Premier League players encourage fans to check in on loved ones
Published: May 13, 2025 04:00
Fans are encouraged to use their love for the game to reach out to fellow supporters, friends and family, making a difference to their mental well-being.
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Pirates rearrange meeting to avoid clash with Europa League final
Published: May 12, 2025 23:00
Poole Pirates have rearranged the Harbour Masters Individual meeting at Poole Stadium to avoid a clash with the all-English Europa League final.
Poole strengthen defence with signing of former Cherry from Weymouth
Published: May 12, 2025 23:00
Poole Town have strengthened their defensive ranks with the signing of Corey Jordan from Weymouth and have confirmed that Josh Staunton is remaining at the club for next season.
Cherries will 'give everything' for European qualification: Huijsen
Published: May 12, 2025 23:00
Dean Huijsen said the Cherries squad want to make history for the club and qualify for Europe and will ‘give everything’ to do so in the final two games of the season.
'Not a good feeling': Lawson hopeful Pirates can bounce back after defeats
Published: May 12, 2025 23:00
Richard Lawson is hopeful that Pirates will bounce back from their two disappointing defeats in the BSN Series – which he vowed they will use as motivation to go on to retain the title.
Wimborne confirm re-signings of quartet after highest-ever finish
Published: May 12, 2025 23:00
Wimborne Town have confirmed a quartet of players have re-signed for the club as they look to build on their highest ever finish in the non-league pyramid.
Cherries book their spot in playoff final with 4-3 win over Burnley
Published: May 12, 2025 19:59
The Cherries booked their spot in the Professional Development League playoff final with a 4-3 win over Burnley at the Vitality Stadium.
Small details cost Cherries as Villa were able to control game: Iraola
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
The small details which Aston Villa control very well was what cost the Cherries the game against their visitors on Saturday evening, Andoni Iraola said.
Wimborne show spirit in T20 double-header despite shock opening loss
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
Wimborne Cricket Club faced mixed fortunes during a competitive T20 double-header at the weekend, hosting Christchurch and Marnhull in back-to-back clashes at the Ellis Jones Leazes.
Eze-Sunday stars with hattrick to see Cobham beat Electric and win cup
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
Cobham Sports defeated Bournemouth Electric in extra time to take the Dorset Premier League Supplementary Cup title at Electric’s Broadway Lane.
Sadi relishing semifinal as Cherries host Burnley
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
The AFC Bournemouth development squad will welcome Burnley U21’s to the Vitality Stadium on Monday for their play-off semi-final. Star man Dom Sadi has helped fire Alan Connell’s side to top spot in the southern division. The young midfielder reflected on…
T20 Cup continues as sun shines in Dorset: Cricket results round up
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
Round up of Saturday's cricket results in Dorset.
Cherries will 'fight until the end' after frustrating Villa defeat: Kepa
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
KEPA Arrizabalaga insisted that the Cherries will fight until the end to secure a spot in Europe despite defeat to Aston Villa denting their hopes with two games left to play.
Swans show fight in defeat to Old Bristolians in Papa John's semifinal
Published: May 11, 2025 23:00
Swans had a distant trip to Old Bristolians, but the game was played at Clifton RFC. Swans made good progress in the first half, but OB’s took over the play in the second half but Swans rallied by the end and they never stopped trying against a superior…
'Important to strengthen' at reserve as Marson replaced by Pirates
Published: May 11, 2025 19:48
Poole Pirates have made a change at reserve with Australian Matt Marson replaced by Darryl Ritchings for a short period.
Kepa the standout in disappointing Cherries defeat to Villa: Player ratings
Published: May 11, 2025 10:30
The Cherries fell to a disappointing defeat to Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium which has dented their hopes of European qualification with two games to play.
Scott to have surgery on fractured jaw after Mings elbow
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25153748.alex-scott-miss-rest-season-fracturing-jaw/?ref=rss
Published: May 11, 2025 09:01
Alex Scott will miss the rest of the 2024/25 season as he is set to have surgery on a fractured jaw after getting an elbow in the face from Tyrone Mings vs Aston Villa.
Pirates' BSN Series defence continues after semifinal qualification
Published: May 11, 2025 08:41
Poole Pirates have qualified for the BSN Series semifinals as results fell their way on Friday and Saturday.
Villa defeat a 'missed opportunity' as Cherries European hopes dented: Iraola
Published: May 10, 2025 20:34
The Cherries defeat against Aston Villa was a ‘missed opportunity’, with the game played largely how the visitors wanted it to be played, Andoni Iraola said.
Mings' elbow 'very violent' with Scott sent for scan: Iraola
Published: May 10, 2025 20:10
Andoni Iraola said former Cherry Tyrone Mings’ threw a ‘very violent’ elbow into Alex Scott early on in the Cherries game against Aston Villa.
Cherries European hopes dented after defeat to ten-man Villa
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25153541.afc-bournemouth-beaten-ten-man-aston-villa/?ref=rss
Published: May 10, 2025 18:38
The Cherries saw their hopes of qualifying for Europe dented ad they were beaten by ten-man Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
Cherries host Villa at sunny Vitality Stadium: Build up
Published: May 10, 2025 14:45
The Cherries host Aston Villa in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium.
Cherries host Burnley in Professional Development League semifinals
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
The Cherries development squad’s Professional Development League playoff semifinal will see them host Burnley at the Vitality Stadium next week.
Poole skipper Whisken signs new deal for next season
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Poole Town captain Jamie Whisken has signed a new deal which will see him remain at The BlackGold Stadium until the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
Bournemouth 'underdogs' as they travel to Drybrook in cup semifinal
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Bournemouth travel to Drybrook as underdogs as they aim to book their spot in the Papa John’s Community Cup final.
Bournemouth face Lymington in Southern Premier as Wimborne continue T20 defence
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Bournemouth are looking to continue their superb start to the season against Lymington, while Wimborne continue their T20 title defence against Christchurch.
Araujo did well against Arsenal - but Villa a different test: Iraola
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Julian Araujo featured in the starting lineup for the first time since October as the Cherries came out as 2-1 victors at the Emirates.
Pirates must immediately respond after 'very frustrating' defeats: Ford
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
It was a frustrating night for the Poole Pirates on Wednesday as they fell to a 46-44 defeat to Oxford Cheetahs meaning they will now have to rely on results elsewhere to progress in the BSN Series.
Cherries must improve from October performance for Villa visit: Iraola
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Andoni Iraola knows his Cherries team must improve from their performance at Villa Park earlier this season if they are to get a result against Unai Emery’s team today.
'We practice in pre-season!': Cherries knew about Semenyo's long throw skill
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25152498.andoni-iraola-antoine-semenyos-long-throws/?ref=rss
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Andoni Iraola revealed that the Cherries practice long throws in pre-season so they knew Antoine Semenyo had it in his locker – but the distance he got on his throw for Dean Huijsen to score the winner vs Arsenal was a surprise.
Iraola has 'confidence' heading into season's conclusion with Europe the aim
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
As the Premier League season nears it’s conclusion, the title and relegation spots may have been decided. However, the race for Europe is well and truly on.
'We are talking about big numbers': Iraola praises Smith ahead of milestone
Published: May 9, 2025 23:00
Cherries boss Andoni Iraola has hailed Adam Smith’s professionalism and work ethic as he is set to make his 400th appearance for the club.
Ouattara has 'proper' injury and could miss rest of the season
Published: May 9, 2025 15:00
Dango Ouattara will miss the visit of Aston Villa and may be ruled out for the remainder of the season through injury.
Aston Villa, Europe, Xabi Alonso and Adam Smith: Every word
Published: May 9, 2025 14:23
Andoni Iraola discussed achieving European qualification, Aston Villa, Xabi Alonso, Adam Smith and data in his pre-Villa press conference this afternoon.
Poole Town 'enter new era' announcing appointment of commercial director
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25149230.poole-town-appoint-new-commercial-director/?ref=rss
Published: May 9, 2025 09:00
Poole Town have announced the appointment of a new commercial director in the form of Unique Group’s Bradley Williams as the club enters ‘a new era of growth and development’.
Brothers make history by winning double titles and Bournemouth Cups
Published: May 9, 2025 04:07
The siblings' achievements have been described as a "once-in-a-lifetime" season by local coaches.
Pirates 'lost meeting early on' against Oxford and rue poor starts: Lawson
Published: May 8, 2025 23:00
Richard Lawson said Poole Pirates paid the price of a poor start to Wednesday night’s meeting against Oxford, with each rider underperforming.
New Milton appoint former Gloucester and London Welsh pro as head coach
Published: May 8, 2025 23:00
New Milton Rugby Club have appointed former Gloucester and London Welsh professional Gavin Evans as their new head coach.
Cherries host Champions League-chasing Villa aiming at Europe themselves: Preview
Published: May 8, 2025 23:00
The Cherries host Champions League-chasing Aston Villa as they aim to build momentum to the end of the season in search of a European spot of their own.
Dramatic penalty decider results in Blandford Vase victory
Published: May 8, 2025 23:00
Blandford and Sturminster Ladies faced Southampton University Ladies 3's in the Hampshire Senior Ladies Vase and it was not a cup final to miss!
Richard Carr departs as owner of rugby club
Published: May 8, 2025 23:00
Bournemouth Rugby have announced that Richard Carr will no longer be one of its three owners.
Swanage announce appointment of Herrington as first team coach
Published: May 8, 2025 23:00
Swanage Town and Herston FC have announced the appointment of Dan Herrington as first team coach.
Pirates 'don't deserve' semifinal spot after poor performances: Ford
Published: May 8, 2025 12:00
Pirates face an anxious wait to see if they will be able to defend their BSN Series title – but promoter Danny Ford said they don’t deserve a spot in the semifinals after their recent performances.
Rugby club honours life and legacy of player, 11, who died
Published: May 8, 2025 06:22
Earlier in April, Bournemouth Rugby Club marked a powerful and emotional day of community spirit and youth rugby as 26 Dorset schools came together to honour the life and legacy of player Ellis Edwards, who sadly passed away aged 11.
Prolific striker Adu-Adjei a 'top, top player': Teammate Rees-Dottin
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
Having a ‘top player’ like Daniel Adu-Adjei makes it easier for his Cherries teammates, Remy Rees-Dottin said.
Cherries full of confidence and will be ready for playoffs: Connell
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
The Cherries remain confident and will gain a well-deserved break ahead of the Professional Development League play-off as they look to clinch the title, said Alan Connell.
Lytchett Lizards make home advantage count at Lytchett 7s
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25142152.lytchett-lizards-win-cup-lytchett-7s/?ref=rss
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
Home advantage paid dividends as the Lytchett Lizards were victorious at the Lytchett 7’s tournament.
More positive selection headaches for Iraola for Villa visit: Predicted team
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
The Cherries face Champions League-chasing opposition again this weekend as they host Aston Villa having completed the league double over Arsenal last weekend.
First team experiences have helped entire dev squad: Rees-Dottin
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
Remy Rees-Dottin feels the whole Cherries development squad has benefitted from first team experiences this season – not just those who have trained or played with Andoni Iraola’s side.
Connell impressed progress of with 'reliable, versatile and direct' Rees-Dottin
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
Remy Rees-Dottin has improved massively this season and has benefitted from first team experience, development squad boss Alan Connell said.
Pirates face wait on progress in BSN Series defence after narrow Oxford defeat
Published: May 7, 2025 21:24
Poole Pirates were narrowly beaten by Oxford Cheetahs at Wimborne Road meaning they will have a nervous wait for results elsewhere to see if they can progress to defend their BSN Series title.
Pirates seek semifinal spot in meeting with rivals Oxford billed as 'mini-final'
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
The Pirates will be hoping to secure their spot in the BSN Series semifinals as they look to defend their title – but they need to turn up in a winner-takes-all meeting at Wimborne Road against Oxford.
Adu-Adjei's form 'staggering' after third hattrick in ten games: Connell
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
The Cherries Development squad manager Alan Connell described striker Daniel Adu-Adj’s form as ‘staggering’ as he netted a hat-trick against Wigan.
Bournemouth secure cup semifinal spot with two-point win over Beaconsfield
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
Bournemouth secured their place in the Papa John’s Community Cup semifinals with a high-scoring two-point win over Beaconsfield at Chapel Gate.
The Freak and Jhala show: Remarkable partnership takes Bournemouth to win
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
Bournemouth's second team began their season in fine fashion as unbeaten centuries from Lewis Freak and RJ Jhala took the Lions to a near-perfect chase at Basingstoke.
Cherries confident they can go against anyone ahead of playoffs: Rees-Dottin
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
As the Cherries Development squad near the Premier Development League play-offs, winger Remy Rees-Dottin believes that his side can go up against anyone.
Voting for Micky Cave/Daily Echo AFC Bournemouth player of the year now OPEN!
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
The Cherries have had a terrific season so far, with a number of standout performers - but who is your pick for player of the season?
Cobham reserves retain Dorset Senior League title with thumping 7-3 win
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
Cobham Sports Reserves retained the Dorset Senior League Championship against Maiden Newton & Cattistock.
Cobham produce clinical performance to convincingly beat Salisbury
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
Cobham Sports first year U18’s finished their successful first Hampshire Combination and Development programme with a win against Salisbury.
Stuttle keen to make an impact in playoffs after returning from loan
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
Jonny Stuttle is back on the south coast after a successful loan at Farnborough and is looking to help the Cherries development squad as much as possible in the Professional Development League playoffs.
Dorset disability seal dramatic final ball victory over Gloucestershire
Published: May 6, 2025 23:00
Dorset disability sealed a dramatic final ball victory on the road at Gloucestershire.
Bournemouth make flying start to campaign with dominant win over Basingstoke
Published: May 6, 2025 08:08
They were 162 all out.
Swans reach Plate semifinal with commanding win over Basingstoke
Published: May 5, 2025 23:00
Swanage & Wareham hosted Basingstoke in this quarter final of the Papa Johns Plate, and it was a close contest in the first half, but Swans three –quarters held sway in the second half to come out as clear winners of the fixture.
Rees-Dottin knew he could go all the way with dazzling dribble vs Wigan
Published: May 5, 2025 23:00
Remy Rees-Dottin starred for the Cherries development squad on Friday night as they booked their spot in the Professional Development League playoffs with a 5-2 win over Wigan.
Evanilson 'very good from the beginning' in debut Cherries season
Published: May 5, 2025 23:00
With the winning goal on Saturday, Evanilson moved into double figures in the Premier League in his debut campaign in the English top flight.
Cherries picking up points against European teams a 'big plus': Iraola
Published: May 5, 2025 23:00
Andoni Iraola is pleased with his Cherries side’s performances against the top clubs this season.
University hosts first sports day for visually impaired children
Published: May 5, 2025 04:00
The event was organised by Dr Ben Powis, a senior lecturer in sport at Bournemouth University and an expert in disability sport research.
Iraola will 'never forget' masterminding double over 'very good' Gunners
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
Andoni Iraola will ‘never forget’ masterminding the league double over Arsenal for the Cherries, particularly as in his first season at the club, his side were well beaten by the Gunners.
Swanage start season strong with six wicket win over Broadstone
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/25137198.swanage-beat-broadstone-opening-t20-season/?ref=rss
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
On Saturday, the Swanage 1stXI travelled to Broadstone for their first game in the T20 Group 'Round-Robin' match.
Cricket season returns to Dorset with a bang: Results round up
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
The Dorset cricket season began on Saturday.
Wimborne begin 2025 campaign with commanding 70-run win over Marnhull
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
Wimborne began their 2025 campaign in blistering fashion with a commanding 70-run victory over Marnhull.
Long throws a weapon as they are 'uncomfortable' to defend: Iraola
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
Long throws are often an underrated weapon for teams in modern football.
Huijsen a 'Groovy Cat' and 'Chill Guy': Centre back on Arsenal win
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
Dean Huijsen’s goal celebration was an inside joke between him, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier as he scored to get the Cherries level with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Poole confirm signing of Campbell for another season with the Dolphins
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
With the campaign concluding only a week ago, Poole have acted swiftly and secured the services of exciting winger Kristian Campbell who has put pen to paper and signed for another season under Joe Lea and Pat Suraci.
Connell 'proud' of players as remarkable run continues with playoff spot sealed
Published: May 4, 2025 23:00
The Cherries development squad boss Alan Connell was really happy with his side’s win over Wigan on Friday night to secure their spot in the Professional Development League playoffs.