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AFC Bournemouth qualify for European football

AFC Bournemouth have qualified for Europe for the first time after drawing one-all with Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium. Junior Kroupi gave Bournemouth the lead in the first half with a superb finish, and the Cherries defended strongly for most of the match against heavy pressure from Manchester City. Erling Haaland equalised deep into stoppage time after Rodri struck the post, but the point was still enough to confirm Bournemouth’s place in European competition next season. Fans celebrated at full-time after a historic night for the club on Tuesday evening.

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Rayan selected for Brazil at World Cup

AFC Bournemouth forward Rayan has been named in Brazil’s squad for the FIFA World Cup. The nineteen-year-old earned his place after an impressive start at Bournemouth, scoring five goals and providing two assists in thirteen Premier League appearances since joining from Vasco da Gama in January. His performances also brought a first senior Brazil appearance in April, when he came off the bench during a friendly against Croatia, adding to previous experience with the under-seventeen and under-twenty national sides. The World Cup gets underway later this year

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Bournemouth beat Fulham after red cards

Bournemouth have beaten Fulham one nil after a dramatic Premier League match at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Rayan scored the only goal in the fifty third minute, after both sides had been reduced to ten men before half time. Ryan Christie was sent off for Bournemouth, before Fulham’s Joachim Andersen was also shown a red card after a VAR review. Fulham pushed for an equaliser late on, with Kevin denied by Djordje Petrovic and Josh King hitting the bar in stoppage time. There was further late pressure from the home side, including a blocked effort from Rodrigo Muniz, but Bournemouth held firm to secure the away victory.

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AFCB win 3-0 against Crystal Palace

Bournemouth secured a three nil home win against Crystal Palace with a strong performance on Sunday afternoon. An early own goal put them ahead before Junior Kroupi doubled the lead from the penalty spot, giving the home side control going into the break. Rayan then added a third goal in the second half to seal the result, with Bournemouth continuing to create chances and limit Palace opportunities. Palace came close late on when Ismaïla Sarr hit the post, but the visitors were unable to find a way through as Bournemouth managed the closing stages. There were also several substitutions as the game progressed, allowing Bournemouth to rotate th...

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BU students visit AFCB training base

Bournemouth University students have been given access to AFC Bournemouth’s training facilities. The master’s students toured the performance centre, seeing indoor pitches, medical areas and learning spaces used by the club’s teams for training and development. The visit was hosted by Steve Fletcher, who said it is always a pleasure to welcome students and give them a closer look at how the club operates behind the scenes. They also met players and staff, gaining insight into how a Premier League club operates day to day.

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Marco Rose to become Cherries head coach

AFC Bournemouth have confirmed Marco Rose as their new head coach on a three year contract. He will begin the role after the end of the twenty twenty five to twenty twenty six season. The forty nine year old joins with experience from clubs including Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. The club says its focus remains on finishing the current campaign strongly during a thirteen game unbeaten run.

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Bournemouth extend unbeaten run at Newcastle

AFC Bournemouth have extended their unbeaten Premier League run to thirteen matches with a two one win away at Newcastle United. Marcus Tavernier scored the opener and later set up the winner in a strong all round performance. Newcastle equalised in the second half through Will Osula after a VAR check. But Adrien Truffert secured the victory late on with his first goal for the club. The result makes it back to back wins at St James’ Park for The Cherries.

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Andoni Iraola to leave AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has told the club he's leaving this summer. The Spaniard, whose contract expires in three months, spoke to the players about his decision this afternoon. Iraola has Bournemouth competing for a place in Europe this season, after leading them to a club record 56 points in the previous campaign.

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Kroupi hits 10 in landmark first season

Junior Kroupi has become the first teenager in more than two decades to score ten goals in a debut Premier League season. The AFC Bournemouth forward reached the mark in the win against Arsenal. It means he is the first teenager to do it since Robbie Keane for Coventry City in nineteen ninety nine and two thousand. Kroupi is now just two goals short of matching the record of twelve.

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Bournemouth beat Arsenal with late goal

Bournemouth have secured a two one win away at Arsenal after a late goal settled the match. They took the lead in the first half before Arsenal equalised from the penalty spot. The decisive moment came in the second half when Alex Scott scored from close range. Arsenal pushed late on but Bournemouth held firm under pressure. It is a strong away result against one of the league’s top sides.

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Thompson corner wins cup for the Cherries

AFC Bournemouth have won the FA Women’s National League Cup after a one nil victory over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday afternoon. Kenni Thompson scored the only goal in the seventh minute, finding the net direct from a corner at Loftus Road. The Cherries finished the competition without conceding in eight matches. Plymouth improved after the break, but Bournemouth held firm and Katie Scadding secured another clean sheet. Jess Hennessy was named player of the match.

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Jeff Mostyn joins Bournemouth Rugby club

Bournemouth Rugby has appointed Jeff Mostyn as honorary chairman as the club looks to build for the future. He will support the leadership team and corporate development panel, bringing experience from helping guide AFC Bournemouth from League Two to the Premier League. Owner Matthew Barker tells Bournemouth One that the move is about creating long-term stability and a secure, sustainable base. The club heads into the weekend top of Regional two South Central and faces Winchester at Chapel Gate tomorrow.

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AFC Bournemouth fight back to earn draw with United

Bournemouth came from behind to draw two all with Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium. After a goalless first half, United took the lead through a Bruno Fernandes penalty. Ryan Christie quickly levelled before an own goal put the visitors back in front. A late penalty from Junior Kroupi, after a red card for Harry Maguire, secured a point for the Cherries.

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Cherries stretch run with Burnley draw

AFC Bournemouth made it ten Premier League games unbeaten after a goalless draw away to Burnley on Saturday. The Cherries are now on forty one points from thirty matches after a tight game at Turf Moor. Evanilson had an early effort cleared off the line, while Marcus Tavernier struck the post in the second half. Dorde Petrovic also made important saves as Bournemouth and Burnley shared the points.

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New fan zone plan introduced at Tatnam

Poole Town Football Club has introduced a new stadium layout for non segregated matches at the Tatnam Ground. The changes create a larger home fan zone where supporters can watch the game in a controlled area away from visiting fans. The plan also includes new restricted areas to help players and staff move safely around the ground. Additional stewards and security staff will be present to support supporters before, during and after matches.

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AFC Bournemouth Women score six away

AFC Bournemouth Women scored six without reply in a commanding away win at Cheltenham on Sunday afternoon. Jenna Markham opened the scoring early before Georgia Wilson doubled the lead from a corner. Sophie Quirk then scored a hat trick, with Katie James also finding the net from outside the box. The result leaves Bournemouth third in the table, just two points behind the leaders with two games in hand.

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Poppies frustrate leaders Stoneham in draw

Bournemouth Poppies held league leaders Stoneham to a goalless draw in a hard fought match. Both sides created chances but neither team could find the breakthrough. Ethan Cheshire went closest for Bournemouth while defender Emmanuel Ohameje helped keep Stoneham’s top scorer Duarte Martins quiet. Stoneham finished the game with ten men after Tom Annetts was sent off late on for dissent. The result on Saturday gives the Poppies their second point in five games.

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Poole Town draw in derby with Dorchester

Poole Town shared the points with Dorchester Town after a one all draw in the Dorset derby over the weekend. Shaquille Gwengwe put the Dolphins ahead early in the second half after connecting with a cross from Ik Hill. Dorchester responded almost immediately as Marcus Daws levelled the score. Both teams pushed for a winner late on, but the match finished all square. Poole's next match is on Saturday against Taunton Town.

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Cherries held to stalemate by Brentford

Bournemouth were held to a goalless draw at home to Brentford on Tuesday evening. The Cherries struck the post twice through Marcus Tavernier and created several clear chances but could not find a breakthrough. Djordje Petrovic made important saves to keep Brentford out at the other end. It finished nil nil after a tense spell of added time.

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Poole Town FC in 2-1 home defeat

Poole Town have missed the chance to move into second place after a two one defeat at home to Gloucester City on Saturday. The visitors led through Rylie Siddle before Shaquille Gwengwe levelled with his thirty fourth league goal of the season. Gloucester restored their advantage almost immediately and held on for the win. Poole now turn their focus to Saturday’s trip to Dorchester.

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Cherries extend unbeaten run to eight

AFC Bournemouth have stretched their unbeaten Premier League run to eight games after a one all draw with Sunderland. Evanilson came off the bench at half time to head in the equaliser after sixty three minutes. Sunderland had led through Eliezer Mayenda in the first half. The point keeps the Cherries’ momentum going at Vitality Stadium.

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Christchurch FC hit by four senior resignations

Christchurch Football Club has confirmed a series of senior departures in the last week. Manager Wayne Crutcher, Assistant Manager Adam Farmer, Secretary Giles Kilshawe-Fall and Head of Media Sara Taylor have all resigned. Wayne Crutcher has now joined Bashley Football Club as First Team Manager. Brad Gale will take interim charge of the team, while Alison Miller returns as Interim Club Secretary until the end of the season.

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Dorset women’s football tournament expands

Women’s and girls’ football in Dorset will take centre stage this summer as the DFL Women and Girls Tournament returns. The one-day event takes place in June at the Dorset County Ground in Hamworthy, Poole. A new under eighteen category has been added following last year’s launch. Organisers say it reflects growing demand and want more clubs and sponsors to get involved.

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