Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

What a time to be a Cherry 🍒 AFC Bournemouth delivered a huge 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday as the push for Europe continues. In this video, we break down the performance, the key moments, and what this result means for the season… Not long after, there was a chance meeting with Andoni Iraola himself - giving us opportunity to tell him exactly what he means to the fans after an incredible season. We dissect the game, unravel the various permutations, before paying tribute to club legend Simon Francis. 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 and Sunderland cancelled each other out at Vitality Stadium in a frustrating 1-1 draw that did little for either side’s European ambitions. On a night where both teams showed flashes of quality, the game never truly found its rhythm — broken up by fouls, stoppages and a series of baffling refereeing decisions that left players, managers and supporters exasperated. Was it a tactical stalemate? Or did poor officiating rob the match of any real flow? We go over the weekend's action before previewing Cherries' BIG clash against the Bees. Our clashes against Brentford suggests recent history is not on our side. With an abysmal record against the West London. side, can the Andoni Iraola's side finally turn the tide, or will old habits die hard? In our preview, we break down Tuesday night's encounter, with one particular stat that should give Bournemouth fans heaps of hope! Head to www.beer52.com/NET and cover the postage to secure your free case of beer 🎉 Download the FREE Fanalysis app on the App Store now! ➵ iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fanalysis/id6749045838 ➵ Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.fanalysis 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 are redeveloping the Vitality Stadium — bringing more premium hospitality, expanded media facilities, and a "step forward" in the club’s long-term growth. But for some supporters, that progress comes at a personal cost. In this video, we discuss the difficult trade-off at the heart of the stadium plans: growth vs loyalty. With some fans needing to relocate — or potentially pay more to keep their seat — is this simply the reality of modern football economics? Or should match-going supporters be better protected when big decisions are made? We look at: ▫️ Why hospitality revenue is so important for a club of Bournemouth’s size ▫️ The financial realities behind stadium expansion ▫️ The emotional impact on supporters being asked to move ▫️ Whether this was truly unavoidable — or could it have been handled differently There’s no easy answer here. Progress often demands compromise, but football is nothing without its fans. Download the FREE Fanalysis app on the App Store now! ➵ iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fanalysis/id6749045838 ➵ Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.fanalysis 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 claimed a huge win over Everton as the new signings continue to make an immediate impact. Confidence is growing, performances are improving, and the squad suddenly feels full of energy and belief. In this video, we break down the key moments, standout players, and why these fresh additions might be changing the trajectory of the season. Are the Cherries building something special? 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 may have “only” drawn with Aston Villa on the scoreboard, but on the pitch this felt like a performance that said far more. In this match review, we break down a dominant display from the Cherries as Andoni Iraola’s side controlled large spells of the game, pressed relentlessly, and limited a strong Villa team to very little. From the structure out of possession to the confidence in build-up, this was another example of Bournemouth looking well-drilled, fearless, and tactically mature. With rumours and discussions growing around Iraola’s future, performances like this only strengthen the argument that the club should be moving quickly to secure his long-term commitment. This wasn’t a smash-and-grab point — it was a statement showing how far this team has come. We’ll analyse: ▪️ Why Bournemouth looked the sharper side throughout ▪️ How Iraola’s tactics nullified Villa’s threat ▪️ Key individual performances, including Rayan (obviously!) ▪️ What this result says about the manager’s future and the direction of the club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big win away at Wolves, twinned with a relatively calm but purposeful transfer window, signalled that AFC Bournemouth might be "back". The Cherries fanbase are cautiously starting to believing that things might be clicking again, and with the table looking a lot more healthier, could the win at Molineux be the springboard for Cherries to have a second half of the season that supersedes the first? In this video, we break down Bournemouth’s victory in the Black Country, we analyse the showing of debutant Rayan, plus we ponder the performances from other star performers including Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott. 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

In a dramatic night on the South Coast, Andoni Iraola’s side executed a disciplined, fearless game plan and were rewarded with a last-gasp winner that stunned Arne Slot’s Liverpool. From defensive organisation to relentless intensity out of possession, Bournemouth nullified one of the league’s most dangerous sides and struck when it mattered most. In this video, we break down: • How Bournemouth disrupted Liverpool’s rhythm • The tactical tweaks that frustrated Slot’s side • Why this performance says so much about Iraola • What went wrong for Liverpool • And how Bournemouth found a winner at the death! Sam and Tom break-down a famous night at Vitality Stadium. 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