AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth have returned to the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship. They were only relegated in 2020 having enjoyed five seasons of top flight football.
Bournemouth is a large town on the south coast of England. It is in the county of Dorset and is quite famous in the UK for having a long sandy beach. Bournemouth is a popular holiday destination for tourists from the UK and abroad. On a busy weekend, Bournemouth’s beach attracts over 100,000 visitors and over 750,000 ice creams are sold on Bournemouth’s seafront every year.
AFC Bournemouth was founded in 1899 as Boscombe, out of the remains of an older club, the Boscombe St John’s Institute football club. Boscombe is a suburb of Bournemouth, east of the centre. As well as having a stretch of beach and Boscombe pier, the suburb is where AFC Bournemouth’s stadium, the Vitality Stadium is located. The Vitality Stadium 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.
The club was known as Boscombe for over 20 years before changing their name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club to better represent the town. In 1971, the club changed their name again to AFC Bournemouth. The AFC recalls the older name of the club, it represents Athletic Football Club, but it does not stand for Athletic Football Club. The AFC is part of the name and not an abbreviation. The name was changed by Dickie Dowsett who was the club’s commercial manager and an ex-player. He insisted that the AFC should not stand for anything because that way, the club would appear in alphabetical league lists above Arsenal and Aston Villa and is why the club is the first in the list of clubs on the Premier League and Premier Skills English websites. However, when people talk about the club, they usually just say Bournemouth.
AFC Bournemouth’s nickname is the Cherries. While there is some debate about the origin of the nickname, most people believe it came from the cherry-red striped shirts that the club played in. They are also still referred to as Boscombe by some fans. These days, AFC Bournemouth still play in cherry red and black stripes. Their kit looks very similar to the AC Milan kit.
Their first season in the Premier League was a struggle, but the team avoided relegation and in their second season, they finished in 9th place which was their highest ever league finish. In the following years they managed respectable 12th and 14th place finishes before slipping to 18th place in 2020. They made the playoffs in the championship in 2021, but lost to Brentford. In 2022, they finished in second place so won direct promotion and return to the Premier League.
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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30/01/2023
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I predict that AFC Bournemouth will finish 19th this season (2022/23).
30/01/2023 10:03
Liverpool
759
I predict that AFC Bournemouth will finish 19th this season (2022/23).
23/08/2022
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It's genius to use an abbreviation as a part of name which stands for nothing in order to be seen first in alphabetical list. That is a free ads method.
23/08/2022 17:31
Tottenham Hotspur
5474
It's genius to use an abbreviation as a part of name which stands for nothing in order to be seen first in alphabetical list. That is a free ads method.
07/04/2021
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Besides Bournemouth being a tough contest to the big 6 last few years, I didn't know much about their history. Actually it was lovely to understand their resilience to stay united as a football club and reach their goals.
07/04/2021 15:59
Arsenal
1512
Besides Bournemouth being a tough contest to the big 6 last few years, I didn't know much about their history. Actually it was lovely to understand their resilience to stay united as a football club and reach their goals.
15/06/2020
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Bournemouth is such a tough team on their stadium and they play with joy and pride.
My favourite Bournemouth player is Harry Wilson because of his accurate free-kicks.
I hope Bournemouth stay up in the Premier League this season because I enjoy their games especially with the top teams.
15/06/2020 13:03
Manchester United
6473
Bournemouth is such a tough team on their stadium and they play with joy and pride.
My favourite Bournemouth player is Harry Wilson because of his accurate free-kicks.
I hope Bournemouth stay up in the Premier League this season because I enjoy their games especially with the top teams.
30/04/2020
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I think The Cherries will finish in the last positions.
30/04/2020 21:02
Manchester United
496
I think The Cherries will finish in the last positions.
02/12/2019
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it´s a great team
02/12/2019 01:15
Wolverhampton Wanderers
435
it´s a great team
06/04/2019
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For me very was interesting to read about history of Bournemouth . It's very hard in really to pass from level divisions of English football system to the Premier-League and stay in high division.
06/04/2019 05:16
Arsenal
244
For me very was interesting to read about history of Bournemouth . It's very hard in really to pass from level divisions of English football system to the Premier-League and stay in high division.
06/04/2019
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For me was very interesting to read about Bournemouth's history. First one during 125 years , i think what i`ts fantastic. When i read about similar stories. i remember about career modes in FIFA, when you can choose one another team and pass all levels of English football system and to build a one team with new players, to make a good transfers for strengthen a club.
06/04/2019 05:10
Arsenal
244
For me was very interesting to read about Bournemouth's history. First one during 125 years , i think what i`ts fantastic. When i read about similar stories. i remember about career modes in FIFA, when you can choose one another team and pass all levels of English football system and to build a one team with new players, to make a good transfers for strengthen a club.
25/03/2019
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I am not a fan of The Cherries.
25/03/2019 13:24
Chelsea
1742
I am not a fan of The Cherries.
12/03/2019
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I think the Cherries will end their run in the 12-13-th place.
12/03/2019 15:01
Liverpool
6229
I think the Cherries will end their run in the 12-13-th place.
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
2663
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
594
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
4768
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
Wolverhampton Wanderers
663
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
3557
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
3705
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
6229
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
3557
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
3557
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
594
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
1326
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
1814
I think they have done so good so far , they will be the underdog for this season