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Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastIraola vs Emery: Can Bournemouth FINALLY Break The Unai Villa Curse?Can Andoni Iraola finally crack the Unai Emery code? His Bournemouth side are in sparkling form but are preparing to face an Aston Villa team led by the one manager Iraola has never beaten.
Our preview breaks down:
▪️ The tactical battle between Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery
▪️ Villa’s strengths — and where they can be exposed
▪️ Whether form can finally trump history
▪️ Key players who could decide the game
Is this the moment the narrative shifts… or does the hoodoo continue?
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2026-02-0533 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastFinally Clicking? Bournemouth’s Wolves Win & Transfer Window ExplainedA big win away at Wolves, twinned with a relatively calm but purposeful transfer window, signalled that AFC Bournemouth might be "back".
The Cherries fanbase are cautiously starting to believing that things might be clicking again, and with the table looking a lot more healthier, could the win at Molineux be the springboard for Cherries to have a second half of the season that supersedes the first?
In this video, we break down Bournemouth’s victory in the Black Country, we analyse the showing of debutant Rayan, plus we ponder the performances from other star pe...
2026-02-0346 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth v Wolves: Rob Edwards' "Logic" Of Ditching BoroAFC Bournemouth turn their attention to Wolves next, but there’s more to this fixture than just three points.
In this video, we question why Rob Edwards made the bold decision to leave promotion-chasing Middlesbrough for a relegation battle at Wolves, and what that tells us about the scale of the challenge facing them right now.
From a Cherries perspective, the timing couldn’t be more interesting. Bournemouth come into the game with momentum, confidence, and growing excitement around the squad — not least the possibility of a first appearance for exciting new Brazilian signing Rayan. Could...
2026-01-3033 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth's Game Plan That Made Liverpool Look AVERAGEIn a dramatic night on the South Coast, Andoni Iraola’s side executed a disciplined, fearless game plan and were rewarded with a last-gasp winner that stunned Arne Slot’s Liverpool. From defensive organisation to relentless intensity out of possession, Bournemouth nullified one of the league’s most dangerous sides and struck when it mattered most.
In this video, we break down:
• How Bournemouth disrupted Liverpool’s rhythm
• The tactical tweaks that frustrated Slot’s side
• Why this performance says so much about Iraola
• What went wrong for Liverpool
• And how Bo...
2026-01-2656 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre Liverpool "Back"? Bournemouth’s HUGE Test AwaitsAmid Bournemouth’s growing injury crisis, Liverpool arrive on the South Coast for what promises to be a serious test for Andoni Iraola’s side.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool, much like Bournemouth, burst out of the blocks earlier in the season. However, a high summer turnover of players soon caught up with them, leading to a drop-off in form that saw their grip on the Premier League title slip away.
Bournemouth’s own campaign has been patchy, but recent resilience and tactical clarity has improved the mood. But with Liverpool in town, the question is simple...
2026-01-2240 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastRecruiting Like Brighton: Are Bournemouth Nearly There or Miles Off?Everyone wants to recruit like Brighton - smart data-led signings, huge resale value, and a clear long-term plan. AFC Bournemouth are looking to replicate their model, but how far off are they?
In this video, we break down Bournemouth’s ambition to follow the Brighton recruitment model, but given our the evidence that high player turnover seems to result in a culture of impermanence and uncertainty, we ponder the type of signings Cherries might need in order to prevail - both this season, but also long term.
Plus, a look forward to Monday night's huge ga...
2026-01-1637 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastNewcastle Are On The Rise! Step Forward AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth's recent record against Newcastle United has been remarkable, not losing in six games - some Mags even think the sequence of results is even conspiratorial!
However the recent form of Eddie Howe's side has improved recently, rising to sixth in the Premier League, and with a keenness to ensure his side retain their momentum, the former Cherries gaffa will be wanting to end the Geordies sorry run with victory over Andoni Iraola's side.
Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park as we look forward to Saturday's FA Cup Third Round tie. Visit...
2026-01-0921 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCould Bournemouth & Semenyo Do City’s Dirty Work vs Arsenal?Antoine Semenyo is set to be involved against Arsenal in a week-long Vitality Stadium swan-song, with Bournemouth's boss Andoni Iraola suggesting that the departing star will be utilised in Cherries next TWO games against the Gunners and Spurs.
With Manchester City anticipating his arrival at the Etihad, the challenge will have been set by Pep Guardiola for Antoine to cause carnage on the South Coast before making the moving up North, this potentially having a major impact on the title race.
The Gunners have been quality this season, but Boscombe - after doing the double...
2026-01-0226 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Do Bournemouth Possibly Kick On?Bournemouth have a clear policy of signing young talent, giving them Premier League experience, and profiting from their departure. Whilst this formula is admirable, it leads to high personnel turnover, an ever-changing and uncertain squad dynamic, the constant need to retrain new recruits, and it puts pressure on recruitment to get the right players in.
With Marcos Senesi being the latest player to signal his intent to move, we ponder whether Bournemouth's transfer approach potentially needs more balance, which in turn would create a greater amount of stability amid a perceived player "exodus".
Sam and...
2025-12-1845 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLeeds Battered Chelsea. Can Depleted Bournemouth Do The Same?After a midweek to forget for both Bournemouth AND Chelsea, both sides will want a reaction as they meet on Saturday at Vitality Stadium.
Whilst *some* familiar faces will be returning for the Cherries, Tyler Adams is out, Lewis Cook is still suspended, and Ryan Christie crocked - so what WILL be do with our midfield? Tom has the answer...
Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park to preview Saturday's huge game! The QP is open from 11am on match-day, pints from £4, outdoor heaters, match day menu, live TNT Sports on ALL screens of t...
2025-12-0530 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhat's Going Wrong For AFC Bournemouth?On Tuesday, Bournemouth went into the Everton game with suspensions, injuries and a whole lot of poor form. Cherries fans thought an Everton side - which had just been smashed at home to Newcastle - might be the perfect tonic, alas, it was anything but...
Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel to uncover FIVE concerns about Bournemouth's terrible run of results.
Visit 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...
2025-12-0431 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhere Are Bournemouth REALLY At? Everton Could Expose The RealityEverton's record at Vitality Stadium is historically poor, but the Toffees need a reaction just as much as Bournemouth do - and with some unpredictable results recently for both sides, Tuesday night's clash on the South Coast might be the candid reality check which will give fans an idea on where this season is (or isn't) heading.
Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park to preview Tuesday BIG game! The QP is open to Cherries fans before the match, with pints from £4, outdoor heaters, match day menu, and Cherries on Youtube.
Visit at 482 Holdenhurst R...
2025-12-0131 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth Are BELOW Sunderland But ABOVE Newcastle... Is The North-East RED?!Sunderland's success this season has STUNNED Premier League football fans. After a last gasp play-off semi finals win against Coventry, and a late victory against Sheffield United in the final, many assumed that their top flight campaign might be similarly turbulent and testing - but NO-ONE expected them to take the division by storm!
As Bournemouth face Regis Le Bris's men this weekend, Sam and Tom ponder whether Sunderland could actually become the North East's footballing powerhouse...
We are at Queens Park Hotel to preview Saturday's huge game! Visit at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR...
2025-11-2737 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastSemenyo Sidelined? Vultures Circle As Bournemouth Prepare For CRUNCH West Ham ClashBournemouth and West Ham have had two very different starts to the season, but in November at least, the tables have turned - with Nuno's side winning two in a row, whilst Iraola's Cherries have two L's to their name.
Semenyo could be sidelined, and Callum Wilson could make his first playing return to Dean Court for a crunch clash - a game which Bournemouth haven't won in the last EIGHT attempts!
We preview Saturday's Bournemouth v West Ham clash whilst catching up on the week's Cherries news including some concerns about Antoine Semenyo's release...
2025-11-211h 03
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastJeff Mostyn: The Day Bournemouth Nearly DiedWith AFC Bournemouth having no money and no hope, Mancunian businessman Jeff Mostyn was invited down to Dean Court by then-manager Kevin Bond for a chat which changed the future of the club forever.
In Part 1 of an extended chat with the former Chairman, Sam and Tom discuss Jeff's "lunacy" in taking on a poisoned chalice, exploring the multiple challenges that he faced along the way.
The Chairman: The Man Who Saved AFC Bournemouth is out on October 30th: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chairman-Jeffrey-Mostyn/dp/1916797946
Thank you to everyone who has contributed...
2025-11-181h 02
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCan Bournemouth Players Make The Grade At Aston Villa?Ahead of Bournemouth's trip to Aston Villa this weekend, we take an honest look at every player who has played significant minutes this season, placing them on our tier-list - including Alex Scott, who has been called up by England.
Plus, we build up to Sunday's big game....
Aston Villa and Bournemouth are two teams who are keen to get back to winning ways after being put back in their box by Liverpool and Manchester City respectively last weekend.
Both sides have lofty ambitions this season, and with the Cherries flying high in...
2025-11-0855 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastThe Key to Bournemouth Beating Dyche’s Nottingham ForestWhisper it, but AFC Bournemouth are becoming more clinical, scoring more goals from fewer chances - and with Junior Kroupi likely to deputise for the absent Evanilson again, all eyes will be on our French fox in the box ahead of Sunday's clash against Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest fans have endued a turbulent few months, with the departure of Nuno, and a quick "hi and goodbye" from Ange, but with Sean Dyche in charge of the Tricky Trees, new life has been injected into Forest's wayward season, and with a win under his belt already, a...
2025-10-2551 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLeeds Learn Some HARSH Realities After Bournemouth's Late ShowSaturday saw Cherries rescue a point - their very first at Elland Road - in a game where Leeds United possibly were reacquainted with the harsh realities of the Premier League.
The home side showed more heart, and more than shaded it on stats, but Bournemouth’s ability to rescue points at the death might have been underestimated after Eli Kroupi struck late in stoppage time - thus ensuring that Iraola, who seems to rip up the script season on season, gained a point at a place where Bournemouth previously have never come away with anything.
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2025-09-2945 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastLeeds vs Bournemouth & A Matchday Institution Under ThreatSaturday's clash at Elland Road between Leeds and Bournemouth promises fireworks, with both clubs looking for revenge for different reasons. The Cherries are still smarting from last gasp 4-3 defeat last time we were in West Yorkshire, but for Leeds, the return of the "snake" Tyler Adams - means that there could be an absorbing midfield battle on the cards.
Plus, ahead of the trip North, we caught up with Joseph Bird, landlord of the Queens Park Hotel - the spiritual home of Cherries supporters for decades, who explained that its future is uncertain.
Sam...
2025-09-261h 01
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastPragmatism Makes Perfect: How Eddie Made Newcastle Nullify BournemouthAFC Bournemouth's stalemate on Sunday saw the Magpies line-up very in a similar formation to when Eddie used to choose his Cherries team that would face the likes of Man City or Liverpool.
With Newcastle smarting from their Champions League defeat on Thursday, Eddie needed a reaction from his side on the South Coast, but rather than play in a gung-ho style, Howe used his tactical nous to stunt everything that Bournemouth's wanted to do - giving Iraola's men no width and no space.
Whilst he'd have hoped to have nicked a result for the...
2025-09-2235 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBeat Newcastle, And Bournemouth Are Definitely ABOVE The RadarAhead of Newcastle United's visit to Vitality Stadium on Sunday, Bournemouth fans are finding that their beloved club is being noticed.
Being fourth in the Premier League, and having disposed of Tottenham and Brighton in consecutive games, Andoni Iraola's name is on the lips of many a fanbase - and with Cherries seemingly vocal about tying down their head coach for longer, it leaves us feeling a little bit uneasy.
And despite Champions League defeat to Barcelona and an indifferent Premier League start, Newcastle United are still getting to grips with the loss of Alexander...
2025-09-1953 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre Bournemouth Building the Brighton Way? How Far off Are We?With solid recruitment, forward thinking managers, a clear on-pitch identity, and elite training facilities - there are numerous similarities between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion. Divisional stablemates throughout most of our existence, the two clubs have gone through the mill to get to where they are now.
At the moment, the Seagulls are arguably ahead, having already tasted Europe and a beautiful stadium too - but how far off are the Cherries? Whilst we have our own stadium redevelopment plans coming to fruition, on the pitch - are we closing the gap?
Sam and Ben...
2025-09-1251 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBehind the Headlines: An UNTOLD Perspective On Life At BournemouthDo AFC Bournemouth tightly control the narrative? What answers have been hard to get? What are Bill Foley and Jim Frevola like? Where's the balance for a journalist in being critical whilst also maintaining a relationship with the club?
To ask these questions, we spoke to the Daily Echo's Sports Reporter Alexander Smith, who provided the inside scoop on life as an AFC Bournemouth journalist.
Follow Alexander Smith at TikTok on https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandersmithecho/ and read his articles daily at https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/.
Follow him on X at: https...
2025-09-081h 02
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth: Toying With Tottenham & Securing MORE Talent!We're only three games in, Bournemouth are repeating the same process that served them so well last season, with statement signings and superb score-lines.
The last three days has seen AFC Bournemouth "cruise" to a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, before subsequently signing TWO new recruits by the way of Álex Jiménez and Veljko Milosavljević - a demonstration of the club's ability and vision to "always advance & never retreat".
In this podcast, Sam and Tom discuss the weekend's victory over Spurs, ponder the state of the squad, and look at which Cherries personnel could mak...
2025-09-0152 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Bournemouth's Brentford SCHOOLING Might Shape Iraola's Tottenham TacticsAn early Carabao Cup on Tuesday saw Bournemouth schooled by a disciplined and well-drilled Brentford, a side largely crafted by outgoing gaffa Thomas Frank.
Now at Spurs, the former Bees coach will be looking to continue his fine record against the Cherries, but Andoni Iraola's men will be smarting at their disappointing loss in the week, so what will our Basque boss have learned from the 2-0 defeat to Keith Andrew's men?
We're at the Queens Park Hotel and Q Sports Bar for our pre-match content!
2025-08-2857 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWolves's Woeful Record: Why Boosted Bournemouth Should Be Smelling BloodWolves have got a TERRIBLE record in August, and with uncertainty over their personnel going forward, there should not be a better time for a buoyant Bournemouth to play them.
Boosted by the signings of Amine Adli and Ben Doak this week, Cherries have underlined how they remain an ideal destination club for players that want to further their career in England.
Signing from Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool respectively, this week's acquisitions emphasise the appeal of playing for a club that is on the rise, with ambitions to improve...
2025-08-2244 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastStagnation OR Strategy? Comprehending Bournemouth's "Patient" Transfer ApproachWith the Summer Series over and just one pre-season friendly left for AFC Bournemouth, attention quickly turns to the Premier League, with the curtain-raiser against Liverpool just 11 days away.
The frustrating 2-0 defeat against West Ham in Atlanta saw Cherries dominate the game, yet go down to two clinical moments from the Iron, so with one win and two defeats across the pond, what will Andoni Iraola have taken from our three Stateside games?
Sam and Tom take a candid focus at the state of our current squad, and ponder that whilst there may be...
2025-08-0446 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow DEEP Is Bournemouth's 4-1 Loss To Manchester United?!Manchester United destroyed Bournemouth on Thursday morning in a showing which suggests that the Red Devils might be back! But how much of United's brilliance was down to Bournemouth's insufficiency?
Two goals either side of half time saw off the Cherries at a blustery Soldier Field in Chicago, with Iraola's men managing to claw back a consolation at the end, but there was a substantial gap in industry at times, so at this point, how much should Bournemouth fans be concerned?
Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to discuss our second Premier League...
2025-07-3151 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhat We Learned from Bournemouth's Summer Series Everton ROMP!On Saturday, Bournemouth kicked off the Premier League Summer Series in style with a 3-0 romp against Everton at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. After a tentative first half, the second 45 sprang into life with goals from Phillip Billing, Dango Ouattara and Daniel Adu-Adjei.
The game was followed up with Manchester United beating West Ham 2-1, so as it stands, Cherries are top of the league!
Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel to discuss what happened! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook...
2025-07-2838 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 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 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 PodcastLeicester City: Bournemouth's NINE MILLION POUND MatchBournemouth'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 ar...
2025-05-2343 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 PodcastCan 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...
2025-05-0835 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastIs 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...
2025-05-0234 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 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 PodcastBournemouth's Selection Woes Ahead Of West Ham ClashOn 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...
2025-04-0426 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 PodcastWhat 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...
2025-03-1054 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastSpurs & Bournemouth Handled Their Injury Setbacks VERY DifferentlyThis 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...
2025-03-0731 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastJordan & 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?
2025-02-2846 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 PodcastAre 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...
2025-02-1751 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 PodcastEverton 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?...
2025-02-0730 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Liverpool's Title Charge Was Nudged Along At BournemouthDarren 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...
2025-02-0352 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre 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...
2025-01-3132 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 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 PodcastHow 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...
2025-01-1027 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastWhy Everton Fans "ASPIRE" To Be Like BournemouthBournemouth 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.
2025-01-0649 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 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...
2024-12-2522 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow 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...
2024-12-2559 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastCan 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...
2024-12-2236 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 PodcastHow Bournemouth Tore Tottenham A New OneOn 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, wo...
2024-12-0638 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Bournemouth Out-Thought Wolves - AgainBournemouth 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...
2024-12-0249 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastBournemouth & Brighton: Making a MOCKERY Of The EstablishmentPremier 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 th...
2024-11-2237 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Brentford EXPOSED Bournemouth's Iraola-BallAndoni 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 sh...
2024-11-1154 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 PodcastBournemouth Are SO BORED Of Manchester CityAfter 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...
2024-10-3143 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAre 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 b...
2024-10-2254 min
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 PodcastCan 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...
2024-09-291h 00
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastAnalysing Bournemouth's First Half Flaws Against LiverpoolSaturday 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 fi...
2024-09-231h 00
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 PodcastHow Bournemouth Turned Merseyside Red Against EvertonFor 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...
2024-09-0247 min
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast240 - Lets All Laugh At BournemouthSaturday 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 th...
2024-08-2753 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 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 PodcastJust 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 he...
2024-02-201h 06
Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth PodcastHow Fulham Found The Way To Banish BournemouthOn 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...
2024-02-131h 05
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 PodcastHow Deadly Liverpool Left Bournemouth StunnedAfter 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 b...
2024-01-2255 min
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 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
Cherries Red Army PodcastBournemouth want to THRIVE over just SURVIVE! | A Chat with Journalist Jacob Tanswell from The AthleticAs some of the media continue to spin their own simplistic narrative against the Cherries, we catch up with Journalist Jacob Tanswell from the Athletic to properly outline what is really going at Bournemouth and the uphill battles Andoni Iraola has in front of him as he tries his best to deliver a new vision and project for Bill Foley.You can also watch this episode on our Youtube Channel here 👉 https://youtu.be/FYg2U60CpuYJacob TanswellYou can support the Podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/cherriesredarmyTwitter accounts:https://twi...
2023-10-2646 min
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 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 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 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 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/adchoices
2020-11-281h 03
Bournemouth UniversityIn conversation with Bournemouth SamaritansElla and Kerry chat to Bournemouth Samaritans David and Charlotte about why they volunteer for the charity, how the Samaritans can help people and how the BU community can get involved.
2020-09-1627 min
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth Gateway BuildingWe take a sneak peek inside the Bournemouth Gateway Building, which will be the new home of BU's Faculty of Health and Social Sciences when it opens in 2020, with state-of-the-art facilities to train the healthcare professionals of the future.
This podcast is part of our #digitechfutures campaign. Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/digitech-futures to find out more.
2019-03-0416 min
Bournemouth UniversityUniversities minister Sam Gyimah MP visits Bournemouth UniversityUniversities Minister, Sam Gyimah MP, has visited Bournemouth University to engage with staff and students and take part in a groundbreaking ceremony.
2018-03-191h 19