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Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastEverything We Learned About Bournemouth's Redevelopment PlansThis week, local residents were invited to find out about Cherries' planned redevelopment of Vitality Stadium - where there will be an upgrade from 11,300 to 20,200 seats. The presentation from the club included senior figures from AFC Bournemouth, as well as personnel connected with the proposed development - who were on hand to answer questions about what is planned, how long it will take, as well as providing a bit of background about the logistics of the move.
Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park to provide some reaction after a positive night which was a key...2025-07-1843 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastThe Future of Back of the Net & AFC Bournemouth LatestWith 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...2025-07-091h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastKey Observations From Bournemouth's 2025/26 Fixture ReleaseThe 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 yo...2025-06-1840 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastThe 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...2025-06-1328 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAFC Bournemouth: Keep Sell LoanIf 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...2025-06-1122 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastPremier 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?!
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Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAFC 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...2025-06-0235 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCan 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...2025-05-1940 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow 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, th...2025-05-1253 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastRed 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...2025-04-2854 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastManchester 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...2025-04-2437 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastIs 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...2025-04-1544 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhy 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...2025-04-1134 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth's Point At West Ham Keeps Europe AliveAfter 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...2025-04-0841 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhy 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.fa...2025-04-0441 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCan 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...2025-03-2931 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth 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 ba...2025-03-1429 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastReliving 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◾...2025-03-0458 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastSomething'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 wil...2025-02-2031 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastSouthampton vs Bournemouth - How Iraola Turned The South Coast Upside DownWhilst 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...2025-02-1334 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth's GREAT Goodison GoodbyeBournemouth'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 t...2025-02-1237 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAFC Bournemouth Are Causing CARNAGE in the Premier LeagueWe’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...2025-01-2753 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth & 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...2025-01-2334 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth's Eu-FOUR-ia At NewcastleOn 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...2025-01-201h 04
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastSome Newcastle Fans Probably Feel A Bit Silly Right NowFormer 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...2025-01-1728 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastChelsea 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...2025-01-1633 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth Have A Point To Prove Against ChelseaOn 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...2025-01-1335 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAndoni Iraola Is NOT Finished At AFC Bournemouth2024 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...2024-12-311h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Fulham, Bournemouth & Forest Are SMASHING The Premier LeagueThe 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...2024-12-2833 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth 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 no...2024-12-1853 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCould 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...2024-12-1534 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHas 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...2024-11-2936 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow 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...2024-11-041h 02
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre 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...2024-10-1740 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLiverpool vs AFC Bournemouth: Julian Araujo SpecialMexico 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. L...2024-09-2035 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastThe INSIDE Scoop On Reporting On AFC BournemouthWIN 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 land...2024-09-1655 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastExpectations & Eddie - Newcastle United PreviewBeating 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...2024-08-2445 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastPreview - Nottingham Forest vs AFC BournemouthGeorgian 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.2024-08-1657 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastMichael Dunne: Anything Is PossibleGet 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! ...2024-08-1549 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWe've Seen Enough of Dean HuijsenOne 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...2024-08-0232 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAFC Bournemouth: Questions & ConcernsSky 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...2024-07-2047 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Forest Successfully Stifled AFC BournemouthWhilst 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...2024-02-061h 01
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastIs 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...2024-01-0357 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow 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 unsc...2023-12-281h 03
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastShould 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...2023-11-061h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastIs 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...2023-10-301h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhy 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?2023-10-231h 06
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre 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!2023-08-0848 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastGary 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 lon...2023-06-191h 39
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastConsistently InconsistentAmid 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...2023-03-201h 03
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastSal-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...2023-03-131h 02
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLast Gasp HeartbreakOn 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 C...2023-03-061h 06
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastA Win At WolvesGary 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...2023-02-201h 01
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastImproved 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...2023-01-231h 03
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastA Toxic TerraceChants 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...2023-01-161h 04
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastGary 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...2022-11-2750 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastToffees 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...2022-11-1446 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCherries Go To Ell-and BackTom 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...2022-11-0953 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastA 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...2022-10-171h 09
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHowe'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 w...2022-09-191h 12
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastFour 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...2022-09-061h 38
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastThe 98 Minutes That Saw Bournemouth PromotedJubilant 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 t...2022-05-051h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastGoalless Games Spark Cherry ConcernTwo 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 B...2022-04-161h 11
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWOEFUL 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...2022-04-051h 22
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCherries Terrorise Terriers & Aid To UkraineCherries 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 ho...2022-03-2445 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLooking 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...2022-03-091h 59
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastJamal Keeps Bournemouth On TrackExasperated 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 th...2022-02-2839 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLast Minute LIMBS at BlackpoolCherries 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...2022-02-1442 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCup Chaos But Brum BrillianceTwo 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...2022-02-101h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBlundersome at Barnsley and Clive Tyldesley InterviewForthright 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...2022-01-311h 08
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastTwo 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...2021-11-2949 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastA Cold & Rainy Tuesday Night In StokeSam 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 Ga...2021-10-2055 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastThe Goalscorer's DadIn 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 N...2021-10-1159 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre 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...2021-05-101h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastManaged Debt And Cup RegretCherries 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 th...2021-03-291h 10
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastEddie Mitchell – My Tenure As AFC Bournemouth ChairmanBeing 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...2021-02-191h 32
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastMatt 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...2021-01-111h 08
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastJason Tindall – On Managing AFC BournemouthWe 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/adchoices2020-11-281h 03
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast98 - 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...2020-09-2859 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast95 - 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...2020-08-311h 04
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWarren Cummings & Brian Stock – The Highs And LowsWe'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...2020-06-191h 17
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastIan Bishop – My Rock And Roll Season At AFC BournemouthWe'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...2020-06-171h 59
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBrett Pitman – The Disastrous Spell I’ll Never ForgetWe'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...2020-06-141h 04
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastKelly Somers, Kris Temple & Peter Rutzler – Clickbait & ConjectureA 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...2020-06-131h 14
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastJohn Williams and Paul Morrell – Topless And TruthfulAn 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 Bo...2020-06-061h 07
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast84 - 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...2020-05-041h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast83 - 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...2020-04-1447 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast76 - 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...2020-01-281h 09
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast74 - 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 thre...2020-01-131h 04
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast73 - 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...2020-01-0656 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast72 - 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 th...2019-12-301h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast71 - 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...2019-12-231h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast69 - 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...2019-12-081h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast67 - 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...2019-11-251h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast62 - 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...2019-10-141h 12
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast48 - 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 ga...2017-05-181h 07
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast44 - 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...2017-04-2051 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast41 - 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...2017-03-2258 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast24 – 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 Supe...2016-11-011h 05
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast04 – 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...
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