Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

AFC Bournemouth's 2026/27 fixtures are out – and with Europa League football arriving at Vitality Stadium for the first time, the schedule is about to get a whole lot busier. In this video, we take a closer look at the Cherries' fixture list, highlighting the months that could define Marco Rose's season, the toughest runs of games, potential opportunities, and how the Premier League calendar could...

Recently, we asked the Back of the Net community for honest feedback on the channel, and the response was incredible. From praise and suggestions to criticisms and concerns, Bournemouth fans didn't hold back. In this pod, we go through every single message we received, discussing the good, the bad, and everything in between... Whether you've been watching us for years or have only recently discove...

Andoni Iraola has left AFC Bournemouth and is set to become Liverpool's new manager - but is he the right fit for Anfield? What should the Reds expect from him? In this pod, Sam and Tom sit down to discuss the Spaniard's move to Merseyside, analysing the high-intensity football that transformed Bournemouth into European qualifiers and whether it can translate to one of the biggest clubs in world f...

With Europa League football already secured, AFC Bournemouth travelled to Nottingham Forest on Sunday for what became a celebration of an exceptional campaign - one shaped by an outstanding head coach and driven by ambitious, forward-thinking ownership. For a club that has lived through administrations, points deductions, financial uncertainty and years spent fighting simply to survive… the day at...

Bournemouth have qualified for Europe… but the season isn’t over yet. This week we look ahead to the final Premier League game of the season as Andoni Iraola leads the Cherries for a final time, as his side travel to The City Ground to face Nottingham Forest - with unbeaten runs, a potential Champions league qualification, and one final statement performance all on the line. PLUS - huge off-field...

AFC Bournemouth are ONE point away from potentially securing European football for the first time in club history - but standing in the way is Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, with the Premier League title race still alive, and Arsenal fans watching on expectedly. We discuss: ⚽ Bournemouth’s European permutations ⚽ How Cherries bold ownership have reaped rewards ⚽ Iraola’s final home game ⚽ Se...

Bournemouth are DREAMING of Europe… and Rayan is leading the charge. 🇧🇷🍒 The Brazilian sensation produced another moment of magic as the Cherries battled to a massive 1-0 win away at Fulham, extending their unbeaten run and pushing Andoni Iraola’s side even closer to European football. In this match review, we break down: ⚡ Rayan’s incredible winning goal ⚔️ The chaos of the red cards 🧠 Iraola’...

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...