AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
After 125 years, AFC Bournemouth were finally promoted to the top division of English football. Bournemouth won promotion by winning the Championship in 2014/15 and played Premier League football for the first ever time in 2015/16. Their first season was also a success. They finished in 16th place and avoided relegation. Bournemouth’s nickname is ‘The Cherries’. The nickname comes from the cherry red shirts that they play in and also that the stadium was built next to a place with many cherry trees. These days, Bournemouth play in cherry red and black stripes and looks very similar to the AC Milan kit.
Bournemouth play their home matches at Dean Court, which has a capacity of 11,700, and this season will be the smallest stadium in the Premier League. The club’s badge has Bournemouth’s red and black stripes and also a footballer heading a ball. The picture is to honour Dickie Dowsett, who is one of Bournemouth’s all-time top scorers.
Bournemouth have never won a major trophy in English football but they have won the Football League Trophy, which is a cup competition played only by lower league teams. Their biggest success by far was winning the Championship and promotion to the Premier League the season before last. Bournemouth’s manager is Eddie Howe and at 38 years old is one of the youngest managers in the Premier League.
He first became manager when he was 31 and helped Bournemouth to promotion from the fourth level of English football. After two seasons with Burnley, Howe returned to Bournemouth and helped them to promotion from the third level of English football and then, last season, guided ‘the Cherries’ to the Premier League.
Bournemouth is on the south coast of England and is a popular holiday destination for tourists from the UK and abroad. Bournemouth is famous for its beaches. On a busy weekend, they attract over 100,000 visitors and over 750,000 ice creams are sold on Bournemouth’s seafront every year.
In 2016/17, Bournemouth comfortably stayed in the Premier League and finished in the top half of the Premier League table. They finished in 9th place and were never in any real danger of relegation. They had a great start to the season and managed to deal with injuries to some of their most important players. Eddie Howe has not made lots of changes to his squad this summer but has bought Nathan Ake (£19.3M) from Chelsea. Ake had a very suucessfull loan spell at Bournemouth last season. Bournemouth have also bought Jermain Defoe who is a proven goalscorer at the top level and will be able to help last season's top scorer, Joshua King (16 goals), in attack.
Prediction 2018/19: 15th
Key player: Joshua King
Did you know....?
J.R.R Tolkien, the author of Lord of the Rings, and Christian Bale, the Oscar-winning actor, both used to live in Bournemouth!
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Nearly out of business
Only 7 years ago Bournemouth were close to going bankrupt and relegation to non-league football. They've recovered and never looked back.
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18/05/2018
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Before I read this article I didn't know almost nothing about AFC Bournemouth.I like their nick name because cherries is my most like fruit.Besides of that I like their spirit,they were were close to going bankrupt and relegation to non-league football. They've recovered and never looked back.Nowdays they are stable premier league club.
18/05/2018 06:55
Manchester United
1819
Before I read this article I didn't know almost nothing about AFC Bournemouth.I like their nick name because cherries is my most like fruit.Besides of that I like their spirit,they were were close to going bankrupt and relegation to non-league football. They've recovered and never looked back.Nowdays they are stable premier league club.
29/04/2017
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Hi all, I have noticed two technical issues: Firstly, The question "Where did Bournemouth finish in the Championship last season?" has the response "first". How could they be in the top last season?, and the text mentioned that they finished the season in the sixteeenth position. It's a programmation mistake, or Am I missing something about football laws ? Secondly, the question "Who was Bournemouth's top scorer last season?", the text and the Activity 2 explained very clearly that the top scorer was Callum Wilson. So why the "right" response is Josh King?
29/04/2017 22:39
Newcastle United
3189
Hi all, I have noticed two technical issues: Firstly, The question "Where did Bournemouth finish in the Championship last season?" has the response "first". How could they be in the top last season?, and the text mentioned that they finished the season in the sixteeenth position. It's a programmation mistake, or Am I missing something about football laws ? Secondly, the question "Who was Bournemouth's top scorer last season?", the text and the Activity 2 explained very clearly that the top scorer was Callum Wilson. So why the "right" response is Josh King?
01/05/2017
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Hi Haydi
Good to have you back on the site! Yes, the activities were from the previous season so I've changed the questions. It should all be OK now :)
Best wishes
Rich - THe Premier Skills English Team
01/05/2017 09:50
Liverpool
370
Hi Haydi
Good to have you back on the site! Yes, the activities were from the previous season so I've changed the questions. It should all be OK now :)
Best wishes
Rich - THe Premier Skills English Team
01/05/2017
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Hi Rich, thank you.
I wanted to come back since two months, but I kept procrastinate untile I have seen my name gone from the leaderboard. I need to improve my score, as the competition becomes hard.
01/05/2017 14:08
Newcastle United
3189
Hi Rich, thank you.
I wanted to come back since two months, but I kept procrastinate untile I have seen my name gone from the leaderboard. I need to improve my score, as the competition becomes hard.
29/01/2017
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AFC Bournemouth have jersey like AC Milan.
Red and Black stripes.
29/01/2017 07:18
Manchester United
113
AFC Bournemouth have jersey like AC Milan.
Red and Black stripes.
28/01/2017
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AFC Bournemouth is good club
28/01/2017 21:27
Manchester United
113
AFC Bournemouth is good club
26/01/2017
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Super
26/01/2017 14:35
Chelsea
28
Super
26/01/2017
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good morning
26/01/2017 11:34
Tottenham Hotspur
314
good morning
25/01/2017
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good squad
25/01/2017 14:21
Tottenham Hotspur
314
good squad
14/06/2016
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I think they have done so good so far , they will be the underdog for this season
14/06/2016 15:23
Stoke City
271
I think they have done so good so far , they will be the underdog for this season
03/06/2016
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I watched their match against united and they really shocked me
03/06/2016 01:22
Manchester United
4620
I watched their match against united and they really shocked me
10/03/2016
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I like small teams in important leagues.
10/03/2016 14:25
Leicester City
1761
I like small teams in important leagues.
07/03/2016
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I really like the way the Cherries are evolving. Credits to the team and its coach!
07/03/2016 12:23
Arsenal
2453
I really like the way the Cherries are evolving. Credits to the team and its coach!
11/02/2016
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I really liked at the history of the Bournemouth. I didn't know this team because in Brazil it isn't famous.
Its nickname is funny, the beaches of Bournemouth are very beutifull, I saw on google.
11/02/2016 15:17
Leicester City
485
I really liked at the history of the Bournemouth. I didn't know this team because in Brazil it isn't famous.
Its nickname is funny, the beaches of Bournemouth are very beutifull, I saw on google.
03/02/2016
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Now we clearly see that Afobe makes a difference for the Cherries.
03/02/2016 09:17
Arsenal
2453
Now we clearly see that Afobe makes a difference for the Cherries.
31/01/2016
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i think bouremouth can be in top 17 thiis year
31/01/2016 21:30
Chelsea
1667
i think bouremouth can be in top 17 thiis year
31/01/2016
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good to know the geographic part also that the city attracts so many visitors
31/01/2016 19:25
Southampton
328
good to know the geographic part also that the city attracts so many visitors
25/01/2016
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They made right decision when they bought Afobe.
25/01/2016 16:50
Arsenal
3527
They made right decision when they bought Afobe.
10/01/2016
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Bournemouth plays a very great attractive playing.
10/01/2016 16:30
Liverpool
3661
Bournemouth plays a very great attractive playing.
21/12/2015
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This time they've been a little bit fortunate with a penalty kick awarded late in the game against the Baggies)
21/12/2015 16:32
Arsenal
2453
This time they've been a little bit fortunate with a penalty kick awarded late in the game against the Baggies)
19/12/2015
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The club possesses quite an Interesting history.
19/12/2015 04:10
Liverpool
2706
The club possesses quite an Interesting history.
16/12/2015
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Another memorable win for the club! Man Utd beaten this time! Who is next?
16/12/2015 15:01
Arsenal
2453
Another memorable win for the club! Man Utd beaten this time! Who is next?
08/12/2015
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What a win on Stamford Bridge this week! Nobody should underestimate this team.
08/12/2015 20:58
Arsenal
3527
What a win on Stamford Bridge this week! Nobody should underestimate this team.
09/12/2015
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Without diminishing a great achievement made by the Cherries this weekend, I would say it's not only about underestimating Bournemouth but also about Chelsea keeping up with their last season's performance. Too much arrogance, too much disrespect on the Chelsea side, and too much opposition and resilience from other teams as they are playing against the defending champions.
09/12/2015 12:16
Arsenal
2453
Without diminishing a great achievement made by the Cherries this weekend, I would say it's not only about underestimating Bournemouth but also about Chelsea keeping up with their last season's performance. Too much arrogance, too much disrespect on the Chelsea side, and too much opposition and resilience from other teams as they are playing against the defending champions.
07/12/2015
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Unforgettable win against Chelsea! Congratulations to the Cherries!
07/12/2015 11:46
Arsenal
2453
Unforgettable win against Chelsea! Congratulations to the Cherries!
02/12/2015
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I would like to watch them in BPL next season, they play nice football
02/12/2015 18:30
Manchester United
518
I would like to watch them in BPL next season, they play nice football
19/11/2015
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They had a good start.
19/11/2015 18:32
Arsenal
2320
They had a good start.
17/11/2015
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I've never watched their matches.
But they look play very well.
17/11/2015 13:02
Arsenal
145
I've never watched their matches.
But they look play very well.
12/11/2015
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I also like cherries but I have never been to Bournemouth. So I wish to visit that place.
12/11/2015 03:20
Manchester United
257
I also like cherries but I have never been to Bournemouth. So I wish to visit that place.
23/10/2015
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I have never seen a club that skipped all the barriers faster than Boournemouth! This team is absolutely amazing.
23/10/2015 17:15
Arsenal
3527
I have never seen a club that skipped all the barriers faster than Boournemouth! This team is absolutely amazing.
25/11/2015
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You are absolutely right! That's a good point! Great achievement by the Cherries. Hopefully, they would be able to deal with their obstacles as easy as they did it before.
25/11/2015 10:21
Arsenal
2453
You are absolutely right! That's a good point! Great achievement by the Cherries. Hopefully, they would be able to deal with their obstacles as easy as they did it before.
23/10/2015
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It would be a great story if they stay up!
23/10/2015 21:17
Liverpool
370
It would be a great story if they stay up!
19/10/2015
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İt is good
19/10/2015 09:04
Manchester City
150
İt is good
18/10/2015
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Marvelous!
18/10/2015 20:28
Chelsea
1315
Marvelous!
22/01/2016
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Hello i am Josue i from spain in Barcelona
22/01/2016 14:27
Chelsea
47
Hello i am Josue i from spain in Barcelona
04/02/2016
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Good to see you here.
04/02/2016 13:55
Arsenal
2320
Good to see you here.
16/10/2015
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I love this Football
16/10/2015 09:04
Liverpool
85
I love this Football
16/10/2015
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nice Footbal
16/10/2015 09:02
Liverpool
85
nice Footbal
27/09/2015
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What a terrible weekend for Bournemouth's top scorer Callum Wilson. Hope he will recover very soon and come back stronger.
27/09/2015 15:43
Manchester United
146
What a terrible weekend for Bournemouth's top scorer Callum Wilson. Hope he will recover very soon and come back stronger.
23/09/2015
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I think they have done so good so far , they will be the underdog for this season
23/09/2015 15:48
Chelsea
1813
I think they have done so good so far , they will be the underdog for this season
04/09/2015
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Boruc will be an important player for The cheries this śeason.
04/09/2015 09:16
Leicester City
44
Boruc will be an important player for The cheries this śeason.