Best Perfect Tweet Podcasts (2025)

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335 - Pragmatism Makes Perfect: How Eddie Made Newcastle Nullify Bournemouth 35:48

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AFC Bournemouth's stalemate on Sunday saw the Magpies line-up very in a similar formation to when Eddie used to choose his Cherries team that would face the likes of Man City or Liverpool. With Newcastle smarting from their Champions League defeat on Thursday, Eddie needed a reaction from his side on the South Coast, but rather than play in a gung-…

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334 - Beat Newcastle, And Bournemouth Are Definitely ABOVE The Radar 53:56

6d ago53:56

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Ahead of Newcastle United's visit to Vitality Stadium on Sunday, Bournemouth fans are finding that their beloved club is being noticed. Being fourth in the Premier League, and having disposed of Tottenham and Brighton in consecutive games, Andoni Iraola's name is on the lips of many a fanbase - and with Cherries seemingly vocal about tying down the…

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333 - Bournemouth's Golden Formula: Has ANOTHER Gem Been Unearthed? 54:46

9d ago54:46

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On a weekend of south coast showdowns, Bournemouth were the only side to emerge with three points after seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion in a 2-1 victory at Dean Court. The disciplined showing against the Seagulls provided numerous talking points, but there was one player specifically who emerged with heaps of credit amongst the Cherries faithful.…

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332 - Are Bournemouth Building the Brighton Way? How Far off Are We? 51:41

13d ago51:41

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With solid recruitment, forward thinking managers, a clear on-pitch identity, and elite training facilities - there are numerous similarities between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion. Divisional stablemates throughout most of our existence, the two clubs have gone through the mill to get to where they are now. At the moment, the Seagulls are …

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331 - Behind the Headlines: An UNTOLD Perspective On Life At Bournemouth 1:02:03

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Do AFC Bournemouth tightly control the narrative? What answers have been hard to get? What are Bill Foley and Jim Frevola like? Where's the balance for a journalist in being critical whilst also maintaining a relationship with the club? To ask these questions, we spoke to the Daily Echo's Sports Reporter Alexander Smith, who provided the inside sco…

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330 - Bournemouth: Toying With Tottenham & Securing MORE Talent! 52:00

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We're only three games in, Bournemouth are repeating the same process that served them so well last season, with statement signings and superb score-lines. The last three days has seen AFC Bournemouth "cruise" to a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, before subsequently signing TWO new recruits by the way of Álex Jiménez and Veljko Milosavljević …

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329 - How The Brentford SCHOOLING Might Shape Iraola's Tottenham Tactics 57:27

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An early Carabao Cup on Tuesday saw Bournemouth schooled by a disciplined and well-drilled Brentford, a side largely crafted by outgoing gaffa Thomas Frank. Now at Spurs, the former Bees coach will be looking to continue his fine record against the Cherries, but Andoni Iraola's men will be smarting at their disappointing loss in the week, so what w…

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328 - Barely Seated! How Bournemouth's EXPLOSIVE Start Sunk Wolves 43:26

1M ago43:26

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Cherries supporters barely had chance to take to their seats before Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring for the Bournemouth against Wolves on Saturday - a strike that proved pivotal, with Andoni Iraola's men eventually rolling out 1-0 winners. The away side were reduced to 10-men in the second half, but conversely, it had a galvanising effect on Vi…

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327 - Wolves' Woeful Record: Why Boosted Bournemouth Should Be Smelling Blood 44:34

1M ago44:34

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Wolves have got a TERRIBLE record in August, and with uncertainty over their personnel going forward, there should not be a better time for a buoyant Bournemouth to play them. Boosted by the signings of Amine Adli and Ben Doak this week, Cherries have underlined how they remain an ideal destination club for players that want to further their career…

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326 - The Uplifting Upshot Of Liverpool's Close Call with Bournemouth 44:48

1M ago44:48

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To the naked eye, being level with the champions of England with minutes to spare before going down 4-2 - might be disappointing and disheartening - however the manner of Bournemouth's performance at Liverpool left a lot of people purring, including the opposition themselves. Sam and Tom analyse the weekend's action on Merseyside, as Andoni Iraola'…

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325 - Hitman Hughes! How Ruthless RIchard Is Causing Howe Headaches 49:00

1M ago49:00

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Liverpool's Sporting Director Richard Hughes is ruthless. His chess-like game-play for Alexander Isak is causing intense angst for his old Bournemouth-based pal Eddie Howe, who is stuck between a rock and a hard place with the wantaway Swedish star. As Bournemouth travel to Anfield on Friday night, we preview the Premier League curtain-raiser, and …

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324 - Stagnation OR Strategy? Grasping Bournemouth's "Patient" Transfer Approach 46:33

2M ago46:33

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With the Summer Series over and just one pre-season friendly left for AFC Bournemouth, attention quickly turns to the Premier League, with the curtain-raiser against Liverpool just 11 days away. The frustrating 2-0 defeat against West Ham in Atlanta saw Cherries dominate the game, yet go down to two clinical moments from the Iron, so with one win a…

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323: Difficult Decisions: How We'd Like To Cover Bournemouth In 2025/26 26:10

2M ago26:10

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Back of the Net is fastly approaching 21K subscribers, and we've got to this point by carefully creating an engaged and involved community, which in turn has helped us fund our equipment and ongoing costs. The challenge to run a podcast and Youtube channel whilst holding down a career is tough, but somehow, with the help of an army of backers, we'v…

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322 - How DEEP Is Bournemouth's 4-1 Loss To Manchester United?! 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Manchester United destroyed Bournemouth on Thursday morning in a showing which suggests that the Red Devils might be back! But how much of United's brilliance was down to Bournemouth's insufficiency? Two goals either side of half time saw off the Cherries at a blustery Soldier Field in Chicago, with Iraola's men managing to claw back a consolation …

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321 - What We Learned from Bournemouth's Summer Series Everton ROMP! 38:29

2M ago38:29

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On Saturday, Bournemouth kicked off the Premier League Summer Series in style with a 3-0 romp against Everton at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. After a tentative first half, the second 45 sprang into life with goals from Phillip Billing, Dango Ouattara and Daniel Adu-Adjei.The game was followed up with Manchester United beating West Ham 2-1, s…

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320 - Everything We Learned About Bournemouth's Redevelopment Plans 43:32

2M ago43:32

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This week, local residents were invited to find out about Cherries' planned redevelopment of Vitality Stadium - where there will be an upgrade from 11,300 to 20,200 seats. The presentation from the club included senior figures from AFC Bournemouth, as well as personnel connected with the proposed development - who were on hand to answer questions a…

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319 - The Future of Back of the Net & AFC Bournemouth Latest 1:00:07

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With another season ahead of us, we wanted to update you about the future of Back of the Net and how you can help us as we navigate the 2025/26 season! Also, we'll go over the latest news and events emanating out of Dean Court, including Semenyo's contract extension, Alex Scott winning the U21 Euro's, and Bournemouth's pre-season friendlies. Plus, …

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318 - Mark McAdam: The Unforgiving Reality Of Bournemouth's Success 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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With rumours continuing to surface regarding another potential Bournemouth departure in Illia Zabarnyi, Sky Sports' Mark McAdam joins Sam and Tom at the New Forest Pantry in Ringwood to mull over the latest goings on at Dean Court... We discuss the prolonged Milos Kerkez deal, the conjecture about Zabs's potential move to PSG, and the concern at ha…

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317 - Key Observations From Bournemouth's 2025/26 Fixture Release 40:11

3M ago40:11

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The fixtures for the 2025/26 season are out for AFC Bournemouth, and there are some BIG headlines and KEY observations! Sam and Tom pour over today's release, ponder how it could possibly pan out for Andoni Iraola's men for the upcoming campaign, plus, we predict how many points we'll get from each team! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to…

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316 - Rating EVERY SINGLE AFC Bournemouth Transfer Rumour 37:02

3M ago37:02

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In the close season, Andoni Iraola's Cherries have been linked with no less than TWENTY SIX different players! In a bid to sort the fact from the fiction, we attempt to analyse each and every bit of conjecture - predicting which soundbites are tittle tattle, and which of are them are potential "Here We Go's™". Thank you to everyone who has contribu…

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315 - The Troubling Reality Of "Being Bournemouth" 28:48

3M ago28:48

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After a record-breaking season for Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the brutal reality of being a small fish in a big pond is now being laid bare with the departures of some key Cherries' figureheads. Whilst it is public knowledge that Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Kepa will not be at Vitality Stadium next season, rumour has it that Illia Zabarnyi cou…

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313 - AFC Bournemouth: Keep, Sell, Loan? 22:42

4M ago22:42

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If soundbites are to be believed, AFC Bournemouth could be in for a BIG summer. With Dean Huijsen already gone and Milos Kerkez seemingly next to depart, fans are now starting to ponder what life could be like next season for Andoni Iraola's Cherrries. With rumours also circling about the future of other stars such as Illia Zabarnyi, Antoine Semeny…

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314 - Premier League Trio Answer Fans' BURNING Questions! 31:15

4M ago31:15

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Daniel Jebbison, Marcos Senesi and David Brooks are at the AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre to discuss Cherries' phenomenal 2024/25 campaign and the opening of the brand new multi-million pound Performance Centre.▫️ How does training under Andoni compare?▫️ Were there any set-pieces the media DIDN'T notice?▫️ How different Was training during Bou…

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312 - AFC Bournemouth 2024/25 Ratings - UNLEASHED! 35:29

4M ago35:29

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AFC Bournemouth had a PHENOMENAL 2024/25 campaign collectively, but what about individually? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to to score every player that registered significant minutes this season - and some of the scores are eye-opening! Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.…

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311 - Leicester City: Bournemouth's NINE MILLION POUND Match 43:48

4M ago43:48

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Bournemouth's faint hopes of Europe officially ended on Tuesday night as Manchester City did a job on Iraola's men in a more than convincing 3-1 win at the Etihad. Although Cherries fans are disappointed finishing outside the qualification spot, the end-of-season showdown against Leicester is still a crucial one - with £9m on the line! The merit mo…

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310 - Can Bournemouth RUIN Manchester City's Sorry Season? 40:20

4M ago40:20

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Pep Guardiola is fuming! His side were just embarrassed in an FA Cup Final, plus they sit SIXTH in the Premier League - outside the Champions League places. With Bournemouth up next, pressure will be on for the Citizen's to get a result against Andoni Iraola's men, but this just how Bournemouth would want it... Can Cherries' take advantage of City'…

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309 - How Unai Made Aston Villa IMPENETRABLE! 53:43

5M ago53:43

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Bournemouth registered their HIGHEST amount of possession at a home Premier League game this season on Saturday, having the ball 69% of the time. Unai Emery's game-plan meant that his side didn't need much of the ball, and with Iraola's men consistently coming up against a disciplined and well-oiled unit, Aston Villa out-Bournemouthed Bournemouth. …

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308 - Can Bournemouth Bin Aston Villa Off? 35:44

5M ago35:44

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Since the Birmingham bin strikes started earlier this year, Aston Villa have been far from garbage, reaching a Champions League Quarter Final as well as an FA Cup semi, and whilst fans are possibly be disappointed that they didn't progress in those competitions, all eyes are now on the league, and with the Villains sat in a precarious seventh place…

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307 - How Bournemouth OUT-SET-PIECED Arsenal 52:53

5M ago52:53

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Arsenal's mastery at the set-piece was thrown back in their faces on Saturday in North London as Bournemouth scored two goals straight from the training ground, ensuring that Iraola's men emerged with three points. Ten days ago Cherries fans agreed that just four points would be an excellent return from Manchester United and the Gunners, and whilst…

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306 - Is Bournemouth An Inconvenient Fixture for Arsenal? 34:49

5M ago34:49

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After Arsenal's chances of not winning the title were rubber stamped last weekend, a defeat at home to PSG in the Champions League has left them with a lot to do in Paris. With second place as good as confirmed, and little left to fight for in the league, fans are wondering if Arteta might hold back his first choice players on Saturday ahead of Bou…

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305 - Red Card ROULETTE! Did United Benefit From ANOTHER VAR Disaster? 54:03

5M ago54:03

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On Sunday, AFC Bournemouth dropped points in a match which was riddled with controversy, with a red card decision taking centre stage - sparking massive debate on social media. Whilst the hindsight of a glorious few days of being a Cherry supporter may temper *some* emotion after a Manchester United draw, the overriding emotion amid Bournemouth fan…

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304 - Manchester United Are UNDERDOGS Against Bournemouth. Let That Sink In. 37:20

5M ago37:20

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Not so long ago, Bourrnemouth fans would be giddy at the thought of facing Manchester United, but having scored 8 again them in our last three games, now we are salivating for completely different reasons. Whilst Cherries have been enjoying a record-breaking season, in the background, a once great football club has lost it's identity, slipping off …

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303 - Analysing Run-Ins Of The Conference League Hopefuls 32:24

5M ago32:24

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Bournemouth's Monday night victory against Fulham came just at the right time for Andoni Iraola. After a period of poor results, he masterminded a 1-0 win over the Cottagers where he home side's performance was impactful, resilient, and resourceful - and as a result of getting the three points, Cherries have elevated themselves to eighth in the Pre…

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302 - Is Bournemouth's Win Against Fulham a Game Changer? 44:22

5M ago44:22

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Bournemouth's Monday night victory against Fulham came just at the right time for Andoni Iraola. After a period of poor results, he masterminded a 1-0 win over the Cottagers where he home side's performance was impactful, resilient, and resourceful - and as a result of getting the three points, Cherries have elevated themselves to eighth in the Pre…

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301 - Why AFC Bournemouth's Clash With Fulham Feels Massive... 34:34

6M ago34:34

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Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva are having contrasting fortunes recently, but both are still looking at the possibility of European qualification for their respective sides, and the upcoming match in front of the cameras between the Cherries and the Cottagers *feels* like it could be pivotal. At the same time, both managers have been inexorably linke…

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300 - We Predicted The Result Of Every Remaining Premier League Game. 41:33

6M ago41:33

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After 31 games, AFC Bournemouth are TENTH in the Premier League, and recent form suggests that the chance of European football is ebbing away. A draw at West Ham on Saturday kept us in the mix, but with some difficult games ahead, can it be achieved? And who else will be in the mix? It was Cherries' Brazilian striker Evanilson who excelled again at…

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299 - Bournemouth's Selection Woes Ahead Of West Ham Clash 26:31

6M ago26:31

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On Saturday, Bournemouth travel to the London Stadium in need of points as they look to arrest their decline in the Premier League. The Cherries' form has been poor of late, however they face Graham Potter's West Ham United - a side who have similar issues - and whose current form is worse than our own. For Andoni Iraola, the unneeded news of Justi…

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298 - Why Are AFC Bournemouth In Such A Slump Right Now? 41:25

6M ago41:25

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On Wednesday, Bournemouth lost again to a well drilled and well disciplined Ipswich Town. The away side showed will and desire, spearheaded by their talismanic number 19 Liam Delap - but Bournemouth didn’t exactly help themselves, so with our Premier League points trajectory dropping like a stone, there are some questions we need to ask about how w…

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297 - Bournemouth vs Ipswich: The Game That Could Change EVERYTHING 28:01

6M ago28:01

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Andoni Iraola is all too aware that Cherries’ Premier League form is concerning, and with Ipswich Town around the corner, there might not be a better chance to get the train back on the tracks. The clash against Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys however will be anything but academic, as they themselves are scrapping, and with the visitors being statist…

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296 - How Bournemouth's Exit To Manchester City Underlined Some HARSH Realities 38:46

6M ago38:46

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Cherries' Quarter Final FA Cup exit on Sunday felty like a microcosm of the season so far - an explosive start followed by a troubling second half. In reality, Bournemouth's recent "dip" has only been a few games, however, with relatively few options on the bench, the side has visibly looked leggy and drained recently. So, why is this? The fatigue …

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295 - Can Bournemouth Make History Against Manchester City? 31:35

6M ago31:35

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Andoni Iraola was at AFC Bournemouth's brand new Performance Centre on Friday, looking forward to a HUGE FA Cup clash against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, knowing that a victory could get Bournemouth back to Wembley in the cup for the first time since 1998. Sam and Tom at the QP to preview Sunday's epic encounter which will see the Citizens des…

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294 - Bournemouth Have Stalled. Calm or Concerned? 56:24

6M ago56:24

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Bournemouth's defeat at home to Brentford on Saturday saw Thomas Frank's side fully control the narrative. Whilst Iraola's side have often been the architects of their own demise recently, this time, the Bees were excellent at manipulating the outcome. As a result, they are currently three points behind Iraola’s side in the table, and after their 2…

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293 - Bournemouth vs Brentford: Our BIGGEST Match of the Season? 29:20

6M ago29:20

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On Saturday, Cherries will be desperate for three points against the Bees, alas, there’s an issue with that, because we have NEVER beaten them in the Premier League! AFC Bournemouth have entered the final ten, and with Cherries sitting ninth in a congested top half of the table, a win could put us sixth. There are a number of reasons why this game …

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292 - What HAS Andoni Iraola Done To Bournemouth Fans?! 54:02

7M ago54:02

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A point gained? Or two points dropped? Thanks to Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth fans sense the latter. On Sunday, Cherries travelled to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face the Lilywhites in buoyant mood thanks to the levels of expectation set by our Basque boss. Whilst Bournemouth's Premier League form has been shaky of late, there still remain great…

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291 - Spurs & Bournemouth Handled Their Injury Setbacks VERY Differently 31:41

7M ago31:41

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This season, Spurs and the Cherries have been the same, but different. Both sides have been plagued with debilitating injury woes which have caused calamity in the dressing room, but whilst one of sides is on the cusp of Europe, the other is languishing in the bottom half of the table. One manager has decided to embrace the challenge, whereas the o…

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290 - Reliving The DRAMA! How Bournemouth Beat Weary Wolves! 58:55

7M ago58:55

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On Saturday, AFC Bournemouth’s penalty prowess ensured that Cherries progressed to the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup, only to then be drawn against the favourites in the Quarter Finals. Alas, Manchester City ARE beatable, so what chances do Andoni Iraola's side have, especially given the key absences? Sam and Tom return with a Second Look to cover a…

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289 - Jordan & Willo: Bournemouth's Run-In - Wembley & Wolfsburg? 46:55

7M ago46:55

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Despite Cherries registering two consecutive losses in the Premier League, they still sit in a European spot, just three points behind the Champions League places. Sam and Jeff are on Brighton seafront to chat to BBC Radio Solent's commentary team Jordan Clark and John Williams, talking about the season so far, reminiscing over some of our BIG mome…

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288 - How Silencing Mitoma Is KEY To Bournemouth's Brighton Gameplan 31:56

7M ago31:56

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Kaoru Mitoma likes playing against Bournemouth, and on Tuesday night we travel to Falmer with the aim of keeping the Japanese star quiet. Whilst Brighton have a number of stars that can cause mischief, it's the Seagulls' number 22 that has often been the thorn in Cherries' side recently, so can a Zabarnyi-less Boscombe prevent the in-form striker f…

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287 - Something's HAPPENING At Wolves (And Bournemouth Fans Know It) 31:16

7M ago31:16

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On Saturday Andoni Iraola's Cherries face Wolverhampton Wanderers at home in the Premier League, in the first of two consecutive matches against Vítor Pereira's men. By looking at the the league table, the form table, the baseline tracker, everything should indicate that this should be fairly routine for Boscombe, but football is NOT played on pape…

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286 - Are We UNHINGED For Thinking Bournemouth Could Make the Champions League? 51:56

7M ago51:56

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Bournemouth's 3-1 win over south coast rivals Southampton propelled Andoni Iraola's side up to fifth in the Premier League, sparking conversation amongst fans that making the grade for Europe's elite tournament could actually be a possibility. Whilst fans gleefully chanted "Champions League awaits for me", we're now at a point where we're questioni…