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Bournemouth begin four-game home run with Maidenhead test
BOURNEMOUTH begin a run of four home games in a row today when they host Maidenhead at Chapel Gate, looking to return to winning ways in Regional 1 South Central.
Rose 'has a plan' for familiar foe Alonso as Cherries visit Chelsea
MARCO Rose knows Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso, or at least his teams, well.
Teen Cooper Rushen on "emotional rollercoaster" Poole Pirates title win
Cooper Rushen was delighted to help Pirates to the Championship title in the teenager's first season with the club.
University student crowned British champion following 'outstanding' performance
A Bournemouth university student has been crowned British champion in trampolining after an "outstanding" performance at a national competition.
'I am a football coach, not a politician!' - Rose on Man City verdict
Marco Rose said he is a 'football coach and not a politician' as the Cherries boss explained he will wait to see the full outcome of the Manchester City case before giving his opinion.
Championship title 'extra special' after super heat drama for Middleditch's 35th
Neil Middleditch said the way Pirates won the Championship title was 'extra special' as they defeated Scunthorpe in a dramatic super heat at Wimborne Road on Wednesday night.
Juanlu 'is improving' after he was 'playing quite wildly' when he arrived - Rose
JUANLU Sánchez has continued to improve as he adapts to English football after he was 'playing quite wildly' when he arrived, Marco Rose said.
Cherries start intense nine-game run at Stamford Bridge v Chelsea - Preview
THE Cherries return to action after the long international break with a tough trip to Chelsea as they look for their first win of the Premier League campaign under Marco Rose.
Grand Final 'most intense meeting' as Pirates felt pressure to win title - Ford
THE Grand Final second leg was ‘one of the most intense meetings’ Pirates promoter Danny Ford had ever been involved in.
Harry Redknapp wants more speedway on TV after thrilling super heat Pirates final win
Harry Redknapp wants to get more eyes on speedway after watching a thrilling Championship Grand Final as Pirates triumphed in a Super Heat that was 'like extra time and penalties'.
Cherries 'were not happy with every answer' from England over Scott injury - Rose
The Cherries were not happy with every answer they were given by the FA after Alex Scott returned from international duty injured, Marco Rose said.
Pirates skipper Cook on 'nerves of steel' in 'unreal' super heat Grand Final win
It was 'hard to put into words' the emotions of winning a second consecutive Grand Final in a super heat, Poole Pirates skipper Zach Cook said.
Losing final 'a bitter pill to swallow' as Scorpions claim Cook breached track limits
Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey felt his side hadn’t enjoyed the rub of the green in their heartbreaking Grand Final defeat at Poole.
'It is a big loss' - Rose confirms extent of Scott injury after England withdrawal
ALEX Scott is a 'big loss' and the Cherries will be without him for at least four or five weeks, Marco Rose confirmed.
'We see light at the end of the tunnel' - Rose gives positive Cherries injury update
THE Cherries 'can see light at the end of the tunnel' as players are starting to return from injury.
Alex Scott's injury, Alonso's Chelsea and Man City - Every word
The Cherries are back as they head to Chelsea on Saturday for their first game back after the long international break, and boss Marco Rose spoke to the media to preview the game.