Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

Driving in LA, our confusion on the roads, the Cherries fan meet up, the fan-fest at Santa Barbara, the match versus Wrexham and the power of a documentary, plus... what happened on the pitch.

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Sky Sports' Mark McAdam is at the Queens Park to take a candid look ahead to AFC Bournemouth's eighth season in the Premier League, with many changes expected both on and off the pitch. 

What does th...

A look back at the performance of every AFC Bournemouth player in 2023/24. Who shone? Who didn't? Who is likely to go and who will stay?

Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park to rate each player on the ...

Cherries fans couldn't hide their excitement on Monday as the news was announced that Andoni Iraola signed a contract extension at Vitality Stadium, signalling his intent to continue Bill Foley's visi...

This weekend, Bournemouth were outclassed, yet fans left the Emirates feeling outraged! It was clear to see that Arsenal were imperious. They were superior in every department, and the result against ...

Cherries 3-0 win over Brighton saw Bournemouth rise up to tenth in the Premier League, but as the dust settles after a stunning Premier League win, the BBC got in touch with us to ask a question, and,...

Bournemouth’s first half against Villa was cool, controlled, and but for a lapse in concentration in the stoppage time, it would have been comfortable - as most of the hosts early threats were being s...

Why are Manchester United fans happy to accept mediocrity? Which club does Dominic Solanke REALLY need to play for to be noticed by Gareth? How on EARTH will Tyler Adams work his way into a midfield d...

Carlton Morris scored an injury-time winner for the Hatters as they saw off Bournemouth at the death to keep their hopes of Premier League survival alive. With Manchester City around the corner, it wa...

Last year, the pundits has the knives out as Bill Foley made a managerial switch which was deemed scandalous and ludicrous. Since then, after a shaky start where players adopted a new style, Cherries ...

Bournemouth fans witnessed the best and worst of their side in the week, in a stunning 4-3 comeback against Luton Town. Off the pitch it was emotional and on the pitch it was a rollercoaster, but the ...

An underwhelming draw with Chris Wilder's Blades on Saturday has left Andoni Iraola with a few decisions to make. With game-changing substitutions and regulars who potentially aren't up to scratch, Bo...

On Sunday, Vincent Kompany's Clarets had double the shots, thrice the possession, and average positions which mimic our recent loss to Manchester City. Difference is, Burnley are NOT Manchester City, ...

Despite another defeat on Saturday, Iraola finally managed to arrest the performance decline when it comes to facing Manchester City, by overseeing a showing against Pep Guardiola's side which exuded ...

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 ...

On Saturday, Marco Silva's Fulham schooled Bournemouth in a performance which gave Cherries little room for manoeuvre. Outfought in the middle of the park and exposed on the flanks, Fulham were rigid ...

Whilst the referee stole the headlines at Sunday's clash at Dean Court, debate has been raging amongst *some* sections of Cherries fans about the disjointed nature of the clash against Nottingham Fore...

After the numbness of Sunday's humbling by Liverpool at a windswept Dean Court, hunting for positives from a Bournemouth point of view after being blown away so convincingly is a tough ask, but amid t...

After AFC Bournemouth's dramatic comeback at Queens Park Rangers, the boys return to sink their our teeth into a Third Round FA Cup Classic, as well as taking the opportunity to finish some Christmas ...

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...

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 dreamla...

Bournemouth's win at Old Trafford has been widely heralded as Cherries' best EVER win, but whilst Andoni Iraola is rightly getting the plaudits from some pundits, the undercurrent amongst the media is...

Bournemouth have taken ten points from their last fifteen, and whilst every player has contributed to the upturn in form, one in particular has found a new lease of life in a deeper position, with som...

Three wins in four means that Cherries fans are now starting to see the fruits of Andoni Iraola's labour, but how excited should we REALLY be getting after winning against a depleted Newcastle, a baff...

Bournemouth’s superb win against Newcastle United on Saturday has got Cherries’ fans juices flowing once more, but despite Andoni Iraola tactically getting the better of Eddie Howe, should our emotion...

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 sty...

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 ...

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...

Bournemouth's start under Andoni Iraola has seen a lot of change, but whilst the first set of games didn't garner the points tally Cherries fans wanted, we did see a high level of performance.
The las...

Andoni Iraola's tough Premier League initiation continued on Saturday as Basque buddy Mikel Arteta oversaw his rampant Arsenal side dominate a poor and lacklustre Cherries team in a clash which will g...

This season, Bournemouth are three points better off than the equivalent games in the previous campaign, and with a style of football that is making the media talk about us, Boscombe are once again pr...

Whilst one swallow doesn’t make a summer, Lloyd Kelly’s majestic performance against Chelsea on Sunday has got tongues wagging in ways which are suggesting that his showing against the Blues might hav...

Saturday in West London witnessed a rollercoaster game between two sides going toe to toe in a clash which was entertaining for the neutral, but stomach churning for a supporter, as Brentford and Bour...

This season under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur are looking sharp and seemingly mean business, but whilst it was a relative stroll against Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the Cherries DID have thei...

On Saturday, an enthralling encounter at Anfield was somewhat ruined by poor officiating throughout. Bournemouth succumbed to a 3-1 defeat on the day, but there were key moments at key times that play...

Bournemouth have had the majority of possession only twice at home this calendar year, and both times, it has been against West Ham United. However unlike our previous encounter with David Moyes' side...

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 ...

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 afte...

After a Premier League season of transition for AFC Bournemouth, Sam & Tom return with the Ultimate End of Season Player Ratings Show for 2022/23 to discover which players emerge top of the tier, and ...

Nearly every pundit had us down. From Youtubers, TV pundits, and even ex-managers - as Harry Redknapp came on the channel to suggest Bournemouth might be doomed! But how did they get it so badly wrong...

The Leeds owner was reportedly in tears and Jack Harrison was despondently sat all on his own after a very disorganised Leeds United lost 4-1 to Gary O'Neil's AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday. ...

After the jubilation and euphoria of Bournemouth's win at Spurs, Cherries fans thought the arrival of West Ham might provide a "kick on" moment - but with the capitulation against Hammers being so sev...

After AFC Bournemouth's stunning 3-2 win on Saturday, the football world saw Tottenham's loss as simply another case of the North London club being "Spursy", meanwhile, Cherries fans were keen to high...

After Cherries disposed of Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday, Bournemouth's chances of survival look decidedly better, and on what looks to be a huge weekend of Premier League results, we take a deep div...

It was a game of two halves at Dean Court today as two substitutions in the interval inspired a second half fightback against Fulham which saw Marcus Tavernier and Dom Solanke net a goal each to secur...

Amid classy scenes from the Aston Villa faithful who joined Bournemouth supporters in welcoming back David Brooks, there were some bittersweet emotions amongst fans on Saturday, as Cherries' inconsist...

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 Cher...

On Saturday, Bournemouth fans travelled to North London expecting nothing, but after taking a surprise 2-0 lead, Gary O'Neil's men were on course to cause the shock of the season. However, the latter ...

Last week, AFC Bournemouth fans seemed exasperated by going five at the back against Manchester City, because it is a formation which has yielded so LITTLE for Cherries this season! After the 4-1 loss...

Gary O'Neil saw his first win as permanent boss in a 1-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, so Sam Davis and Tom Jordan are joined by Daily Echo Sports Reporter Jack Tanner - to talk all ...

After Saturday's draw with Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth fans have been given hope for the first time since Gary O'Neil took over his role on a permanent basis. Whilst the 1-1 draw against high-fl...

As Leeds United part with their manager Jesse Marsch, Cherries fans are now pondering at what point the AFC Bournemouth hierarchy might consider Gary O'Neil's position untenable. 
The Cherries loss ag...

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...

Chants of "sacked in the morning" could be heard from some of the away contingent on Saturday night as AFC Bournemouth succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Brentford in a performance which, whilst improved, w...

Cherries captain Lloyd Kelly was the victim of booing on Saturday after our FA Cup exit to Burnley, and whilst his performance was under par, the same could be said for a number of players in red and ...

A Christmas break has us put a few things into perspective. After some lengthy cogitation and soul-searching, this extended pod gives us a chance to finally express ourselves after a seven day period ...

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 rub...

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 sumptu...

Tom Jordan speaks to fans who witnessed the game at Elland Road as Cherries squander another lead for the second game in succession, this time at the hands of Leeds United, who took advantage of Bosco...

Frustrated AFC Bournemouth fans react at full time after Cherries squander a two goal lead against Tottenham Hotspur, who netted three second-half goals to come away with all of the points at a dismal...

West Ham probably shaded the match at the London Stadium, but we find ourselves once again in a position where the suits at Stockley Park say one thing, however the football fanbase - including ex-pro...

AFC Bournemouth lost to Southampton on Wednesday night in a sorry showing at Dean Court which saw the Saints pull out of the relegation zone thanks to an early Che Adams header. Gary O'Neil's men bare...

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 whic...

Tigz was the man with the microphone as Bournemouth fans reacted outside Dean Court after witnessing a second half comeback where two goals from Phil Billing and Ryan Christie managed to banish the bl...

The noise that emanated from Dean Court on Saturday was dull "zzzz", and we are still unsure whether it was the sound of the visiting Bees, or a rather sleepy and bored home crowd - because it wasn't ...

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...

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...

Cherries were humiliated on a global level on Saturday as a rejuvenated Liverpool put Scott Parker's men to the sword in a performance which oozed class. Despite that, the away side facilitated the Re...

Is Defence our best form of Defence? After the 3-0 defeat to the Gunners at Dean Court on Saturday, Scott Parker witnessed an "unacceptable" first half performance with three at the back, followed by ...

Scott Parker has suggested that the current incarnation at Manchester City is the "best team" he has ever seen, and after the Citizens' whitewashing of Bournemouth on Saturday, it's hard to disagree. ...

At the weekend, Cherries kicked off their return to the Premier League with a convincing 2-0 win over Aston Villa. The game saw Bournemouth play a tactical blinder over a Villa side that looked less t...

Ahead of what looks to be an enthralling rollercoaster season, Tigz, Sam and Tom are at the Pear at Parley to analyse AFC Bournemouth's incomings and outgoings, whilst taking an honest to look at wher...

Former AFC Bournemouth gaffa and manager of FOUR current top flight clubs Harry Redknapp joins us to chat all things Premier League ahead of what will be an absorbing season.
As well as some amusing s...

An extended chat with former Cherries midfielder Andrew Surman joins us for a revealing look back at his time at AFC Bournemouth, including some candid reflections on life as a Cherries footballer and...

AFC Bournemouth fans of all ages came on the microphone after the post-match celebrations at Dean Court to react to our 1-0 win over Millwall, a victory which ensured we finished just two points off F...

Jubilant Cherries fans reacted at full time on the pitch, as Bournemouth defeat Nottingham Forest 1-0 thanks to a Kieffer Moore strike late on in the second half, securing promotion back to the Premie...

What a week!
Relieved Cherries fans reacted at full time as Bournemouth leave it late to secure a point against Swansea City thanks to two goals from Kieffer Moore and another successful spot kick fro...

Dominic Solanke was the man of the moment in our two most recent games, as Boscombe took two from four to keep the promotion bid on track.
Firstly, he was at the double on Saturday after a ruthless pe...

Two goalless games gave Bournemouth fans a lot to think about this week, and this podcast brings you the reaction!
It was a jaded and despondent feeling after the 0-0 with Middlesbrough on Good Friday...

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 th...

Cherries fans jubilantly react after AFC Bournemouth beat Huddersfield Town 3-0 at the John Smith’s Stadium thanks to goals from Jaidon Anthony, Jefferson Lerma and Dominic Solanke.
Also, a chat with ...

Tigz was on the mic at full time to gauge the reaction as fans reacted outside the ground as Cherries got back to winning ways at Dean Court on Saturday after a 2-0 win against Wayne Rooney's Derby Co...

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 s...

Exasperated yet ecstatic AFC Bournemouth fans reacted at full time outside Dean Court as Scott Parker’s men left it late to secure victory over Stoke City, thanks to last gasp strikes from Dom Solanke...

Cherries left it late against Blackpool on Saturday as Siriki Dembele popped up in injury time to notch a crucial winner that saw AFC Bournemouth form a cushion between second and third at the top of ...

Two games, two very different reactions!
Firstly, Sam and Tom fans react after they witnessed AFC Bournemouth getting humbled on their own patch by National League Boreham Wood in a Sunday night to fo...

Forthright views and frank opinion as 1,000 Bournemouth fans travelled up to Barnsley to watch Bournemouth edge out the Tykes in a less than convincing win at Oakwell against the league's bottom side....

At one point this season, Bournemouth were NINE points clear of the team in third, yet now, we are three points behind the team in second. It's all a bit tense, so let’s come together, breathe, and ta...

We take a comprehensive dissecting of Saturday lunchtime’s 3-2 defeat at the hands of Luton Town with Sam Davis, Tom Jordan, Jeff Hayward, plus your thoughts after the game too!
It was a last minute g...

With AFC Bournemouth more than half way through the season, it's time to do our analysis of the Cherries players who impressed, and also those that digressed - in our regular Player Gradings tier list...

After Saturday's turgid performance at Middlesbrough, Jacob Tanswell from Dorset Live joins Tigz, Tom and Jeff to mull over the sorry showing at the Riverside as Bournemouth fell to a frustrating 1-0 ...

A resurgent Blackburn Rovers came to Dean Court full of confidence after their incredible run of games, and they continued that form thanks to a goal either side of half time.
Indeed, a dispirited AFC...

Fulham was always going to be a tough game wasn’t it? Form, momentum, injuries - everything seemed to dictate a home win, but despite the confidence from the home side, it was Cherries that stole a ma...

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 th...

After Cherries suffered their first defeat of the season on Wednesday night against a stubborn and clinical Preston North End, all eyes were on the visit of Swansea on Saturday - with a reaction neede...

Cherries carried on their unbeaten run at the weekend with Reading being the latest victim after a 2-0 win at the Madejski Stadium, one which had punmasters across the South scrabbling for Royals and ...

This weekend, Boscombe comprehensively took apart Huddersfield 3-0 at Dean Court, and as a result, Cherries sit atop the Championship, with a five point gap over Fulham.
Bournemouth put in a shift, an...

Sam Davis and Jeff Hayward spend just under an hour looking at two very different performances over the last few days as AFC Bournemouth gained maximum points from our trips to Bristol City and Stoke ...

In our last league game, Bournemouth overcame a deficit for the first time this season as Solanke and Billing netted inside three minutes to ensure that Boscombe go top of the table at a rain-soaked D...

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