Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

Bournemouth’s European dream is STILL alive… but Fulham away could be season-defining. 🍒 The Cherries head to Craven Cottage unbeaten in FIFTEEN Premier League games, knowing a win could create real daylight between themselves and Marco Silva’s side in the race for Europe. But this isn’t just any away day… This week, hundreds of Bournemouth fans are travelling to the match by BOAT along the River...

What a time to be a Cherry 🍒 AFC Bournemouth delivered a huge 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday as the push for Europe continues. In this video, we break down the performance, the key moments, and what this result means for the season… Not long after, there was a chance meeting with Andoni Iraola himself - giving us opportunity to tell him exactly what he means to the fans after an incredible...

AFC Bournemouth return to Dean Court this Sunday looking to keep their momentum going - but standing in their way is a tough Crystal Palace side, infamously hard to beat, and chasing European glory. With the Cherries still pushing towards that “promised land”, this is exactly the kind of game that has to be won… but as we’ve seen this season, results at home against teams around us haven’t always...

We relive the painful drama as AFC Bournemouth were denied a huge three points by a last-gasp Leeds United equaliser at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday night. In this Second Look, we break down the key moments - Junior Kroupi’s opener, Leeds’ response, Rayan’s late strike that looked to have won it, the Evanilson VAR controversy, and the devastating stoppage-time volley from Sean Longstaff that...

AFC Bournemouth’s season is heating up at just the right time 🔥 Sitting 8th (and realistically pushing 6th 👀), Andoni Iraola’s side are right in the mix as the run-in begins… but here comes the tricky part. Leeds United arrive at Dean Court with momentum of their own, edging towards Premier League survival and with an FA Cup semi-final on the horizon. This has all the makings of a classic. But h...

Bournemouth’s incredible run rolled on as Andoni Iraola’s side made it 13 games unbeaten with a huge 2-1 win away at Newcastle. After managing their high-intensity press earlier in the year, the Cherries now look fresher, sharper, and more dangerous than ever - climbing into the top ten and showing no signs of slowing down. But while Bournemouth fans celebrate, it’s a different story for Eddie How...

For many AFC Bournemouth fans, Eddie Howe is more than just a former manager - he’s a symbol of the club’s greatest ever rise. From League Two to the Premier League, he gave us memories that will last a lifetime. But right now, even as a distant observer… the current malaise at Newcastle United is a painful watch. As pressure mounts on Howe at St James Park, there’s an eerie sense of déjà vu. The...

This afternoon it was announced that Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will leave the club this summer. The Spaniard joined the club in 2023, replacing then head coach Gary O'Neil, much to the media's wrath - but the brilliant Basque boss soon showed them why the decision was made - elevating the side to brand new levels. Cherries had been determined to keep Iraola at the club but were unable to r...

This weekend Arsenal fans witnessed something fairly rare - Mikel Arteta getting tactically outclassed at the Emirates. Coming up against Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the away sides' victory wasn’t just a smash-and-grab - it was a game where Iraola’s structure, pressing, and in-game adjustments exposed the cracks in Arteta's system. In this Second Look, we break down: ▫️ How Bournemouth disrupted...

Arsenal’s title ambitions are on the line as they prepare to host AFC Bournemouth at the Emirates - and all the pressure is firmly on the Gunners. With the Premier League race reaching its closing stages, anything less than three points could prove costly for Mikel Arteta’s side. Meanwhile, Iraola's Bournemouth arrive with far less at stake - and that’s exactly what makes us dangerous. Donate to t...

How fine are the margins in the AFC Bournemouth model? With average wages hitting £67,000 a week, the club are operating close to the Premier League’s sustainability limits, and with fresh uncertainty around stadium development, we break down the various tightropes the Cherries are carefully walking at the moment. In this video, we cover everything from the latest accounts and eye-watering agent f...

Manchester United fans have been quick to point the finger after the refereeing “controversies” at the Vitality Stadium… but is that the full story? 👀 In this video, we break down the key decisions in Bournemouth's 2-2 against Manchester United - including the moments that didn’t go United’s way and the BIG call that the Cherries were denied. Was it really one-sided? Or are some home truths being...

Andoni Iraola has NEVER lost to Manchester United, and in this preview, we dive into why the Cherries are genuinely relishing this fixture. From recent performances to tactical matchups, there’s a growing belief that this is a game Bournemouth can really take to United. We break down: ◾ Why Bournemouth’s style could cause Manchester United problems. ◾ The key players who could make the differenc...

Bournemouth’s European hopes took another frustrating twist after a 0–0 draw with Burnley - a result that felt like a huge missed opportunity. We analyse why the Cherries struggled to create clear chances and whether this result could prove costly in the race for Europe. We discuss: ⚽ What went wrong for Bournemouth at Turf Moor 📉 Why the performance felt so flat in such a big moment 📊 Whether...

Bournemouth head to Turf Moor for a huge Premier League clash with plenty on the line at both ends of the table. Burnley’s season has felt increasingly inevitable as the weeks have gone by, with survival becoming more and more unlikely. But with games running out, every point still matters — especially at home. For Bournemouth, the picture looks very different. The Cherries are pushing for a poten...

Bournemouth and Sunderland cancelled each other out at Vitality Stadium in a frustrating 1-1 draw that did little for either side’s European ambitions. On a night where both teams showed flashes of quality, the game never truly found its rhythm — broken up by fouls, stoppages and a series of baffling refereeing decisions that left players, managers and supporters exasperated. Was it a tactical sta...

Sunderland burst out of the blocks this season and have been one of the Premier League’s biggest stories. Energy, intensity, momentum — they’ve had it all. But are there signs that the pace is catching up with them? In this preview, we look ahead to Bournemouth vs Sunderland and ask whether the Black Cats are starting to run out of steam after their incredible start — and whether Bournemouth can t...

AFC Bournemouth are redeveloping the Vitality Stadium — bringing more premium hospitality, expanded media facilities, and a "step forward" in the club’s long-term growth. But for some supporters, that progress comes at a personal cost. In this video, we discuss the difficult trade-off at the heart of the stadium plans: growth vs loyalty. With some fans needing to relocate — or potentially pay more...

West Ham are under pressure… so can Bournemouth capitalise? With questions surrounding form, confidence, and performances at the London Stadium, this could be a huge opportunity for the Cherries. But are West Ham really there for the taking given their form has recently shown an upturn? Also, Simon Jordan on Talksport claimed that David Sullivan's 16 year tenure of the club has been "a success" an...

Bournemouth claimed a huge win over Everton as the new signings continue to make an immediate impact. Confidence is growing, performances are improving, and the squad suddenly feels full of energy and belief. In this video, we break down the key moments, standout players, and why these fresh additions might be changing the trajectory of the season. Are the Cherries building something special? Than...

Everton’s first season in their new stadium could be about more than just fresh surroundings — it might even end with European qualification. But standing in their way - a BUOYANT AFC Bournemouth. We preview tonight's HUGE game at the Hill Dickinson stadium, where we look at: ▪️ Bournemouth’s recent performances and game-plan ▪️ Where this match could be won or lost ▪️ Predicted teams and injury l...

AFC Bournemouth may have “only” drawn with Aston Villa on the scoreboard, but on the pitch this felt like a performance that said far more. In this match review, we break down a dominant display from the Cherries as Andoni Iraola’s side controlled large spells of the game, pressed relentlessly, and limited a strong Villa team to very little. From the structure out of possession to the confidence i...

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 decid...

A 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...

AFC 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....