Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

AFC Bournemouth are back in Premier League action - and it's a huge test at Stamford Bridge as the Cherries take on Chelsea! After an extended international break, Marco Rose's side return to league action still searching for their first Premier League win of the season. Despite some hugely encouraging performances, Bournemouth have taken just three points from their opening five games after repea...

After just five games of the Premier League season, Back of the Net is once again putting its "reputation" on the line 😅 It’s time to predict the FINAL Premier League table in May! Where will AFC Bournemouth finish? Can the Cherries challenge for another European place? Who will be battling for the title, who will surprise us, and which teams are heading for the Championship? Sam and Tom go 1-20,...

From the incredible scenes in San Sebastián to the frustration of a narrow defeat against Liverpool, this is a proper tale of two sides to AFC Bournemouth’s season so far, but even within games, we're seeing a startling statistic, as, after five Premier League games, Bournemouth's first-half performances would put them top of the Premier League table. We look back on a historic first-ever Europa L...

Bournemouth''s Europa League game against Real Sociedad is live on TNT Sports. With over 185 games from the UEFA Champions League and every game of the Europa League, and Conference League exclusively live. You can get TNT Sports in the UK by subscribing through providers like BT, EE, Sky, O2, or by streaming directly via HBO Max 🙌 The Cherries were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Brentford at...

Bournemouth have NEVER beaten Brentford in the Premier League - but could that finally change at Dean Court? 🍒🐝 The Cherries return to Premier League action looking for their first league win of the season, buoyed by Tuesday night's 4-0 demolition of Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup. In this week's Big Match Preview, we look ahead to a fascinating clash with Keith Andrews' Brentford, who enjoyed...

Another Bournemouth lead… another late goal conceded. 😩 The Cherries were absolutely brilliant for large parts of their trip to St James' Park, racing into a 2-0 lead through goals from Marcus Tavernier and Alex Scott before Newcastle fought back to earn a 2-2 draw. But once again, Bournemouth failed to see the game out - and that is becoming increasingly frustrating. In this episode of The Secon...

Win a BOTN Mug AND a £10 AFC Bournemouth Superstore voucher just by guessing the possession at the link below! https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/afc-bournemouth/community/news/guess-the-possession-newcastle-v-bournemouth---win-a-mug-10-superstore-voucher Newcastle United face Bournemouth at St James' Park - but can the Magpies finally put an end to Bournemouth's incredible record...

It was a MANIC weekend to be an AFC Bournemouth fan! 🍒✈️ The Europa League fixtures were finally confirmed, and what followed was absolute chaos as Bournemouth fans scrambled to book flights, accommodation and travel plans across Europe. In the latest The Second Look, we reflect on an unforgettable 36 hours - in the middle of it, the visit of Everton, and a frustrating late draw. Were Marco Rose'...

AFC Bournemouth are heading into Europe for the first time in the club’s history - but what is it ACTUALLY like to follow your team around the continent? I sat down with Max Stokes from Villa On Tour, who has first-hand experience of following Aston Villa through European competition, to find out everything Bournemouth fans need to know before embarking on their own European adventure. We discuss...

Bournemouth came agonisingly close to taking a point from Manchester City - only to suffer another late Etihad heartbreak as a 91st-minute winner condemned the Cherries to a 2-1 defeat. But despite the result, there were plenty of positives to take from Bournemouth's performance, and in this week's Second Look, we take a closer look at what we actually learned from Marco Rose's first Premier Leagu...

It’s a tale of two new eras as AFC Bournemouth kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a huge trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City on Sunday. With Enzo Maresca beginning life as Manchester City boss and Marco Rose preparing for his first competitive game in charge of the Cherries, we return for the first Back of the Net match preview of the new season! Could this actually...

Following the launch of the Cherries’ new third kit, fans have been debating more than just THAT sponsor. The use of Bournemouth’s alternative retro-style crest has led some supporters to question whether the club could be preparing to move away from the familiar Dickie Dowsett shield badge. But is there really anything to worry about? Or is this simply AFCB following a growing Premier League tren...

With just three weeks until the Cherries' first home game, and two until the start of the season - there's plenty to talk about. Marco Rose has overseen three wins from three, new signings continue to arrive, key players look set to stay, and the stadium redevelopment is gathering pace. Joining us is Alexander Smith from the Daily Echo to discuss all the latest from Dean Court, including: 🍒 Anton...

Marco Rose's first pre-season trip away as AFC Bournemouth head coach ended on a high, with convincing victories over St. Pauli and Augsburg offering an exciting glimpse into what's to come in 2026/27. In this Bournemouth Briefing, we discuss the early signs of Rose's football philosophy, the tactical tweaks already visible, and which players have impressed most during the Austrian training camp....

Liverpool fans have been talking. Bournemouth fans have been worrying. But how much truth is there to the latest online rumours linking Rayan with a move to Anfield? We caught up with Alexander Smith of the Daily Echo, who is out in Austria covering AFC Bournemouth's pre-season camp every single day, to separate fact from fiction. We also discuss: ⚽ The latest on the Rayan rumours and Bournemouth...

A huge Bournemouth Briefing as Tom Jordan and Sam Davis break down everything happening at Dean Court right now. From the controversial new home kit and the dreaded pink Vitality sponsor blob, to the women's team relocating to Weymouth, Alex Scott rejecting a new contract, major coaching changes, and all the latest player movement news. In this episode: • Honest thoughts on the new kits (and why t...

Alexander Smith from the Bournemouth Daily Echo joins us from Salzburg with the latest from AFC Bournemouth's pre-season training camp in Austria. With the Cherries preparing to face St. Pauli and FC Augsburg, Alex reveals what he's been hearing from inside the camp, including: ⚽ Ryan Christie's verdict on Marco Rose's training methods 🇸🇨 Ben Gannon-Doak's confidence after an impressive World Cup...

With AFC Bournemouth preparing for their first-ever Europa League campaign, Daily Echo journalist Alexander Smith joins Back of the Net to discuss one of the biggest summers in the club's history. ⚽ Why Marco Rose's first few weeks are so important ⚽ Which Bournemouth players have a genuine second chance? ⚽ Max Aarons, Julian Araujo and Julio Soler fighting for their futures. ⚽ Bournemouth's s...

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’...