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Cherries fans set to enjoy some of the cheapest pre-match pints this season
AFC Bournemouth among the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints, new data reveals
Broadstone take down league leaders Chalke Valley in 88 run victory
Broadstone produced a strong all-round performance to secure an impressive 88-run victory away at Chalke Valley on Saturday.
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.
Rose full of praise for senior pair Smith and Tavernier after City defeat
Following a last-minute defeat away at Manchester City, in which Bournemouth held a 1-0 lead for nearly an hour, manager Marco Rose was full of praise for two of his more senior players in the squad.
Pirates look to finish league fixtures on front foot vs Plymouth
Pirates will be aiming to finish their Championship fixtures on the front foot and put themselves in the best position to finish top of the league when they host Plymouth Gladiators on Wednesday.
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
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…