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Father-son duo keep Swanage's promotion hopes alive
With the Swanage 1st XI having a bye, attention turned to the 2nd XI’s promotion push against Abbotsbury at Days Park.
Lightcap's start at Pirates 'really encouraging' - Ford
Slater Lightcap has scored in all of his eight rides so far at Pirates, which promoter Danny Ford hailed as a fantastic start to his stint with the club.
Cherries have 'good foundation' for season despite defeat at Man City - Rose
The Cherries have a good foundation for the season to come despite an opening defeat to Manchester City, boss Marco Rose said.
Cherries in both pre-draw and main draw for League Cup third round - Draw explained
The Cherries will be in both the pre-draw and main draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup, as they enter the competition for another season.
Where Cherries stand with week to go of transfer window
The Cherries are now unlikely to sign any more players this summer, with the club understood to be very happy with their business in the transfer window.
Cherries announce signing of keeper Di Gregorio on loan from Juventus
THE Cherries have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio on a season-long loan from Juventus.
Goal four minutes from time earns Rec 2-2 away to Sturminster Newton United
Match Report: Sturminster Newton United 2 Hamworthy Recreation 2
Hamworthy United still looking for first win after draw away to Kintbury Rangers
Wessex League Division One (Saturday August 22, 2026): Kintbury Rangers 2 Hamworthy United 2
Dorset Premier League: Goals galore as league leaders change again
All the latest action from the Dorset Premier League from Saturday, August 22
Swanage held by Cobham Sports in hard-fought encounter
Swans 1 Cobham Sports 1
Cherries 'struggled in last eight minutes' but had City where they wanted them - Rose
Marco Rose felt the Cherries had Manchester City where they wanted them in the second half and they were in a good position to return to Dorset with a point or more, but they struggled in the closing stages to see the match out.
Ford frustrated at Glasgow defeat - but Pirates' away form puts them in good spot
Danny Ford was left frustrated as Pirates lost their fourth consecutive away meeting 47-43 at Glasgow on Friday night.
Cherries 'need to find solutions' to set piece issues after City defeat
THE Cherries must find solutions to improve at set pieces, Marco Rose said, after Marc Guehi drew Manchester City level with Bournemouth on Sunday as he was left unmarked from a corner.
City defeat about small details as Cherries 'can take good things' from it - Truffert
The fine details went against the Cherries in the closing minutes at Manchester City as Adrien Truffert was left frustrated at the club’s opening defeat in the Premier League.
Harry Redknapp column - 'Rose bucking a trend that bodes well for season'
In his first exclusive column for the Daily Echo, Harry Redknapp discusses AFC Bournemouth’s “excellent” performance at Manchester City and says why Marco Rose is bucking a trend that is one of the football legend’s biggest bugbears in the modern game…
Cherries make it two from two and start life in Weymouth with win over Cheltenham
AFC Bournemouth made it two wins from two games in the National League as they picked up three points in their first competitive match at their new home, the Bob Lucas Stadium, with a 2-1 victory over Cheltenham Town.