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Silva has 'details to work on' but quality is clear - Rose
ANTONIO Silva’s quality is clear to see on the ball, but he needs to work on the timing of his press at times, boss Marco Rose said.
Six players expected to return before Man City game as Rose gives injury update
The Cherries are expecting six players to return to training from injury ahead of next weekend’s trip to Manchester City, Marco Rose said.
"We can improve in everything": Work to do before City after good Cherries pre-season
Marco Rose was happy with the overall performance in defeat against Mainz, but he said the team can "still improve in everything" ahead of their season opener next Sunday.
Cherries end pre-season in narrow defeat to hosts Mainz
The Cherries were beaten in their final pre-season friendly of the summer as Mainz ran out 2-1 winners at the Mewa Arena.
Cherries beaten by Mainz to end pre-season - As it happened
Updates as AFC Bournemouth travel to Mainz for their final pre-season friendly before the season begins next weekend.
Cherries slammed by fans for 'disgusting' staff policy ahead of new season
An employee at the Cherries for ‘close to 60 years’ was informed that his contract would not be renewed at the club for the upcoming season over email, two weeks before the start of the season.
Cherries slammed by fans for 'disgusting' staff policy ahead of new season
An employee at the Cherries for ‘close to 60 years’ was informed that his contract would not be renewed at the club for the upcoming season over email, two weeks before the start of the season.
Bournemouth golfer secures victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final
Kevin Bristow from Bournemouth and Meyrick Park has secured victory in the Men’s Race to Woodhall Spa Final with a standout round of golf
Junior golf team in Dorset crowned national champions at prestigious tournament
Sturminster Marshall Golf Club won the 2026 English Junior Champion Club title with a 36-hole total of 144 points on the Bracken Course
Second goalless defeat in three days as Magpies lose 1-0 to Chichester City
Wimborne Town 0 Chichester City 1– Southern League Premier South – Tues 11 Aug 2026
Fierce rivals Bournemouth Electric and Cobham Sports battle it out to a 1-1 draw
DPL Matchday 2 brought together fierce rivals Bournemouth Electric and Cobham Sports on Tuesday evening
Bournemouth nine-year-old cycles from Sandbanks to St Tropez in 11-day challenge
A nine-year-old from Bournemouth has completed a 1,322km journey from Sandbanks to St Tropez, climbing more than 7,300 metres along the way.
Smith smashes final ball six to hand Bournemouth thrilling win over Bashley
CONNOR Smith clouted Louis Prichard for a six off the last ball of the match to give Bournemouth a thrilling four-wicket win over now relegated Bashley (Rydal).
Poole host Basingstoke and Wimborne face Gloucester - Non-league preview
WITH AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League campaign yet to start, why not head down to your local side and enjoy non-league football in all its glory this weekend.
Cherries face Rose's former club Mainz 05 to end pre-season
The Cherries bring their pre-season to a close with a trip to Mainz 05 with a little over a week to go until their Premier League season gets underway.
Pirates narrowly beaten at Edinburgh but earn aggregate point and stay top of league
PIRATES were narrowly beaten at Edinburgh but they return to Dorset with the aggregate point after a 47-43 defeat at Armadale.