Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

Two of the surprising packages from the last two Premier League seasons have been Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, with their forward thinking managers guiding them to new points records, silverware, and European football. It comes as a surprise to many, apart from fans of the two clubs themselves, who have witnessed some exhilarating football and memorable moments. With "giants" of the top tier continuing to struggle, whilst their demise might be self-inflicted, the success of the relative "minnows" in the division also has its impact, who are being guided by astute and strategic managers like Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola. Plus, ahead of Bournemouth's visit to Crystal Palace this weekend, all eyes are on Antoine Semenyo... The Ghanian superstar's name is on everybody's lips, but with a recently renegotiated contract and an increased release clause secured by the Cherries, all the cards lie not with with Man Utd, Liverpool, or Tottenham Hotspur, but with AFC Bournemouth themselves. Tom and Sam are at the Queens Park Hotel and Q Sports Bar to discuss what could be next for our free-scoring wing wizard, plus we catch up on the week's news at Dean Court as we build up to a huge showdown in South London, where a win for Boscombe *could* put us TOP! The QP is the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries match day and now shows LIVE TNT Sport. Visit 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 As the dedicated away fan pub, Q Sports is open to Palace fans before reverse fixture - but also to all Cherries during the week! They are located at 704-708 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, BH7 6BY. 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 Friday night, Fulham were floored after AFC Bournemouth came from behind to win 3-1 at Dean Court in a result which saw Cherries go second in the Premier League. Whilst the weekend's results have caused Iraola's site to drop to the "depths" of fourth place, Boscombe fans have revelled in taking the opportunity to pull up *that* Richard Keys tweet once more, whilst also contemplating how lucky we are to have THE most exciting manager in the Premier League. Sam, Tom and Neil are at the New Inn in Poole to go the weekend's action... 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

Marco Silva has overtaken Chris Coleman for longevity in Fulham's dugout, and his tenure for the Cottagers has been nothing short of brilliant. From getting the West London side promoted to making them a mainstay in the Premier League - he has quietly ensured that Fulham fans have never had to look over their shoulder. Despite a rather subdued transfer window, Fulham continue to prevail in the top flight, which begs the question as to whether Silva himself is Tony Khan's best asset... Plus, ahead of the visit of Fulham on Friday night, AFC Bournemouth have lodged a planning application for the enabling works for their expansion of the Vitality Stadium, which the club said is key to achieve the goal of European football by 2030. Our latest Bournemouth Briefing goes over the latest stadium updates, which also confirm that the council has agreed that some critical land in Kings Park, essential for the project, can be transferred to AFC Bournemouth on a lease rather than a freehold transfer as a part of the club’s Vitality Stadium expansion plans. The QP is the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries match day and now shows LIVE TNT Sport. Visit 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 Q Sports Bar in Boscombe look forward to welcoming away fans for this weekend's big clash. They are located at 704-708 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, BH7 6BY and have live sport on TV, snooker, pool, darts, and an extensive food menu! 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

Saturday saw Cherries rescue a point - their very first at Elland Road - in a game where Leeds United possibly were reacquainted with the harsh realities of the Premier League. The home side showed more heart, and more than shaded it on stats, but Bournemouth’s ability to rescue points at the death might have been underestimated after Eli Kroupi struck late in stoppage time - thus ensuring that Iraola, who seems to rip up the script season on season, gained a point at a place where Bournemouth previously have never come away with anything. Sam and Tom discuss the weekend in West Yorkshire... Support us by getting the Sofascore app at: https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/afcbpodcast ❤ Every download helps secure the future of the channel (it's free, oh, and it's QUALITY!) 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

Saturday's clash at Elland Road between Leeds and Bournemouth promises fireworks, with both clubs looking for revenge for different reasons. The Cherries are still smarting from last gasp 4-3 defeat last time we were in West Yorkshire, but for Leeds, the return of the "snake" Tyler Adams - means that there could be an absorbing midfield battle on the cards. Plus, ahead of the trip North, we caught up with Joseph Bird, landlord of the Queens Park Hotel - the spiritual home of Cherries supporters for decades, who explained that its future is uncertain. Sam and Tom are at Q Sports Bar and the Queens Park Hotel to preview a big game where Andoni Iraola will be looking to extend Bournemouth's excellent early-season form, whilst the hosts are also on an unbeaten 22 game run at home too. The QP is the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries match day and now shows LIVE TNT Sport. Visit 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 Q Sports Bar is open to Bournemouth fans all week long, but also to Leeds supporters when you are down for the return fixture in April! They are located at 704-708 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, BH7 6BY. 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

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-ho style, Howe used his tactical nous to stunt everything that Bournemouth's wanted to do - giving Iraola's men no width and no space. Whilst he'd have hoped to have nicked a result for the Geordie boys, Bournemouth's defensive solidity equally gave Newcastle a tough time too, therefore the deadlock at Dean Court was hardly a surprise. Sam and Tom sum up a relative "snooze fest" on the South Coast! Support us by getting the Sofascore app at: https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/afcbpodcast - Every download helps secure the future of the channel (it's free, oh, and it's QUALITY!) 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

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 their head coach for longer, it leaves us feeling a little bit uneasy. And despite Champions League defeat to Barcelona and an indifferent Premier League start, Newcastle United are still getting to grips with the loss of Alexander Isak. However with some astute signings secured, whisper it quietly, but the Magpies have an INCREDIBLE squad which could cause some carnage this season. Sam and Tom look forward to the visit of the Magpies whilst taking in the week's AFC Bournemouth news, including a BIG birthday, and some HIUGE news for the channel! Support us by downloading Sofascore at: https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/afcbpodcast 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 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. Veljko Milosavljević was thrown into the action, partnering Marcos Senesi at the back - and whilst both were exceptional, it was the 18 year old Serbian star that had the fanbase salivating at full time. How do we do it? And how key is Andoni Iraola? Sam and Tom are on-hand to mull over a performance which saw Cherries go top four. Support us by downloading Sofascore at: https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/afcbpodcast 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

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 arguably ahead, having already tasted Europe and a beautiful stadium too - but how far off are the Cherries? Whilst we have our own stadium redevelopment plans coming to fruition, on the pitch - are we closing the gap? Sam and Ben go over the weeks big Cherries news before getting stuck into a more “premium” southern showdown at the weekend... The QP is the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries matchday. Visit 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 We're also at Q Sports Bar in Boscombe, the home live sport, pool, snooker and darts. It is open to Cherries fans throughout the week and away fans who are travelling down to Bournemouth. Check out their website and become a free member at: https://qsports.bar/ 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

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 scoop on life as an AFC Bournemouth journalist. Follow Alexander Smith at TikTok on https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandersmithecho/ and read his articles daily at https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/. Follow him on X at: https://x.com/AlexSmithEcho 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

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 - a demonstration of the club's ability and vision to "always advance & never retreat". In this podcast, Sam and Tom discuss the weekend's victory over Spurs, ponder the state of the squad, and look at which Cherries personnel could make this period of time even sweeter by signing a contract extension! Donate to Ben, Nathan and Stan's Cancer Research UK fundraiser at: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/walking-from-the-vitality-stadium-to-the-tottenham-hotspurs-stadium Support us by downloading Sofascore at: https://app.sofascore.com/nixz/afcbpodcast 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

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 will our Basque boss have learned from the 2-0 defeat to Keith Andrew's men? We're at the Queens Park Hotel and Q Sports Bar for our pre-match content! The QP is the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries matchday. Visit 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 We're also at Q Sports Bar in Boscombe, the home live sport, pool, snooker and darts. It is open to Cherries fans throughout the week and away fans who are travelling down to Bournemouth. Check out their website and become a free member at: https://qsports.bar/ 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

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 Vitor Pereira's men, and with Boscombe not being clinical with their chances, it meant that the result was not as flattering as it should have been. Sam and Tom analyse the game and discuss the latest transfer news, as more AFCB players are linked with moves away from the club... 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

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 in England. Signing from Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool respectively, this week's acquisitions emphasise the appeal of playing for a club that is on the rise, with ambitions to improve both on and off the pitch, with a head coach that plays progressive football. Wolverhampton Wanderers are in a similar position to Bournemouth in that their stars were sold early in the window, and they have taken a while to replace them - but out of the two clubs, it could be argued that Cherries are the side in a slightly stronger position, after getting some new names through the door. Despite their poor record at the start of the season though, the opposition though do have an excellent history at Vitality Stadium, so how will this weekend play out? We're at the Queens Park Hotel and Q Sports Bar for our pre-match content! The QP is the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries matchday. Visit 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 We're at Q Sports Bar in Boscombe, the home live sport, pool, snooker and darts. It is open to Wolves fans who are travelling down. Check out their website and become a free member at: https://qsports.bar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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's Cherries, still with some recruitment to do, showed the Premier League that this season has all the hallmarks to be yet another exciting campaign. 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

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 discuss Hughes's contrasting off-seasons on Merseyside, plus we review the latest Cherries news from the week. For the first part of the show, Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel - the home of AFC Bournemouth fans on a Cherries matchday. 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. For part two, we're at Q Sports Bar in Boscombe, the home live sport, pool, snooker and darts. It is open to everyone throughout the season, including Liverpool supporters for the reverse fixture in January 2026. Q Sports Bar is located at: 704-708 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH7 6BY. Check out their website and become a free member at: https://qsports.bar/ 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

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 and two defeats across the pond, what will Andoni Iraola have taken from our three Stateside games? Sam and Tom take a candid focus at the state of our current squad, and ponder that whilst there may be a perceived lack of activity on the transfer front, there may be a series of mind games going on - which may or may not work in AFC Bournemouth's favour... 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

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've hopefully managed to represent the AFC Bournemouth's fan community with content that you're proud of. Next season, we're looking to enhance our output, but as ever, it is vital that everything we produce is raw, fun, real, but also responsible. In this short podcast, we explaining some of the decisions that are making regarding certain sponsorships and collaborations for the forthcoming season, and we explain how you can help to bridge the gap as we look to elevate our coverage for 2025/26. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all our platforms. If you’re enjoying this show, you can help support us at ⁠https://www.afcbpodcast.com/coffee⁠ – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 at the end, but there was a substantial gap in industry at times, so at this point, how much should Bournemouth fans be concerned? Sam and Tom are the Queens Park Hotel to discuss our second Premier League Summer Series clash. 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 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, so as it stands, Cherries are top of the league! Sam and Tom are at the Queens Park Hotel to discuss what happened! 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