The English Football League has criticised the decision to postpone the Sky Bet Championship game between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest just a few hours before kick-off.Friday’s meeting between the two promotion-chasing teams joined the growing number of sporting fixtures to be postponed as Storm Eunice hits the UK.An EFL spokesperson said: “The decision to postpone AFC Bournemou...Full Story »

Bournemouth’s Sky Bet Championship clash against Nottingham Forest has joined the growing number of sporting fixtures to be postponed as Storm Eunice hits the UK.The Cherries said the decision was made on safety grounds after high winds caused damage to the Vitality Stadium.A statement on the Bournemouth website read: “Structural engineers have carried out an inspection of the stadiu...Full Story »

Jamal Lowe will hope to force his way into Bournemouth’s starting XI for Friday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Nottingham Forest.The Jamaica forward came off the bench to spark the Cherries’ late 2-1 turnaround victory at Blackpool last weekend.Lowe netted a late equaliser before Siriki Dembele’s added-time effort helped Scott Parker’s side claim all three ...Full Story »

Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to "sign for Bournemouth" after the Manchester United superstar extended his goalless run to six matches, his longest drought since 2009. Ralf Rangnick's side have been struggling for consistency for some time and have drawn their last three matches amid rumblings of discontent behind the scenes. Keys says Ronaldo is "part ...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker believes his side deserve credit for the way they managed to rally late on in a 2-1 win over Blackpool.The Cherries were marginally the better side earlier on and should have been ahead after winning a penalty, only for Dominic Solanke’s strike to be easily saved.And the hosts went ahead with less than 10 minutes to go in the opening half, with Josh Bowler&rsq...Full Story »

Siriki Dembele was Bournemouth’s hero as his strike with just seconds remaining handed his side a potentially precious 2-1 win at in-form Blackpool.Dembele – making his first start for the Cherries – sidefooted home deep into stoppage time as Blackpool’s five-game unbeaten run was curtailed in dramatic fashion.Substitute Jamal Lowe had equalised in the 86th minute, cancel...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley will be hoping to have Richard Keogh available for the visit of Bournemouth on Saturday.The 35-year-old central defender was substituted in the 65th minute of the Tangerines’ 1-1 draw with Coventry in midweek with a calf issue but Critchley is hoping he is fit enough for the weekend.Defender Jordan Gabriel and winger CJ Hamilton were rested in midweek and are ...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker felt his side proved a point after bouncing back from their humiliating FA Cup defeat to Boreham Wood with a 3-1 win over Birmingham.Goals from Ryan Christie, Dominic Solanke – his 20th of the season – and Jaidon Anthony – saw the Cherries climb back up to second place in the Championship table.The hosts were given a scare when Onel Hernandez br...Full Story »

Dominic Solanke scored his 20th goal of the season to help Bournemouth move back into second place after an incident-packed 3-1 win at home to Birmingham.Ryan Christie opened the scoring and Jaidon Anthony sealed the victory as the Cherries made amends for Sunday’s shock FA Cup defeat at home to non-league Boreham Wood.The hosts had Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma sent off in the seco...Full Story »

January loan signing Nat Phillips could be in line for a full debut when Bournemouth host Birmingham on Wednesday.Phillips, who joined the Cherries on deadline day from Liverpool, made an appearance from the bench during Sunday’s FA Cup defeat at home to Boreham Wood and may be given the nod from the start for the Blues’ visit.Forward Siriki Dembele could also be involved after being...Full Story »

Sam Cosgrove is set to make his home debut when AFC Wimbledon welcome League One leaders Rotherham to Plough Lane.The 25-year-old striker, a deadline day loan signing from Birmingham, played 67 minutes on his full debut in the Dons’ 3-2 loss to Charlton at the weekend.Henry Lawrence (hamstring) and Aaron Pressley (hamstring) are doubtful again.Head coach Mark Robinson could make changes to...Full Story »

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard was pinching himself at the prospect of locking horns with Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole after his non-league side stunned Bournemouth to book an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Everton.Mark Ricketts’ first-half goal was enough to dump Championship promotion hopefuls Bournemouth out at the Vitality Stadium and set up a mouth-watering trip to Goodison Park.Th...Full Story »

Boreham Wood recorded a huge FA Cup upset as captain Mark Ricketts’ first-half goal saw them knock out Championship high-fliers Bournemouth.The National League side will now travel to Premier League Everton in the fifth round having not conceded a goal in their five matches in the competition so far, with this momentous win extending their unbeaten run to 17 games in all competitions.All o...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon head coach Mark Robinson was left disappointed at his side’s set-piece vulnerability in their 3-2 League One defeat at Charlton.The Dons had a dream start when Ethan Chislett put them ahead after just three minutes, Ayoub Assal getting a vital touch after Addicks goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray dropped the ball.Ryan Inniss met Albie Morgan’s corner to head the hosts back ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon remain just above the League One relegation zone after Akin Famewo’s first career goal secured Charlton a 3-2 win at the Valley.The Dons took the lead in the third minute through Ethan Chislett, but the hosts responded as Ryan Inniss and Conor Washington struck.Ben Heneghan pegged the Addicks back in a thrilling first half, but Famewo’s goal left the Dons one point abov...Full Story »

Bournemouth could hand out a plethora of debuts to deadline day signings as they host National League side Boreham Wood in the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasing Cherries had a busy Monday and new recruits Todd Cantwell, Kieffer Moore, Nat Phillips and Freddie Woodman are all available for selection.Fellow recent arrival Siriki Dembele is cup-tied having alread...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal pulled off two spectacular saves as Egypt edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations following a goalless draw after extra time on Thursday. Cameroon converted only one of their four spot-kicks, with Abou Gabal blocking two of the strikes before Clinton Njie missed his attempt. Egypt converted all three of their kic...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will check on captain Alex Woodyard ahead of their home game against Cheltenham.The midfielder has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury sustained during the draw at Burton on January 22.The Dons remain without defenders Paul Kalambayi (knee) and Henry Lawrence (hamstring).Mark Robinson’s side have drawn four of their last five games and are without a league win...Full Story »

Equatorial Guinea have been one of the surprise packages in the 2021 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, reaching the quarter-final stage. Now, goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been promised a Michael Jackson glove if he helps his team win the tournament. Defeating Mali in the round of 16 booked Equatorial Guinea's spot in the quarter-final, with Owono saving two key penalties in the shootout vic...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Scott Parker was pleased with the 1-0 victory against Barnsley after his side saw out the closing stages at Oakwell with 10 men.An early goal from Philip Billing secured the Cherries a valuable three points, which were hard-earned after Gary Cahill’s 88th-minute dismissal.Parker said: “Overall a big result for us, that was key, we needed to come here and win the game...Full Story »