AFC Bournemouth

Bournemouth are a team who’s status has grown significantly over the last decade or so, with spells in the top flight of the English game.

Because of this, many football fans from across the UK have been travelling to the home of Bournemouth FC, The Vitality Stadium, to watch their team in the away end.

Be sure to check out our in depth guide to the vitality stadium to find out all of the essential information such as the quickest route for away supporters, if there are any pubs, restaurants and cafés in the local area that are welcoming for away supporters.

Bournemouth FC are a professional football team that plays in the top league of English football called the Premier League. Their manager is Gary O’Neil, who was appointed as Bournemouth manager in 2022.

Within this Bournemouth FC guide, we’ll run through everything you need to know about this club, from the history, fixtures, squad and more.

Bournemouth Registered Squad

Here is a list of the registered squad for Bournemouth 2024:

Goal Keepers

GoalkeeperPldGYCRC
Darren Randolph––––
Kepa Arrizabalaga1 (0)000
Ionut Radu––––
William Dennis––––
Mark Travers1 (0)000
Cameron Plain––––
Callan McKenna––––

Defender

DefenderPldGYCRC
Ryan Fredericks––––
Simon Francis––––
Dean Huijsen2 (1)000
Milos Kerkez4 (0)010
Adam Smith3 (2)010
Gary Cahill––––
Marcos Senesi4 (0)020
Illia Zabarnyi4 (0)000
Julian Araujo2 (3)000
Maximillian Aarons0 (0)000
Max Kinsey-Wellings––––
Tarik Gidaree––––

Midfielder

MidfielderPldGYCRC
David Brooks––––
Ryan Christie4 (1)020
Jack Wilshere––––
Alex Scott2 (3)010
Marcus Tavernier5 (0)100
Luis Sinisterra2 (3)100
Lewis Cook4 (1)120
Tyler Adams––––
Junior Stanislas––––
Antoine Semenyo4 (1)220
Philip Billing0 (2)000
Ajani Burchall––––
Ferdinand Okoh––––

Striker

StrikerPldGYCRC
Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa3 (1)010
Dango Ouattara2 (2)000
Justin Kluivert3 (2)020
James Hill1 (0)000
Enes Ünal0 (1)000
Michael Dacosta Gonzalez––––

Bournemouth Current Manager

ManagerAppointment DateToDays in Charge
Andoni Iraola19/06/202320/09/2024459

Bournemouth Upcoming Fixtures

Upcoming GameCompetionOpponentVenue
Sat 21 15:00Premier League EPLLiverpoolAway
Mon 30 20:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
October
Sat 05 15:00Premier League EPLLeicesterAway
Sat 19 17:30Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 26 15:00Premier League EPLAston VillaAway
November
Sat 02 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 09 15:00Premier League EPLBrentfordAway
Sat 23 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 30 15:00Premier League EPLWolverhamptonAway
December
Tue 03 19:45Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 07 15:00Premier League EPLIpswichAway
Sat 14 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 21 15:00Premier League EPLMan UtdAway
Thu 26 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sun 29 15:00Premier League EPLFulhamAway
January
Sat 04 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Wed 15 19:45Premier League EPLChelseaAway
Sat 18 15:00Premier League EPLNewcastleAway
Sat 25 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
February
Sat 01 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 15 15:00Premier League EPLSouthamptonAway
Sat 22 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Tue 25 19:45Premier League EPLBrightonAway
March
Sat 08 15:00Premier League EPLTottenhamAway
Sat 15 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
April
Tue 01 19:45Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 05 15:00Premier League EPLWest HamAway
Sat 12 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sat 19 15:00Premier League EPLCrystal PalaceAway
Sat 26 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
May
Sat 03 15:00Premier League EPLArsenalAway
Sat 10 15:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway
Sun 18 15:00Premier League EPLMan CityAway
Sun 25 16:00Premier League EPLBournemouthAway

Bournemouth Previous Results

DateMatchResultScoreCompetition
17 Aug 2024Nottingham Forest v AFC BournemouthD1-1Premier League
25 Aug 2024AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle UnitedD1-1Premier League
28 Aug 2024West Ham United v AFC BournemouthL1-0League Cup
31 Aug 2024Everton v AFC BournemouthW2-3Premier League
14 Sep 2024AFC Bournemouth v ChelseaL0-1Premier League

Who is Bournemouth’s manager?

Bournemouth’s manager is Gary O’Neil.

Gary was appointed in 2022 to replace Scott Parker.

What is Bournemouth’s nickname?

Bournemouth’s nickname is The Cherries.

This nickname was influenced by the red and black colours of their badge and home shirt.

What are Bournemouth’s hooligans called?

Bournemouth’s hooligan firm are called The Bournemouth Casual Element, or BCE for short.

This particular football firm are one of the many notorious football firms in the United Kingdom.

Why are Bournemouth FC so popular?

Bournemouth FC are popular through the UK for the following reasons:

  • History
  • Passionate fans
  • Hard working players and staff
  • “Underdog” mentality

Manager History

PeriodManagerCountryborn
01/07/2023 – 30/06/2026Andoni IraolaSpain22/06/1982
30/08/2022 – 19/06/2023Gary O’NeilEngland18/05/1983
01/07/2021 – 29/08/2022Scott ParkerEngland13/10/1980
03/02/2021 – 30/06/2021Jonathan WoodgateEngland22/01/1980
08/08/2020 – 03/02/2021Jason TindallEngland15/11/1977
14/10/2012 – 01/08/2020Eddie HoweEngland29/11/1977
03/10/2012 – 13/10/2012Dennis RofeEngland01/06/1950
26/03/2012 – 03/10/2012Paul GrovesEngland28/02/1966
15/01/2011 – 25/03/2012Lee BradburyEngland03/07/1975
02/01/2009 – 15/01/2011Eddie HoweEngland29/11/1977
02/09/2008 – 01/01/2009Jimmy QuinnNorthern Ireland18/11/1959
13/10/2006 – 01/09/2008Kevin BondEngland22/06/1957
12/09/2006 – 06/10/2006Joe RoachEngland11/11/1960
01/07/2001 – 30/06/2005Shaun BrooksEngland09/10/1962
19/08/2000 – 08/09/2006Sean O’DriscollIreland01/07/1957
01/07/1994 – 18/08/2000Mel MachinEngland16/04/1945
01/07/1992 – 30/06/1994Tony PulisWales16/01/1958
19/10/1983 – 30/06/1992Harry RedknappEngland02/03/1947
01/01/1983 – 18/10/1983Don MegsonEngland12/06/1936
01/12/1980 – 10/02/1982David WebbEngland09/04/1946
01/01/1979 – 31/12/1980Alec StockEngland30/03/1917
01/07/1975 – 30/06/1978John BensonScotland23/12/1942
01/01/1974 – 30/06/1975Trevor HartleyEngland16/03/1947
01/07/1970 – 31/12/1973John BondEngland17/12/1932
01/07/1965 – 30/06/1970Freddie CoxEngland01/11/1920
01/07/1963 – 30/06/1965Reg FlewinEngland28/11/1920
01/01/1961 – 30/06/1963Bill McGarryEngland10/06/1927
01/07/1958 – 15/02/1961Don WelshEngland25/02/1911
01/07/1956 – 30/06/1958Freddie CoxEngland01/11/1920
01/07/1949 – 30/06/1956Jack BrutonEngland21/11/1903
01/07/1947 – 30/06/1950Harry LoweEngland20/03/1886
01/07/1939 – 31/05/1947Harry KinghornScotland00/00/1886
01/07/1935 – 30/06/1936Bob CromptonEngland26/09/1879
01/07/1930 – 30/06/1935Billy BirrellScotland13/03/1897
01/07/1928 – 30/06/1930Frank RichardsEngland09/07/1869
01/07/1925 – 30/06/1928Leslie KnightonEngland15/03/1887
01/07/1923 – 30/06/1925Harry KinghornScotland00/00/1886
01/07/1914 – 30/06/1923Vincent KircherEngland

Bournemouth Trophies

HonourPositionYear
Division Three (South)Runner-up1947-48
League Division FourRunner-up1970-71
Football League TrophyWinner1983-84
League Division ThreeChampion1986-87
Football League TrophyRunner-up1997-98
League TwoRunner-up2009-10
League OneRunner-up2012-13
League ChampionshipChampion2014-15
League ChampionshipRunner-up2021-22

Summary

So all in all then, we can see clearly why so many people love Bournemouth as a club, and what they represent in the footballing world.

With so many teams nowadays all about the money, it’s refreshing to see a team run organically, with players that give their all on the pitch.

Only time will tell if Bournemouth can retain their premier league status, but one things for sure, and that’s that they won’t go out without a fight.

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