Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

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's desperation to deliver? Former Cherries hero and BBC Radio Solent co-commentator John Williams gatecrashes Sam and Ben's preview at the Queens Park Hotel, where they go over Bournemouth's phenomenal season. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at ⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠ – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. It felt like a very un-Villa like performance, but it would have been everything their Basque boss wanted - resolute at the back, not giving our wingers anything, and when you’ve got someone like Ollie Watkins on hand to sniff out a goal, they then had something to hold on to. From that point, it was always an uphill battle! Sam Davis, Ben Phillips and Neil Dawson discuss the game! Thanks to ComAve for Ben's opportunity. Make sure you follow ComAve on all their socials for a chance to win tickets to AFC Bournemouth tickets and exclusive experiences this season 👇 🖼 https://www.instagram.com/comave/ ❎ https://x.com/comave_official 🟦 https://www.facebook.com/comaveoff/ 📹 https://www.tiktok.com/@comave_ Filmed at the New Inn in Oakdale, Poole. Visit them at 222 Wimborne Rd, Poole, BH15 2EL and check them out online at: Website: https://www.newinnpoole.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenewinnpoole/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, most of their fans are calling their match with Bournemouth a "must win" game! Cherries have their own European ambitions this season, and FA Cup final result aside, it is seemingly in their own hands, so with Manchester City and Leicester to come, many supporters believe this clash is pivotal to our chances of progressing. Sam and Tom are the QP to preview a HUGE game under the lights at Dean Court. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at ⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠ – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 it turns out that Boscombe got that, it didn't happen the way we thought we would. Sam and Tom review a match from which ensured Andoni's men secured a massive three points, and a first ever DOUBLE over the Gooners, with a startling realisation that set-piece routines were central to EVERY goal against them this season. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at ⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠ – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Bournemouth's visit. Both teams are going to be angry, with the visitors also having a disappointing last match-week, dropping points to Manchester United late into the game, and with Bournemouth's European dream alive, but fading, a result at the Emirates could well re-ignite the season. So how is this match going to play out? Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park hotel to pick apart a big game in North London. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at ⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠ – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 fans is that they were robbed - in public view. Sam and Tom discuss the events of the last few days as Bournemouth open their brand new Performance Centre, announce the news of buying back the Vitality Stadium, plus we tackle the subdued Sunday, which saw the Red Devils claim a fortunate point at the death. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to 14th in the Premier League - but with Ruben Amorim in charge, the Red Devils DO feel like they are going somewhere. His job though is huge, as changing the culture of entitlement both on and off the pitch is not something that can be done with a click of the fingers. Their Europa Cup campaign this season has masked a terrible season which last weekend saw them lose at home to rejuvenated Wolves - so with a Cherries side awaiting who will be smelling blood after regaining some much needed confidence, can Iraola stick the knife in and make Amorim's awful April that little bit worse? Sam and Tom are at the QP to look forward to a massive game which could have HUGE implications for AFC Bournemouth's season. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Premier League. The victory ensures that European hopes remain for Bournemouth's fans, but it has also coincided with some rumours which suggesting that owner Bill Foley is trying to tie-down the services of our Basque boss for longer, with a contract extension. Having overseen a record equalling season, maybe having tangible evidence of Bournemouth's hunger to "always advance" is just what Andoni needs in order to commit his future to the Cherries. Sam and Tom discuss the conjecture at the QP... Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Premier League. The victory ensures that European hopes remain for Bournemouth's fans, but it has also coincided with some rumours which suggesting that owner Bill Foley is trying to tie-down the services of our Basque boss for longer, with a contract extension. Having overseen a record equalling season, maybe having tangible evidence of Bournemouth's hunger to "always advance" is just what Andoni needs in order to commit his future to the Cherries. Sam and Tom discuss the conjecture at the QP... Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 linked with the Tottenham Hotspur top job, and with Daniel Levy's patience wearing thin with current Spurs gaffer Ange Postecoglu, the two head coaches that lock horns on Monday night will undoubtedly have more scrutiny cast upon them from the powers that be in North London. Sam and Tom are the Queens Park to discuss our opponents, provide the latest injury news, and predict BOTH sides. Visit the QP at 482 Holdenhurst Rd, Bournemouth, BH8 9AR. Check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/queensparkpub - or give them a call on 01202 301747 or 07876213400. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us by buying us a coffee at https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices