how we have got to where we are... Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel to discuss the fallout. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 01, 2025
Bournemouth vs Ipswich: The Game That Could Change EVERYTHING
Andoni Iraola is all too aware that Cherries’ Premier League form is concerning, and with Ipswich Town around the corner, there might not be a better chance to get the train back on the tracks. The clash against Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys however will be anything but academic, as they themselves are scrapping, and with the visitors being statistically better on the road this season than at home, they’ll be looking to recreate their exploits at Spurs at Dean Court on Wednesday night to give themselves a fighting chance. Their unwavering ethos in playing “the Ipswich way” however might just be the tonic for Andoni, whose side have struggled against disciplined deep-lying sides, so can this be the match to reinvigorate our European push? Sam and Tom preview the game, analyse the opponents, and predict the teams ahead of another monumental clash under the lights at Vitality Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 31, 2025
How Bournemouth's Exit To Manchester City Underlined Some HARSH Realities
Cherries' Quarter Final FA Cup exit on Sunday felty like a microcosm of the season so far - an explosive start followed by a troubling second half. In reality, Bournemouth's recent "dip" has only been a few games, however, with relatively few options on the bench, the side has visibly looked leggy and drained recently. So, why is this? The fatigue is perhaps understandable. In January we were playing with very few senior players, putting in shifts to accrue unlikely points in some crunch clashes, but whilst we achieved in adversity, there is a concern that the knock-on effect of over-working the same players has potentially culminated in our recent patchy spell - where individuals don't look as sharp as they have been previously. Sam and Tom go over the loss to Manchester City, and look forward to the remaining nine games of the campaign in a measured Second Look. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, March 29, 2025
Can Bournemouth Make History Against Manchester City?
Andoni Iraola was at AFC Bournemouth's brand new Performance Centre on Friday, looking forward to a HUGE FA Cup clash against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, knowing that a victory could get Bournemouth back to Wembley in the cup for the first time since 1998. Sam and Tom at the QP to preview Sunday's epic encounter which will see the Citizens desperate to rescue an underwhelming season by getting one over the Cherries once again, but Boscombe will be buoyant after their league victory against Pep's side, so can the home side create history and reach the last four for the first time? In our build up to the big game we predict BOTH teams, relay the latest team news, go over the strengths and weaknesses in the side, whilst we also ponder just what we might do with the absence of Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 17, 2025
Bournemouth Have Stalled. Calm or Concerned?
Bournemouth's defeat at home to Brentford on Saturday saw Thomas Frank's side fully control the narrative. Whilst Iraola's side have often been the architects of their own demise recently, this time, the Bees were excellent at manipulating the outcome. As a result, they are currently three points behind Iraola’s side in the table, and after their 2-1 win at Dean Court, the race for Europe is hotting up. Cherries form has dipped, but why? And how do put it right? Are players burnt out? Have we been found out? Are we losing our rhythm? Have we been concentrating on the cup? Or maybe does Andoni have TOO many options? Sam and Tom discuss the game... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 14, 2025
Bournemouth vs Brentford: Our BIGGEST Match of the Season?
On Saturday, Cherries will be desperate for three points against the Bees, alas, there’s an issue with that, because we have NEVER beaten them in the Premier League! AFC Bournemouth have entered the final ten, and with Cherries sitting ninth in a congested top half of the table, a win could put us sixth. There are a number of reasons why this game is important, including European impetus and FA Cup momentum. However also, the necessity to recover the "lost points" at Spurs, twinned with the need to get the "monkey off our back" of not beating the Bees in the top flight - also enhances this game's importance. So is this our biggest game of the season so far? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to look forward to a huge game for Andoni Iraola's men. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 10, 2025
What HAS Andoni Iraola Done To Bournemouth Fans?!
A point gained? Or two points dropped? Thanks to Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth fans sense the latter. On Sunday, Cherries travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face the Lilywhites in buoyant mood thanks to the levels of expectation set by our Basque boss. Whilst Bournemouth's Premier League form has been shaky of late, there still remain great expectations for this season, and the pre-match chatter amongst Boscombe fans suggested that this match-up in North London would be pivotal to that. Whilst game ended with a "creditable" 2-2, Cherries fans came away deflated - a feeling that is, by it's own admission, an acknowledgement and realisation that Iraola continues to raise the bar - after all, a point at Spurs is superb right? Are we wrong to feel frustrated or even miffed by dropping points?! Sam and Tom discuss the finer details... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 07, 2025
Spurs & Bournemouth Handled Their Injury Setbacks VERY Differently
This season, Spurs and the Cherries have been the same, but different. Both sides have been plagued with debilitating injury woes which have caused calamity in the dressing room, but whilst one of sides is on the cusp of Europe, the other is languishing in the bottom half of the table. One manager has decided to embrace the challenge, whereas the other has used it as a reason for their recent failings. With 11 games to go there are just ten points between Spurs and Bournemouth, and the game at the beautiful Tottenham Hotspur stadium this weekend could enhance that gap even further... so can Andoni Iraola produce a statement against Ange Postecoglou's men? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park to talk over Sunday's televised game. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 03, 2025
Reliving The DRAMA! How Bournemouth Beat Weary Wolves!
On Saturday, AFC Bournemouth’s penalty prowess ensured that Cherries progressed to the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup, only to then be drawn against the favourites in the Quarter Finals. Alas, Manchester City ARE beatable, so what chances do Andoni Iraola's side have, especially given the key absences? Sam and Tom return with a Second Look to cover a dramatic day at Dean Court where Wolverhampton Wanderers were put to the sword via penalties. We discuss... ◾ A comeback goal for Eva ◾ The VAR & semi-automated offside controversy ◾ One of the misses of the season ◾ Cunha's WORLDIE of a strike ◾ A sending off ◾ Some RIDICULOUS stats for a 1-1 ◾ And then a penalty shoot out which saw one save, one miss, the woodwork being hit, AND a penalty technique from Dango that has got EVERYONE talking! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 28, 2025
Jordan & Willo: Bournemouth's Run-In - Wembley & Wolfsburg?
Despite Cherries registering two consecutive losses in the Premier League, they still sit in a European spot, just three points behind the Champions League places. Sam and Jeff are on Brighton seafront to chat to BBC Radio Solent's commentary team Jordan Clark and John Williams, talking about the season so far, reminiscing over some of our BIG moments. Plus, given Bournemouth's personnel crisis, we ponder the fact that many Cherries fans would be "underwhelmed" if European football was not achieved. So, with eleven games to go... what's realistic? Plus, Sam and Tom look forward to the FA Cup last 16 clash against Wolves, where Bournemouth will be looking to put right the wrongs of not only last week's league loss against them, but also the mid-week defeat to Brighton. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 24, 2025
How Silencing Mitoma Is KEY To Bournemouth's Brighton Gameplan
Kaoru Mitoma likes playing against Bournemouth, and on Tuesday night we travel to Falmer with the aim of keeping the Japanese star quiet. Whilst Brighton have a number of stars that can cause mischief, it's the Seagulls' number 22 that has often been the thorn in Cherries' side recently, so can a Zabarnyi-less Boscombe prevent the in-form striker from influencing the game? Sam and Tom discuss the next game, which is being dubbed a "European Six Pointer"... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 20, 2025
Something's HAPPENING At Wolves (And Bournemouth Fans Know It)
On Saturday Andoni Iraola's Cherries face Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the Premier League, in the first of two consecutive matches against Vítor Pereira's men. By looking at the the league table, the form table, the baseline tracker, everything should indicate that this should be fairly routine for Boscombe, but football is NOT played on paper, and looking at Wolves’s last performance in the PL, we actually could have a fair few things to worry about. Sam and Tom are the QP to discuss what we think will be an ACID TEST for AFC Bournemouth. Visit the Queens Park at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 17, 2025
Are We UNHINGED For Thinking Bournemouth Could Make the Champions League?
Bournemouth's 3-1 win over south coast rivals Southampton propelled Andoni Iraola's side up to fifth in the Premier League, sparking conversation amongst fans that making the grade for Europe's elite tournament could actually be a possibility. Whilst fans gleefully chanted "Champions League awaits for me", we're now at a point where we're questioning whether the song we're singing is just another piece of terrace rhetoric, or whether it it is actually not such a left-field claim as it might sound. The performance at St Mary's saw Boscombe effectively put the game to bed in the first half, and whilst Saints sorted out some of their personnel problems in the second half, ultimately, when we needed to - Bournemouth upped our levels, and a two-goal cushion was quickly restored. So can we? Sam and Tom go over the finer details of a memorable weekend at what has recently become the south's most frequent footballing derby. Sponsored by Dana’s Aquatic Academy, New Milton - a local private swimming school for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of specialised teaching catered towards each individual lesson’s needs whilst achieving a fun and enjoyable session for everyone. Email: admin@danasaquaticacademy.co.uk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasaquaticacademy/ Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danas_aquatic_academy/ Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 13, 2025
Southampton vs Bournemouth - How Iraola Turned The South Coast Upside Down
Whilst Cherries fans will be singing "mind the gap", Andoni Iraola will be telling his players to "be careful" of the gap - with Bournemouth's trip to relegation-threatened Leicester earlier this season being the prime example that league positions should be treated with a pinch of salt. We know that both statistics and recent history indicates that Bournemouth should wipe the floor with our Hampshire neighbours on Saturday, but the local South coast showdown always provides some extra spice - and it doesn't always go true to form. Whilst Southampton will feel like their season is done, their last league match shows that they are still fighting - so complacency is off the menu for Iraola's Bournemouth - so can Cherries to stick the knife in en route to our European target? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park hotel to preview the big game, with input from Mike from @MatchDayVlogs . Sponsored by Dana’s Aquatic Academy, New Milton - a local private swimming school for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of specialised teaching catered towards each individual lesson’s needs whilst achieving a fun and enjoyable session for everyone. Email: admin@danasaquaticacademy.co.uk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasaquaticacademy/ Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danas_aquatic_academy/ Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 12, 2025
Bournemouth's GREAT Goodison Goodbye
Bournemouth's win at Everton on Saturday, twinned with drawing Wolves at home in the fifth round, has made fans believe that FA Cup glory could be around the corner. But what chance have the Cherries SERIOUSLY got? Sam and Tom are at the QP to review the game, plus we gauged the reactions of Cherries AND Wolves fans ahead of the two meetings we'll have against Vítor Pereira's men - on two consecutive weekends. We gauged the reactions of both Cherries AND Wolves fans, discussed the odds, and talk up AFC Bournemouth's chances! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 07, 2025
Everton vs Bournemouth - Is Cup Run THAT Important?
After smashing the Baggies 5-1, Bournemouth travel to Merseyside for the very last time on Saturday, as they face Everton in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. Cherries fans have travelled to Goodison Park twice previously wondering if it’d be the last time we see the Great Old Lady - but with the new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock DEFINITELY ready for the start of the 2025/26 season season, this WILL be the last time we go there - so can we make it as memorable as the last visit? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel for the big match preview. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 03, 2025
How Liverpool's Title Charge Was Nudged Along At Bournemouth
Darren England's refereeing return played out in inevitable fashion on Saturday in a tasty tussle between two of the Premier League's form sides. With Bournemouth on a record unbeaten run, Cherries fans were buoyant ahead of Liverpool's arrival - but despite a busy opening for the home side, the tone was set on 28 minutes, when Arne Slot's side were awarded a spot kick after a Cody Gakpo fall. Debates rage on amongst Cherries fans about this and a number of decisions made by the ref throughout the game, who bafflingly kept his job as a Premier League ref last season after a huge VAR error during Tottenham's chaotic clash with Liverpool, when Luis Diaz had a goal incorrectly scrubbed out. Whilst England was keen to get the plaudits from the Merseyside contingent, it was Mo Salah's name that Liverpool fans were singing at full-time, as his sublime strike in the second half sent the visitors home with a 2-0 victory. Now that the dust has settled, were Bournemouth "robbed"? Is VAR accurate? Was the referee THAT bad? Sam and Tom discuss the events at Dean Court... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 31, 2025
Are Little Old Bournemouth PANICKING Liverpool?
Andoni Iraola and Arne Slot locking horns on Saturday is arguably THE most important match of the weekend, and judging by Liverpool's selection again PSV in the week, one might suggest that THIS the match they are worried about... Bournemouth are in sparkling form at the moment - on an unbeaten run which is a club record, but so are our opponents Liverpool. The Red half of Merseyside are cruising in the cups, and loving the league - but most fans of our opposition at the weekend sense that this match against the Cherries will prove to be a big statement should they earn a result. Can Iraola do it AGAIN? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel for the big match preview. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 27, 2025
AFC Bournemouth Are Causing CARNAGE in the Premier League
We’re running out of superlatives at the moment. We’re running out of words. Every week, AFC Bournemouth fans are being surprised by what Andoni Iraola and his side are producing, but it’s now happening with such regularity that - maybe we shouldn’t be surprised after all? This weekend’s delicacy was a rampant win against high flying Nottingham Forest, and in this Second Look, Sam and Tom pour over a match which saw Cherries notch FIVE against one of the meanest defences in the league. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 23, 2025
Bournemouth & Forest: ACTUALLY Champions League Contenders?!
On Saturday, Andoni's AFC Bournemouth face Nuno's Nottingham Forest in a clash which feels like it has got a lot riding on it. Many people had Forest down as relegation fodder before the season, but now, with only 16 games of the campaign to go, fans of the Tricky Trees are sauntering into work whistling the Champions League theme tune. What have Forest done? How have they done it? And WHERE could it take them? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park to discuss their season so far. Visit the Queens Park at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 20, 2025
Bournemouth's Eu-FOUR-ia At Newcastle
On Saturday, AFC Bournemouth fans made the LONGEST trip of the Premier League to face Newcastle at St James Park. Andoni Iraola's Cherries hammered the Magpies in a phenomenal performance which saw them score FOUR, three of them coming from Justin Kluivert - his second hattrick of the season. We know the Cherries have had some big results in their recent history, but is that the best of the lot? We think it is, given the context of having the bare bones of a squad, with kids on the bench and Daniel Jebbison being the only senior outfield player outside of the eleven. Plus, on the pitch, Cherries had no right back - with our centre-midfielder deputising, no striker - with our winger plying his trade there, and add to that, the worrying form of Newcastle - who had won nine in a row, much of it inspired by the most in form striker in world football, as well as a powerful midfield that would be the envy of many Premier League sides. And Cherries beat them. But it wasn’t a tight 1-0. We battered them. And it could have been worse for the Magpies. Sam and Tom go over the events of the day. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 17, 2025
Some Newcastle Fans Probably Feel A Bit Silly Right Now
Former AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe had a shaky start to the season, and some Magpies fans were questioning his future, but with NINE wins in a row, one foot in the Carabao Cup final, and sitting pretty in the Premier League table - it's fair to say that Tyneside is now United behind Eddie and co. With Bournemouth awaiting this weekend, they can make it ten in all competitions, and they'll fancy their chances with the current state of Andoni Iraola's squad. Bournemouth are THREADBARE, and with James Hill being the latest casualty, Cherries are in their worst injury predicament that they've ever had in the top flight, but with a siege mentality comes galvanisation - so can Boscombe perform a miracle in the North East? Sam and Tom discuss the game at the QP! Visit the Queens Park at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee ata https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, January 16, 2025
Chelsea See Red. Should Bournemouth Have?
Chelsea's dramatic draw with AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday was littered with contentious issues, leaving fans from BOTH sets of fanbases flabbergasted by actions, of lack of, by referee Rob Jones. David Brooks's coming together with Marc Cucurella left Blues fans reeling, but at the other end, the build up to the late equaliser sparked a debate about a rule that NO-ONE seems to know, not least the officials. Sam and Tom discuss the game at the QP! Visit the Queens Park at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 13, 2025
Bournemouth Have A Point To Prove Against Chelsea
On Tuesday night, AFC Bournemouth face their second match in the space of seven days. Whilst on Saturday, Cherries soundly defeated West Brom in the FA Cup, next up for Andoni Iraola's men is a tough test against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. But Boscombe have an injury crisis, right? So how will this play out, and what would represent a satisfactory points tally from our next four games? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to preview the game. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 10, 2025
How Do Billing-Less Bournemouth Line Up Against WBA?
This weekend, Cherries take on manager-less but five time winners West Brom in the 3rd round at Vitality Stadium. But Cherries are DEPLETED, and Philip Billing seems to be the latest departure (albeit on loan)... so what will Iraola do? Can the FA Cup be a welcome distraction to the relentless nature of the Premier League? Sam and Tom are at the QP to preview our cup clash! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 06, 2025
Why Everton Fans "ASPIRE" To Be Like Bournemouth
Bournemouth started the New Year in style on Saturday against a terrible Toffees. A number of Cherries fans were expecting the Cherries to steamroll Sean Dyche’s side, but true to form, Everton were purposeful and pragmatic. With 11 men in blue behind the ball and seemingly little drive to go and win the game, it was always going to be a scrappy affair, with something special required to win the points, but thanks to a delightful David Books volley, three points eventually came to fruition for Andoni Iraola’s men, who remain seventh in the Premier League. Sam and Tom are at the QP to discuss the weekend's game where we question Everton's immediate future. Does their current plight mirror the situation at Dean Court a couple of years ago? Fresh from a new takeover, they have a playing style that isn’t to the liking of the majority of the fanbase, and a manager that perhaps doesn’t fit the bill - is it just a case of getting through the season before an overhaul in the summer? Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, January 03, 2025
Sean Dyche Knows What Andoni Iraola HATES
Under Sean Dyche, Everton have a canny way of making it very difficult for Bournemouth. Whilst their league position is lowly, they have a habit of playing in a way that Andoni Iraola has often found hard to combat, so whilst form and history might tell you the Cherries should chew up and spit out the Toffees, the reality is that Saturday's match at Dean Court will be far from academic. This season, the Toffees OUTPLAYED Boscombe for 86 minutes, and even last season, they spanked us at their place with only an own goal gifting Bournemouth the points at Dean Court - so how can Iraola overcome the customary exasperation with Everton? Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 31, 2024
Andoni Iraola Is NOT Finished At AFC Bournemouth
2024 was a record breaking season for AFC Bournemouth with last gasp goals, insane comebacks, securing our highest ever points tally, mad shirt sponsorships, the women’s team smashing it, beating United AGAIN, smashing Arsenal, surprising City, and a training ground nearly finished. Despite a draw with Fulham on the last calendar game of the year, Sam, Neil and Tom are the the QP with the last show of the year - fully under the impression that Andoni Iraola is not finished, and that 2025 could be even better. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 28, 2024
How Fulham, Bournemouth & Forest Are SMASHING The Premier League
The class of 2022’s Championship Division are excelling in the Premier League this season, so, amid the constant claims that "the gap is getting wider”, forgive the fans of Nottingham Forest, Fulham and AFC Bournemouth for not taking too much notice of moans from fans of newly promoted clubs. As the Cherries travel to the Cottagers this season, Sam and Tom look forward to the fixture in West London, and talk about how the three journeys each club has been on since their return to the big time. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 25, 2024
Bournemouth Are TOP Five. Crystal Palace Are BOTTOM Five. Who Wins?
Bournemouth face Crystal Palace on Boxing Day in a Christmas clash which sees sides from the top five and bottom five lock horns, but despite the perceived disparity between the the two teams in the Premier League table, there are a few things that suggests our festive fixture might not be as straightforward as Cherries fans want it to be.. Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to discuss December 26th's game, which will be open from midday on matchday. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. They are open on Boxing Day from 12pm. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 25, 2024
How Bournemouth Gave Manchester United a Christmas STUFFING!
At the weekend, Cherries became the first team to beat Man United at Old Trafford by three goals in consecutive games after another stunning 3-0 victory which propelled Andoni Iraola's side to FIFTH in the Premier League. Whilst Bournemouth fans aren't getting carried away, but passports are being renewed and the Skyscanner website is being bookmarked, with the "E" word being on the tip of the tongue for many a Cherry. Just a pipe-dream? Maybe. But whilst we are this in scintillating form, it would seem rude not to flirt with the idea, so in this Christmas pod, Sam and Tom are the the QP to go through the action from a wonderful day in the North West. Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. They are open on Boxing Day from 12pm. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 22, 2024
Can Bournemouth Do It AGAIN Against Manchester United?
The Red Devils have had over a month of new head coach Ruben Amorim, and he’s started in a very "Man Utd" way, with inconsistent showings and results he'd rather forget, but there are signs that there is something for United fans to actually be positive about... As Bournemouth travel up to Old Trafford this weekend, can Andoni Iraola make Amorim's initiation into the Premier League that little bit tougher by winning there AGAIN? Sam and Tom are at the QP for the big match preview. Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 18, 2024
Bournemouth In Europe?! Is It Possible?
After sixteen games, AFC Bournemouth are Europa league. Andoni Iraola's side sit in sixth in the table, two points short of Manchester City, and Cherries are in a very good place ahead of what we hope will be a very fruitful Christmas! On Monday night, we registered a draw against West Ham. We all wanted more, but on 87 minutes, it looked like we’d be getting sweet FA after VAR awarded a penalty kick to the Hammers. Alas, worry not, as our Turkish Delight Enes Unal stepped up to notch a PEARLER of a free-kick to earn us a point! Sam and Tom are the QP to discuss the game! Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 15, 2024
Could West Ham Learn From AFC Bournemouth?
Are West Ham a club in crisis? The noise from within the club suggests it is, but with Julen Lopetegui's side closer to Europe than the drop, we wonder whether this is simply a storm in a teacup? Yes, the results haven't been great, and yes their league position is not what they want it to be given the money that they have spent, but, there is another argument. On Monday night, The Hammers travel to Bournemouth - a side that also had similar "issues" with their new manager in the first few months of the season. Andoni Iraola started his career at Dean Court in underwhelming fashion, and some were even calling for his head - however patience was key, and with the Basque boss now absolutely smashing the league, there is an argument to say that Lopetegui simply needs time - so is this the season in which West Ham can afford to do it? Sam and Tom are the QP to preview the BIG game! Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 10, 2024
We Cannot Believe We Are Saying This...
After Bournemouth shocked Ipswich with yet ANOTHER late turnaround on Sunday, Cherries fans have been revelling with being joint 7th in the league. Since Andoni Iraola arrived on the south coast he’s provided some scintillating and chaotic football, and the role of each individual is equally as disorderly. From changing specific roles to instructing players to play in positions that they’re somewhat alien from, we continue to be pleasantly surprised.. Whilst we managed to get the result at Portman Road, the crazy thing is, we weren't even that great - Bournemouth are now good without being "good"! So, have we reached new levels, and is it time to perhaps make some of the most outlandish and sacrilegious statements about where we are heading versus where we've come from? Sam and Tom have the big match preview from the Queens Park Hotel. Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 07, 2024
"We Should Be Beating Teams Like Ipswich" - Arrogance or Facts?
In his own words, Andoni Iraola can never look too far ahead, refusing to set targets or speak about long term goals. Bournemouth's win against Tottenham led many a Cherry to start thinking about dreams of the top ten and maybe even Europe, but Bournemouth's Basque boss pooh-poohed any mentions of possible achievements, stating that the next game is the most important. Ipswich Town are Cherries' opponents for this one, and their record suggests it should be an away win with Bournemouth on form, and the Tractorboys winless at home. Boscombe fans suggest that it would be "so Bournemouth" to beat Spurs and lose to Ipswich, so is getting a result at Portman Road on Sunday potentially a barometer to see if we're a level above where we think we might be? We *should* be beating them right? Sam and Tom have the big match preview from the Queens Park Hotel. Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, December 06, 2024
How Bournemouth Tore Tottenham A New One
On Thursday, Bournemouth THUMPED Spurs - yet was only 1-0! However it was a game where Cherries had chances galore, and it would not have flattered Iraola’s side if Boscombe had won by 3, by 4, or 5 - as the relentless pressing, the refusal to let Spurs breathe, and the constant energy - meant that Ange Postecoglu's men had few answers to the continuous pressure. Yes we all know the Spurs have got injuries, but in terms of Bournemouth's "difference makers", so have we, and with the latest omission being our star central-defender Marcos Senesi, would his replacement step up? Of course he would - you could put your Huijsen it. Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel for the Second Look... Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 04, 2024
£65m For Solanke: Has It Been Worth It For Spurs?
Spurs parted with £55m for Dom Solanke, and could part with up to £10m in add-ons, in Bournemouth's most lucrative ever transfer to date, but whilst the frontman has notched six goals for Ange Postecoglou's side, Spurs fans might have been hoping his prowess would be propelling them up the league. However Tottenham Hotspur sit just two points above Bournemouth and their form is sporadic to say the least, so, are questions being asked about his value to the North London side, or are Spurs fans realising his true worth? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel for the Big Match Preview... Visit the QP at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 02, 2024
How Bournemouth Out-Thought Wolves - Again
Bournemouth got back to winning ways on Saturday with a 4-2 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The performance was hectic, it was end-to-end, and at times chaotic - but one thing it possessed for Bournemouth was clinicality - and from that showing, we have learned a few things… Is Molineux our playground? Tyler Adams - is his perceived "absence" our strength? Why Ryan Christie is worth his weight in gold What is the future for Gary O'Neil? David Brooks showing the signs we've wanted to see! Sam and Tom are the QP to talk about it! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 29, 2024
Has Gary O'Neil "Developed" At Wolves Since Leaving?
Last weekend, a massive 4-1 win for Wolves at Fulham possibly saved Gary O'Neil's job at Molineux. With the team sat in the relegation zone for large parts of the season, the Black Country side finally escaped the drop zone with an impressive win at Craven Cottage, but with GO'N's only consistency seemingly only being *inconsistency*, what hope do they REALLY have under him? Sam and Tom are at the QP to ponder a huge game for AFC Bournemouth who themselves, are desperate for a win. Visit the Queens Park at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, November 22, 2024
Bournemouth & Brighton: Making a MOCKERY Of The Establishment
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 experiences that Cherries and Seagulls fans have been through? Win a pair of tickets to Simon Brodkin's Saturday night show at Poole Lighthouse, by leaving an emoji in the comments! After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show ‘Screwed Up’ to the Poole Lighthouse. Get tickets at: https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/simon-brodkin/ Visit the Queens Park at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Follow our socials and win a Roast Dinner & Drink for 4 at the QP by replying to our score prediction posts over on: X: https://x.com/afcbpodcast/status/1859557245970727305 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afcbpodcast/posts/pfbid02xMhEA5f8aNGuXcSFMCRkDEcQk1BsfBSqgJZ9LBen2YcLNv3zPCLvvyrYuE75KsuKl Insta: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCoav8gt3mD/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/afcbpodcast.com/post/3lbhdrhdf222v Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 11, 2024
How Brentford EXPOSED Bournemouth's Iraola-Ball
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 Tom go back through an exhilarating game of football which provided a LOT of talking points! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, November 07, 2024
Brentford Are Just... Annoying!
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 last three games against Arsenal, Aston Villa and City, but whilst a Brentford side that were underwhelming on Monday against Fulham looks like a mouth-watering fixture, Boscombe fans are all too aware that this has all the hallmarks of an "After the Lord Mayor's Show" type outing. Sam and Tom are at the QP to go through a HUGE game! WIN a stunning 2024/25 Bournemouth squad signed Home Shirt! Plus 15 INSTANT Wins including an Alex Scott signed home shirt AND a Dango Ouattara signed third shirt!! ➼ https://footballprizes.co.uk/product/cherries/ ➼ Enter for £3.95 ✌ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 04, 2024
How Bournemouth Didn't Let Manchester City EVEN BREATHE!
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 than Eddie? Where CAN this team go? Was that the best EVER performance for AFC Bournemouth? Matt Davies and Neil Dawson join Sam at the Goods Yard to somehow explain what we witnessed. WIN a stunning 2024/25 Bournemouth squad signed Home Shirt! Plus 15 INSTANT Wins including an Alex Scott signed home shirt AND a Dango Ouattara signed third shirt!! ➼ https://footballprizes.co.uk/product/cherries/ ➼ Enter for £3.95 ✌ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2024
Bournemouth Are SO BORED Of Manchester City
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 45-7. It's all a bit boring. However their cup exit to Tottenham suggests they are "gettable", so with Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth riding the crest of a wave, the big question is... CAN WE? Sam and Tom discuss it in our big match preview... WIN a stunning 2024/25 Bournemouth squad signed Home Shirt! Plus 15 INSTANT Wins including an Alex Scott signed home shirt AND a Dango Ouattara signed third shirt!! ➼ https://footballprizes.co.uk/product/cherries/ ➼ Enter for £3.95 ✌ Visit the Queens Park at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 28, 2024
Emery & Iraola DO NOT THINK Like Normal Football Coaches
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 there might be... Steve Hensman joins Sam and Tom at the Goods Yard in Broadstone to dissect an absorbing game in the West Midlands where both sides emerged with a point. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 24, 2024
Is There a MORE EXCITING Team To Support Than Aston Villa?!
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 the Second City on Saturday, Sam and Tom preview the weekend's clash. Buy a Back of the Net mug at: https://ko-fi.com/s/7acfe3e02d Visit the Queens Park at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 21, 2024
Are Arsenal's "Excuses" Valid OR Bournemouth Simply WIN The Game?
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 the Cherries a pat on the back… Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, October 17, 2024
Are Arsenal GETTABLE? The ABSURD Stat Which Might Point To Bournemouth's Fate!
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 which culminates in Iraola's reunion with an old friend in Arteta - in a game which has got some RIDICULOUS stats which might point to Cherries' fate. We predict the teams, give you the run down of the opposition, PLUS give you a chance to win a meal and drink for FOUR at the QP! Buy a mug at: https://ko-fi.com/s/7acfe3e02d Visit the Queens Park at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 07, 2024
OMxG! The Curious Cherries Stat That Raises Some KEY Questions
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 deserved to not pick up the points, or, as in the case of Bournemouth - if they were simply "unlucky" in front of goal. However, when there is a constant repetition of high xG and low conversion, constructive conversations can easily turn to concern - so is it "unlucky", or are Cherries worryingly not ruthless enough in front of goal? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 04, 2024
How Do Leicester City Stop Antoine Semenyo?
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 the King Power will be far from easy - therefore Boscombe fans will likely be looking to our electric right-winger to unlocking a side who can perhaps consider themselves unlucky to register three points this season. Sam and Tom have the preview from the Queens Park Hotel. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 02, 2024
How Russell Martin's Tactics Helped Cherries EASE Past Saints
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 baffling, and Bournemouth, we were just licking our lips at everything he was doing. In this pod, Kirk Tovey from Cherries Red Army joins Sam and Tom at the Pear at Parley to roast Russell Martin's tactical game-plan. Sponsored by Dana’s Aquatic Academy, New Milton - a local private swimming school for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of specialised teaching catered towards each individual lesson’s needs whilst achieving a fun and enjoyable session for everyone. Email: admin@danasaquaticacademy.co.uk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasaquaticacademy/ Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danas_aquatic_academy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, September 29, 2024
Can Bournemouth Heap Misery On Southampton?
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? Which player would they have? What are their thoughts on the dynamic between Cherries and Saints? What are the realistic expectations for the season? Mike from MatchDayVlogs joins us to answer some burning questions as we look forward to the 17th south coast clash between the sides since 2010. Sponsored by Dana’s Aquatic Academy, New Milton - a local private swimming school for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of specialised teaching catered towards each individual lesson’s needs whilst achieving a fun and enjoyable session for everyone. Email: admin@danasaquaticacademy.co.uk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasaquaticacademy/ Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danas_aquatic_academy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 23, 2024
Analysing Bournemouth's First Half Flaws Against Liverpool
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 couple of games ahead in which Iraola will be targeting to get points on the board - Boscombe are still in good shape. In this show, we’re going to rewatch the WHOLE of the first half to unravel what went right and what went wrong for Iraola's team... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 20, 2024
Liverpool vs AFC Bournemouth: Julian Araujo Special
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 we tried to convince him to get his hands dirty and paint with us. Plus, we preview the weekend's clash at Anfield. Last week, Nottingham Forest won at Liverpool for the first time in 55 years, and with Bournemouth being the next visitors to, you wonder if lightning can REALLY strike twice. Despite their win in the Champions League in the week, Liverpool will still be smarting from their first Premier League loss of the season, so what chance have Cherries got, and what is the best way to get at Arne Slot's men? Tom and Sam are at the QP for the big match preview.... Visit the Queens Park at: 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 16, 2024
The INSIDE Scoop On Reporting On AFC Bournemouth
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, as he does after every home match, and in this pod - amid the dissection of our defeat to the Blues, he gives an inside scoop on the Cherries gaffa - and explains how the media landscape around AFCB seems to be changing... and not necessarily, for the better. Visit Jack Tanner's website at: https://fc-bcp.com/ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 13, 2024
Will Boehly's Billion Pound Gamble Pay Off?!
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Mon, September 02, 2024
How Bournemouth Turned Merseyside Red Against Everton
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-down throughout most of the game. Steve Hensman joins Sam Davis and Tom Jordan to go over an extraordinary day at Goodison Park. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 30, 2024
Cherries Have NEVER Left Goodison Park Happy, BUT...
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 with the QP, then please follow the link below: https://afcbpodcast.com/feedback Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 26, 2024
240 - Lets All Laugh At Bournemouth
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 Neil tackle yet another match weekend where PGMOL, VAR and IFAB lead the top stories. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, August 24, 2024
Expectations & Eddie - Newcastle United Preview
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 Howe by Newcastle United fans in 2024/25 is simple - they NEED European football, and as Loaded Mags' Pete Davey suggests, without this being achieved - he fears for the Special One's position at the helm of the Magpies. We've teamed up with Football Prizes where this month's main prize is an AFC Bournemouth 24/25 signed home shirt (comes with certificate of authenticity). Plus, FOURTEEN other #afcb instant win prizes available. https://footballprizes.co.uk/product/bournemouth/ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 19, 2024
Did Our Draw With Nottingham Forest Tell Us Anything New?
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 sing that song - "Nottingham Forest - it's happened again". Statistics in football are often used to vindicate team selection and tactical choices, however often, most supporters feel that the "eye test" is more valuable - so after Cherries' draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, we question whether the data should still be superseding what many fans seem to be seeing. Sam and Tom are at the Goods Yard in Broadstone for the very first Second Look of the season! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 16, 2024
Preview - Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth
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 new recruits, especially Porto's Champions League marksman, will be just the tonic ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. Tom and Sam give the lowdown and preview a mouthwatering clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Plus we hear from Forest fan Dave Astbury about his hopes and dreams for the 2024/25 season. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 15, 2024
Michael Dunne: Anything Is Possible
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 football. To mark the ten year anniversary of the feat, Boscombe fan and author Michael Dunne penned "Anything Is Possible", a romantic look back at the best EVER season in our history! You can buy his book at In Off The Far Post at 901 Christchurch Rd, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, BH7 6AX. Or purchase on Amazon at the link below: You can also WIN the book via our social media accounts at the links below... 1) X/Twitter: https://x.com/afcbpodcast/status/1823062270521307542 2) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hrjmuP71JQDrZWwK/ 3) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-lHJ4cNt08/ You have two further chances by commenting an emoji on the videos linked below - that's five entries in total! 4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWN9pPJRzEY 5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8P1HHFZOVs Plus, the Premier League predictor returns, where we predict the 2024/25 league table, and we think we've got this one bang on the money! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 02, 2024
We've Seen Enough of Dean Huijsen
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 provide an early reaction, and ponder what could possibly coming for the Cherries Third kit... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 02, 2024
Untold Stories Of Following Cherries Abroad
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... - The Youtube comments we received - the good and bad! - Who IS this lad we’ve signed from Juventus? - Do we need yer MORE kits? - How is our squad shaping up? Sponsored by Dana’s Aquatic Academy, New Milton - a local private swimming school for all ages and abilities, offering the highest quality of specialised teaching catered towards each individual lesson’s needs whilst achieving a fun and enjoyable session for everyone. Email: admin@danasaquaticacademy.co.uk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasaquaticacademy/ Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danas_aquatic_academy/ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 22, 2024
USA Tour: A Candid Review So Far
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 teaching catered towards each individual lesson’s needs whilst achieving a fun and enjoyable session for everyone. Email: admin@danasaquaticacademy.co.uk Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danasaquaticacademy/ Follow on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danas_aquatic_academy/ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, July 20, 2024
AFC Bournemouth: Questions & Concerns
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 does Cherries' tour to the USA mean for the football club? What is the expectation this season? What did he make of England's Euro's exit? Ahead of Back of the Net's trip to Los Angeles this week, Sam Davis has all of the questions... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 09, 2024
And The Scores Are In!
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 buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 14, 2024
Iraola Extends, And So Have We...
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 go over the weekend's loss against Brentford, a match which, whilst disappointing, enabled Cherries fans to celebrate a record-breaking season for the Premier League club. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 07, 2024
What Did Dom Do Wrong?!
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 frustrated Bournemouth fans, even raising the eyebrows of Gooners alike. A disallowed goal for the Cherries and a penalty that was gifted after a "challenge" which was unnaturally initiated by Kai Havertz proved to be the talking points of yet another poor weekend for VAR and the PGMOL. Sam and Tom discuss ALL the VAR controversy whilst respecting Arsenal's dominance, and yes we do also mention THAT Ryan Christie challenge... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 29, 2024
Another Win And An IMPOSSIBLE Question!
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 this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 22, 2024
A Thriller For Villa
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 Rogers had different ideas... And this seemingly set the tone for a second half, as contrary to pre-match opinion, Cherries were actually the side that looked leggy, with Villa’s quality eventually shining through via goals from Diaby and Bailey - ensuring Emery’s saw off Boscombe with ease. But where were the problems? Was anyone individually at fault? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 16, 2024
Dom-inant
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 was once again the star of the show... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 08, 2024
Time To Put The Passports Away?
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 nothing short of spectacular - but it was an implosion of our own undoing. Andoni usually gets a lot right, but whether forced or optional, the substitutions on the 60 minute mark changed Bournemouth's shape, and the invitation to the hosts was laid bare - which they accepted with open arms. Other results means that Bournemouth's dream of European football may have been a tad premature - but with seven games to go, it's not impossible, so, is it time to put the passports away? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 04, 2024
Who Do Bournemouth Think They Are?
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 the people that were keen to call it an accident waiting to happen? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 15, 2024
What A Comeback!
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 recent memory. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 12, 2024
Has Blades Draw Given Iraola A Selection Problem?
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 the individual moments which proved pivotal in an absorbing Saturday at Dean Court. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 05, 2024
How Kompany's FLAWED Plan Made It EASY For Bournemouth
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 relegation, we take a look at the tactical battle that Iraola deployed at Turf Moor, and acknowledge that, whilst it wasn't brilliant to watch, he probably got the performance spot on. Sometimes in football you live for the result and sometimes you live to enjoy the moment. This season on the whole it has been the latter. Last season it was very much the former, and whilst we wouldn't want to endure a whole season of that, this weekend's game perhaps shows that sometimes the chaos has to be put to one side in order to get results. As game-plans go, it worked to a tee. Sam and Tom dissect the action... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 26, 2024
How Bournemouth Made Manchester City Look ORDINARY!
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 Davis is joined by Neil Dawson and Matt Davies to discuss exactly how good we were! Plus, with an FA Cup showdown with Leicester City around the corner, just how strong will Andoni be wanting to go? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 20, 2024
Just WHY Can’t Eddie Beat Bournemouth?
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 gained a point. The question is this… do Bournemouth have Eddie Howe’s number? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 13, 2024
How Fulham Found The Way To Banish Bournemouth
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 the target. It left Cherries fans leaving Craven Cottage scratching their heads at a 2024 that has started winless in the Premier League. Sam and Tigz contemplate the reasons for Boscombe's recent down-turn in form... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 06, 2024
How Forest Successfully Stifled AFC Bournemouth
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 being deployed by the Tricky Trees. Bournemouth rightly went down to ten-men with Billing's departure, and truth be told, it could have been worse, with Kluivert walking a tight-rope - but a stop-start game at Dean Court was not aided by some of the most docile officiating we have seen this season. Bournemouth Bias aside, Sam and Tom take a look what happened during the ninety minutes in what was a painful and prickly affair at the Vitality... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 22, 2024
How Deadly Liverpool Left Bournemouth Stunned
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 champions-in-waiting? In this pod, Sam and Tom go over the weekend's game, so whilst weighing up the positives and negatives from our off-the-boil performance, naturally tribute has to be paid to Jürgen's "mentality monsters" - could THIS be their season? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 09, 2024
Loftus Limbs and Christmas Leftovers
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 a Boscombe fan do? ▫️ The one single piece of advice we'd give right now to Newcastle's Eddie Howe... ▫️ When did we last cry? ▫️ ONE amendment to the beautiful game we'd make Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 03, 2024
Is The Narrative on AFC Bournemouth FINALLY Changing?
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 heroes" twice in the space of twelve months. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, December 28, 2023
How Far Can Andoni Iraola's AFC Bournemouth REALLY Go This Season?
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 wondering whether his prophecy could come to fruition sooner than he could have ever imagined. Surely not? Sam Davis and Tom Jordan are joined by Neil Dawson to discuss... ▫️ Can Bournemouth get through the transfer window unscathed? ▫️ What is the ceiling for Andoni Iraola’s AFC Bournemouth? ▫️ The sliding doors moment that changed AFC Bournemouth’s season ▫️ Can we get something at Tottenham Hotspur? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 12, 2023
Did Man Utd Play The "Name" and Not The "Team"?
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, and outclassed. In this podcast, Sam and Tom dissect the weekend's Mancunian whitewash whilst look at YOUR tweets! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 05, 2023
A Thriller Against Villa
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 Cook - the Scot has produced showings which have been impeccable, so in our latest podcast, Sam and Tom go over Sundays 2-2 draw with the Villa, paying special tribute to our very own Christie-ano Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 28, 2023
What Does Beating A Shaky Sheffield United Tell Us?
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's game, and conclude that, whilst the points we've garnered might have come against opponents that are struggling, there are some indications that "something is happening" at AFC Bournemouth... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 13, 2023
Howe's That! Iraola Defeats Eddie!
Bournemouth’s superb win against Newcastle United on Saturday has got Cherries’ fans juices flowing once more, but despite Andoni Iraola tactically getting the better of Eddie Howe, should our emotions be tempered because the Magpies were severely under strength? Sam and Tom are all smiles as they go through the best bits of the weekend games, including some insight into how our Basque boss managed to completely outwit our former gaffa on his old stomping ground. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 06, 2023
Should Cherries Be Approaching This A DIFFERENT Way?
Whilst the 6-1 loss at Manchester City will not be the yardstick upon which AFC Bournemouth will be measured this season, there does come a point where fans might question whether a more pragmatic style might be more profitable whilst we're in the infancy of adopting Iraola's "rock and roll" brand of football. A lot has changed very quickly at Dean Court, and although it is clear that Cherries have a distinct plan for the future, currently the league table suggests that the style adjustment, when twinned with the squad's own evolution, has meant that it is somewhat of a slow burner. After 11 games, Bournemouth are in the relegation zone, and Luton are not. One side has a head coach that is stoically sticking to his Basque footballing philosophies with a squad that is aiming to stylistically be antithesis of his predecessor; the other has been pragmatic and purposeful - adopting a siege mentality to get every last drop out of his hard-working players. Which style pay off in the long run? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 30, 2023
Is This Bournemouth's Turning Point?
To some, AFC Bournemouth first win of the season might have looked “lucky”, with Burnley having a goal “disallowed” through VAR, and then wasting a massive last-gasp chance to claim a point, all this of course, after a 42 yard wonder-goal. However scratch deeper beneath the surface, and you can see glimpses of an improved side that are working harder, adhering to Iraola’s stoic footballing philosophy, and being more brave across the pitch. On this podcast, Sam Davis and Tom Jordan delve deeper into the performance, full of praise and enthusiasm, whilst also being mindful that can we cannot get ahead of ourselves, especially with an awful run of fixtures ahead of us. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 23, 2023
Why Is It All Going Wrong?
Gary O'Neil returned to haunt the AFC Bournemouth hierarchy on Saturday as his Wolves side took all three points against ten-man Cherries, leaving Andoni Iraola still winless in the Premier League. As frustration mounts amongst the Boscombe fanbase, fans are scratching their heads at just why this experiment is not yet working. In this Second Look, Neil Dawson joins Sam, Davis and Tom Jordan as they ponder where the blame should REALLY lay for this horrific start to the campaign. Where are the leaders? Who is letting us down? And how do we FIX AFC Bournemouth? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 09, 2023
Concern After Merseyside Mauling
Bournemouth's start under Andoni Iraola has seen a lot of change, but whilst the first set of games didn't garner the points tally Cherries fans wanted, we did see a high level of performance. The last two games however have seen us recoil into a scared side, nervously deploying tactics which are seemingly beyond the capabilities of the on-pitch personnel. Is it a confidence thing? Do we just need patience? Is it a case of right tactics, wrong players? Or right players, wrong tactics? Are we "together"? Sam and Tom get together to go over the finer points of our 3-0 weekend humbling at the hands of Everton... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 02, 2023
Pummellings & Perspective
Andoni Iraola's tough Premier League initiation continued on Saturday as Basque buddy Mikel Arteta oversaw his rampant Arsenal side dominate a poor and lacklustre Cherries team in a clash which will go down as one of Bournemouth's poorest showings of the season. So where does this currently leave us? Sam Davis and Tom Jordan discuss the game, and analyse the stats whilst monitoring the questionable social media reaction, offering some perspective amid a simmering sentiment of frustration and deflation. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 27, 2023
Meltdown Schmeltdown!
This season, Bournemouth are three points better off than the equivalent games in the previous campaign, and with a style of football that is making the media talk about us, Boscombe are once again proving to be an exhilarating watch. In some quarters though, there is concern, and even criticism, as it is now ANOTHER week that has passed by without that elusive win. Of course, criticism from supporters is not unjustified, as Cherries have not been overly clinical so far. Any frustration is possibly understandable given Bournemouth do not have a "W" in the form table, but contrary to opinion - this shouldn’t be seen as any sort of meltdown amongst supporters. It's exasperating at times, but the bigger picture suggests there is still a LOT for Cherries fans to be excited about. It may be small steps, but small progress is still progress. Tom and Sam dissect the game on this week's Second Look, where they suggest that - fixtures will turn, the group will become more aligned with Andoni’s way of playing, plus big players will return to the squad. It’s not "panic stations" yet! Meltdown, schmeltdown! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 18, 2023
We Need To Talk About Lloyd Kelly...
Whilst one swallow doesn’t make a summer, Lloyd Kelly’s majestic performance against Chelsea on Sunday has got tongues wagging in ways which are suggesting that his showing against the Blues might have been his best yet in a Cherries shirt. Now liberated from the Tottenham transfer tittle-tattle, is this the moment that Lloyd is coming of age? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 04, 2023
Bees Sting Late... But Boy Was That Fun!
Saturday in West London witnessed a rollercoaster game between two sides going toe to toe in a clash which was entertaining for the neutral, but stomach churning for a supporter, as Brentford and Bournemouth shared the spoils at the GTech Community Stadium in a highly entertaining 2-2 draw - in which David Brooks netted his first Premier League goal since beating cancer. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 28, 2023
Have A Little Patience...
This season under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur are looking sharp and seemingly mean business, but whilst it was a relative stroll against Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the Cherries DID have their moments. Sadly though, they were few and far between... so what can we take from the performance? Sam and Tom analysed the game in this week's Second Look... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 21, 2023
Limbs Then Lows at Liverpool
On Saturday, an enthralling encounter at Anfield was somewhat ruined by poor officiating throughout. Bournemouth succumbed to a 3-1 defeat on the day, but there were key moments at key times that played a big part in the game. With the game level at 1-1, the referee decided to award the home side a penalty which was dispatched via the rebound. A soft penalty to say the least, but did VAR get involved and inform the referee of his clear error? No. In the second half the ref seemingly "evened things up" when he gave Mac Allister his marching orders for a slightly mistimed lunge. In no world was it a red card offence! Did VAR get involved and inform the ref of his clear error? Again, no. Sam and Tom take a Second Look at the weekend's game, and ponder that reality that fans are often wondering what referee turns up on the day as opposed to which teams turn up... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 14, 2023
A Taste Of The Difference?
Bournemouth have had the majority of possession only twice at home this calendar year, and both times, it has been against West Ham United. However unlike our previous encounter with David Moyes' side in 2023, this time there were some notable differences in the way we approached the game. Sam Davis and Tom Jordan analyse the 90 minutes... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 08, 2023
Are AFC Bournemouth "Rock And Roll" Yet?
With "rock and roll football" on the cards this season, Andoni Iraola's first pre-season at AFC Bournemouth has supplied fans with plenty of talking points ahead of the 2023/24 campaign - but has the football ACTUALLY changed much? Tom, Tigz & Sam return to review our domestic-friendlies which saw wins again Southampton and FC Lorient sandwiching a loss to Atalanta. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 19, 2023
Gary O'Neil Departs As Andoni Iraola Arrives!
On June 19th at 12:30pm, it came as a surprise to AFC Bournemouth and the wider footballing world that Gary O’Neil had been relieved of his duties as AFC Bournemouth head coach, just over a month after Cherries confirmed their Premier League survival. He was replaced, almost immediately, with Spaniard Andoni Iraola. O’Neil, who fell in to the job, had a remit to keep us in the top flight - he fulfilled that, and he did it with four games to spare. He took a side mentally shattered after a 9-0 at Liverpool, went on a long unbeaten run, and despite a blip in January - he enabled us to get over the line after a superb April which took the Premier League by surprise. But after 37 games in charge, the stats weren't pretty - he lost 20 games, with a 29% win percentage. Do these stats tesselate with Foley’s vision? Cherries fans, despite the elation of survival, have still been unsure what the identity is! In some games we went 3 at the back, some we went 4 at the back, and in other games - we were constantly shifting formation during the game - so does Iraola's arrival perhaps give the recruitment team a little more "meat on the bones" ahead of what could be a busy summer of transfer activity for the Cherries? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 06, 2023
End Of Season Player Ratings
After a Premier League season of transition for AFC Bournemouth, Sam & Tom return with the Ultimate End of Season Player Ratings Show for 2022/23 to discover which players emerge top of the tier, and which seemingly have work to do! Armed with new additions from January, Gary O’Neil slowly turned around our poor January to keep Cherries in the top flight, and in April, he got some key results in key games, with that month being the difference between relegation and survival - some stunning wins and amazing turnarounds. But which players impressed? Our tier-list categories are One of the Best, Consistently Good, Pretty Solid, Expected More, and Season To Forget - but who goes where? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 16, 2023
How Did The Media Get It So Wrong?
Nearly every pundit had us down. From Youtubers, TV pundits, and even ex-managers - as Harry Redknapp came on the channel to suggest Bournemouth might be doomed! But how did they get it so badly wrong, and why didn't our takeover and January transfer business make any of their ears prick up? Sam and Tom discuss the Cherries season, and ponder whether our survival with games to spare might actually enable us to shake off the "little old Bournemouth" tag, especially with plans afoot to build a new stadium and improve our facilities. Despite our abject loss to Palace, which we discuss, these really are exciting times! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 01, 2023
The Vegas GAMBLE That Divided Supporters
The Leeds owner was reportedly in tears and Jack Harrison was despondently sat all on his own after a very disorganised Leeds United lost 4-1 to Gary O'Neil's AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday. Cherries fans were singing Gary's name once more on the terraces as the head coach masterminded a near-perfect performance against Javi Gracia's men, all but securing Premier League football for Boscombe for the seventh season! With Cherries fans ecstatic with the realisation that Premier League football will be gracing Dean Court again next season, but after all the persistent conjecture and concern of Gary O'Neil's appointment, is it now time to put certain conversations to bed? We discuss: Mark McAdam's controversial post-match tweet Eating humble pie Blake, Hughes & Foley's calculated risk When criticism goes TOO FAR? O'Neil's perennial Howe comparison Will see ALL sing Gary's name against Chelsea? Opinions on the Rally flags Will Jefferson Lerma put pen to paper? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 24, 2023
An Alarming Afternoon
After the jubilation and euphoria of Bournemouth's win at Spurs, Cherries fans thought the arrival of West Ham might provide a "kick on" moment - but with the capitulation against Hammers being so severe, many are concerned that the 4-0 defeat is just another case of a step forward being countered with two steps back. Does it matter though? Or is it a worrying signal? 🔳 What formation were we? 🔳 How we do beat teams with a low block? 🔳 Do we know everyone's best position? 🔳 What's with our set-piece defending? Sam and Tom dissect the match and take in some opinions from social media, as we ask the Boscombe faithful whether the battering by the Iron was just a blip, or whether it simply goes to compound the wider concerns about the progression of the team under Gary O'Neil. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 17, 2023
Scenes At Spurs!
After AFC Bournemouth's stunning 3-2 win on Saturday, the football world saw Tottenham's loss as simply another case of the North London club being "Spursy", meanwhile, Cherries fans were keen to highlight their own strengths, exclaiming that the Cristian Stellini's men had simply been "Dangoed". Sam Davis, Tom Jordan and Neil Dawson sink their teeth into Saturday's stunning win at Tottenham, tackling some key questions... ▫️ What's the *reason* for our turnaround? ▫️ Is Gary O'Neil coming of age? ▫️ Thoughts on the media purring over Cherries? ▫️ What should be the points target? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 11, 2023
Leicester Outfoxed!
After Cherries disposed of Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday, Bournemouth's chances of survival look decidedly better, and on what looks to be a huge weekend of Premier League results, we take a deep dive into the game at the King Power Stadium, and determine whether we think it could be looked back on as a pivotal game for both sides. Then, the Predictor IS BACK! We use our football "know-how" to determine the result of EVERY FIXTURE involving the bottom nine, and present you with the FINAL league Premier League table for 2022/23! Which teams make the cut? Will Bournemouth survive? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 03, 2023
Now Can We Push On?
It was a game of two halves at Dean Court today as two substitutions in the interval inspired a second half fightback against Fulham which saw Marcus Tavernier and Dom Solanke net a goal each to secure a VITAL three points for Gary O'Neil's men. There was delirium in the stands as Tavs's wonder-strike lit the blue touch paper to inspire a stunning Cherries turnaround against the Cottagers, after a performance which was initially insipid and lifeless. Gary O'Neil needs to amend the negatives and draw on the positives ahead of the visit of high-flying Brighton. The Cherries face the Seagulls on Tuesday night, and with matches under the floodlights always proving special at Dean Court, it is hope that Boscombe can pick up another three points in their bid to escape the relegation mire. Sam and Tom pick through the details of the weekend's win against the Cottagers, with a special analysis of "THE" moment of the weekend... Tigz, this one is for you buddy! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 20, 2023
Consistently Inconsistent
Amid classy scenes from the Aston Villa faithful who joined Bournemouth supporters in welcoming back David Brooks, there were some bittersweet emotions amongst fans on Saturday, as Cherries' inconsistencies continued after a puzzling performance which has ultimately provided more questions than answers. Are we four at the back? Or maybe we're a three? Are we over-burdening the players? On this podcast, we ask AFC Bournemouth fans how they feel about our latest performance, and we ponder whether the 3-0 defeat in the Midlands has affected our optimism (or pessimism) as we enter the final stretch of the season. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 13, 2023
Sal-ah-ha-ha-ha!
It's easy to for things to feel different after a win, but with AFC Bournemouth climbing to 18th in the table over the weekend, there is a "glass half full" feeling starting to spread amongst the Cherries fanbase after Gary O'Neil's side produced the shock of the weekend to beat Liverpool 1-0 - a result which went some way towards avenging the 9-0 humiliation at Anfield earlier in the season. Even after the agony of Arsenal, some Bournemouth fans were able to see some plusses from a near-heroic performance at the Emirates, so seeing these highlights come to fruition against Liverpool has given supporters cause for optimism - especially with some more "attractive" games on the horizon. Sam and Tom find out how many points Bournemouth fans are expecting from the four games ahead, plus they dissect the incredible win at Dean Court, paying tribute to some players and in-game decisions which helped to get the home side over the line. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 06, 2023
Last Gasp Heartbreak
On Saturday, Bournemouth fans travelled to North London expecting nothing, but after taking a surprise 2-0 lead, Gary O'Neil's men were on course to cause the shock of the season. However, the latter stages of the game saw a remarkable turnaround which produced WILD scenes at the Emirates - keeping Arsenal five points clear at the top, which condemns the Cherries to drop to rock bottom. After the devastation of the game, AFC Bournemouth expressed mixed emotions after a cruel final twist after what was an admirable showing. With the Gunners closing in on the title, some Cherries fans see the defeat in North London as a "good defeat", but others are slightly *less* charitable. In this podcast, Sam and Tom take a Second look at our defeat to Arsenal, and ponder whether this could be a pivotal moment for both sides this season. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, March 03, 2023
The Things We MUST Improve!
Last week, AFC Bournemouth fans seemed exasperated by going five at the back against Manchester City, because it is a formation which has yielded so LITTLE for Cherries this season! After the 4-1 loss that ensued, supporters now turn their attention to this weekend's clash against Arsenal, and are questioning as to whether any lessons will be learned from the home humbling, or whether we'll simply continue to stick to the "safety-first" approach. With the help of your tweets on social media this week, in the first part of an Arsenal preview, Sam and Tom ponder lessons can be learned from last week, and what changes, if any, might Gary O'Neil want to make... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 20, 2023
A Win At Wolves
Gary O'Neil saw his first win as permanent boss in a 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, so Sam Davis and Tom Jordan are joined by Daily Echo Sports Reporter Jack Tanner - to talk all things Cherries, including a chance to tackle some unpopular opinions and controversial takes on AFC Bournemouth! In what was his first start since November, Marcus Tavernier met Dominic Solanke's cross with his thigh to bundle Bournemouth ahead in the 49th minute, and with Gary O'Neil's side holding on amid tense scenes and high blood pressures, Cherries climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 13, 2023
Can We Do That Every Week?
After Saturday's draw with Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth fans have been given hope for the first time since Gary O'Neil took over his role on a permanent basis. Whilst the 1-1 draw against high-flying Newcastle United does change our league position nor our "relegation favourites" tag, the improved showing provided Cherries fans with hope and positivity ahead of a challenging second half of the season. Eddie Howe received adulation from all sides on his return to Dean Court, and whilst the teary full-time reunion supplied some bittersweet emotions to all the Cherries fans in attendance, the feelings quickly turned to optimism and promise - after an impressive ninety minutes which hopefully might be the spark for some positive momentum going forward. Sam Davis, Tom Jordan and Neil Dawson are in the podcast studio to ponder whether the improvement can be maintained - as well the questioning where this leaves us in terms of our thoughts towards Gary. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 06, 2023
It's Getting Untenable
As Leeds United part with their manager Jesse Marsch, Cherries fans are now pondering at what point the AFC Bournemouth hierarchy might consider Gary O'Neil's position untenable. The Cherries loss against Brighton at the weekend has wider implications than "just another defeat", as it goes to compound the growing concern amongst the fanbase that our current head coach is not the man to lead us us to Premier League survival. The frustration is not solely targeted at Gary O'Neil though - in fact, there is finger pointing at every level of the football club, from the Technical Director, the Chief Executive, and also the club Chairman Bill Foley. In this pod, Sam Davis, Tom Jordan and Keith Thomas tackle your questions, comments and opinions that have been submitted on social media, plus a dissection on the 1-0 defeat - a match that showed promised, but ultimately, delivered little - again. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 23, 2023
Improved But Inevitable!
Two former Bournemouth academy prospects scored either side of half time as Nottingham Forest came away with a draw against AFC Bournemouth thanks to Sam Surridge's late leveller. It was a result that condemns Bournemouth to the relegation zone for the first time this season, and one which does little to deflect the scrutiny on manager Gary O'Neil, a manager that has picked up just one draw in seven matches. Gary O'Neil gave a debut to Dango Ouattara, and his impact was instant, with a positive first half showing which included assisting Jaidon Anthony's opener. However despite the better performance, Boscombe were wasteful in front of goal, and they paid the price in the 83rd minute. The equaliser leaves Bournemouth 18th in the table, and with a difficult run of fixtures ahead of us, concern amongst the fanbase is tangible. Sam and Tom and joined by Olly May as the discuss the details from the game, plus they tackle your questions submitted on social media too! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 16, 2023
A Toxic Terrace
Chants of "sacked in the morning" could be heard from some of the away contingent on Saturday night as AFC Bournemouth succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Brentford in a performance which, whilst improved, was still far from the levels the Cherries fans expect. The contrast of Philip Billing going straight down the tunnel versus Jefferson Lerma's extended applause indicates that this is a team with a number of different objectives and ideas. Gary O'Neil defended the performance and criticised the referee in a familiar post-match routine, but despite the truth in his issues with Jarred Gillett, ultimately, the right result occurred, and as a result, Cherries balance even more precariously above the drop zone. Sam, Tigz and Tom are recording at our brand new home for the weekly podcast - The Basement Studios in Bournemouth. Visit their website at: https://www.basementsudios.co.uk/ The Basement Studio is located in the centre of Bournemouth. They cater to musicians, producers, voice actors and podcasters looking for a professional environment to record, mix and master. Their studio offers a spacious live room with a separate vocal booth and a comfortable mixing room. Producer Tom is here in the background, and with the team here, they provide a range of services and packages to aid you in your creative endeavour. The studio also plays host to the ‘Wannabe A-Star’ party experience which is perfect for kids birthdays, adult birthdays and hen dos. For more info go to: https://www.wannabeastar.co.uk/ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 09, 2023
Brilliant Burnley Banish Bournemouth
Cherries captain Lloyd Kelly was the victim of booing on Saturday after our FA Cup exit to Burnley, and whilst his performance was under par, the same could be said for a number of players in red and black... yet only Lloyd got booed. Philip Billing rightly called out the booing as harsh and unnecessary in a radio interview, and whilst it is hoped that his words will have the desired effect within the fanbase, what REALLY would help Kelly is for the players to demonstrate the unity, drive and determination on the pitch. If all Cherries players out in a shift on Saturday against Brentford, it may not leave the club captain exposed, idealess and vulnerable as he was in the Cup exit to Burnley. Tom and Sam are at the Pear at Parley to discuss the game and some key points which have emanated from the loss. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 02, 2023
Calamity at Chelsea & Pathetic vs Palace!
A Christmas break has us put a few things into perspective. After some lengthy cogitation and soul-searching, this extended pod gives us a chance to finally express ourselves after a seven day period which has provided more questions than answers... We go over the defeat at Chelsea, and once again it is the MANNER of the performance causing fans concern, and not the result itself… Then, we’ve got to talk about Palace. Frankly, it was pathetic, but what went wrong? Why were we so poor? And who is culpable for our poor form? We’ll also talk about the arrival of Foley, Jordan and co - they came over to the UK over Christmas bringing odes of joy, but on the pitch, it was anything but - we discuss what’ve learned over the last week from the new AFCB entourage. And Gary O’Neil, we need to talk about him - he’s new, he’s inexperienced, and he steadied the ship, but has the realisation of the size of the task finally hit him? Is he out of his depth or is he the man to lead us out of this mess? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 27, 2022
Gary O’Neil Appointed - The Reaction!
Gary O'Neil has finally been announced as Bournemouth permanent manager after an extended period of conjecture and waiting for Cherries fans. A mixture of circumstances meant that the wait for the rubber-stamping took longer than expected. Firstly, the complexities of the still unannounced takeover from Bill Foley's led consortium caused some delays, but also - AFC Bournemouth seemingly had designs on a "bigger" name, with Marcelo Bielsa top of the list. Despite the £100m takover, the hierarchy at Dean Court have opted for our caretaker boss to take the full role. Why? Amongst the Boscombe fanbase there is relief, excitement, but also a concern at the way our managers are appointed - as Sam Davis conveys in this latest podcast. Plus, Back of the Net was nominated for TWO gongs at the Football Content Awards 2022 in Manchester on Wednesday, so we used the opportunity to talk to fellow content creators and discuss their thoughts on AFC Bournemouth, as well as some candid thoughts their own respective seasons. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 14, 2022
Toffees Chewed Up - Again!
As rumours linking Marcelo Bielsa to AFC Bournemouth gain traction, Cherries put in a performance which would make him purr as they CRUISED to a 3-0 victory over Everton at Dean Court. It was a sumptuous showing which, if it is to be Gary O'Neil's swan song, oozed class and ruthlessness. Lampard's Toffee's looked decidedly shaky for the second time in a week, and it was goals from Tavernier, Moore and Anthony that secured the three vital points for Boscombe, who now sit 13th in the league. There were scenes at full-time as Everton fans showed their frustration after a turgid performance against Gary O'Neil's AFC Bournemouth for the second time in a week. Despite a potentially controversial second goal for the Cherries, the Toffees were dominated at Dean Court, and Tigz takes in some fan opinion at full time. Later in the show, the latest in our Away Day Review Show series sees us travelling to the club which has a reputation of creating a RAUCOUS atmosphere, but is this simply a myth? Opinion is raw and honest as we give a brutal review of the COMPLETE experience of an away day, including: Pre-Match Experience, Concourse & Refreshments, Stadium & View, The Atmosphere, and The People To help us with this review we have the thoughts of Sam Davis and Tom Jordan - recorded at the Pear at Parley. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 09, 2022
Cherries Go To Ell-and Back
Tom Jordan speaks to fans who witnessed the game at Elland Road as Cherries squander another lead for the second game in succession, this time at the hands of Leeds United, who took advantage of Boscombe's naivety - to come back from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3. Plus a look at the Carabao Cup, as AFC Bournemouth went two goals up for the THIRD game in a row on Tuesday night, but despite conceding, it proved top be merely a consolation as Everton were put to the sword under the lights, with Cherries netting another two to secure a 4-1 victory over the Toffees at Dean Court. We analyse what AFC Bournemouth fans might have learned from each of the 22 individual performances - through the medium of a 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 buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 31, 2022
Cherries Drop Points But Is Kieffer The Key?
Frustrated AFC Bournemouth fans react at full time after Cherries squander a two goal lead against Tottenham Hotspur, who netted three second-half goals to come away with all of the points at a dismal Dean Court. Boscombe looked favourites to romp to a famous home win before Tottenham Hotspur had other ideas, completing a remarkable turnaround for the away side. The Cherries looked offensively excellent in the first 45, and with a tremendous start to the second, we fans were hopeful of an unexpected three points, but costly errors and mental fragility caused the home side to sit back and invite the pressure - and Spurs didn't hesitate to take full advantage. Tigz is on the mic outside Dean Court, plus Sam and Tom are at the Pear at Parley to analyse the game, providing their honest thoughts on who performed, who didn't, and the rights and wrongs of our tactical decisions on the day. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 25, 2022
Another VAR-cical Display
West Ham probably shaded the match at the London Stadium, but we find ourselves once again in a position where the suits at Stockley Park say one thing, however the football fanbase - including ex-professionals, say the opposite - are the rule-makers killing our beautiful game? When is handball NOT handball?! Lets be straight, the Hammers' win over Bournemouth was probably deserved, but as VAR reared it's ugly head again, we once again find ourselves dissecting a football match for the things that happened off the pitch, and not on it. Sam, Tom and Tigz are at the table to discuss this one. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, October 21, 2022
Cherries Choke In Saints Shocker
AFC Bournemouth lost to Southampton on Wednesday night in a sorry showing at Dean Court which saw the Saints pull out of the relegation zone thanks to an early Che Adams header. Gary O'Neil's men barely posed a threat against under-fire Hassenhüttl's side, however a determined and disciplined performance from them up the road saw them rightfully leave will all three points. Tigz was outside the 1910 collecting fan feedback after the game. Later in the show, Sam and Tom are at the Pear in West Parley to discuss the game and ponder over the managerial conundrum. After the defeat, Cherries fans have been quick to make opinions on the future of Gary O'Neil, but are they justified? Was this not just a case of a manager rolling the dice - and failing? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 17, 2022
A Cottage Classic!
AFC Bournemouth drew 2-2 in West London in a solid performance against Marco Silva's Fulham - however O'Neil's men will be rueing the manner of the goals they conceded, one of which was a penalty which was dubious to say the least. We gauged the reaction outside the stadium. Plus, Sam and Tom are at the Pear at Parley to go over the 2-2 draw. Whilst a draw is probably a fair result, it feels like yet another weekend where football took a back-seat as we once again are forced to discuss the intricacies and ineptitude of VAR! Despite the perceived "unfairness", Gary O'Neil is now unbeaten in six for the Cherries - incredible for a side that cannot be "competitive"! As a result of this form, it sees Bournemouth sitting in tenth position after Matchweek 10, and with all eyes on a tasty South coast clash on Wednesday, Boscombe will be looking to continue that form against a dishevelled Southampton. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 10, 2022
Cherries Outfox Leicester At Dean Court
Tigz was the man with the microphone as Bournemouth fans reacted outside Dean Court after witnessing a second half comeback where two goals from Phil Billing and Ryan Christie managed to banish the blues of a frustrating first 45, where Leicester took the lead despite having fewer efforts on goal. It was a deserved 2-1 victory against rejuvenated Foxes, who were buoyant after their recent 4-0 win over East Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest, but with the Cherries unbeaten under Gary O'Neil, it was set up for a mouthwatering clash - not least because the home side would be looking to impress in front of their brand new owner Bill Foley. Later in the show, Tom and Sam are at the Pear at Parley to go over Saturday's epic win, a performance which saw us rise to eighth in the Premier League after match week 9. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 03, 2022
"Zzzzzz": Bees, Boredom, or Both?!
The noise that emanated from Dean Court on Saturday was dull "zzzz", and we are still unsure whether it was the sound of the visiting Bees, or a rather sleepy and bored home crowd - because it wasn't exactly a thrill a minute! But whilst it wasn't the most exhilarating performance, we managed to find FIVE points of note from an otherwise turgid affair from the weekend, as Cherries drew a blank against Brentford at Dean Court. Tigz was also the man with the mic outside the Vitality as fans reacted at full time as Bournemouth secure a valuable point against a resilient Brentford in a battle which will have all but secured the last spot on the running order for Match of the Day. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 19, 2022
Howe's THAT! Cherries Secure Draw At Newcastle!
Alexander Isak scored his first goal at St James' Park but Newcastle remain without a win since the opening day of the Premier League season after being held by a rigid and determined Bournemouth. AFC Bournemouth fans reacted at full-time after holding Eddie Howe's Newcastle United 1-1 at St James's Park in a performance which exuded discipline and guile. Plus, Sam and Tom take an honest dissection of the weekend's fixture from the Pear at Parley. The Magpies' equaliser wasn't enough of a platform for Newcastle to claim their second win since the opening day, as Bournemouth were resolute and organised. Were we good? Were they poor? Or was it a mixture of the two? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, September 06, 2022
Four Points From Six!
This pod provides raw reaction from Bournemouth fans as the Cherries secure four points out of six from Wolves and Forest, the latter of which included a stunning turnaround! On Wednesday, Parker-less Boscombe hosted the Wanderers, and whilst the first half lacked action, the second produced a number of chances, however both teams eventually drew a blank - in what ended up a hard fought point for the Cherries. But at the weekend... there were flares, limbs and unbelievable scenes at the City Ground on Saturday as AFC Bournemouth came from behind to secure a first away win on the road against Nottingham Forest. We gauge the reaction outside the ground, but also take a Second Look from the Pear at Parley. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 31, 2022
Liverpool HELL & A Parker Farewell
Cherries were humiliated on a global level on Saturday as a rejuvenated Liverpool put Scott Parker's men to the sword in a performance which oozed class. Despite that, the away side facilitated the Reds momentum, with poor performances, and tactical guidance which left fans confused and bewildered - yet followed up with the inevitable buck passing at full time. A few days later though, and the narrative changed as Scott Parker was sacked by the board in a cut-throat decision that left Bournemouth fans both surprised but relieved. Tom Jordan and Sam Davis reacted outside Dean Court amid the aftermath of the morning's news he had been relieved of his duties. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 25, 2022
Carabao Delight After Arsenal Fright
Is Defence our best form of Defence? After the 3-0 defeat to the Gunners at Dean Court on Saturday, Scott Parker witnessed an "unacceptable" first half performance with three at the back, followed by an improved second half performance with a four. Bournemouth and Arsenal fans also reacted at full-time as Sam takes in the raw opinion after the final whistle. Plus, Cherries won on penalties on Tuesday night against Norwich City in the Carabao Cup after a performance which showed heart and determination. Despite a late change to the starting eleven, Scott Parker's men looked creative and combative, and with the scores finishing 2-2 after ninety minutes, it all came down to spot kicks at Carrow Road. We take in the raw audio from the night. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 15, 2022
Manchester City Were Four-Middable!
Scott Parker has suggested that the current incarnation at Manchester City is the "best team" he has ever seen, and after the Citizens' whitewashing of Bournemouth on Saturday, it's hard to disagree. Was 4-0 the best we could have hoped for? Could we have done anything different? And where did it go wrong? Plus, Cherries fans reacted at full-time after the Citizens dominated at the Etihad against a disciplined and committed Cherries. The gulf in class was all too obvious, with the Champions of England sweeping Bournemouth aside in a performance which oozed class and dynamism. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 08, 2022
Parker Masterminds A STUNNING Start!
At the weekend, Cherries kicked off their return to the Premier League with a convincing 2-0 win over Aston Villa. The game saw Bournemouth play a tactical blinder over a Villa side that looked less than comfortable at defending a set-piece. With the home side's defensive prowess also showing its mettle, Scott Parker has seemingly pulled a rabbit from a hat again with a showing which provides hope for many a Boscombe fan. Kieffer Moore's inclusion though caused no end of problems for Villa, and with impressive games from Mepham, Tavernier, and Pearson too - Scott has overseen a result which gives Bournemouth fans a much needed boost after was was a shoddy pre-season! Sam, Tom, Tigz and Jeff chat over the weekend's action! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 02, 2022
This Time Around, It's VERY Different!
Ahead of what looks to be an enthralling rollercoaster season, Tigz, Sam and Tom are at the Pear at Parley to analyse AFC Bournemouth's incomings and outgoings, whilst taking an honest to look at where Cherries' recruitment team might really need to do some work... It's our second stint in the Premier League, but this time it's different - and there are ten reasons why. Apart from the obvious Eddie Howe factor, for 2022/23 - Cherries will be a different beast. With this in mind, the boys run over the reasons why this season's campaign will simply not be the same as 2015/16! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 25, 2022
Harry Redknapp's Premier League Predictions
Former AFC Bournemouth gaffa and manager of FOUR current top flight clubs Harry Redknapp joins us to chat all things Premier League ahead of what will be an absorbing season. As well as some amusing stories of Harry's pre-season memories, the King of the Jungle talks about the clubs which might cause a surprise this season, his thoughts on Ronaldo, the three relegation candidates for this season, and - ahead of the World Cup this winter - his frustration at Southgate not letting the handbrake off in the Euro's. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 19, 2022
Andrew Surman: The Time I FLOORED Zlatan Ibrahimovic
An extended chat with former Cherries midfielder Andrew Surman joins us for a revealing look back at his time at AFC Bournemouth, including some candid reflections on life as a Cherries footballer and the players that performed alongside him. We challenge Surs about some of his moments in football, including: ▫️ Moving from South Africa to Southampton ▫️ The importance of a decent academy & training complex ▫️ Quandaries over which country to play for ▫️ The Cherries player that would always pick up the bar tab ▫️ Reliving the infamous moment where he decked Zlatan ▫️ Pitfalls of social media and the reason he stayed away ▫️ The pain at not having a standalone crowd chant ▫️ Brutal Premier League memories and an honest reflection on Ryan Fraser ▫️ Jason Tindall and phone-call-GATE - why didn't he ring? ▫️ Would he have fitted nicely in a Scott Parker side? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 09, 2022
End of Season Finale!
AFC Bournemouth fans of all ages came on the microphone after the post-match celebrations at Dean Court to react to our 1-0 win over Millwall, a victory which ensured we finished just two points off Fulham, yet EIGHT points ahead of Nottingham Forest. Once again, Kieffer Moore was the goal-scoring hero, netting late on in the second half - thus maintaining one of the best goals-to-minutes ratio remained high! Tigz chatted to some veruy happy Cherries outside the ground. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, May 05, 2022
The 98 Minutes That Saw Bournemouth Promoted
Jubilant Cherries fans reacted at full time on the pitch, as Bournemouth defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 thanks to a Kieffer Moore strike late on in the second half, securing promotion back to the Premier League! Also, Mark McAdam from Sky Sports News is with Tom Jordan and gives his reaction from outside Dean Court as he basks in the glory of watching AFC Bournemouth return to the Premier League, saying: "It brings back memories of 2015 and everything the football club has achieved in the last few year, as well as what they have been through and what they have done". Plus, to finish, Sam and Tom are outside Dean Court on the day after the night before to review the tense, tearful but terrific victory against the Tricky Trees, as AFC Bournemouth secured promoted to the Premier League thanks to a well worked free-kick late in the game. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 02, 2022
Cherries' Three Point Rovers Return
What a week! Relieved Cherries fans reacted at full time as Bournemouth leave it late to secure a point against Swansea City thanks to two goals from Kieffer Moore and another successful spot kick from Dom Solanke. Plus, the views from this weekend as Bournemouth registered a convincing win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park thanks to a Phil Billing brace and another Dom Solanke strike. With Nottingham Forest brushing aside Swanseas 5-1 at the City Ground, the results help to set up a mouthwatering clash against the Tricky Trees on Tuesday! Bring it on! This might just go right to the wire! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 25, 2022
Solanke Spot On!
Dominic Solanke was the man of the moment in our two most recent games, as Boscombe took two from four to keep the promotion bid on track. Firstly, he was at the double on Saturday after a ruthless performance against play-off chasing Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena, where his brace, together with Jamal Lowe's opener, ensured that Bournemouth left Warwickshire with three massive points. Elated fans reacted at full-time outside the stadium, presented by Sam Davis. Plus, there was some raw reaction at full-time as Bournemouth secured a last gasp point in the first vs second clash against Fulham thanks to a last minute Dom penalty, in front of the North Stand. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, April 16, 2022
Goalless Games Spark Cherry Concern
Two goalless games gave Bournemouth fans a lot to think about this week, and this podcast brings you the reaction! It was a jaded and despondent feeling after the 0-0 with Middlesbrough on Good Friday. Subsequently - social media was the home to some forthright, frank, and fickle opinions - but how many of these are valid? Are we entitled? Sam Davis and Tom Jordan chew the fat on Easter Saturday to go over yesterday's goalless draw with Boro. Plus, Cherries fans also reacted at full time after a goalless draw with the Blades at Bramall Lane. Whilst Mark Travers was the man of the moment, his saves kept AFC Bournemouth in the game at Sheffield United. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 05, 2022
WOEFUL at West Brom!
Two very different performances from Boscombe sees contrasting views from AFC Bournemouth fans, who firstly react at full-time after beating Bristol City 3-2 in a scoreline which possibly flattered the opposition. Aside from a few minutes at either end of the game, Bournemouth looked sharp and strong, and whilst the Robins showed spurts of impetus, the Cherries defence and Mark Travers were up to the task, with the latter providing a crucial save when it mattered! Contrast this though with a poor poor showing in the Midlands. Sam, Tom, Jeff and Steve react in a windy West Bromwich after AFC Bournemouth put in a poor showing against the Baggies at The Hawthorns, mustering not even a single shot on target. It was a display that lacked tempo, desire or technical quality, and whilst the winning streak under referee Keith Stroud's stewardship came to an end, the turgid run against Steve Bruce however continues. Plus, reaction from the four buccaneering Cherries who travelled over six days to deliver humanitarian aid INSIDE Ukraine to people who people who have needed it the most,. The boys re-live the trip with their absorbing stories of concern, comedy, and coincidences. With 13 hours of ferry crossings and 40 hours of driving, John Williams, Gary Francis and Simon Cable have some stories to tell, and with David Joyner also on the mission, we go behind the scenes to watch their video diaries and see raw footage from their incredible effort. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, March 24, 2022
Cherries Terrorise Terriers & Aid To Ukraine
Cherries fans jubilantly react after AFC Bournemouth beat Huddersfield Town 3-0 at the John Smith’s Stadium thanks to goals from Jaidon Anthony, Jefferson Lerma and Dominic Solanke. Also, a chat with four Cherries fans who will be driving to Poland to deliver aid for the Ukrainian refugees. The quartet are working with the charity "Help from Bournemouth to Ukraine", and amongst them is former Cherries defender and assistant manager - now AFC Bournemouth summariser for BBC Radio Solent - John "Willo" Williams. The journey will take four days, 2,500 miles, 13 hours of ferry crossings and 40 hours of driving to get the supplies to those who need them the most. They will be taking 2 vans which will mean that they can take 7 tonnes of aid. Travelling will be Willo, Simon Cable, Gary Francis, and David Joyner. Their time is free, and will take two days off work and then drive through the weekend to get there and back; however, the fuel is expensive, the van hire, the insurance and incidentals are quite high and the closer they can get to our target, the closer they can get aid to those who need it the most. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 16, 2022
Four From Six Keeps Forest At Bay
Tigz was on the mic at full time to gauge the reaction as fans reacted outside the ground as Cherries got back to winning ways at Dean Court on Saturday after a 2-0 win against Wayne Rooney's Derby County, thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Jamal Lowe. It was an improved performance from the lads, but also the crowd too, who got behind the boys for the full ninety - and as a result, there was greater synergy, and you could tell the energy reached the seemingly invigorated players. Plus, final whistle reaction from supporters as Bournemouth dropped points against relegation threatened Reading at Dean Court. Dom Solanke opened the scoring for Boscombe after a well worked opener, however soon sat back and invited the inevitable equaliser after a second half where all the "control" belonged to the away side. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 09, 2022
Looking Back Over My Shoulder - A BUMPER Pod!
Annoyed AFC Bournemouth fans reacted at full time after two painful games to watch! Firstly, Cherries lose 2-1 at Preston North End thanks to a winner from danger-man Emil Riis, which was compounded shortly after with the sending off of Scott Parker and Adam Smith. Jamal Lowe scored the first goal of the game after a Lilywhites defensive mix-up, but the home side equalised soon after with a sharp Cameron Archer finish, which laid the foundations for a deserved North End victory. Then, in the week, baffled Cherries fans are yet again questioning how on earth we are managing to keep our heads above water after yet another abject performance against a side which, whilst dogged, were there for the taking. Peterborough are bottom for a reason, and whilst they showed *some* resolve, it was a match where AFC Bournemouth were ultimately the architects of their own demise - the 1-1 result was poor from us. Lack of tempo, misplaced passes, no fluidity, no risk taking, and a lack of responsibility. Worrying times ahead of a crucial campaign run-in. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 28, 2022
Jamal Keeps Bournemouth On Track
Exasperated yet ecstatic AFC Bournemouth fans reacted at full time outside Dean Court as Scott Parker’s men left it late to secure victory over Stoke City, thanks to last gasp strikes from Dom Solanke and Jamal Lowe. It was a performance which was similar to Blackpool, with little bite or fight for large parts of the game - however during the latter stages, the blue touch paper was seemingly lit, and Boscombe threw everything against the ten-man Potters. Thankfully - for us, the away side finally succumbed late on, much to the delight of the majority of the Vitality Stadium. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 14, 2022
Last Minute LIMBS at Blackpool
Cherries left it late against Blackpool on Saturday as Siriki Dembele popped up in injury time to notch a crucial winner that saw AFC Bournemouth form a cushion between second and third at the top of the Championship, after a last gasp 2-1 win against the Tangerines. The weekend was crazy - from the party atmosphere in The Manchester before the game, right through to the nightlife in Blackpool after hours - and we took our microphone with us to capture it all, including the raucous scenes at full-time at Bloomfield Road. Plus, as part of our Away Day Experience Tier-List for 2021/22, we give a brutally honest review of the experience at Bloomfield Road, the home of Blackpool Football Club. We look at: ◼ Pre-Match Experience ◼ The Stadium ◼ Concourse & Facilities ◼ The View ◼ Food and Drink ◼ Home Fan Loudness Cherries fans then provide their raw reaction at full-time after AFC Bournemouth see off Birmingham City 3-1 at Dean Court thanks to goals from Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke, and Jaidon Anthony. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 10, 2022
Cup Chaos But Brum Brilliance
Two games, two very different reactions! Firstly, Sam and Tom fans react after they witnessed AFC Bournemouth getting humbled on their own patch by National League Boreham Wood in a Sunday night to forget for Scott Parker's men. The performance was bad. Manager of "the Wood" Luke Garrard suggested that they'd need to be at their best and Cherries would have to put at their best in order to cause an upset. In reality, whilst AFC Bournemouth stuck to their side of the bargain (and some), Boreham Wood effectively didn't need to get out of third gear. A famous and well deserved result for the visitors tonight, but for Bournemouth, plenty of soul searching and looks in the mirror will be required. Cherries fans then provide their raw reaction at full-time after AFC Bournemouth see off Birmingham City 3-1 at Dean Court thanks to goals from Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke, and Jaidon Anthony. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 31, 2022
Blundersome at Barnsley and Clive Tyldesley Interview
Forthright views and frank opinion as 1,000 Bournemouth fans travelled up to Barnsley to watch Bournemouth edge out the Tykes in a less than convincing win at Oakwell against the league's bottom side. The Cherries made hard work of it on this away day, but an early Philip Billing header after a goalkeeping mishap ensured the away side emerged victors and could take advantage of some results that went our way elsewhere, with Fulham and Blackburn both dropping points. Plus, we chat to iconic commentator Clive Tyldesley - who is the man behind the mic this Sunday night as AFC Bournemouth entertain Boreham Wood, and we caught up with him to talk all things FA Cup ahead of the televised ITV4 clash! ◽️ Is the FA Cup still magic? ◽️ Clive's favourite Cup commentaries ◽️ His disregarded cup ideas that the FA didn't warm to ◽️ Least favourite gantries he's stood on ◽️ The "we want Clive" tweets he witnessed during the Euros. ◽️ Meticulous preparation for the game ◽️ Bewilderment at some modern commentators Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 24, 2022
The Tiger Who Came... For THREE!
At one point this season, Bournemouth were NINE points clear of the team in third, yet now, we are three points behind the team in second. It's all a bit tense, so let’s come together, breathe, and talk… so, to talk Tigers it’s Sam, Tom and Tigz. This season has been dubbed the poorest in terms of Championship quality. On paper, we should be streets ahead, in reality, we’re just one of many teams that is contributing to the lack of quality in this division. However, all is not lost, and we’ve got things in our own hands - but with 19 games to go, is it time we took an honest look in the mirror and just admitted to ourselves that there is a problem here? We’re seeing a desire for controlling games. But what is “control”? Is control “safe”? Is control playing keep-ball when you could otherwise unleash the natural potential in your squad? Is it, overplaying the ball and trying to walk it into the net? Does that approach not give a bit of impetus to the opposition? We'll chew the fat and try to end on a high, as ever! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 17, 2022
A Kenilworth Calamity
We take a comprehensive dissecting of Saturday lunchtime’s 3-2 defeat at the hands of Luton Town with Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Jeff Hayward, plus your thoughts after the game too! It was a last minute goal from the Hatters that secured the points at Kenilworth Road and it was a sickener to say the least. In the first half Cherries were outfought and didn’t lay a glove on Luton or look bothered by it. In the Second half, we had our period of control and looked good, but normally, if a team comes back from two down they go on to win it (if there is a deciding goal). Bournemouth however - stopped, and it was the home side that fought to get the decider and we hardly had a kick. This is a hard one to unravel but we'll do our best! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 10, 2022
Half Season Player Grading Report
With AFC Bournemouth more than half way through the season, it's time to do our analysis of the Cherries players who impressed, and also those that digressed - in our regular Player Gradings tier list! Tom Jordan and Sam Davis are at the Pear at Parley where we placed all players who have had a significant amount of minutes into one of six categories: The Absolute Don Baller Solid Shift Room For Improvement Come On... Really?! Hard To Judge Let us know if there are any you disagree with! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 03, 2022
Press Pass: The Season So Far
After Saturday's turgid performance at Middlesbrough, Jacob Tanswell from Dorset Live joins Tigz, Tom and Jeff to mull over the sorry showing at the Riverside as Bournemouth fell to a frustrating 1-0 defeat. There's lots to discuss, not least - a major worry about Cherries recent showings, and mutual cogitation over how Scott Parker can arrest this decline in form. The loss at Boro initially looked like a game of two halves, however when you look at the game as a whole, it was nothing but a deserved loss which arguably could have been more damaging. And why are Cherries shipping so many second half goals? Out of the 20 conceded this season, 17 of them have been in the second half! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 21, 2021
Where Is It All Going Wrong?
After Saturday's turgid performance at Middlesbrough, Jacob Tanswell from Dorset Live joins Tigz, Tom and Jeff to mull over the sorry showing at the Riverside as Bournemouth fell to a frustrating 1-0 defeat. There's lots to discuss, not least - a major worry about Cherries recent showings, and mutual cogitation over how Scott Parker can arrest this decline in form. The loss at Boro initially looked like a game of two halves, however when you look at the game as a whole, it was nothing but a deserved loss which arguably could have been more damaging. And why are Cherries shipping so many second half goals? Out of the 20 conceded this season, 17 of them have been in the second half! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 14, 2021
Rovers Return... With Three Points
A resurgent Blackburn Rovers came to Dean Court full of confidence after their incredible run of games, and they continued that form thanks to a goal either side of half time. Indeed, a dispirited AFC Bournemouth failed to make inroads against a well drilled and well-organised Tony Mowbray team - and this left the Cherries just three points clear of third - ouch! Sam, Jeff, Tigz, Tom, and Neil get together to work out the hows, what’s and why’s - as, despite the 2-0 home defeat, it was the manner of the performance that was more concerning, with a lack of intensity and flair which has served us so well for large parts of the season. Just what went so wrong? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 07, 2021
Five Seconds In Fulham
Fulham was always going to be a tough game wasn’t it? Form, momentum, injuries - everything seemed to dictate a home win, but despite the confidence from the home side, it was Cherries that stole a march on their rivals with a superb set-piece routine from the second half restart, but frustratingly, Tosin's late header ensured the top two shared a point. In this pod, Sam and Tigz return to dissect Friday's draw with the Cottagers in the capital - as we look through some highs and lows from that performance, as well as a look forward to the fixtures ahead... how many points do we want before Christmas? Plus, a word on Scott Parker - were the Cottagers motivated that little bit more because of his swift exit? And were they right to warn us about "Parkerball" given the fact we sat on our lead so soon after scoring? We've never seen so many fans hate on their previous manager so much, so much so we can currently hear the angry keystrokes from Putney all the way from Poole more than we could their fans on the night when we was there in person - there’s really a lot of bitterness there isn’t there? Sam and Tigz explore his tactics and the effect he has had on supporters of his former club. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 29, 2021
Two from Nine? Eek!
Cherries form recently hasn't been the best. With a loss at Derby, followed by a couple of frustrating draws where we've let the lead slip on both occasions, Boscombe are showing a vulnerability to their game which other teams are exploiting. Do a couple of injuries really upset the applecart that much? Apparently so! On this pod we take in some raw reaction from recent matches. Firstly, Sam Davis managed to grab some Cherries fans willing to react at full time, after watching their side capitulate in the second half against a determined Derby County side who overturned a half-time deficit to consign AFC Bournemouth to their first away defeat of the season. Later in the week, Bournemouth earned a draw at The Den on Wednesday night in a game of few chances against a Millwall side that was arguably looking the stronger as the game progressed. Despite Dom Solanke's first half opener, ex-Cherry Benik Afobe capitalised on defensive hesitancy to secure a point against the high-flyers. Tom and Sam spoke on the train on the way back... Plus, Tigz gauged the raw reaction at full time after Coventry City scored two late goals to deny ten-man AFC Bournemouth the chance to overtake Fulham at the top of the Championship... Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 08, 2021
Bounce-back-ability? Check!
After Cherries suffered their first defeat of the season on Wednesday night against a stubborn and clinical Preston North End, all eyes were on the visit of Swansea on Saturday - with a reaction needed against a team that often provide us with a stiff test both home and away. In the weekend, the Lilywhites won 2-1, thanks to goals from Ben Whiteman and Ali McCann, which sandwiched a Philip Billing equaliser. The loss also brought Scott Parker's side's five-match winning run to an end and cut their lead at the top of the table to two points as his former club Fulham recorded an impressive 7-0 win at Blackburn. On Saturday though, Boscombe weathered an early spell of possession from the visitors to break them down with a Dom Solanke opener. But with Dom netting another, and Jaidon Anthony also popping up with a brace in the second half - Bournemouth increased the gap on third placed West Brom, who could only manage a score draw with Middlesbrough. On this pod, Sam Davis chats to Mr Tigz and Neil Dawson to discuss the game. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 02, 2021
Insert Biscuitmen Crumbling Pun Here...
Cherries carried on their unbeaten run at the weekend with Reading being the latest victim after a 2-0 win at the Madejski Stadium, one which had punmasters across the South scrabbling for Royals and Biscuit related jokes to jazz up their otherwise formulaic articles - Bournemouth start slow, Bournemouth get a foothold in the game, Bournemouth win the game... Join Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Neil Dawson and Mr Tigz, as they take you through the weekend's action. Cherries were both resilient and then dominant at the Madejski Stadium with Dom Solanke and Jamal Lowe popping up with goals either side of half time, but at what cost does the victory come? With players hobbling off the pitch and plenty of early substitutions, how will this leave the side ahead of a tricky home test in the week against Preston? The show also includes a chat with League of 72's Simeon Ghloam and Cherries boss Scott Parker. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, October 26, 2021
Terrible Terriers Dom-inated at Dean Court
This weekend, Boscombe comprehensively took apart Huddersfield 3-0 at Dean Court, and as a result, Cherries sit atop the Championship, with a five point gap over Fulham. Bournemouth put in a shift, and Scott Parker’s class of 2021 have now equalled a long-standing club record as Dominic Solanke’s first-half double provided the springboard for a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town. Victory, cemented by Lloyd Kelly’s first goal of the season, extended to 14 games the Cherries’ unbeaten start to the season, a feat achieved in 1961 when the club were in the third tier. Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Neil Dawson and Mr Tigz take you through the weekend's action. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 20, 2021
A Cold & Rainy Tuesday Night In Stoke
Sam Davis and Jeff Hayward spend just under an hour looking at two very different performances over the last few days as AFC Bournemouth gained maximum points from our trips to Bristol City and Stoke City. This includes a certain hat-tip to a reporter of the latter club, whose report on the game - it's fair to say - won't win any literary awards! Don’t let the result fool you, AFC Bournemouth absolutely annihilated Bristol City today in a performance which exuded control and class - as the Robins were beaten 2-0 at Ashton Gate, and with Dom Solanke being clinical at the Bet365 - it was six points from six on the road! There is stats, praise, and wonderment and ponderment - as Boscombe go clear at the top of the Championship - you love to see it! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 11, 2021
The Goalscorer's Dad
In our last league game, Bournemouth overcame a deficit for the first time this season as Solanke and Billing netted inside three minutes to ensure that Boscombe go top of the table at a rain-soaked Dean Court against Sheffield United. Fans were nervously optimistic despite the bore-draw against Peterborough, and in the pub beforehand, 2-1 seemed to be the fashionable scoreline. True to form, Bournemouth delivered - and whilst Solanke's penalty levelled things up, Billings effort effectively killed the game. When Phil Bill scores, Cherries do not lose! In this podcast Sam Davis speaks with Neil Dawson, Jeff Hayward, Mr Tigz and Tom Jordan about the crucial win. Plus, Jeff Hayward chats to Marc Billing, father of AFC Bournemouth BALLER Philip in this candid interview about being a parent of a professional footballer. What's it like being the parent of a player that has overcome tough times to stick it out and then go on to tear it up in one of the most popular leagues in the world? What's it like to see your son getting criticism, is it hard to bite your tongue? And does he feel when the crowd are singing his name and loving every minute of seeing him in action? We talk to him about Philip's rise in football, the social media criticism, the amount of input he has with his moves, and the pride he feels at seeing his son succeed. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 27, 2021
Hatters and Handbrakes
Bournemouth survived a second-half fightback to defeat Luton Town 2-1 to return to the Championship summit, so in this pod, Sam Davis and Mr Tigz get together to chat over the weekend's antics - as resilience and steadfastness were once again key to retaining the top spot! As has happened in recent home contests against Blackpool and QPR, Cherries took a comfortable-looking 2-0 lead into half-time at Vitality Stadium. However, the second half was anything but... So why? Why do we do it to ourselves? The boys dissect the game, talk about Dom Solanke's goal celebration vs other iconic Cherry post-goal merriment, plus we question why Scott Parker seemingly likes to apply the handbrake when we are cleaerly demolishing teams! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 20, 2021
Iechyd Da - We're Top Of The League!
The match against the Bluebirds at the Cardiff City Stadium was always going to pose a unique challenge For The Cherries, not least because the majority of their side were over 6ft - but enough of that tall story, because a Mick McCarthy side is always going to well drilled, work hard, and they’ll also be dogged. So to be able to get three points of the Welsh side would be massive, and whilst most of us were hoping we’d be chinking our glasses in celebratory mood with a "Iechyd Da", many Boscombe fans admitted that they’d actually be fairly content with a point. But Bournemouth showed a side to their game they should be really proud of as we created a host of chances in a clinical and formulaic display, and when you look at the way the home side were stunted, people of a certain tactical mindset might look back at this game as the performance of the season so far. In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Tom Jordan and Jeff Hayward to discuss events in South Wales as the Cherries came away with an excellent 1-0 win. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 13, 2021
Plenty To Like As Tykes Out-Psyched
After a number of draws, AFC Bournemouth got back to winning ways at the weekend - as they managed to wrecked the Tykes - psyche, in an accomplished display of control, flair, and hunger. The 3-0 dispatching of Barnsley was one of those performance that you could purr at - indeed, it was purr-fect. If we were to be picky we’d probably be recording this suggesting that we should have won 10-0, but with a trio of goals at the Vitality, with two from our left back extraordinaire, it made September 11th 2021 a very good day indeed! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 30, 2021
To Hull And Back
A chance to analyse the weekend's 0-0 at the MKM Stadium in Hull as AFC Bournemouth failed to display their attacking prowess, and instead, took part in a rather mind-numbing match against a side who were well organised, but equally impotent. It was a "Hull" of a journey as Boscombe fans traveled in their numbers up to East Riding of Yorkshire to face the Tigers - where we hoped that we would be able to maul them and leave them feeling far from "Grrreeeeat" - alas, the away side had little bite. In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Keith Thomas to discuss the events in Kingston-upon-Hull, plus we hear from Daniel and Filippo with some overseas opinion. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 23, 2021
Boscombe Shock As Blackpool Rock
Despite a mesmeric first half against our Seaside rivals on Saturday, Bournemouth were made to pay for a lacklustre second 45 as Blackpool clawed a draw from the jaws of defeat in a three minute spell which saw them take advantage of two moments of poor defending. In this podcast, Sam Davis speaks to Tom Jordan as they dissect the full game at Dean Court - how are they feeling? What's the immediate reaction? Is there any need to start worrying? If the shoe was on the other foot and we had drawn both matches away and won both our home games, there wouldn't be the despondency - but you can see it from both sides - we NEED to win matches like that! So, where were the problems, and what needs to be improved? Join us for 45 minutes of Cherry chatter. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 16, 2021
Tricky Trees Felled
Sam Davis is joined by Tom Jordan and Neil Dawson as they dissect Saturday's encounter at the City Ground in Nottingham where the Cherries overcame Forest in a tense 2-1 victory. AFC Bournemouth sported the green kit and left the Tricky Trees in trouble as ten-man Cherries ground out the win to secure our first win of the season thanks to strikes either side of the half from Brooks and Billing! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 09, 2021
Bagging A Draw
The 2021/22 season started at home, with all of the world able to watch our curtain-raiser against West Brom, a match which obviously Sky thought could be tasty - two sides with new managers, two sides with different reasons for being exasperated at the end of last season, plus, with both teams driven and determined as ever to get back to the big time - what could be better? In this podcast Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Neil Dawson and Kirk Tovey discuss the match, in which West Bromwich Albion pegged back Bournemouth twice in an entertaining draw at Dean Court in front of a capacity crowd. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 10, 2021
The Benefit of Hindsight
This week, Kris Temple from BBC Radio Solent released a chat with Bournemouth Chairman Jeff Mostyn, the first time he has chatted at length for four years. Mostyn sounded re-energised, he sounded motivated, and he didn’t sound fearful about the club’s future. Some fans are still asking questions, yet some are content - and in this podcast, we chat over what we learned from the Chairman’s chat in the company of Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Tom Jordan, and BBC Radio Solent's Kris Temple. Jeff was spoken as ever, and he sounded focused, plus, he provided an apology of sorts, an explanation on managerial appointments, dismissals, and the search for a new manager… is it Scott Parker? Sources suggest now that he is NOT close to joining the Cherries, but why would he join anyway? Are we giving this another spin? The boys chat over the potential appointment and ponder what he could bring to the club. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, May 24, 2021
Play-Off Post-Mortem
So then, another season in the Championship! Last season, we were disappointed with being relegated from the Premier League, but we were perversely excited to experience the Nottingham Forest away, trips to antiquated but brilliant stadiums like Kenilworth Road, London away days on the train, mammoth northern trips, and even booze-fuelled trips across the Severn Bridge - and of course, no VAR. Did we get to experience that? No. Well, good news folks, next season - we will get to actually do that - albeit not in the way we wanted. This show comprehensively dissects Saturday's defeat to Brentford and kickstarts a wider conversation on all things AFCB - where do we go from here?? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 19, 2021
Squeaky Bum Time
It was very much a nerve jangling time at Dean Court on Monday, but the win against Brentford showed a lot of desire, a lot of discipline, and even at times a little bit of swagger - so with the hoodoo against Brentford broken, will it stay broken? Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Tom, Jordan and Neil Dawson discuss events at Dean Court. We of course are all hoping that it is not a false dawn, as there is still huge cause for concern. The injuries we’ve got, the angry reaction we might get from the Brentford players, the thousands of Bees fans who’ll be packed into their new ground… it’s far from over. But let's play the facts bare - we know our squad has got quality written all over it. We know that when the squad wants to perform - it can. We know that when everyone is playing to the best of their ability - Bournemouth get results. We also know that when there are no individual errors and there is a diligence on the ball - we are so much better. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, May 09, 2021
Are We "Derren Brown-ing" Them?
AFC Bournemouth limped over the finish line against Stoke City in a display which has single-handedly managed to erode any optimism ahead of a Play-Off Semi-Final against an in-form Brentford. On this show, Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Mr Tigz and Neil Dawson dissect the game with vigour and determination - well, *someone* had to put in a shift this weekend. Last week after Wycombe, Woodgate was almost flippant in his post-match interview. This week, he says: "we'll give it our best shot" - a far cry from the buoyant figure that stood before us during our seven game unbeaten spell. Are the Derren Brown-esque mind games starting already? In this pod we analyse the Stoke game, find out what went wrong and what needs switching, plus we question the heart and desire that seems to dissipate throughout the side when certain key players are not at the races. And what of Brentford? What will they be thinking after being confident of facing Barnsley or Swansea in the semis? Bournemouth are underdogs, but will that work in our favour, and do they think that? And how heavy will their notorious "bottling" be playing on their minds? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, May 02, 2021
Am I Bovvered
As Catherine Tate once said: "Am I Bovvered?", and reading between the lines, that was the message that was gleaned from most of the post-match Cherry soundbytes - so despite our 1-0 loss at Wycombe on Saturday, the feeling of concern from the fans perhaps isn't quite empathised by the staff of AFC Bournemouth! It was a turgid showing - a much-changed side, which gave the Chairboys the impetus to put in an excellent performance, full of grit and desire, twinned with an early wonder-strike which would grace any Goal of the Month competition. The concern for Bournemouth fans is "loss of momentum" and the perceived lack of squad depth. Not many of the stand-ins particularly put in shifts which could give Woodgate a selection headache, with Roro potentially being one of the exceptions - so how are we feeling ahead of the end-of-season lottery? Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward, Tom Jordan and Mr Tigz to analyse the game, and to talk about our likely potential semi-final clash against Swansea. The fun, and nervousness, starts here! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 26, 2021
Turn It Off And Turn It On Again
After Bournemouth's magnificent seven wins in a row, Brentford were the visitors to Dean Court on Saturday, and whilst Cherries were After Eight, it was the 10-man away side that were mint - with a display of resilience that will be morale boosting and confidence inspiring. For Cherries, it enables us to reset - the equivalent of turning it off and turning it on again - so maybe this loss might just be what is needed to enable everyone to refocus? We know now the Play-Off contenders... Boscombe are joined by Swansea, Barnsley and Brentford in the play-off lottery - one which that culminates with a Wembley jamboree on May 29th, so in this pod.... Sam, Tom, Neil and Tigz get together to discuss the runners and riders, as well as the home humbling at the hands of the Bees - will Thomas Frank's charges now consider themselves the favourites for promotion to the Premier League - do they now have the psychological edge? We go through and discuss our thoughts on the play-offs, analyse the opposition, plus we play out the results of this season's campaign, giving you an EXCLUSIVE on who Cherries will face in the semi-finals! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 18, 2021
The Joy of Six
The last time AFC Bournemouth won six in a row, we were promoted to the Premier League. Can we?! Well, the Cherries came away from Carrow Road with a 3-1 victory against Norwich City in a match which saw a number of talking points - one of which was a sending off for the home side, a decision which had a select number of Canaries fans up in arms. Numerical advantage aside, despite a poor early 15 minutes where Boscombe managed to concede a sloppy goal through a Pukki & Buendia combination, the away side dominated the rest of the game, going on to score four, one of which was disallowed! It's fair to say that we've hit form at the right time – and when you've got Arnaut in the side, then we always know that we have always got a bit of Danju-magic that can be produced at any given moment – what a guy! To discuss events we have Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Neil Dawson, and Tom Jordan - plus, we look forward to Millwall too! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, April 11, 2021
Ecstatic With Danjumagic
A chance to dissect the weekend's match at Dean Court where AFC Bournemouth managed to dispose of Coventry City 4-1. It was a frenetic start with two early goals, but then it became a familiar affair where the Cherries were spurning golden opportunities in front of goal – but at least we are creating them - which suggests that a corner definitely has been turned! Thankfully Danjuma was the man again, and two goals from him and an assist helped Boscombe romp to a relatively relaxed win over the Sky Blues. Plus, we look forward to our early evening clash against the Terriers. Huddersfield are possibly still smarting after the 7-0 humiliation at Norwich, so can Bournemouth add to their woes? If we do, we've won five in a row! To discuss events we have Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Neil Dawson, and Tom Jordan. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 05, 2021
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Cherries are honing in on the Play-Offs after two Easter wins, starting off with a 3-1 victory against Middlesbrough at Dean Court - a win that, whilst it saw no change of league position, leaves us on the coat-tails of Reading and Barnsley - who played out a 1-1 draw later that afternoon It was a game of three thirds at Dean Court, where Bournemouth started well before morphing into the formulaic style of dangerously sitting on a lead. Boro did what most teams have done and equalise, before Boscombe somehow found another gear for the remaining third of the game, scoring two... and arguably, they could have netted more. Then on Monday, we faced Blackburn, and secured a 2-0 win in a match which wasn't pretty, but saw the away side convert clinically twice, to see off a team whose form was spiralling out of control. We could have faced a Rovers side determined to put the wrongs right after their defeat to Wycombe, but aside from a silly gifted penalty, their threats were few and far between - but by no means did Cherries dominate - as for large parts we were poor! Work to do, but delighted with the win! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 29, 2021
Managed Debt And Cup Regret
Cherries posted a £60m+ loss for the last financial year in some jaw-dropping figures that were released this morning. AFC Bournemouth also posted confirmation that its owner is in to the club to the tune of £160m - a concerning backdrop off the pitch to what has been a fruitless season on it. The cost of Covid has hit hard, but whilst the numbers are fairly similar to other Premier League clubs accounts last season, fans will have a number of questions about the investment going forward, the extremely high percentage of wages vs turnover, and the growing debt that our club seems to accrue… so we’ve tried to gauge the reaction on Twitter this morning and discuss what we've learned - with Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, and Neil Dawson. Plus, we cannot NOT mention the last football match that AFC Bournemouth turned up to, or more to the point - didn't turn up to. Therefore, with the additional help of Mr Tigz and Tom Jordan, we review the fateful home defeat at the hands of Southampton in the FA Cup Quarter Finals. Also, a big thanks to the guys at Cherries Red Army for supplying the audio sound-bytes too! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 15, 2021
We Will Not Be Seduced!
Whilst isolated moments throughout the game might have given rise to rose-tinted optimism from some pundits, many Cherries fans will simply not be seduced by these infrequent passages of play. After yet another 3-2 home defeat, this time to Barnsley, Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Mr Tigz and Jeff Hayward come together for a cathartic look back at yesterday's match - one which Barnsley fully deserved to win. AFC Bournemouth's style in the first half against Barnsley was questionably regarded as being "champagne football" after a spell where we managed to put a few passes together which culminated in a shot - indeed, the brief moments of joy that Cherries displayed in the first 45 against Valérien Ismaël's men seemed to inflate a biased opinion which left Barnsley fans watching on iFollow both bothered and baffled. Plus, we give a taster of our fully interview with Marc Pugh - who provides an expert insight on what it’s like to be involved in the Play-Offs! Pughie twice managed to avoid them with automatic promotion, but also he was someone who has experienced the heartbreak of losing in them too! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 08, 2021
Cruising and Complacent
Cherries dropped two points at Deepdale on Saturday against an unpredictable Preston North End side in a match which was the archetypal game of two halves. It was a familiar tale of missed chances followed by punishment for our defensive mistakes. The single point leaves Bournemouth 7th in league, outside the play-offs, sitting behind Barnsley, a team who have got one game in hand on us - it's not looking good, but there's time left. In this podcast, Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Tom Jordan and Mr Tigz take you through proceedings from Saturday, whilst casting a keen eye forward towards our next clashes which see us entertain Barnsley and Swansea - two HUGE games for us! We also have a ten minute taster of a Youtube exclusive with an ex-Cherries midfielder maestro - a pivotal signing in our first Great Escape season - and a player whose darting runs and crucial goals were instrumental in our survival. Of course, it's the one and only Stephen Robinson! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 01, 2021
Harried Hornets Lump on Lerma
Cherries were in free-fall, without a solid performance in a number of games, so a 1-0 win against high-flying Watford ensured that Boscombe fans actually have some hope for the remainder of the season. Whilst Danjuma provided the difference, big Jeff stole the show with a display of gamesmanship that represented that league we've just been relegated from. A solitary Arnaut goal was the difference at Dean Court, in a sun-drenched affair which saw temperatures rise on and off the pitch - with something akin to a Royal Rumble in the closing minutes, which included a couple of sendings off too. It's never dull is it... Today's show provided an extended dissection of yesterday's 1-0 victory against Watford with Mr Tigz, Jeff Hayward, Neil Dawson and Tom Jordan. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 22, 2021
Trust The Process?
World class candidates, an external appointment, exciting CV's - the future is bright - trust the process! The process? Under Eddie, we had a process - and that process was - "Howe will carry us through". Now though, at an Eddie-less AFCB, manager-less Cherries this weekend seemingly made a mockery of the "process" of interviewing - with yet another internal appointment. Nothing against Woodgate, but what on earth was the last three weeks all about? On the pitch, things weren't that much better. We showed a little bit of promise, but altering a flourishing defensive duo and changing to a three meant that we were the architects of our own demise. We as good as gift wrapped Queens Park Rangers with the win as they beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1 at Loftus Road, in a match which encapsulated so much of or season so far. In this podcast, the Back of the Net panel react to the news, plus give their opinions after that away defeat. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 19, 2021
Eddie Mitchell – My Tenure As AFC Bournemouth Chairman
Being a Cherries fan is never dull, and it certainly wasn’t whilst this person was at the helm of the club. If you wanted a person who could help put the area on the map, this person was your man! Eddie Mitchell was AFC Bournemouth Chairman for just over four years. He arrived with winding up petitions to deal with, and left the club by selling his stake to an owner that provided the financial muscle for Bournemouth to become a Premier League team. Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson talk to Eddie about: ◽️ Becoming chairman of the Cherries ◽️ Unexpected changing room visits ◽️ Relationships with fellow members of staff ◽️ Sweary Radio 5 Live Rants ◽️ The on and off pitch confrontations ◽️ Eddie Howe insight ◽️ Sagas with Southampton ◽️ What he'd have made of the Premier League era If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, February 19, 2021
John Bailey – The Clique Of Players He Simply Couldn’t Stand
We’re joined by yet another character in the Cherries calvary by the way of combative midfielder John Bailey - a player that wore his heart on his sleeve, playing 137 games for Boscombe, spanning five season, scoring 13 goals (some of them in friendlies, admittedly), one of which was in the most famous football stadium in the world. He was tough, he got rough, but his tenacity encapsulated the never say die era that most Cherries fans went through at the time. Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson speak to him about: ◽️ The slippery characters ◽️ A clique of players he simply couldn't stand ◽️ The rule he broke the night before Wembley. ◽️ How he'd have dealt with "The Weasel" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, February 14, 2021
113 - A Saturday Snooze
This weekend Cherries travelled to Nottingham to face Forest in a clash against an in-form Hughton side that has been difficult to beat of late - amassing 13 points from their last 18. So with Boscombe arriving in confidence after our Burnley FA Cup exploits, it looked set to be an absorbing affair - in reality, it was anything but. In this podcast, we get raw full-time opinions from Bournemouth fans after the Cherries bumbled to a 0-0 draw at the hands of Forest - scarily, we didn't even register a shot! Also, Tom Jordan is joined by Dan AKA Juron to discuss the individual performances at The City Ground. Ben Pearson made his debut for the Cherries in a midfield comprising Jack Wilshere and Jefferson Lerma - this meant that Tuesday's FA Cup star Philip Billing could only watch on from the bench. Meanwhile, another excellent former from the Burnley game - Sam Surridge - was also benched! Bizarre! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, February 08, 2021
112 - Defensive Holes But Back In The Goals
What a season we're having. Jason Tindall departed the club in the week after a poor run of results for the Cherries. Whilst we had games that some Cherries fans could attend, the majority of us will be returning to a vastly different club - no Eddie, no Jason. It's sad we haven't had the chance to say goodbye to some incredible servants. Despite the risk not working, Jason is still one of them - thank you JT. So it was Jonathan Woodgate that stood in for our home clash against the Blues on the following Saturday. To his credit, he obviously needed to come in and pick up players who have been mentally at a low and players who haven’t had the confidence to express themselves on the football pitch for some time. Whilst the showing was far from perfect, it was one was saw us score goals. In this podcast Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Neil Dawson and Tom Jordan take you through the weekend game, before going on to analyse the runners and riders for the managerial vacancy at Dean Court - with a 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 buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 31, 2021
111 - A Brutal Reality Check
Cherries are sitting sixth in the Championship, but after a series of horrendous performances, the brutal reality is that we are dropping like a stone - unless that is, the team starts to apply themselves. In this pod there is an extended chat about what is going on at AFC Bournemouth after that 3-1 loss to Reading on Friday night with Mr Tigz, Neil Dawson, Jeff Hayward and Tom Jordan. ◽️ What do you think is creating the lack of desire on the pitch? ◽️ Is the Jason Tindall capable of mentally raising these players? ◽️ If players are self-interested and playing for themselves, what do you do to change this? ◽️ Discussion on Dan Gosling's exit to Watford. ◽️ Ben Pearson. What do you know about him? ◽️ Jonathan Woodgate joins the coaching team, what will be bring to the table? ◽️ What will happen if we don’t get promoted this season? Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 24, 2021
Shaun Teale – The Most Centre-Half Looking Centre-Half
Shaun Teale is a player who many of us idolised for the two and a half seasons that he was with us. Moving from non-league, he made 62 appearances for the Cherries between 1989 and 1992 before joining Aston Villa for £350,000 where he formed an outstanding partnership with Irish international, Paul McGrath. He’s a player who’s been described as "the most centre-half looking centre-half who ever lived", with possibly the biggest calves that some Bournemouth fans have ever seen. Also a star for Southport, Weymouth, Tranmere, Preston, Motherwell, Carlisle amongst others - tonight he is joined by Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson, who ask the questions about his fascinating career. Includes: ◽️ The Redknapp Run-Ins ◽️ Pinning managers again changing room doors ◽️ Why Big Ron prevented him playing for England ◽️ Villa experiences alongside Paul McGrath ◽️ His current career as a painter and decorator If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 18, 2021
110 - Cherries Asunder After Referee Blunder
Bournemouth made hard work of the beautiful game against yet another team in the bottom half of the table on Saturday as Luton Town emerged 1-0 winners at Dean Court in a deserved victory where Cherries simply did not do enough. Despite sporadic moments of near-joy, Cherries look disjointed and asunder - a far cry from the Championship winning side of 6/7 years ago. If we're thinking promotion, we might need to think again. It wasn't just Bmth that weren’t at the races, the ref wasn’t either. A diabolical performance from the man in the middle. He drove down from the North East to officiate today - yet more pointless travel over a long distance during Covid, and... just like Dominic Cummings, maybe he needed an eye test too - as he sent off Lerma with one of the worst reds we have seen. Despite that, Cherres kept on trying to walk it into the box, and Luton were clinical when they needed to be. In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward, Mr Tigz and Tom Jordan to dissect the game, plus we hear a snippet of an extended interview which is on Youtube, and will be arriving on your podcast app next week! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 11, 2021
Matt Tubbs and Josh McQuoid – Our Good (And Bad) Influences!
Bournemouth has always been a club that has been associated with fast free-flowing football, and as a result of that, we have witnessed plenty of incredible goals over the years from an array of strikers, and on this show - we have a couple of guests that have lots of experience of hitting the back of the net for both Bournemouth and their other respective clubs. They were both born in the South, are both 5 foot 9, and both have played for Cherries in the naughties and 2010’s… Firstly, Matt Tubbs... a player who netted 49 goals in 65 matches for Crawley Town - a ridiculous record! He had a loan spell at the Cherries in 2008 before completing a permanent switch in 2012, and his goals were a crucial part of AFC Bournemouth reaching the Championship! Plus, Josh McQuoid - a player that came through the youth at AFCB after a brief spell at Saints. He made 63 appearances for us, joined the Cherries first team set up in 2006 and his goal-scoring form got better as time went on. In November 2010, he scored a hat-trick for Bournemouth in consecutive home wins, something which evidently created a path for a move away to play Championship football where he joined Millwall! He returned in 2012, was alongside the likes of Franno, Ritchie, Grabban and Fraser up the leagues. An international for Northern Ireland too, he is currently plying his trade at Weymouth. We talk about their footballing experiences, loan moves, dealing with Jimmy Quinn, the Minus 17 era, the influences on and off the pitch (good and bad), the current side, being "rested" on the first game of the season, and much more besides... Asking the questions are Jeff Hayward and Sam Davis. If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, January 03, 2021
109 - Stan's The Man In Snowy Stoke
On Saturday night, Cherries weren’t exactly vintage. A change of formation, two personnel changes, and a familiar frustration for large parts of the game. But Junior Stanislas came good when needed. In this podcast Sam Davis, Neil Dawson, Jeff Hayward and Tom Jordan dissect our performance at the Bet 365 Stadium. Stoke were good at stifling the attacks, whilst not producing a lot of their own. But that said, it felt like they had the majority of the chances in the first half albeit not the clearest. Boscombe had the best opportunity of the second half though… and they took it. Cook fed Junior, and whilst he didn’t have the best of games, he certainly does possess the ice-cold mentality that is required in those situations. We also have a mid-term review of the Championship's runners and riders with Daniel Storey (BBC, Totally Football Pod, PL and Forest fan) - and Nancy Frostick (Sheffield Wednesday reporter for The Athletic and the i Paper) - the full audio of which you can see on Youtube. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 27, 2020
Kevin Bond – What They Did To Me Was Atrocious
Another episode of the Lockdown interviews where we are joined by former AFC Bournemouth player and manager Kevin Bond as we tell some great stories of his footballing past, including: - The Man City and Saints days, and then his three seasons at Bournemouth - From playing football, to cooking bacon & eggs for a living - The BBC Panorama documentary: “What they did was atrocious” - Questionable managerial decisions, including letting Steve Fletcher go? - The potential seen in Eddie Howe’s management prospects - Kevin inviting Jeff Mostyn to watch a game, before Abdul Jaffer relieved him of £20K (and the rest). - The Sport6 charlatans. Asking the questions are Jeff Hayward, Neil Dawson, and Mr Tigz. If you’re enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 20, 2020
108 - Goalless and Soulless
It was a tough watch at Kenilworth Road on Saturday as Cherries came away with a point from a very well oiled Luton Town side. Cherries looked leggy today against a determined and well drilled Hatters team, and throughout the the game, there was nothing to suggest that the stalemate would ever be broken, and with JT's side looking worn - the game ended in a draw. It was poor to watch, and the lack of composure in the final third was all to prevalent - we got in good positions, but couldn’t convert. What better time then, for a podcast to talk about it?! So, in the final Back of the Net of the year, we hear the opinions of Morgan Scott, Kirk Tovey, and Cherries fan Dom - plus we take in the thoughts of Tom Jordan, who rates the players for the Bedfordshire bore-draw. Finally, we just wanted to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our followers and subscribers. It has been such a strange and testing year, but we just wanted to say thanks for all your support. Despite the isolation, we've really enjoyed the community buzz during the lockdowns, and whilst it has been great to talk to some Cherries greats, chatting regularly to fellow AFC Bournemouth fans has been more of a privilege. We're taking a break until the start of January, The last audio pod of 2020 is out tomorrow, and whilst there will be isolated content posted on the Youtube channel, the Free-For-All's will return in 2021. The next pod is out on January 4th. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 14, 2020
107 - Supporters, Sublime Strikes and Sixteen Year Olds
Boscombe were rampant against the Terriers on Saturday in a five star performance in front of over 1,000 ecstatic Cherries at the Vitality Stadium in a convincing win over Huddersfield, and in this podcast, we wax lyrical about our five-star performance with the help of Jeff Hayward, Sam Davis, and Tom Jordan. Whilst Jeff and Sam were at home, JT was in the stadium, and it's fair to say he was buzzing. If we wanted the perfect performance to greet the return of fans at Dean Court, that was it. We’ve always known that the home fans can make a difference at home, and the boost that it provided the players in red and black was more than evident against a Huddersfield side that barely looked at threat. We take you through Tom's day at Dean Court with raw audio footage, and input from Kirk Tovey and Paul Kenward too! Plus, as ever, a chronological look through the game in the finest detail possible! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, December 05, 2020
106 - Watch Us Wreck The Tykes - Psyche!
In a climate where we all need escapism, some will watch Ant and Dec dishing out kangaroo testicles, but us Bournemouth fans favour the bollockings that JT's provides - as, after the home defeat to Preston on Tuesday, Tindall laid down a dingo-dollar challenge to his Cherry charges, which resulted in a dreamy 4 star haul away at Barnsley on Friday night, a supreme victory that ensured we went into the weekend crowned Kings of the Championship. In this podcast, Sam Davis and Jeff Hayward unravel the 4-0 win at Oakwell, a performance where Philip Billing and Sam Surridge excelled, giving the gaffa plenty of headaches ahead of Tuesday's clash with promotion rivals Swansea City. Charlie Starks also made his debut on Back of the Net this weekend, as he joined Tom Jordan to give his ratings on all the Cherries players that graced the pitch on Friday night, so we provide a taster of the kind of remarks the AFCB side gained based on our tonking of the Tykes. Plus, ahead of a Sunday night screening on our Youtube channel, we provide a taster of our interview with Josh McQuoid and Matt Tubbs - both born in the South, both 5 foot 9, and both have played for Cherries in the naughties and 2010’s. They tell us about their frustrations, regrets, their loan spells - but also, their deep affection for AFC Bournemouth. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, youcan help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 29, 2020
105 - Cherries Claw Rovram Draw
Start spreading the news... we won't always win every game we play, but at the New York Stadium on Saturday, you can't help but feel as though we were the architects of our own demise! Rotherham were strong, physical, and got in our faces early doors - an obvious tactic which is often used to negate footballing sides. Niggles aside though - the home side gave us a lesson in quality wide delivery, and a 2-2 draw probably was a fair result. In this podcast, Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Mr Tigz and Neil Dawson discuss events in South Yorkshire, plus we look forward to the visit of Preston on Tuesday, the start of a month which sees eight fixtures - and a period of time which could ultimately determine our fate this season. We also catch up with the latest activity with the Cherries Academy in Uganda, who finally have some kits that have been sent across. Fantastic to see them all sporting their AFCB gear, but.. there is more that we still want to do! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, November 28, 2020
Jason Tindall – On Managing AFC Bournemouth
We are delighted to be joined by the current manager of AFC Bournemouth - Jason Tindall. Tom Jordan puts questions to the gaffa, with topics ranging from the formations, signings, but also more-lighted quips such as THAT assist for Mark Molesley at Dagenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 22, 2020
104 - A Royally Good Half Time Bollocking
On Saturday, Cherries beat Reading 4 - 2 at Dean Court, and it was the archetypal game of two halves. Jason Tindall's half time dressing down did the trick, and the "bollocking" he gave the players (in the words of David Brooks) had the desired effect - better quality, more desire, and they were more clinical too. In this podcast, Sam Davis and Jeff Hayward dissect the game, and when you face certain teams, the headlines are easy to write. Reading provide such joy with their Royals and Biscuitmen associations, so you won't be surprised to find out that the reign at the top of the league ended at the Vitality on Saturday and indeed it was the Cherries players who are now hob-nobbing with their promotion rivals Norwich City, sitting pretty in second place, leaving their opponents on Saturday ruing their chances after crumbling to a 4-2 defeat. Nice. In this podcast we also get the Player Ratings with Tom Jordan and Owen Tovey - a young Cherries fan with some great opinions on the game! Plus... a look forward to our chat with Jason Tindall, and opportunity afforded to us via the Cherries Trust, so we speak to our main man Tom, and ask him what it was like. This interview is being screened on Youtube on Sunday at 8pm! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 08, 2020
103 - A Blues Cruise and A Cherries Muse
As Cherries pulled our second 3-1 win out of the bag at St Andrews this season, we take a look at proceedings in Birmingham on Saturday, as the away side strolled to a convincing win, and finally saw a performance which boasted finesse and intensity. This week the panel includes Jeff Hayward, Tom Jordan, Neil Dawson and Sam Davis. Lockdown isn't a particularly easy time, but one organisation that is trying to be a shining light through all this is Talking Cherries, a fans led mental health initiative, so we speak to Simon Kay, who brings us up to date with what is going on. Plus those on Twitter might also have seen some fundraising going on for a Bournemouth Football Academy in Uganda. Intrigued and want to know more? Well, we catch a word with Steve Butler, who provides more information about it. As well as previewing our encounter with Reading, we also muse over the Cherries so far - what has gone right, what has gone wrong, and what chances are there of 1) maintaining our prize assets in January, and 2) pushing for promotion this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, November 02, 2020
102 - Roro Spares Cherry Blushes
After Cherries dispatched of Bristol City in the week with a late winner, Derby County were next to visit, with Boscombe fans hoping that we could end a streak of seven games without a win against the Rams. However, a lacklustre showing sadly meant that the expected three points would only turn out to be one - adding to our never-ending tally of draws. However, it was great to see Rodrigo Riquelme net his first goal for the Cherries, and what a sweet strike it was - hopefully the first of many for AFC Bournemouth! Whilst AFCB sit third in the table, Sam Davis and Jeff Hayward can't help but feel deflated after a performance that left a lot to be desired. In this podcast, we dissect the 90 minutes on Saturday, plus we look forward to our match against Sheffield Wednesday - on Tuesday! With the Owls sitting bottom of the table and on a poor run of form, this would surely be an unforgivable place to be dropping points? Also, in a brand new series on Youtube, North Stand Season Ticket Holder Tom Jordan gives his Player Ratings from the last game, so we provide a taster of his thoughts after that 1-1 at the weekend! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 25, 2020
101 - Room 101? - It’s An Unbeaten Run!
With monologues being readied to describe a match which might have been consigned to Room 101, a certain Chris Mepham stepped up to tear up the script and secure a point for AFC Bournemouth, continuing this season's unbeaten run. In this podcast, we go over the match at Vicarage Road with a fine toothcomb. Were we lucky to have 11 men on the pitch? Were Watford? Was the outcome correct? And why are we so wasteful in the final third? Jeff Hayward joins Sam Davis as we mull over a game which saw both teams cement their play-off league positions, with the Hornets and Cherries 3rd and 4th respectively. Elsewhere in this podcast, we get your thoughts after Saturday's encounter, and there are some choice words from Kirk Tovey. The fans thoughts this week are sponsored by Seven Squared - life-long gamers and professional designers who are keeping alive the names of some of the world’s favourite retro video games via limited edition Tee Shirts. Buy yours at www.sevensqua.red, and if you want to join the t-shirt journey, use code “BOTN” at checkout and get 20% off all tees until midnight Wednesday. This podcast also previews the visit of Bristol City, plus pays tribute to Charlie Daniels with North Stand Season Ticket Holder Tom Jordan, who this week left the club - what a servant! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 18, 2020
100 - And It's Live....
We've reached our centenary, so we thought we'd celebrate with a LIVE special! We've been podcasting on all things Cherries since 2016 and on Youtube since August 2019, and this show reviews our 4 years covering AFC Bournemouth, including the highs, the lows, and everything in between (including the draw with QPR on Saturday). Tonight, we chat about the future of the podcast with some people that have been frequently involved, including pod founder Sean Barker, the man responsible for its renaissance in 2019 - Jeff Hayward, and regular contributor Neil Dawson. Presented by Sam Davis. Back of the Net has been giving Boscombe supporters a voice for nearly five years, whether it's through audible fan thoughts on the pod, or vox-pops outside the ground on the channel - plus we provide reactions to news stories that emanate from Dean Court, as well as frequent uploads of behind the scenes features, interviews and forthright opinion too. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 05, 2020
99 - Same Old St Andrews
Bournemouth have never lost at St Andrews, and on Friday night in front of the cameras, this records continued in style, as Cherries put in a solid performance which showed a lot of promise to overcome Coventry 3-1. Whilst the showing was strong, the same typical traits of having large spells of possession without scoring were evident, but whilst the Sky Blues equalised in the first half, the second half was a different story. Indeed, the issues in the first half were corrected in the second with the help of midfield maestro Dan Gosling who scored a couple of goals to secure the win. It was a relaxed, it was routine, and it was a great victory against a team which had no Danjuma, no King, no Kelly, no Stanislas, and no Riquelme... positive signs as we head into the international break! In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward to discuss the game. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, September 27, 2020
98 - Danjuma The Difference!
Arnaut Danjuma proved the difference on Sunday in a resilient AFC Bournemouth performance which saw us overcome Norwich City 1-0, thanks to a superb turn and shot from our Dutch delight. The away side pressed relentlessly in the second half, but a steadfast showing from the Cherries helped us to hold on to all three points - condemning the Canaries to their second defeat of the season in all competitions. In the podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward to discuss the showing at Dean Court - where we witnessed spirit, grit, and an improved focus - something which was missing from our last league encounter against Middlesbrough. Also in this episode, we're joined by North Stand Season Ticket Holder Tom Jordan to discuss the departure of Harry Arter, an AFC Bournemouth hero and legend - plus, we go over our recent exit of the Carabao Cup at the hands of Manchester City. Plus, of course, Do You Remember... and this week, there's a "Citeh" themed question too! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, September 20, 2020
97 - The Bare Necessi-Tees
At the weekend Cherries travelled to Teesside in a performance against Middlesbrough that garnered a point, but it could have been so much more. Instead Bournemouth displayed the bare necessities on the pitch, with a lacklustre performance showing against a side that were toying with Championship relegation just two months ago. Whilst a goal for Dom ensured that our attacking talisman got off the mark in the Championship, a late equaliser from Boro left Cherries fans cursing missed opportunities, so whilst there was bitterness in Bournemouth, there was rejoicing at the Riverside, as 1000 fans inside the stadium witnesses their side picking up their first points of the season. In this podcast Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward to discuss the 1-1 draw, plus we look forward to the Carabao Cup Third Round tie at Manchester City, where there could be a reunion with a certain Nathan Ake! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 14, 2020
96 - Rovers Returned... But Three Points Earned
Cherries got back to winning ways on Saturday at home to Blackburn Rovers in a satisfying performance which saw a tentative start, the usual Bournemouth mistakes, but then a return to kamikaze Cherries brand of football that we know, and (I think) love! If we get the points, people call it entertaining, if we don’t they call it reckless. Outscoring teams in order to win games! We called it! Rovers kept returning - firing not one but two equalisers, but Danjuma was the difference, ensured an opening day three points for the Cherries with a pearler of a striker late on into the game. Jeff Hayward and Sam Davis discuss events at the Vitality. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 31, 2020
95 - Benfica Tests and Championship Guests
AFC Bournemouth's pre-season finally got under way on Sunday against a team with plenty of European pedigree by the way of Portugese side Benfica. Whilst Cherries went down 2-1, there was a mixture of encouraging signs twinned with the familiarity of some "same old Bournemouth" moments - we wouldn't have it any other way would we? To dissect matters on the pitch, Sam Davis speaks to Tom Jordan and Neil Weedon about the game. Later on the show, Jeff Hayward joins us to preview 2020/21 in the Championship - and we have the help of two respected names in sports journalism who give us a tremendous insight on the division AFC Bournemouth will (hopefully) be gracing this season... Firstly, Daniel Storey - a football writer and broadcaster whose work can often be seen on the BBC, in the iPaper, as well as doing lots for the Premier League, Football 365 and beyond - he also happens to be a devoted Forest supporter! Plus, we are delighted to be joined by Nancy Frostick, who is the Sheffield Wednesday writer for The Athletic, and who has also penned articles for The i Paper too - having a wealth of experience covering the Championship! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, August 18, 2020
94 - Cries & Goodbyes As Cherries Downsize
Once again it's been a busy weekend in the world of AFC Bournemouth, with Cherries "reluctantly" accepting a bid of £18.5 million for Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United, plus the news that club legends Andrew Simon and Simon Francis have left the club. is this JT putting his stamp on the club early doors? Some see it as bonkers, and others are more in tune with JT's approach. On a more positive note, Stephen Purches has been announced as JTs right-hand man for next season, plus there has been an addition in the coaching staff by the way of Graeme Jones who has experience at West Brom, Swansea and Luton Town - amongst others. In this podcast , Cherries fans discuss the Rambo move plus have their say about the two stalwarts leaving the club. You can view the full videos to both pieces of audio on our Youtube channel if you'd like more AFCB content. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 10, 2020
93 - Can Succession Mean Progression?
So.. it's Tindall then! Famed for his tan, his touchline tantrums, and perhaps forgettably - The Terras - Eddie's number two has become number one. Cherries fans *seemed* to have mixed emotions about the appointment - as whilst the majority wanted the continuity of Howe, the jury was out about continuance that Tindall could bring. On this show, we take in some raw reaction from a number of fans who joined our Youtube show to discuss the appointment. Some were against it, some for - but come the end of the show, we all came together in agreement that the move - whilst it may have been decided on factors other than football, is one which might give us some stability, and will be absorbing at the very least! The players will have been a bit concern for the board, and with players like Ramsdale, Kelly, and Stacey - all of whom have bought into Eddie and JT's philosophy - a change might genuinely have altered their feel for the club - and they are players who we simply cannot afford to let go. Later in the show we also give you news of a fundraiser for the Forest Holme hospice in Poole where we tell you how you can win a round of golf with Harry Redknapp! Exciting! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 02, 2020
92 - Eddie Had A Dream, Will We Have A Nightmare?
Eddie Had A Dream, but on Saturday evening, the majority of Cherries fans had a nightmare. Emotion has been raw this weekend after the news was announced that Eddie Howe has left AFC Bournemouth by mutual consent. The 42-year-old, who managed the Cherries in more than 450 games across two spells at Vitality Stadium spanning more than a decade, made the decision together with club officials on Saturday. In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson to discuss the events of Saturday night and ruminate over the potential goings on at Dean Court. Plus we discuss what this means for the club as we move forward (we hope) into a new era with new management. We also hear from club commentator Kris Temple and match-day announcer Mike Botto - who voice their immediate thoughts. Whilst Eddie leaves, most of the rest will stay - for now, however the questions that are being asked span many topics, not least with conjecture about the guarantees Eddie was possibly not getting from the board, the absence of the legacy that Eddie wanted to build, plus the suggestions from John Williams that "something isn't right" - it seems there may be more than meets the eye. There's a lot to cover, and we'll do our best to tackle as much as we can, with more shows undoubtedly on the agenda in the next few weeks. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 26, 2020
91 - The End Of An Era
On Sunday, Bournemouth's 5 year stint in the Premier League came to an end after a survival Sunday showdown which saw Aston Villa claim the point they needed to ensure their Premier League safety. Whilst Bournemouth overcame Everton in a convincing 1-3 win, factors elsewhere meant that we would finish 18th - no longer being able to claim that we are a side that has never been relegated from the top flight. Although the point difference that Aston Villa are gained could be deemed controversial given the circumstances of the Hawkeye blunder vs Sheffield United, the fact remains that Bournemouth this season have simply not been good enough. In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson to discuss what went wrong. We also debate the future of Eddie Howe, as he contemplates his future at the club, plus we focus on the Championship, where we allude to which players we might feasibly retain the services of, and which ones we'll wave goodbye to. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 19, 2020
90 - On The Precipice
Sometimes, I simply wish I didn't like football. Saints professionally dispatched of Bournemouth 2-0 at the Vitality with goals from Che Adams and former Cherry Danny Ings on Sunday, and whilst a dominant first half display looked promising for the home side - two clinical moments at the end of each half helped to adjust the chances of Premier League survival from slim to non-existent. For Saints, it's apparently "not a rivalry", but over the weekend - Twitter suggested otherwise️ - either way, for the Cherries, the focus was simply to win. Whilst the early possession was there, the goals were not - therefore any plans for the release of a "Great Escape 3" DVD have been well and truly canned... (probably). In this podcast, Jeff Hayward and Sam Davis discuss the game, and take in the week ahead - as we once again start to focus on matches elsewhere... If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, July 13, 2020
89 - The Feet Of Iniesta
In terms of placing moments in the box labelled "things you never thought you'd see", AFC Bournemouth's fall from grace this season is probably up there - however did you ever think the names Dominic Solanke and Andrés Iniesta would be mentioned in the same breath? No, I thought not... but, someone Sky Sports managed to do that as Bournemouth pummelled Leicester 4-1 at Dean Court. Boscombe gave themselves a lifeline at home in a 4-1 win which, to be honest... came out of nowhere. The first half witnessed a slow performance, a lack of belief, poor passing, lack of cohesion, and a showing which left us utterly bereft of confidence. Like a faithful family dog, it felt like we were about to be put down, but with a whimper and a slight wag of the tail - the revival took place, the S.A.S took over - Solanke and Stanislas, and we bounced over the line in a performance which might prick Watford's ears up somewhat. Whilst Jamie Redknapp says the technique for Solanke's second goal was a bit like Iniesta, Jeff Hayward was equally excited, albeit provided less of the knee-jerk comparisons - so in this podcast, he and Sam Davis dissect the 4-1 win at home to the former Premier League Champions. We also listen to some of the supporters thoughts from the Full Time Free-for-All, which is a free show broadcast after every game on Youtube! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, July 05, 2020
88 - A "Good" Defeat?
Whilst Cherries lost 5-2 at Manchester United this weekend, you can’t say it was gutless, and you can’t say that the players didn’t care, but once again, our tactical inadequacies were exposed, and whether that’s down to the individuals on the pitch or the man who instructs them is yet to be known. But, is there room for room for optimism? Possibly! But the fact there are only five games to go leaves us in an invidious position. This game had everything. Great goals, VAR controversies, and some more gift wrapped moments, which means the home aside managed to ease to a relatively easy victory, and Bournemouth are another game closer to a summer preparing not to go to places like Newcastle, but to beautiful spots such as Norwich and the New York Stadium. In this episode, Neil Dawson and Jeff Hayward run through proceedings at Old Trafford, before previewing AFC Bournemouth's encounter at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Plus, we catch up with Cherries fan Reese - who, after an emotional appearance on a recent Full Time Free-for-all, has spoken in depth about what the club means to him. It hasn't been an easy life, but the club has offered the comfort that he has needed. We find out more. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 28, 2020
87 - I Know We Loved The Championship But...
...surely we don't want to return there? Well, if you speak to fans of Bournemouth, Watford, West Ham and Aston Villa - there is unanimous consensus that their respective clubs do not seem to have the urgency to retain Premier League football. Poor, insipid results, twinned with an-over polite "no you go first" approach in attempting to usher their rivals to be the first to pick up three points. Winning the match against Newcastle on Wednesday gives the Cherries to put an end to our woes and send us in a positive direction in what is a horrendous run-in. Jeff Hayward joins Sam Davis to chat about the upcoming game, plus we look back to the 1-0 loss at Wolves - a better showing, but ultimately, the wrong end of an unflattering scoreline. We also take in Back of the Net's week in the media, with stints on ITV Meridian, Radio Solent, and also Radio 5 Live, where Jeff found himself up against a very stubborn Chris Sutton in a debate on Ryan Fraser. Who won? Need you ask! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 21, 2020
86 - Do They Know We're Eighteenth?!
Cherries returned to Premier League football on Saturday, live in front of the nation - but lost 0-2 to a well organised Crystal Palace side who barely had to get out of second gear to claim the victory against us. Most AFC Bournemouth supporters were looking forward to the must win match, but ultimately were distraught at another Dean Court horror show - with many fans revisiting a familiar feeling that has been all too frequent during the 2019/20 season. In this podcast we hear from supporters who provide their raw full-time reaction, plus we catch up with podcast co-presenter Jeff Hayward who provides his considered analysis after the defeat live on the BBC. With another big game around the corner, we also preview the encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers – a match which on paper is much harder, but conversely, will this be one that Bournemouth are better suited to? We explain our thoughts as well as provide analysis of the players that perhaps deserve a start in the Black Country, and those that do not! The regular "Do You Remember?" feature returns once more, plus we provide information on how you can take part in our new "Full Time Free-For-All" shows, which occur straight after the final whistle live on Facebook and YouTube! If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 18, 2020
Warren Cummings & Brian Stock – The Highs And Lows
We're joined by Warren Cummings & Brian Stock, two players who graced the Cherries shirt for over 16 years between them. One a midfield maestro, the other an attacking full-back - they both found regular first-team football at Bournemouth, going through some lows and highs both on and off the pitch. Was Sean O'Driscoll ahead of his time? What was Warren's relationship like with Kevin Bond. Was Jimmy Quinn as unprofessional as others seem to suggest? And what of the current Premier League squad? Warren is a Scottish international who clocked up over 250 appearances for the Cherries. He put in great defensive performances on the pitch but also had a desire to get forward - he was full of energy on the pitch and stayed around with us for around ten seasons, so this meant that for his services to AFC Bournemouth, he received a testimonial match against AC Milan on 3 September 2016. Alongside him is Brian Stock, who wore the Red & Black for 6 six years under Sean O’Driscoll before linking up with him again a bit later at Doncaster Rovers where he spent another significant chunk of his career. Now, at AFC Bournemouth, like Warren, he has a role coaching the youth. If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 18, 2020
Tommy Heffernan – “I’d Have Broke Both His Legs”
Some forthright and strongly worded views from one of the legends of the 80’s – Tommy Heffernan. A marauding full-back with a license to score, a man whose tackles made the whole crowd wince and a man who was in the supporters club after every game getting a round in for the fans. The last full-back to score double figures in a league season and a man who loved our club so much he joined it twice making 217 appearances and scoring 27 times…. Part of two promotion sides here in Bournemouth and another promotion with Sheffield United life with Tommy was never dull and we know this show won’t be either... Parental discretion is advised on this video, including a number of F bombs, and some very frank opinions on today's footballers. If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 16, 2020
Ian Bishop – My Rock And Roll Season At AFC Bournemouth
We're joined by Cherries midfield maestro Ian Bishop, who, despite his short time at the club, has been described by John Williams as the best natural talent he has played with. "Bish" played 54 games for us in the season after promotion back in 1988, and helped Bournemouth to their highest ever league finish at the time. He went on to have lengthy spells at Manchester City and West Ham - before retiring over in America - where he now lives - he has been an artist, a poker star, and now, is a seasoned podcaster - always an entertainer, forever an icon. If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, June 15, 2020
Yann Kermorgant – The Premier League Regret
We are delighted to bring you Yann Kermorgant, a player who, despite the relatively short time at the club, is synonymous with the club's success - as his goals and set-ups were a huge part of our Championship winning campaign. He joined us half-way through our first Championship season, enabling us to finish in a solid 10th spot, but in his first full season, he scored 17, assisted many more, and went on to help lift the trophy at his former club, as AFC Bournemouth won the title on the final day. What a man! If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 14, 2020
Steve Fletcher – Overcoming Adversity
The word "legend" is often over-used, but Steve Fletcher encompasses the spirit of AFC Bournemouth - with a determination to overcome adversity. His own footballing path wasn't easy, but a combination of loyalty and resolve led to a career which has been littered with outstanding moments, both as an individual but also as a team. Scoring play-off final openers, gracing Wembley, and netting momentous club-defining goals are just a number of high moments in amongst a career which has seen a willingness to prevail through the bad times - including administration and minus 17... and, to add to the story, two seasons of football which took him away from the club he adored. Now, a coach and club ambassador in the Premier League, amongst the world's elite footballers, is fair to say that Steve Fletcher has done it all, but does he have any regrets? We'll find out. Tonight at 8pm. If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 14, 2020
Brett Pitman – The Disastrous Spell I’ll Never Forget
We're joined by Brett Pitman to discuss his career at AFC Bournemouth. On the pitch he has been through it all, with promotions, relegations, medals and more - and off-the-pitch the club was a bit tasty too! Brett discusses his time at an evolving AFC Bournemouth, and his other stints at Ipswich and Bristol City, as well as the current spell at Portsmouth. Tales include the disastrous spell under Jimmy Quinn, the near-move to Blackpool which fell apart due to the unfriendly nature of Karl Oyston, plus his constant rotating in the Championship season with Yann Kermorgant - did that frustrate him? This show is supported by Friends Of Pokesdown. If you're enjoying this show and our other interviews you can help support us by buying us a coffee at http://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee - we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 13, 2020
Kelly Somers, Kris Temple & Peter Rutzler – Clickbait & Conjecture
A media perspective on all things AFC Bournemouth as we chat to current Premier League, BBC, and Optus Sport presenter Kelly Somers, BBC broadcaster and global event sports announcer Kris Temple, with Peter Rutzler - the AFC Bournemouth correspondent from The Athletic. We learn about their progression in their respective media roles at Dean Court, the rise of the club, the expansion of the media team, plus we also go over the Championship promotion run-in - taking in some behind the scenes gambits from the club. Also discussed is: Kris's relationship with Willo and Neil Perrett, the stories from The Athletic that the club might deem "not needed", plus some tips for Sam in getting the best out of your interviewee - notably, Brett Pitman! This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 12, 2020
Milton Graham and Ian Thompson – Racism in the 80’s
AFC Bournemouth have had some momentous occasions in most of the decades that we've been a professional club. This decade it was promotion to the PL, in the naughties - the play-offs and Minus 17, in the 90's Wembley... but what of the 80's? Towards the end of this decade there was the famous promotion under Harry Redknapp, however, before that came an afternoon that many a Cherry will never forget, and this was the 2-0 FA Cup Third Round demolition of Man Utd at Dean Court. The goal-scorers that day will be remembered for years to come, and today, we're absolutely delighted to be joined by them - the one and only Milton Graham and Ian Thompson! Stories include: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 10, 2020
Harry Redknapp – The Jungle Experience (Post-Dinner)
PART 2: We were delighted to be joined by interviewing footballing royalty by the way of Harry Redknapp. There's a pause for dinner half through, but Harry DID return to complete the tale of his footballing journey, with special attention to AFCB. This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee We'll discuss: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 09, 2020
Harry Redknapp – My Footballing Journey (Pre-Dinner)
PART 1: We were delighted to be joined by interviewing footballing royalty by the way of Harry Redknapp. There's a pause for dinner half through, but Harry DOES return to complete the tale of his footballing journey, with special attention to AFCB. This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee We'll discuss: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 09, 2020
Tony Funnell & Keith Williams – How We Greeted George Best
We're joined by ex-Cherries Keith Williams and Tony Funnell, players who were integral to the success in 1981/82 where Cherries won promotion to Division Three with a fourth-place finish. They discuss: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 07, 2020
Matt Ritchie – Howe’s Meticulous Nature
Former Cherry and current Newcastle fan favourite Matt Ritchie joins us, discussing his footballing career, from the turbulence at Swindon under Di Canio, the calm drive of Eddie Howe, onto the move to Newcastle and the increased supporter expectation at St James Park. He also speaks of his experiences of being guided by Rafa, and now Steve Bruce. We speak about: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sat, June 06, 2020
John Williams and Paul Morrell – Topless And Truthful
An hour long chat with two ex-AFC Bournemouth stalwarts who played a massive part in our success in the eighties - John "Willo" Williams, and Paul "Mozzy" Morrell. Firstly, Paul Morrell - one of Bournemouth’s best left-backs in the history of the club - a player who donned the Cherries shirt for 10 years, notching nearly 350 appearances for us. As well as numerous solid performances and a Harry Redknapp inspired promotion season, one of his key moments for AFCB was scoring the winning goal in the first Football League Trophy Final, then known as the Associate Members' Cup, when Bournemouth beat Hull City 2–1 at Boothferry Park on 24 May 1984. With him is John Williams (or Willo to you and me), the player turned assistant manager who played 117 games for the Cherries. Described by Harry Redknapp as being "possibly the best signing he had made" in his 25-year management career, he ALSO helped the Cherries win the Third Division championship in 1986–87 with 97 points, and now he, of course, acts as the current BBC Radio Solent summariser alongside Kris Temple. Presented by Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson. This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 04, 2020
Marc Pugh – My Future In Football
In the latest of our Lockdown interviews, we chatted extensively with club icon Marc Pugh, who played with us for nearly a decade, being a pivotal part of a rise through the divisions up to the #premierleague. We talk football (of course), his recent foray into food on Instagram, plus his future. Currently he is plying his trade at #qpr, however beyond the game, where do his ambitions lie? Presented by Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward and Alex Deutsch. This show is powered by Living Home Tech. Spending more time at home makes you realise just how much we all need reliable technology for entertainment, video conferencing, gaming and more. Living Home Tech are professionals in the design and installation of cinemas, networks, lighting, security systems and more for your home that work every time, and look, feel and sound great too. Experience Living Home Tech at https://www.livinghometech.co.uk/ This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 04, 2020
Trevor Watkins – “We Stashed Money In Buckets!”
In the latest of The Lockdown interviews, we speak to Cherries supporter and former Cherries Chairman Trevor Watkins, who was thrust into the limelight in 1997 - pioneering a takeover which saw AFC Bournemouth become Europe's first community football club. We discuss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 02, 2020
Marvin Bartley – The “Unprofessional Professionals”
In the third of The Lockdown interviews, we chatted extensively with Marvin Bartley, a player who clocked up over 100 appearances for the club, one of them being our promotion at Burton. We spoke about: ⚽️ Brett Pitman: “Grumpyguts” being the BEST finisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 02, 2020
Tommy Elphick – The Most Intense Training EVER
Tommy Elphick joins us in the Lockdown Interviews - featuring raw unabridged audio from our recent chat on Youtube and Facebook, where we discuss his time at the Cherries - including that infamous Championship winning season! We talk over his likeness of a recent Cheapskate Panini sketch, the Paul Groves era, the return of Eddie Howe from Burnley, his favourite moments on and off the pitch, the training being exactly "what he needed", and the frustration over stadium expansion. Plus, we also cover "that" week against Bolton & Charlton, as well as the step up in PL quality, and the dreaded day that he left AFCB. This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, May 31, 2020
Matt Holland – THAT Night At The Winter Gardens
The first of our Lockdown Interviews - with raw unabridged audio from our recent chats on Youtube and Facebook. The first participant is former AFC Bournemouth midfielder Matt Holland - who speaks candidly about his time at the Cherries. We discuss the moment he signed for the club, the Great Escape season, *that* night at the Winter Gardens... and also, his subsequent permanent spell at the club - including the the responsibility of being a young captain, the team-mates that never quite made it, his thoughts on Mel Machin, plus his relentless fondness of the club throughout the later years of his footballing career. Now, Matt can be seen and heard working for the Premier League, and providing analysis on TalkSport as well as many other outlets. You can also watch this interview at https://youtube.com/afcbpodcast. This podcast is free, but if you like it and want to support us, you can Buy Us a Coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, May 29, 2020
85 - Football Is Back? Triffic!
As the date of the potential resumption of Premier League football is announced, we bring together the seasoned views of former Cherries icons John Williams, Paul Morrell, Tony Funnell, Keith Williams and Trevor Watkins - who over the last weeks and months have had their say on Project Restart. Plus we hear more from podcast stalwart Neil Dawson, as well as regular presenter Jeff Hayward - who remains cautiously optimistic for a June 17th kick-off! Elsewhere in this pod, it's a chance to take in some clips from our extended interviews series on Youtube, including... Paul Morrell - one of Bournemouth’s best left-backs in the history of the club. John Williams (or Willo to you and me), the player turned assistant manager who played 117 games for the Cherries. Described by Harry Redknapp as being "possibly the best signing he had made" in his 25-year management career. Former Cherry and current Newcastle fan favourite Matt Ritchie joins us, discussing his footballing career, from the turbulence at Swindon under Di Canio, the calm drive of Eddie Howe, onto the move to Newcastle and the increased supporter expectation at St James Park. Tony Funnell played for Bournemouth, Gillingham, Brentford and Southampton, as well as managing locally with Hamworthy United and Poole Town. He played two seasons for the Cherries in 1981, and finished top scorer in his first season, clinching Cherries promotion. Keith Williams, a midfielder who played in the same side as Tony, going on to notch 102 appearances for the Cherries, leaving in 1987. As well as this, he also had a long spell at Northampton Town, as well a couple of seasons at Aston Villa. And last but not least, footballing royalty Harry Redknapp. Where we discuss... We'll discuss: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, May 03, 2020
84 - Championship Elation and Off-Pitch Vexation
Whilst Cherries have a very long and proud history, it wouldn't be unfair to suggest the last 25 years have been the tumultuous, and in this podcast, you can hear from four protagonists in the highs and lows of AFC Bournemouth. We had administration in the late 90's, followed by the Wembley triumph, and then came the new stadium - the new home of AFC Bournemouth. But later came the Minus 17, that famous press conference, and a new desire to find a long term manager in the same ilk as predecessors Redknapp, Machin and O'Driscoll. Enter stage right, Eddie Howe... In this podcast we chat to some key figures in the recent history of our beloved club, in nuggets of audio excerpts that can be seen in FULL on our Youtube channel. We chat to: Tommy Elphick - the man who captained AFC Bournemouth to the Premier League. Former AFCB Chairman Trevor Watkins, who was thrust into the limelight in 1997 - pioneering a takeover which saw AFC Bournemouth become Europe's first community football club. Marvin Bartley, a player who clocked up over 100 appearances for the club, one of them being our promotion at Burton into League One, a year after surviving the Minus 17 season. Cherries stalwart Marc Pugh, who played with us for nearly a decade, being a pivotal part of a rise through the divisions up to the Premier League. We talk football (of course), his recent foray into food on Instagram, plus his future. Currently he is plying his trade at QPR, however beyond the game, where do his ambitions lie? This podcast is proudly sponsored by Living Home Tech. Spending more time at home makes you realise just how much we all need reliable technology for entertainment, video conferencing, gaming and more. Living Home Tech are professionals in the design and installation of cinemas, networks, lighting, security systems and more for your home that work every time, and look, feel and sound great too. Experience Living Home Tech at livinghometech.co.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 14, 2020
83 - All Talk & No Action
It's a phrase that many of us will have heard recently from our partners about not putting that shelf up despite having lots of time on our hands - but it very much has been a case of "all talk - no action". With no recent let-up in the spread of Coronavirus, sport has very much ground to a halt, and despite there being a fair bit of conjecture about the Premier League season, our thoughts on football have all very much taken a back-seat as everyone aims to comply with the essential government guidelines to prevent further spread of Covid-19! In this podcast, we bring you three audio excerpts from recent Youtube chats. These include the first of our new regular live sessions, which in broadcast after the Clap For Carers every Thursday at 8pm). This week it featured Sam Davis, Jeff Hayward, Neil Dawson, and Peter Rutzler from The Atheltic. We also chat with former Echo editor and author of The Fall and Rise of AFC Bournemouth book - Neil Meldrum. We talk about his time covering the club, the media ban faced by the Daily Echo, the cynicism after the Sport 6 takeover, the moment when Jeff Mostyn faced-off with Gerald Krasner. Plus, in a special interview, we spoke with former AFC Bournemouth midfielder Matt Holland about his time at the Cherries. We discuss the moment he signed for the club, the Great Escape season, THAT night at the Winter Gardens... and also, his subsequent permanent spell at the club - including the the responsibility of being a young captain, the team-mates that never quite made it, his thoughts on Mel Machin, plus his relentless fondness of the club throughout the later years of his footballing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 16, 2020
82 - What Do We Do Now?
It was announced last week that all elite football in England has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of coronavirus, therefore AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace this weekend is postponed, as are the matches for the rest of March 2020. So, with the league campaign called to a halt with the outbreak of CoronaVirus, many Cherries fans have been wondering what exactly they should be doing on a Saturday afternoon? On this podcast, there will be many C words being mentioned, including a bit of Crystal Palace, a slice of Cherries, a dash of Coronavirus, but don't worry there won't be any Boris Johnson... as Jeff and Sam go over recent events at the Premier League comes to a standstill. Elsewhere on the pod, we chat with Scott “Scottydog” Mitchell, the former BDO Darts Champion who is starting to make waves in the PDC. Sam went over his house last week, threw a few darts, and chatted all things darts and Dean Court with him - finding out his opinion on the season so far. Plus we’ve got an extra little something that is going to while away the days on Twitter by the way of the "World Cup Of AFCB Goals" - too much excitement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, March 09, 2020
81 - A Sign Of Things To Come
You can take out of this match what you want to. On the one hand there are the individual errors and potential season-defining injuries that might cost us dear, yet conversely, we continue to witness an AFC Bournemouth side boasting an increasing array of cohesion and attacking prowess. Either way, the game versus Liverpool might well be a sign of things to come. Cherries slipped to a 2-1 to a shaky Liverpool side - with the league leaders edging ever close to their first Premier League title. Callum Wilson opened the scoring for the Cherries after a well-worked goal, however individual errors gifted the home side two goals to ensure they went in at half time with the advantage. Despite AFCB forging a few decent chances, we were missing the cutting edge needed to convert, and the home side held on for an important three points. This week, Jeff Hayward is joined by Tony AKA Mr Tigz, and discusses the key points from the match, including VAR working FOR us at last, the Cookie injury, brave but costly individual moments, Mane madness, and Fraser's moment of Milner misfortune. We also speak to BBC match-day commentator and Wembley stadium announcer Kris Temple, discussing all things football including CoronaVirus, Eddie Howe, the best AFCB player to interview, and THAT Elvis Costume... (full video is on the Youtube channel!) Plus we look forward to next week's vital encounter against Crystal Palace, who will be buoyed by their recent upturn in form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, March 01, 2020
80 - A Point Well Made
On a day riddled with ridiculous weather, Cherries fans "hailed" Jefferson Lerma and Joshua King for giving Cherries a slim advantage at Dean Court before Chelsea's Marcus Alonso made the game all-square with a late sickener, giving both teams a share of the spoils - with each side believing that they possibly should have had more. In this podcast Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward to dissect the match against Chelsea, one which feels like a point well made, but with other results going very much against us at the weekend, Eddie Howe's charges are sitting in the relegation zone on goal difference. Watford's astounding defeat of Liverpool means that we sit in 18th, but with winnable matches ahead, fans and management are still upbeat about our chances this season. That said, next we travel to Anfield, and the boys discuss the Reds recent dip, and wonder what kind of reaction we'll be faced with against Liverpool, in a fixture that will be incredibly difficult to earn anything from. We also remind you about the forthcoming Cherries Legends Live event at the Village Hotel in Bournemouth, as we look forward to an evening with Steve Jones, Paul Morrell and Luther Blissett! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, February 23, 2020
79 - Staring Down the VAR-rel?
Cherries lost 3-0 away to Burnley on Saturday in a match riddled with yet more ineptness from the Premier League. Whilst relegation might spell doom for most AFCB fans, to others there's a growing solace that should the worst happen, at least we'll be competing in a league where there's an iota of consistency. Alas, there's a long way to go, Bournemouth can still survive, and lets not take the credit away from Burnley, as they battered us for the last part of the game. However, we also must remember that they were up against a team that had been mentally scarred by decisions which have been labelled bizarre by journalists, presenters, pundits, former referees, and the players and management of both sides. Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward as we discuss the match at Turf Moor, dissecting the inconsistencies and the misdemeanours that led to a three goal defeat. Is it a psychological weakness on AFCB's part? Perhaps. Maybe Jon Moss is at home chuckling to himself over a glass of red? Probably. Either way, the outcome of the game - whilst perhaps not indicative of proceedings at Turf Moor, bizarrely ended up flattering AFCB, with the home side producing chance after chance - and possibly deserving of more. As well as this we look forward to our next match against Chelsea, plus we consider what really could happen should the Cherries suffer the dreaded "R word" - would it be as terminal as we all fear? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, February 09, 2020
78 - Grim Oop North
On Sunday, Cherries travelled to Bramall Lane in another must win encounter but sadly emerged losing 2-1 after Sheffield United gave us a lesson in doggedness and determination. Conditions were awful throughout the country, and to many people's surprise - the game still went ahead. However, whilst the weather settled, the AFC Bournemouth side didn't, and, despite a good early start, the Blades deservedly came away as victors. In this podcast Sam is joined by Tony AKA Mr Tigz, as we dissect the 2-1 loss, trying to work out what went right and what went wrong. Although there were some early positives, the home side managed to stay disciplined and eventually took over proceedings - scoring a second, sending them even higher up the Premier League table. On this podcast we also chat to Louise Clarke from Proud Cherries. After the Phillip Schofield "revelation" on Friday, many people have been exclaiming that in this day and age, no one should *need* to come out and make a big deal of it anymore, however, we chat to the figurehead of the Cherries LGBT+ group and find out why it is still important and necessary for it to be done. Plus, Tigz and Sam return to preview the next Bournemouth encounter - at Eddie's former side Burnley - in another Northern clash which sees the Cherries needing three points more than ever before! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, February 02, 2020
77 - A Team Talk To Inspire And Boscombe On Fire
Cherries are looking something like the side we know and love after two wins on the spin, with the latest victory coming at the expense of Aston Villa. On the eve of the match, Cherries supporter Dan Hall was invited in by Fletch and Eddie to talk to the players and deliver a speech which would inspire and encourage. Needless to say, it worked... In this podcast we speak to Dan, and find out the inside scoop on what happened at Dean Court, as he offered some rousing words to the lads ahead of another crunch game against our Brummie relegation opponents. Sam Davis is also joined by Jeff Hayward as we review the 2-1 victory against Villa, and include our thoughts on Jack Grealish, the Lerma red card, and also the two beautiful moments that came courtesy of Phillip Billing and Nathan Ake. We also preview next week's encounter against Sheffied United, where we offer high priase to Chris Wilder and his men - a team that has thrived in the Premier League, and been an absolute breath of fresh air. As well as this, of course, there's another Do You Remember, and this week - there's a Boscombe-Villa connection - can you name the player who has played for both clubs? Clue: It's not Tyrone Mings! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, January 28, 2020
76 - A Learning Curve
Cherries went down 2-1 at home to Arsenal in the Cup on Monday night, evidently with half an eye on the more substantial "cup tie" at the weekend against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Six changes were made and it was a below par AFC Bournemouth who somehow flattered themselves by producing a scoreline which, to the naked eye, suggests the contest was closer than it was. Eddie will see the two most recent games as a learning curve, where we need to take the best out of the Brighton performance, leaving the worst of the Arsenal game behind, and in this podcast we cover both of our latest home fixtures in league and cup, with Neil Dawson covering the scenes against the Seagulls, and Jeff Hayward getting involved for the Gunners game. As well the comprehensive match chats, we also take in some of your thoughts from both games too, whilst including some rather raw match audio which contains the odd F bomb - the excitement of seeing Callum score was just way too much! Along with the usual Do You Remember trivia, we also preview the Aston Villa game on Saturday, where home fans will be hoping for and expecting nothing less than a win, in a crucial fixture which could once again be season-defining! Shoehorned into this bumper hour long pod is a chat with Scott Charlton and Dave Fitzgerald from Lashings, who are running a unique AFCB themed event on April 2nd 2020 at the Village Hotel in Bournemouth - featuring stars of Cherries past including Luther Blissett, Paul Morrell, and Steve Jones - who are all going to be sharing THEIR stories of their careers in football, especially at Bournemouth - as well as giving their thoughts on the latest goings on at Dean Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 20, 2020
75 - A Rallying Cry
Each and every game that goes past, the need for a performance and togetherness becomes more imperative. Against Brighton on Tuesday, we will be seeing a pivotal match in our Premier League history, one which might potentially have reverberations in more ways than we expect. It is must win - end of. In this podcast, Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward as we analyse the weekend's embarrassment at Carrow Road as Cherries literally handed it to the home side with a moment of madness that ensured Pukki's penalty provided a Premier League party in East Anglia. We also preview the Brighton game on Tuesday night, and issue a rallying cry for supporters to come together and get behind the boys for what is going to be a match which could be season-defining. There's the usual trivia with "Do You Remember", plus we look forward to an event that is happening in April where you can have the chance to witness Cherries stars of the past talking all things football, and more than likely, a lot about AFC Bournemouth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 13, 2020
74 - Flags-A-Plenty But Running On Empty
In order to improve the atmosphere at Dean Court, AFC Bournemouth put out 5000 flags in order to inspire the home supporters to cheer the lads towards three points, however, the team that appeared in red and black on Sunday looked anything but inspired in an insipid performance which left the majority speechless. On Sunday the misery continued for Eddie Howe’s men as AFC Bournemouth lost 0-3 at home to Watford. It was a poor game which Bournemouth never looked likely to get anything out of and it was Nigel Pearson‘s revitalised side that came and took all three points, leaving Cherries in deep relegation trouble. In this podcast Sam Davis chats to Jeff Hayward as they go over the weekend debacle at the Vitality. We also play out some raw match audio as well as your thoughts that were submitted at full time via WhatsApp and the YouTube channel. We also have some trivia with Do You Remember, plus we look forward to next weekend’s match at Carrow Road as we travel to Norwich City more in hope than expectation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, January 06, 2020
73 - All the Twenties
As we enter 2020, having scored 20 goals, Cherries sit in the Premier League's relegation zone on 20 points - and after a poor showing against West Ham at the London Stadium, Bournemouth fans were looking for something to cheer about as we welcomed Luton Town to the Vitality Stadium in an FA Cup Third Round tie. Thankfully, after the 4-0 drubbing at the hands of the Iron, the scoreline at Dean Court was a reverse, and we came out 4-0 winners courtesy of Phillip Billing (2), Callum Wilson, and Dominic Solanke - in a much needed confidence booster that can hopefully provide a lot of momentum. In this show, Sam Davis is joined by Neil Dawson to discuss both games, the general feeling at AFC Bournemouth, plus we looking forward to the forthcoming Watford game, with Eddie Howe's men looking to maintain some kind of rhythm and start to garner some much needed points. There's a lot of on the agenda - as we take in Cherries fans opinions submitted via email and Whatsapp, and plus we play a bit of raw match audio from the weekend too. Back of the Net is an unofficial podcast dedicated to the highs and lows of AFC Bournemouth. We engage and entertain over 5,000 Cherries fans every week via our pod & Youtube. If you like what you hear, why not buy us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 30, 2019
72 - Decent Decade But Cherries Fade
What an incredible decade it has been for AFC Bournemouth. This time ten years ago we were entertaining Torquay at Dean Court, with Pitman and Feeney on the scoresheet - and oh how we'd have loved to have that attacking prowess on Saturday, as Cherries got shat on by the Seagulls, in a 2-0 win for Brighton - a scoreline which really mattered, yet barely flattered. It was another horror show that didn’t contain much joy - goals from Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Aaron Mooy sealed AFCB's fate in a poor showing which will leave Eddie with plenty to think about. In this podcast Jeff Hayward joins Sam Davis to discuss the game, and preview the forthcoming fixture against West Ham United. There's a lot of on the agenda - as we take in Cherries fans opinions submitted via email and Whatsapp, and plus we play a bit of raw match audio from the weekend too. Back of the Net is an unofficial podcast dedicated to the highs and lows of AFC Bournemouth. We engage and entertain over 5,000 Cherries fans every week via our pod & Youtube. If you like what you hear, why not buy us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 23, 2019
71 - Burnley Bingo? Completed It Mate!
Clarets fans were gleefully posting their bingo cards on Saturday evening after their 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court, as Cherries fans echoed the (apparently) much used Burnley-isms such as anti-football, long ball, dirty tactics and many more - completing a full-house, with the Lancashire side going home happy after their (probably deserved) narrow victory. Clarets fans were gleefully posting their bingo cards on Saturday evening after their 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court, as Cherries fans echoed the (apparently) much used Burnley-isms such as anti-football, long ball, dirty tactics and many more - completing a full-house, with the Lancashire side going home happy after their (probably deserved) narrow victory. It was a poor game, and not a great advert for the Premier League, but it was a late Jay Rodriguez goal that separated the sides. Cherries were always up against it from the start with a well drilled and determined Burnley side who stuck to their guns and out-fought and out-thought - sometimes using physicality rather than footballing braun - but it was an effective technique which left Eddie Howe once against scratching his head in terms of how on earth he can ever get one over his former club. Martin Atkinson had a shocker with the whistle, but excuses aside, it was a poor performance from a shot-less Cherries side. This week, Michael Dunne joins Sam Davis to go over the game, and as well as taking in your thoughts and some raw match audio from the Vitality, we also go on to preview the forthcoming Boxing Day clash against Arsenal too! Back of the Net is an unofficial podcast dedicated to the highs and lows of AFC Bournemouth. We engage and entertain over 5,000 Cherries fans every week via our pod & Youtube. If you like what you hear, why not buy us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 15, 2019
70 - Jingle All The Way
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way - oh what fun it is to see the Bournemouth win away! Cherries at the weekend astonished the naysaying media, the bookies, and even their own supporters - with a phenomenal performance at Stamford Bridge emerging 1-0 victors against Chelsea, and in this podcast, Jeff Hayward and Sam Davis dissect the game with some analysis and opinion. There were many stand-out players, but Dan Gosling took the plaudits with a midfield masterclass, and who was there to notch our VAR-checked goal? Of course, Gozzo himself. In this podcast, we have some raw audio - not from the stadium but from the comfort of the living room (such a plastic!), your submitted thoughts, a preview of Burnley, plus a Do You Remember which might well test the grey matter. Back of the Net is an unofficial podcast dedicated to the highs and lows of AFC Bournemouth. We engage and entertain over 5,000 Cherries fans every week via our pod & Youtube. If you like what you hear, why not buy us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, December 08, 2019
69 - A Team Full Of Lermas
Whilst it was a Saturday of misfortune for AFC Bournemouth aginst Liverpool, there was one player who was head and shoulders above the rest for the Cherries, with Jefferson Lerma shining bright in a performance which will have won him many plaudits. Sadly, the greatness of our Colombian Number 8 was overshadowed by a poor 3-0 home scoreline in a game which often looked like men against boys. Similarly, the day was not made much better due to a couple of injuries which has left Eddie Howe with a massive headache ahead of a pressing festive run of fixtures. In this podcast, Jeff Hayward and Sam Davis discuss the game at Dean Court this weekend, expressing an overall feeling of disappointment but bewilderment at how things can continually become more awful for AFC Bournemouth. We also preview the next match against Chelsea, where we will be hoping for a repeat of one of our famous Stamford Bridge wins to give us something to cheer about as Christmas approaches. We are also joined by Sean Barker who discusses Eddie Howe, exclaiming that the Special One is integral to the club, and his loss would mean the soul of the club is gone - needless to say, amongst a series of anonymous berations of the Cherries boss on various forums, Sean is not one of the people who is calling for Eddie Howe's head! The podcast also features more trivia in Do You Remember, as well as some raw match audio and your opinions, which were submitted both after the game, but also via our Youtube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, December 02, 2019
68 - Right Tune But Wrong Notes
With Eddie Howe recently revealing to the Guardian that he is learning to play the piano, just like the Cherries campaign this season, he’ll not wanting to be hitting any bum notes. On Saturday though, Bournemouth were more flat than sharp, as we succumbed to a trio of goals from the on-song Spurs - their frontmen being instrumental in striking the right chord to ensure their fans marched home with smiles which, given their late generosity, were more minor than major. In this podcast Sam Davis is joined by Jeff Hayward to go over the weekend performance, plus we look forward to our forthcoming games against Palace and Liverpool. Also, with the match against the potential Champions-to-be in mind, we have a tricky trivia teaser which may leave you in tears. We also have some raw audio from the game, as well as your five word match reports, many of which conveyed the overall feeling of frustration with our careless defensive mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 24, 2019
67 - Dropping Like A Stone
Cherries poor form continued on Saturday in a frustratingly predictable performance against Wolves which saw us go down to ten men and concede two sloppy goals in the first half. A fightback gave us some hope in the second 45, however it ended 2-1 to the away side - a scoreline which ultimately flattered us, and sees Cherries continue to drop down the table like a stone. In this podcast Sam Davis speaks with Jeff Hayward and Neil Dawson to gauge the reaction on all things AFC Bournemouth - should we be worried about our impotency up front? Was Eddie tactically out-thought? As well as the extended analysis, we also take in your fan thoughts, and have some raw F-bombs as part of the match audio (sorry Mum), plus there's another teaser for Do You Remember with a Toottenham Hotspur connection. With the away day at Spurs next weekend, Jeff previews the match against Mourinho's charges, plus we also get a bit more information regarding the latest state of play with the AFC Bournemouth Training Complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 10, 2019
66 - A Game Of Three Thirds
AFC Bournemouth's topsy-turvy campaign continued at the weekend in a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, a match which saw the good, the bad and the ugly - a microchasm of our season in just ninety minutes. There was thirty minutes of attacking flair, a half hour of individual errors and catastrophic defending, and then a remaining third where we simply could not penetrate the rigid and disciplined defence of the home side. In this podcast, Jeff Hayward joins Sam Davis to discuss events at St James Park - what went wrong? Who performed and who didn't? If jeff pivotal to our success? What's going on with Callum Wilson? As well as previewing the visit of Wolves after the international break, we also announce the winner of the Eddie Had a Dream book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, November 03, 2019
65 - A Glint Of Menace
As Cherries fans celebrated a 1-0 win over Manchester United, supporters seemed jubilant at seeing the return of a menacing Josh King and Ryan Fraser, who, whilst not perfect, looked like they are getting back to the levels we have come to expect. As Cherries fans celebrated a 1-0 win over Manchester United, supporters seemed jubilant at seeing the return of a menacing Josh King and Ryan Fraser, who, whilst not perfect, looked like they are getting back to the levels we have come to expect. This week, Sam Davis chats to Jeff Hayward, in an extended show which dissects the convincing performance vs Manchester United, which saw us get the right blend of defence and attack. We also take in your thoughts from the weekend, with contributions from Tony, Ian, Ashley, Mark and more... Sam was on hand throughout the game with some raw audio, and captured the moment Josh King gave AFC Bournemouth the lead, plus, he managed to catch a half-time word with the author of "Eddie Had A Dream" - Peter Bell, who gave an update on how the book is going - and all the signs are good. Thanks to Peter, we have a copy to give away, so tune in to find out how to bag your copy! We also chat to The Athletic’s A.F.C. Bournemouth correspondent Peter Rutzler, as he tells us his thoughts about the Cherries, media cooperation, plus an insight into the type of stories you can expect whilst subscribing to the service. Plus, we look forward to Newcastle next week - a tough match against a side that claimed a very good win in London at the weekend when visiting West Ham United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 27, 2019
64 - Woulda Shoulda Coulda
It was yet again another missed opportunity to prove ourselves as being “improved on last season”, but with draws against bottom of the league Watford and newly-promoted Norwich, was it simply a case of a deflating weekend being masked by a false league position? In this week's show, we go over the drab draw at Vicarage Road, with seasoned-Cherry Neil Dawson joining Sam Davis to make sense of the goalless encounter, which, had it not been for Saints 9-0 home drubbing by Leciester the night before, would possibly have been last on Match of the Day! We hear your thoughts after the game, and bring you some of the opinions that were also submitted during the day on Youtube too! Also, next Saturday, we entertain Manchester United, so Sam and Neil look forward to that game and try to make sense of a match-up which will see two very unpredictable sides going head to head. PLUS... how does the offer of free beer appeal to you? If yes, we have teamed with with Beer 52 to offer Back of the Net listeners (who are over of 18) a cheeky offer where you can enjoy 10 craft beers at no cost to you - all you need to do is cover the delivery of less than a fiver. £4.95 infact. There’s one link you need and it is http://www.beer52.com/afcb. Please note, Beer52 don’t hold you to ransom - so you can leave ANY time, and as I said, the first round of beers is free - you just need to cover the fiver postage - and will also include a copy of the award-winning craft beer magazine Ferment which explains the months beer theme - plus, you’ll receive a cheeky snack too! I can exclusively tell you that first months theme you’ll get is… Korea! Decent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 20, 2019
63 - Are We As Good As We Think We Are?
In this pod, we analyse the snore draw at home against the Canaries, with Jeff Hayward joining Sam Davis to make sense of the lifeless encounter which was rightfully last on Match of the Day. We hear your thoughts after the game, and bring you some of the opinions that were also submitted during the day on Youtube too! Also, next Saturday, we travel up to Vicarage Road to play Watford, so we preview the match with the help of Hornets fan Andy Lewers. PLUS... how does the offer of free beer appeal to you? If yes, we have teamed with with Beer 52 to offer Back of the Net listeners (who are over of 18) a cheeky offer where you can enjoy 10 craft beers at no cost to you - all you need to do is cover the delivery of less than a fiver. £4.95 infact. There’s one link you need and it is http://www.beer52.com/afcb. Please note, Beer52 don’t hold you to ransom - so you can leave ANY time, and as I said, the first round of beers is free - you just need to cover the fiver postage - and will also include a copy of the award-winning craft beer magazine Ferment which explains the months beer theme - plus, you’ll receive a cheeky snack too! I can exclusively tell you that first months theme you’ll get is… Korea! Decent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, October 13, 2019
62 - Eddie Had A Dream
In this week's episode, Sam chats to Peter Bell, Cherry Chimes author, who is releasing a book called "Eddie Had A Dream", focusing on the man himself, where you can start to understand some of the reasons behind the remarkable ascent of AFC Bournemouth up the football pyramid. Just search on Amazon for instant download. In the show, we bring back some amazing memories of Eddie and our Premier League promotion as we managed to win the Championship in style. Plus, with Back of the Net regulars Jeff Hayward and Michael Dunne also controibuting their thoughts, we find out more about our "special one", including: • What makes Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall successful coaches • Match analysis, game by game • The struggle to stay in the league in the Minus 17 season • Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall's departure • The Burnley FC years • The people that supported and influenced Eddie Howe's career • The promotion seasons at AFC Bournemouth. Thanks Eddie for coming back, the last seven years will never be forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, October 07, 2019
61 - A Game of Two Halves
It might be considered a lazy narrative, but nothing seems more appropriate to describe Cherries trip to the Emirates against Arsenal on Sunday, as Bournemouth fans were treated to two very different 45 minute periods. In a match short of quality, the Gunners emerged with all three points as a David Luiz header separated the sides in a frustrating affair in North London. This week, Sam Davis is flying solo on the podcast, and takes you on a journey to Arsenal and back, stopping via the Faltering Fullback in Finsbury Park, whilst also recording some raw audio from the match - where it really could be considered that a streaker was the highlight of the game... We hear your extended thoughts after the game, provide a very attainable Do You Remember trivia question, plus we also point you towards an older podcast which you might well want to tune in to on the International break! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, September 29, 2019
60 - Deflated with a Desmond
It was Desmond 2-2 at Dean Court where AFC Bournemouth succumbed to an impressive West Ham United to claim a deserved yet frustrating point. This week Jeff Hayward and Sam Davisetake us through the analysis of Saturday's performanced against the Iron as Bournemouth ended up drawing 2-2 in a contest that was ultimately decided by VAR. A Josh King goal which was disallowed then allowed, a Nathan Ake strike which was ruled to be offside, and then a questionable decision on Josh again towards the closing stages. We hear your thoughts after the game, and bring you some of the opinions that were also submitted during the day on Youtube too! Also, next Sunday, we travel up to the Emirates to play Arsenal, so we preview the match with the help of Gunners fan Marc Rosenthal. Sam also brings some raw audio from the game in this week's "Do You Remember", where we look back to the glory days last season, with no televisual intervention! Bliss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 23, 2019
59 - The South Coast Is Ours
The away side claimed all three points courtesy of a Nathan Ake header, a Harry Wilson left footed effort, and then an open goal for Callum Wilson as he captialised on a Saints defensive calamity. In this podcast, Sam Davis and Jeff Hayward review the match, plus we get your opinion on the game - with some audio submitted right after the final whistle outside the ground, as well as other clips coming in via the phone and Whatsapp. Plus we look forward to Burton away in the League Cup, before entertaining West Ham on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium, who come fresh from their excellent 2-0 victory against Manchester United - a Champions League clash already?! Who'd have thought it! We hear from Hammers fan Steve May who provides his opinion on Irons season so far! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, September 16, 2019
58 - Cookie Acceptance
Cherries fans greeted the return of Lewis with open arms as Bournemouth beat Everton 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium. This week Jeff Hayward and Michael Dunne take us through the analysis of Sunday's televised performanced against the Toffees as Bournemouth ended up 3-1 victors in a contest that was ultimately decided after the introduction of Ryan Fraser. We hear your thoughts after the game, and bring you some of the opinions that were also submitted during the day on Youtube too! Also, on Friday night, we travel up the road to Southampton for "El Clasicoast", so we preview the match with the help of Freddie from The Ugly Inside Youtube Channel to hear the Saints view of their "lesser" South Coast derby! Sam also bring you some classic audio in Do You Remember, as we re-live the Eddie Mitchell era, including a sweary 5 Live interview - one which will not be forgotten in a hurry!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, September 01, 2019
57 - VAR, Vardy... And Feeling Mardy
Cherries went down 3-1 to Leicester City at the weekend in a controversial match which should have seen the home side down to 10 men. In a very inconsistent refereeing performance , the officials decided that a Youri Tielemans's challenge on Callum Wilson should not be awarded with a red card, despite the fact the England striker nearly had his ankle snapped in half. In today's episode, Jeff and Sam discuss the finer points of VAR, the abject nature of the Cherries reent performances, plus get your views of the game - what was good, what was bad, and what was Var-sicle. We also want to make sure you know about our new Youtube channel, so make sure you give it a subscribe by searching "Back of the Net Bournemouth". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 26, 2019
56 - Wilson! Wowee!
BBC Radio Solent commentator Kris Temple provides the title for this episode, as he describes Harry Wilson's wonder-goal in Cherries 3-1 loss to Manchester City on Sunday. In this week's offering, Jeff Hayward and Michael Dunne dissect the loss to the Citizens, discussing formations, free-kicks and foolish refereeing decisions! We also gauge the opinion of the fans, who kindly submitted their thoughts at full time - so thank you to Claire, Dave, Ashley and also to Tim - who this weekend is taking part in a charity plane pull for the Dorset Children's Foundation! We also preview our forthcoming matches against Forest Green Rovers and Leciester City with the help of Josh Smith from the Sportsa Youtube Channel. Remember you can catch more opinion throughout the week on our own Youtube Channel, just go to afcbpodcast.com/youtube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 18, 2019
55 - Three Points, Beers on the Train, Happy Days!
Bournemouth beat Aston Villa 2-1 at the weekend with goals from Josh King and Harry Wilson, and in the latest installment of the podcast, we talk to a number of Cherries fans, hear the views of Jeff and Sam, plus get the lowdown ahead of our encounter with Manchester City weekend. One of our Youtube Channel contributors Andy was more than delighted with his performance, by exclaiming that he was chuffed that Bournemouth had come away with three points. Together with his beers on the train and the four points from two games - it was "Happy Days"! WIN: We're giving away an #afcb Fletch celebration t-shirt from Copa90! All you need to do is: 1. Be a Youtube subscriber: 2. Share the social media post which led you to this latest podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, August 11, 2019
54 - Frustration, Relief, And Total Despair
There are a total of 3420 minutes of Premier League football to play this season and we’re only 90 minutes in, but ALREADY the opinions are flowing! Don’t you just love football! Cherries drew 1-1 with Sheffield United at the weekend, and in this podcast, Jeff and Sam go over events at the Vitality Stadium - and take in the thoughts of AFCB fans who have submitted their views too! We also speak to Villa fan, Rob Suckling, ahead of next week‘s clash against Aston Villa, where he predicts Villa will begin their home campaign with a 3-1 win... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 07, 2019
53 - My God That Guy Is Talented
Cherries enter their fifth consecutive season in the Premier League, and Back of the Net returns to discuss new signings, club departures, and our thoughts ahead of the opening day encounter against Sheffield United. Sam Davis is joined by Sean Barker, and Jeff Hayward as we all aim to contain our excitement - especially Jeff, who is licking his lips at the arrival of the second Wilson at the Vitality Stadium. And I quote: "My God That Guy Is Talented"... We're very pleased to also have the opinions of a number of Cherries fans who got in touch to voice their positivity too - with a number of supporters looking at a top ten finish! Plus, we welcome Ben from BladesPod, who provides the thoughts of our opponents at the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, August 16, 2017
52 - Let's Chat Cherries
We're back for the new season, in a revised more relaxed style as Sean Barker is joined this episode by Rob Frank. The lads crack open some beers and talk all things AFC Bournemouth - From our new signings, possible sales, pre-season, the opening day defeat to West Brom, our upcoming game against Watford, and our thoughts on the rest of the season. Along the way, there's plenty of memories from the bad old days, and plenty of opinion on who we should sign, who should play where, and a load of other stuff that just came up through the chat. Football's back - So sit back and enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, July 11, 2017
51 - Cheeky Update and Jonesy's Back
We jump into the BOTN archives to replay our interview with Cherries' legend Steve Jones from Feb 2016, as well as bring you a quick run down of what's been going on at the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 15, 2017
50 - End of Season Hurrah
We bring you the AFC Bournemouth End of Season review montage, announce the winners of our 2016/17 awards, we look forward to next season - plus we hear your opinion on the highs and lows of the league campaign gone by. It has taken a while, but we have had a little time now to get our heads around our ninth placed spot in the Premier League, and in this podcast, we’re aiming to celebrate our wonderful season. As you’ve also probably seen on Twitter - we’ll also be giving you the results of the Back of the Net End of Season Awards too - nine categories, and a shedload of votes to count through, BUT, we’ve finally calculated the winners! Some results are hardly surprising, but others, less so! Similarly, the Premier League fixtures for next season have also been recently revealed too - and Bournemouth will travelling to West Brom on the first day of our third top flight campaign. Yes, they are the 38 fixtures that we were always expecting - but now we’ve had a chance to have a look at it closely, so we analyse which months will potentially be fruitful for the Cherries! Thank you for all your support for the podcast and thank you to everyone who contributed. We would not have been able to do it without you. Have a superb summer! #afcb #afcbournemouth #cherries #premierleague #awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 24, 2017
49 - History Makers & Kick-About Capers
Cherries secured an all time high with a ninth place finish in the Premier League at the weekend. We review the match, discuss the End of Season Awards, plus have an exclusive report from Tyrone Mings' Twitter plea about wanting to go "kick some ball". As ever, Michael Dunne kicks off proceedings with his match report of the Foxes finale, and this is followed by your thoughts, plus, we have Chris Root's opinions on the game, as he chats to Sean about the 1-1 draw at Leicester City. In our special feature, Tyrone Mings was on social media again this week, tweeting out that he wanted to "kick some ball". Cherries fan Alex Deutsch then cheekily replied, asking him if he wanted to pop down to the Littledown Centre for a game (more in hope than expectation). To end this paragraph with a clickbaity final sentence... you wouldn't believe what happened next! Adie Brown is also talks to us this week, describing the End of Season Awards at the BIC, which saw Josh King steal the show with some choice words and wonderful put-downs. Plus with Jermain Defoe about to put pen to paper, we discuss the return of our ten-in-a-row goal hero to Dean Court. #afcb #lcfc #premierleague #bournemouth #mings #tyronemings #jermaindefoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 17, 2017
48 - Craic the Top Ten?
As players enjoy the craic before the final match of the season, fans are in bewilderment at a potential top ten Premier League finish. Sean chats to Geoff Barlow about the game, previews the Foxes finale, we go over all things Mings, plus hear from a couple of Bournemouth fans who flew 5,500 miles to watch their beloved team. In a busy show this week, Michael Dunne sends his review of the action at the Vitality, as Bournemouth beat Burnley to secure a 2-1 win, and a minimum position of 12thin the Premier League! Now Sam couldn’t see the game this weekend as he was in France this weekend, so Sean chats to king of the morning coffee - Geoff with all the ZZZZ'ssss Barlow, who will be going over the Clarets clash, to express his view of proceedings at the Court. This week we’ve had a great story sent in, whereby a couple of Cherries fans from San Franciso have been tracking the rise of the Cherries over the years, and rather than support your Arsenals, your Liverpools or your Chelseas - these guys, Preston and David, have fallen in love with AFC Bournemouth. This weekend, they made the 5,500 mile trip to Dean Court - and what a trip it was. Preston tells us all about it. We’ll again speak to Geoff to preview the game against last season Champions at the King Power, plus, in amongst all that - we’ve got tit-bits from Nonny, our regular interviewer FletcherMacDougall, and a lot more besides. #afcb #burnley #twitterclarets #premierleague #bournemouth #tyronemings #burnleyfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 09, 2017
47 - You Arter Know
As Alanis Morissette once sang about our marauding Number 8: "You Arter Know". A debatable challenge on Joe Allen was the talking point of a 2-2 draw wth Stoke. Should our midfield maestro have known better? We go over the match against the Potters, preview Burnley, plus discuss the End of Season Awards 2016/17! We start with Michael’s Match report from the Vitality as the Cherries pulled a draw out of somewhere against a well drilled Potters side. We then hear from Alex Deutsch and Adie Brown, amongst other things, will give us their opinion on THAT tackle. We’ll then preview Bournemouth’s next match, and that is against Eddie’s old club Burnley - so we’ll be excited to welcome the 40-a-day sounding Sean Dyche down to Dean Court, where both teams will be looking to put their abject performances of the weekend behind them. This week, we’ve got quite a rare piece of Cherries audio that features the frank opinions of Cherries manager from yesteryear - getting very irate with a journalist who asks a stupid question, but who is it? #afcb #afcbournemouth #utciad #premierleague #stokecity #scfc #stoke #harryarter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 03, 2017
46 - The King Of Spring
Whilst Joshua once again won Cherries the points against Sunderland, Michael Dunne describes The Special One - Eddie - as being the "King of Spring", after masterminding the Cherries up to tenth in the Premier League. We discuss the Mackems match, go over the weekends Cherries news, preview the visit of Stoke on Saturday, plus launch the 2016-17 Back of the Net End of Season Awards! We begin with Michael providing his match report from the 1-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. Whilst it sends Sunderland down, the win effectively secures Bournemouth's safety in the top flight. Michael's stays on to chat about the game, and expresses his unbridled joy at Cherries enjoying another season in the limelight. Now, with the season coming to a close, it’s time for Back of the Net’s End of Season Awards! The voting will be open very soon, and we give you a list the ten categories. Exciting times! Tune in to have your say! Michael and Sam will then discuss a Cherries news this week, including the youth side going some to Amazing-stoke in the Hampshire Cup, the Umbro shirt deal, and also the meteoric rise of Joshua King - will we see him in a Cherries shirt season? Then we finish by previewing our next match vs Stoke City, where Cherries have their second chance of securing a Premier League double, and with the boys in fine form, the boys make their predictions on the match. #afcb #premierleague #safc #stoke #stokecity #scfc #defoe #joshuaking #bournemouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, April 24, 2017
45 - Pugh Beauty!
Marc Pugh marked his 250th Bournemouth appearance with a fantastic goal on Saturday, as Cherries demolished Middlesbrough 4-0 at Dean Court. We discuss the performance, preview Sunderland away, go over the weekends talking points, and chat to Cherries website guru Steven Jenkins. We kick off the show by hearing from Michael Dunne, who, having suffered the 4-0 obliteration of the Cherries courtesy of Spurs, was chuffed to say the least, after witnessing the reverse scoreline, as the mighty Cherries smashed a dishevelled and underwhelming Middlesbrough. After hearing the thoughts of the fans and the media, Sean and Sam dissect the stunning four-star performance at Dean Court. Then, as part of our Online Review, Sam speaks to Steve Jenkins who runs the “Tales from the South End” website, plus, we go over five top tweets from the weekend - including a theory by Sam on why Boro were so poor! We subsequently preview our next encounter, where we travel up to Sunderland in the hope of cementing our Premier League status. However, what Back of the Net is complete without a "Do You Remember?". We yet again have a sound-byte from a Cherries game from yesteryear, and at the end, a few questions will be asked, so, listen carefully…. #afcb #boro #borolive #premierleague #bournemouth #cherries #middlesbrough #pl #afcbournemouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 20, 2017
44 - Boro Meetings And Tottenham Beatings
As Cherries look forward to entertaining Middlesbrough at Dean Court, we go over the weeks news, including Jack's crack, the Terry tittle-tattle, plus we cover-off the Spurs shenanigans - as Bournemouth dropped points yet remained 7 points clear of the drop zone Whilst our focus is to preview the upcoming match against Middlesbrough, we do sadly have to talk about that capitulation in London last weekend and to help us do that we will be joined by Cherries fan Jamie Williams but not before Michael Dunne brings us his full synopsis of the game. During the week there have been several stories that have emerged, one of the main ones being Jack Wilshere and his hairline fracture which rules him out for the rest of the season - is it the last time we seen him in a Cherries shirt, and when all things are said and done, was his loan spell with the Cherries a success, we get Jamie's view. Also this week in amongst the rumours of Max Gradel apparently wanting to leave, there have been murmurings that John Terry is at the top of Eddie howe's list as being a face that he would like to bring in for next season. Yes he's not as fast as he used to be, and yes fans will be split, however we'll get Jamie's view on whether JT can be OK for AFCB. Then it's on to Boro, and we have a 3 o'clock kick-off on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium and with the north eastern side in the relegation zone - so we _should_ be expecting three points - they 've haven't scored many goals and they're having a really bad run of form, so that can only mean one thing right? We talk tactics, as well as make our predictions too. As ever though, we kick off with another Do You Remember, and it is four years to the day that AFC Bournemouth were promoted from Leave One - we re-live it, and then go on to ask a number of related questions too! #arsenal #bournemouth #afcb #tottenham #spurs #boro #borolive #cherries #premierleague #middlesbrough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, April 12, 2017
43 - Better In Every Way
Sam analyses the Chelsea defeat with an selection of Cherries fans who all agree the away side were "better in every way". We hear the official report from the Court from Michael Dunne, we preview the match against Spurs, plus we feature young Jacob Buckett, whose family are raising money to help give the 4 year old Cherries fan a better chance to walk. We kick off this week with the match report from Michael Dunne, who was at the Vitality Stadium to witness our 3-1 defeat to the boys in blue in front of the BT Sport cameras. Sam was on a stag do in Swansea at the weekend, so whilst he managed to catch the game on TV, his memory is somewhat hazy - so we’ll have some special guests joining him on the show to talk about the match - where disappointment was followed by a brief glimmer of hope, but was soon extinguished by a rather sumptuous free kick which left the pundits purring. . Recently on the podcast, you may have heard about young Jacob Buckett. Jacob is a Cherries mad four years old who has cerebral palsy. We managed to catch up with Amanda - Jacob’s Mum, who told us more about their rather crucial fundraising efforts where they hope to raise enough money to pay for an operation for Jacob, which will improve his ability to walk. We finish by previewing our tussle with Tottenham at the weekend - plus we’ll talk Josh King, Jack Wilshere, and Artur Boruc - discussing their respective futures with the Cherries. Will they stay or will they go? As always though, we begin with Do You Remember - and this week, we've gone easy on you - good luck! To find out more about Jacob's Dream To Walk, check out their Facebook page at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/jacob/. However, more importantly, to donate, please go to https://www.afcbpodcast.com/jacobdonate/. His family would really appreciate any help they can receive! #bournemouth #afcb #chelsea #afcbournemouth #premierleague #cfc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, April 06, 2017
42 - Kop That!
Bournemouth stunned Liverpool on Wednesday night with a 2-2 draw in front of the Kop. Sean & Sam describe the action, bring you our audio from an amazing evening against the Reds, we get your post-match reaction, plus we round up the weekend point away to the Saints. Winding back a few days, amid the euphoria you're undoubtedly feeling after seeing us clinically take a point in Merseyside, we'll bring you gently back down to earth as Michael Dunne reports on the stalemate at St Mary's. We’ll hear the views from both sides, taking in the opinion from some Back of the Net regulars along the way, plus Sean and Sam will have their say too - but we’ll keep it brief because we know you’ll want to be hearing about the main event of the evening! So, as Michael didn’t quite have enough time to pen his post-match prose in the 0.34 second turn-around time that we gave him, Sam steps in this week with a brief match synopsis of the 2-2 draw, before the boys both get stuck into going over our glorious draw at Anfield. Before all that though, we run with a Bournemouth-Liverpool related teaser in another "Do You Remember?" \- and if anyone genuinely gets the answer, we 100% want to hear from you! #afcb #utciad #premierleague #anfield #redmen #liverpool #lfc #liverpoolfc #afcbournemouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 21, 2017
41 - Another Week, Another Conspiracy
Whilst Cherries pick up another home win, Sean concocts a new theory about Arsene, Arsenal and Eddie - so in addition to analysing the Emirates enigma, we mull over Bournemouth's 2-0 win over Swansea, catch up with Ethan's Wishes, plus preview El Clasicoast on April 1st. With Boscombe registering their first Premier League double this weekend over Swansea, we sit 9 points clear of the drop-zone and all of a sudden pushing for the top half of the table - so once again Michael’s Match Report is a very easy listen, plus, we’ll have your thoughts too, as well as those from the media. There was a second victory which came on Sunday at the Hamworthy Club where an AFC Bournemouth fans team smashed More Buses 6-2 at Magna Road! The event was put on to raise money for Ethan's Wishes. You’ll have heard all about Ethan on a previous podcast, but also, it was to support young Cherries fan Jacob, aged 4 who has cerebral palsy. We were at the game, and Sam brings you his report of the action. Sean then brings you what appears to be a new weekly feature as he has a brand new conspiracy theory to bring you. Last week it was Sam with his ‘Smithy listens to Steps’, this week he has some thoughts on Arsene, Arsenal, and Howe. We’ll then preview Cherries next match - and that is against our friends down the road, as we travel to St Mary’s to face the League Cup losers Southampton. Once again though, you'll be pleased to know that we have the return of "Do You Remember?". We play some commentary from a recent Cherries game courtesy of Kris Temple from BBC Radio Solent, but can you tell us which match it was?! We love making Back of the Net, however it takes time and effort. We rely on donations and sponsorship to keep it going. We LOVE the fact that you love it - but if you want to hear more, you could really help us out by sending a couple of quid, sponsoring the show, or buying an Eddie Had a Dream T-Shirt! #afcb #saintsfc #arsenal #swansea #premierleague #pl #bournemouth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 15, 2017
40 - King Hat-Trick? Nor-Way!
With Joshua being King of the Court, we discuss the 3-2 win against the Hammers, the Mings/Rojo stamp, the "Benik or Jack" dilemma, plus preview our clash with Swansea. It's certainly exciting to bring you news of our first win in 2017, and it came in dramatic fashion as Cherries snatched a last gasp win - as ever, we’ll have Michael’s Match report, and we follow things up with your thoughts, as well as the media reaction. The boys then have their say on events, including Sam's conspiracy theory that Adam Smith must have a guilty pleasure of listening to Steps! After that Sam brings us the Online Review, and we both then discuss recent events involving Man Utd - last week it was the stamp on a United player that resulted in our player getting a five game ban, so what happens if a United player stamps on someone else?? SAM: And Sean, I’ll HAVE to mention those #Justice4Mings banners at Dean Court! We’ll then go on to preview Saturday’s match against Swansea City, where, in a 5.30pm kick off, Bournemouth will once again look to pick up a vital three points in front of the BT Sport cameras. SEAN: So, lets get started then, and listen to the match report from the weekends 3-2 win over West Ham at home, and describing events at the Court this week, is a very ecstatic, Michael Dunne. #afcb #whufc #swans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 08, 2017
39 – Where Do We Begin?
With plenty of talking points from the United game, it’s hard to know where to start, but we jump in with Michael’s match report, hear the fan and media thoughts, and Sean & Sam have... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, March 01, 2017
38 – Playing Devil’s Advocate
Given Ranieri’s recent dismissal, Sam successfully baits Sean to question Eddie Howe’s tenure at the Cherries. The boys also discuss the recent loss at WBA, the fans reaction to Artur Boruc, the ensuing relegation dogfight, and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 22, 2017
37 – Blues, Babies and Baggies
Despite Cherries 2-0 home loss to the Sky Blues, there’s optimism ahead of our hike to the Hawthorns, so Sam and Michael discuss events on the pitch, and also express the joy felt off it, as Harry Arter and partner... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 08, 2017
36 – Never Stop Believing
We take a look at Cherries fans online opinions after the 6-3 Merseyside mauling. Amongst a plethora of turbulent tweets, one user advises that we “Never Stop Believing”. Attempting to echo this view, Sean and Sam... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, February 01, 2017
35 – Deadline Disappointment Day
Gradel to go, and Aké to arrive – that’s what we were thinking during Deadline Day, however, it all ended in disappointment. The boys track the rumours whilst recording the show, discuss the loss at... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 25, 2017
34 – Defensive Fails & Transfer Tales
With two set-pieces gifting Watford goals on Saturday, the boys go over the Cherries transfer targets and rumours, chat about the up-coming game against Crystal Palace, and highlight the plight of Ethan Burney – AFCB’s own... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 18, 2017
33 – All The 3’s
Cherries paid tribute to our 33rd podcast at the weekend with another 3 goal debacle, and this week, Sean and Sam discuss the collapse at the K-Com whilst watching the match, preview the forthcoming Watford... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 11, 2017
32 – Cup’s Gone, Moving On
The boys mull over the “magic” of the FA Cup after a Millwall mauling, discuss player departures & a possible super signing, talk over our Tigers trip – plus announce the Football Manager 17 winner!... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, January 04, 2017
31 – Arsenal Outgunned, Cherries Stunned
Michael Dunne joins Sam to discuss Cherries 3-3 draw with Arsenal on Tuesday, and the festive fixture frolics in December. We preview the FA Cup match against Millwall, and give you a last chance to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 20, 2016
30 – Aké Out, Who’s In?
The boys discuss “El Clasicoast” where Southampton ran out 3-1 winners, taking in the view from Saints and Cherries fans alike. We preview our next fixture, where an Ake-less Cherries travel to Chelsea, take in some up to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, December 14, 2016
29 – Marc Pugh’s Too Good For You
The boys review the Leicester and Burnley matches, discuss a Marc Pugh wonder-strike, a Jeff Hendrick goal-of-the season contender, plus we chart Baily Cargill’s progress at Gillingham, speak to Cherry Chimes author Peter Bell, and preview our... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, December 06, 2016
28 – Let’s All Do The Franno
Re-live AFCB vs Liverpool, where a moribund 1st half performance turned into a mesmerising 4-3 win. We bring you Michael’s match report, fan thoughts, Sean and Sam’s view, plus a bonus montage of all the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 30, 2016
27 – He Did Him With The Eyes!
Amongst screams for spot-kicks & red-card rancour, Sam & Sean debate the quality of Callum Wilson’s penalty at the Emirates as the Cherries lose 3-1 at Arsenal; Glenn Murray is the subject of loan-watch, plus the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, November 23, 2016
26 – We’re Not Here To Make Friends
Sean re-lives a quote which aptly describes Cherries behaviour this weekend, we discuss Eddie’s selection quandry as Arsenal come to town, and mull over AFCB’s fine 1-0 win at Stoke City. We begin the show with... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 08, 2016
25 – Defensive Decision Dilemma
We preview the Stoke City game, where Eddie has some important defensive decisions to make, review AFCB’s home defeat against the Black Cats, bring you the latest from Dean Court, plus update on our search for Franck Rolling, & announce the winner of our FIFA 17 competition! Michael Dunne was at the Vitality on Saturday as Sunderland donned their mask and swag bag and came away with a 2-1 win – he brings us the full match report, plus we have your thoughts on the game, and then Sean and Sam give their views on proceedings too. We then get you the latest news from (a soon to be expanded?) Dean Court – and although it’s international weekend, there’s still a fair bit going on. You may have heard on Episode 22 that Sam began his search for Franck Rolling! Now, it is three weeks later, so you’d think he surely would have managed to get SOMETHING from him??! Well, he’ll update you with where he is at… Did you hunt down the famous Frenchman?… Listen to find out! We also announce the WINNER of our FIFA 17 competition, giving away a copy for the PS4, in association with EA Sports. A big thank you to everyone who entered! (By the way, we’ll also give you a little bit of info about yet ANOTHER Back of the Net give-away too!) Finally, the boys preview Bournemouth’s next match – and that is away at Stoke City on the 19th – seems like ages away!! Back of the Net is a free AFC Bournemouth podcast, and your support is vital. You can help us by donating via https://afcbpodcast.com/donate/ or buy an ‘Eddie Had A Dream’ T-shirt via https://afcbpodcast.com/shop/ We hope you enjoy this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, November 01, 2016
24 – Let’s Go Retro
We launch the AFCB Retro Shirt Poll, as the club want to know which old-school shirt you want to see in the club shop, we dissect Cherries 2-0 loss at Boro, name a list of Top Ten cr*p strikers, & preview Sunderland’s visit to the Vitality on Saturday. In our main feature, Sean chats to Cherries programme writer & self confessed kit nerd Gareth Davies, as we launch the Back of the Net Retro Shirt Poll – where you can help decide the next old school Cherries shirt that could be making its way into the AFC Bournemouth Superstore. The club want to know what we the fans think, so we’ll bring you the 10 shirts to be considered but it’s up to you! To start off the show, Rob Frank goes outside the norm of ‘Do You Remember?’ as he names a list of AFCB strikers, some of whom, he “didn’t particularly rate” (that’s being generous) – how many names can you remember from his list of ten cr*p strikers? (and don’t worry Alex Deetch Deutzh Deutsch, we beep out the bad word) As usual, Michael returns with his insight into the latest Cherries game, as he goes “thorough on the Boro”, with his review of this weekend’s match at the Riverside. Then, we’ll hear your fan thoughts and the media reaction to our miserable 2-0 loss in the Far North East. Sean and Sam go on to have their say abut the defeat, before Sean limbers up and goes for the jugular with a rather bold statement on Harry Arter and his international career in Club News (with info from his moles…) The match on Saturday provided a rather interesting talking point. Whilst the initial frustration was vented online about the performance of our boys in the blue, the finger subsequently turned towards referee Stuart Attwell – should we have been awarded a penalty after Valdes kung fu kicked King? The lads provide their opinions. Plus, we’ll be previewing Bournemouth’s next home game, where on Saturday we face David Moyes’s Sunderland. Back of the Net is a free AFC Bournemouth podcast, and your support is vital. You can help us by donating via https://afcbpodcast.com/donate/ or buy an ‘Eddie Had A Dream’ T-shirt via https://afcbpodcast.com/shop/ We hope you enjoy this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 26, 2016
23 – The Search For Franck Rolling
We review the Cherries draw with Spurs, try to find Franck Rolling, preview the Boro game, give away a copy of FIFA 17, announce the winners of the Ted Macdougall book, plus we mull over... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 19, 2016
22 – A Hull Of A Show
A bumper show as we interview goalscoring legend Ted Macdougall (& giveaway his book), review FIFA17, breakdown the 6-1 Tiger mauling, preview the Spurs game, begin our hunt for Franck Rolling, & bring all the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, October 05, 2016
21 – Cherries Deeney’ed Three Points
As the AFCB pun-masters have exclaimed – Cherries were “Deeney’ed” 3 points on Saturday as the boys discuss the 2-2 draw with Watford. There’s an exciting announcement about some potential new retro shirts, and a preview... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 28, 2016
20 – Howe Now For England?
With Big Sam out, the lads discuss whether Eddie would/could/should take up the England job. We talk about the Cherries 1-0 win as Junior “Stanislashed” Everton with a stunning strike to secure a 2nd league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, September 21, 2016
19 – Shambolic
Sam was SUPPOSED to be inside Dean Court to witness the Cherries Vs Preston in the EFL Cup, however, he wasn’t due to a “glitch” in ticket distribution. The lads’ forthright opinions are rather interesting! Don’t worry,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, September 15, 2016
18 – Wilson’s Back, Back Again
Sean and Sam get their teeth stuck into Bournemouth’s first 3 points of the season as the Cherries beat West Brom 1-0 at Dean Court. We get your fans thoughts after the match, and talk... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, September 02, 2016
17 – Bellissimo!
We come to terms with how Jack Wilshere turned down Italian giants AC Milan to join little old Bournemouth – as well as cogitating the rest of AFC Bournemouth’s transfer dealings. (Yes, we said ‘cogitating’…... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 25, 2016
16 – One Loss, One Win, Two Great Puns
Sam’s away getting married so Sean is joined by Rob Frank to review the defeat to West Ham and the victory against Morecambe. This week’s Club News supposedly has the best puns ever, and the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mon, August 15, 2016
15 – Picnic, Penalties, and Poor Goals
The boys discuss Bournemouth’s opening Premier League match of the season against Manchester United, where Zlatan Ibrahimovic notched his first league goal which condemned the Cherries to a 3-1 defeat at the Vitality Stadium. As well... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, August 12, 2016
14 – The Waiting’s Over
Season 2 of AFCB’s life in the Premier League is about to begin so we review our summer transfer business & preview the game against Man Utd. We also discuss the BBC Solent Fan Forum,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, August 04, 2016
13 – Live From Sam’s Living Room
Sean makes a surprise visit to the UK, so we sack off the Skype, wipe the webcams, and throw down the time-zones – as he joins Sam to jointly present the first of our two Back of the Net pre-season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, June 29, 2016
Euro 05 – Soul Destroying And A Stinky Mood
In this episode of Back of the Net – The England Euro 2016 Podcast, Sam Davis is joined by staunch Three Lions supporter Joel Fabian, as the pair aim to dissect the humiliation of England’s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, June 23, 2016
Euro 04 – We’re All Going To Iceland
We preview England’s upcoming match vs Iceland & debate the issue with Vardy playing against weaker sides. Sean probes Sam about his recent trip to Lyon, where he was unwittingly (and unwillingly) forced to wear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun, June 19, 2016
Euro 03 – Inspired Substitution
Sam is away in France, so Sean pulls a ‘Hodgson’ by subbing on Rob Frank to review the Wales victory and preview the Slovakia game… What a result! There’s the latest England Euro 2016 news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, June 14, 2016
Euro 02 – Wales? They’re just Stoke City.
We preview the Wales game whereby Sean tries to compare the Welsh to Stoke City. The lads also discuss England’s opening fixture against Russia – we reflect on the on-field and off-field action. We hear... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fri, June 10, 2016
Euro 01 – No England Shirt?!
Sean Barker and Sam Davis preview England’s chances in Euro 2016, Sam admits to what he does with his Three Lions shirt after they exit tournaments, we test your knowledge of past England players &... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wed, May 18, 2016
12 – What a Finale!
A bumper show with a review of the Man U game (bizarre blue mascots, Eddie swearing, & Tindall’s tan), Back Of The Net ‘End Of Season Award’ Winners, Part 2 of the Steve Fletcher interview... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 10, 2016
11 – Supa, Supa Fletch
“Legend” is often overused in football, but for Steve Fletcher, it barely scratches the surface – in Part 1 of our chat with Big Fletch, the former AFCB striker talks candidly about his playing career, how... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, May 03, 2016
10 – Goosebumps
Take a trip down memory lane with #OneYearOn, re-living an amazing 7 days where AFCB were crowed Championship Champions (Goosebumps and tears guaranteed!) – From Ross McCormack’s last minute goal at Fulham all the way... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 26, 2016
09 – Campeones
We bring you the celebrations as the AFC Bournemouth Ladies clinch the title & spray prosecco in their own eyes. There’s the official launch of the Back Of The Net End of Season Awards &... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 19, 2016
08 – Sloppy Punnage
The lads discuss great (& not so great) pun headlines sent in by you & there’s a very poor attempt during our club news. We also talk through the Liverpool defeat (which featured some fairly... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 12, 2016
07 – All Around The World
This week Sean speaks to Cherries fans far and wide in this weeks extended feature, which brings us chatter, vox-pops, and even music, from all four corners of the globe. We also discuss our cracking... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, April 05, 2016
06 – The Iturbe Conspiracy
Sean has a Columbo moment as he presents his case why Iturbe hasn’t played much, the lads review the Man City debacle, and Sam brings you an inside look at the Premier League Matchday Fanzone.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 29, 2016
05.5 – A Quick Peep
With no Premier League fixtures, Sean and Sam discuss England’s recent triumph over Germany and then get back to business to preview AFC Bournemouth Vs Manchester City. Following England’s victory in Berlin, the lads review... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 22, 2016
05 – Let’s Fill it With Seagulls
We bring you analysis of the 3-0 away defeat to title chasing Spurs as well as the thoughts from fans about the stadium expansion news (including a novel way to fill it!) The full review... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 15, 2016
04 – Two Thousand Fry-Ups
In this week’s Back of the Net – The AFC Bournemouth Podcast, Sean and Sam review AFC Bournemouth’s recent 3-2 win against Swansea City, and we hear your fan thoughts from the game, including the views... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 08, 2016
03 – Mystery Singer
In this third episode of Back of the Net, as well as reviewing the recent matches against Southampton and Newcastle, we also hear your fans thoughts on the game, including an excellent phone call from a... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, March 01, 2016
02 – It’s Gonna Be A Goal Fest!
Fresh after the Watford game, Sam reminds Sean of his previous week's prediction about the game, alas it was not quite the goal Fest Sean was expecting... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tue, February 23, 2016
01 – Jonesy Scores And He Wants One More
This is Episode 1 of the brand new AFC Bournemouth Podcast – Back of the Net, presented by Sean Barker and Sam Davis. In this hour-long beauty, you can hear our thoughts of the Cherries FA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, February 18, 2016
Not The First Episode
Welcome to “Not The First Episode” of the brand new AFC Bournemouth Podcast – Back of the Net, with Sean Barker and Sam Davis. Back of the Net will be a weekly show bringing match reports,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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