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Bournemouth fans are the best-behaved in the Premier League, with just eight banning orders in place against them.

Swans won a 7-goal thriller 4-3 against Verwood Town, with a stoppage time goal at Day’s Park in The Dorset Premier League.

Bournemouth face a tough test as they travel to league leaders St Cross Symondians looking to close the gap on second-placed South Wilts.

ANOTHER weekend of non-league action is upon us, with plenty of local football on show.

Justin Kluivert is hopeful that the Cherries can make the most of facing Manchester City in their first game under new boss Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium this weekend, as the Premier League season begins once again.

Rayan is a “top guy” and he loves being in Bournemouth, boss Marco Rose said.

Sophia Leonard was frustratingly forced off during the Cherries’ opening game of the season at Wimbledon, but the young wing back is hoping to be back quickly to contribute to the side’s promotion efforts as much as possible this term.

Harry Redknapp will pen an exclusive weekly column for the Daily Echo where he will dissect the Cherries’ performances in the Premier League and in Europe, reminisce on his time as Bournemouth boss and run the rule over the biggest issues in the game.

Sunday is the start of the Cherries’ tenth season in the Premier League, and it will be perhaps the biggest season in the club’s history.

In her first exclusive Daily Echo column, Cherries boss Helen Bleazard reflects on pre-season and her side’s opening victory in the National League at Wimbledon, plus looking ahead to this weekend’s home game against Cheltenham.

POOLE Pirates were beaten in a dramatic heat 15 decider at Glasgow, as the race for top spot in the Championship hangs in the balance.

THE Cherries started their historic Premier League 2 campaign with a hugely impressive 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Wimborne Town.

THE Cherries are in talks over a potential loan move for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, the Daily Echo understands.

Plans to turn a vacant warehouse into an indoor skateboarding arena have been given the go-ahead

There will be no general admission parking at the Vitality Stadium on match days this season, the Cherries have confirmed, with car parks at the ground operating on a pre-booked basis only.

PIRATES will set their sights on winning the Championship Best Pairs on home shale next month with the full lineup confirmed.