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The Cherries have a number of penalty takers, and Marco Rose said it is up to the players on the pitch to decide who takes them when spot-kicks are awarded.

The Cherries are heading in the right direction but must be careful not to become too comfortable after three wins on the bounce, Marco Rose said.

Marco Rose is hoping his Cherries squad show him what it takes to get a result at Old Trafford this weekend.

Wimborne rugby host Camberley at Leigh Park as Regional 2 South Central leaders target a fifth straight win on Saturday, while unbeaten seconds visit Bridport.

BOURNEMOUTH Rugby Club will host Brunel University this weekend facing a test against young and physical opponents.

Both Poole Town and Wimborne Town have their sights set on progressing through in the next round of the FA Trophy.

Marco Rose is pleased with how Ben Gannon-Doak has improved in recent weeks, but the Cherries boss has called on the winger to improve his final decision-making to help take the Scot to the next level.

The Cherries head to Old Trafford aiming to compound Manchester United's misery and continue their good recent form to climb the Premier League table.

I was delighted with the team’s reaction to our defeats as we came away with the points at Plymouth with a commanding performance.

Marco Rose made four changes to his Cherries side that beat Sunderland for the visit of AC Milan on Thursday night as the boss continues to rotate in what is a busy period of games.

Marco Rose said he does not pay much attention to the noise around opposite number Michael Carrick as he prepares to take his Cherries side to face Manchester United, but he knows their hosts may be looking for a big response.

DORSET Police again thanked residents and football fans alike as Thursday night’s Europa League match between the Cherries and AC Milan went off without any reports of disorder or arrests related to the game.

The Cherries were forced to spend half a million pounds on the temporary south stand at the Vitality Stadium to get it approved by UEFA or risk having to close the stand for their Europa League games.

Junior Kroupi will play for the Cherries at Manchester United, Marco Rose confirmed.

Wimborne Town’s historic FA Cup first round tie against Crawley Town has been chosen to be broadcast on TNT Sports.

Hamworthy Rec beat Andover New Street 5-1, after the hosts saw a player sent off early. Chris Long, Ollie Davies and Aaron Roberts scored.