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Quite unbelievable for Bournemouth supporters to comprehend.
From the dark days of the 17 point deduction for going into Administration in 2008.
Meeting at the Winter Gardens with collecting buckets for the "Save the Cherries fund".
Appointing an untried manager in Eddie Howe in 2009.
What followed was a meteoric rise through the divisions.
Here we are now being talked about possible European qualification!
BF have us at 2.1 to finish Top 6.
My heart says 'we can do this', my head says not.
I would be keen to hear the knowledgeable thoughts of the footie forum.
Is this a Back or Lay.
From the dark days of the 17 point deduction for going into Administration in 2008.
Meeting at the Winter Gardens with collecting buckets for the "Save the Cherries fund".
Appointing an untried manager in Eddie Howe in 2009.
What followed was a meteoric rise through the divisions.
Here we are now being talked about possible European qualification!
BF have us at 2.1 to finish Top 6.
My heart says 'we can do this', my head says not.
I would be keen to hear the knowledgeable thoughts of the footie forum.
Is this a Back or Lay.
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It's a sit back and enjoy the ride.
Playing some lovely stuff. |
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what a fantastic run they are on. in terms of your question its worth looking at their remaing fixtures.
after playing liverpool next weekend they only have 2 remaining fixtures v the top 6 teams (away to city and arsenal). The remaining fixtures are 7 home games to teams below them including 3 of the bottom 4 and only 5 away games at Brighton Soton, Spurs west Ham and Palace. Their home form against lower teams 12th and below is pretty good with 3 wins and 2 draws with no defeats, their away form is even better with 4 wins 1 draw and no defeats. So based on those stats and providing they dont get many injuried to key players u wd say its a back rather than a lay. |
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My head says they will do it if they avoid major injuries. There will very likely be 8 or British teams in Europe for starters, 9 if Spurs or Man U win the Europa League
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Considering how well the English teams are doing in Europe, if Spurs don't win the League Cup, and one of the top few win the FA Cup, it's the top 8 in the league into Europe
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Arsenal Liverpool Chelsea Man City and then you have Forest Newcastle Bournemouth and Villa to get down to 8. If Man City are hit with a point deduction could be a top 9 finish.
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Many thanks guys for your thoughts, reading Dragons analysis things seem very positive. It makes a change being nervous for this reason rather than previous seasons trying to stay up. Thank you all. Lets hope our run can continue against Liverpool on Saturday.
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My head says they will do it if they avoid major injuries.
They have major injuries, it appears to have helped them thus far. More injuries may cripple them, at intensity they are playing. |
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They do have a fair few injuries tbf. Far more than I'd realised. Clearly helps when you lose two centre forwards that their stand in scores a hattrick. The players that seem to be getting the plaudits and the big clubs circling. Kerkez Zabarnyi Semenyo seem to be playing every week and you could perhaps add Kluivert to that list. If they remain fit could be key. Villa look a bit rocky to me, especially now they've sold Diego Carlos, Torres already out and Mings gets injured the game after.
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That's a good point YHTL, They are 'at it' from the off. So different from the Scott Parker and Gary O'Neil eras.
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hopefully they wont win v liverpool
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Clydebank
If united or spurs win the europa league it would need to be a worse competition than the sherpa van trophy . |
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The Dragon
I have had to have a bit of 4.8 on Saturday, seems quite generous don't you think. |
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Hey Easy Rider
Yes given that you have beaten city arsenal and forest at home and Liverpool are the only top 5 team who have beaten you this season. Tough game for the reds for sure given you are unbeaten in 11 games. 4.8 is a tad high imvho |
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It's like a step up psychologically to beat Liverpool, but
they are certainly good enough, if prepared. |
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Slight setback against Liverpool, but with Newcastle and Villa both losing, only Forest gained on us. So the dream is still alive.
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local derby away to an improving Southampton next
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Got to be really pleased with the win against a good side, who will be taking points off our challengers for sure
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yes very happy with that loui great result for us. im hoping city can take points of the gooners today
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The dream is still very much on!
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yes 5th place and the great run continues
1.58 for top 6 finish on here |
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Bit of a blow losing to Wolves, debateable red card didn't help.
Massive massive game now away to Brighton on Tuesday. |
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Agree with Easy, Tuesdays game is huge for both teams in the quest for Europe. I'll be there!!!!! but game live on TNT for those that do not have sky. UTA.
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Enjoy the game blackbarn (but not to much!).
I shall be relying on sky sports updates. |
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Two losses on the bounce, not what we wanted at this stage of the season.
Sky pundit Glenn Murray thought it was a belter of a game, two good teams and could have gone either way, small consolation. Wolves in cup this weekend, hopefully get back to winning ways before trip to Tottenham the following weekend. Its all bunching up a bit! |
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1 point from our last 9. Every game is getting bigger than the last!
Onto Brentford at home next weekend. |
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Bad luck yesterday easyrider, should've won that with ease, not forgetting that our first goal was a fluke (there's no way he meant that imo). I hope you guys turn it around and achieve a European dream. Good luck.
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Thanks Aspro. Shall keep hoping.
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looking tough now
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If anybody has found a set of wheels, can they please return them to --
AFC Bournemouth c/o The Vitality Stadium. |
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won 1 in 6 after such a great run- such a shame for them
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close call by Chelsea
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While our recent prem form has been rather sketchy to say the least, maybe there is a Plan B to reach Europe.
Bring on The FA Cup! Small matter of getting the better of Man City on Sunday, then it could be on. Must be in with a shout. |
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Have to pick themselves up and move on from that rather disappointing second half performance.
Tractor Boys next up, if ever there was a must win for both clubs then this is it. |
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Could be some jostling for the European places tonight.
Newcastle should win, so long as they have got over the partying. Brighton v Villa tricky one. Bournemouth and Ipswich both with injuries, but surely Bournemouth should be to strong. |
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cherries shd be ripe for 3 points
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Well, it was good to dream!
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last night's result was a killer and does seem like the injuries they've had are catching up with them. Still going down to 8th (if Palace don't win the FA Cup, or Villa win the FA Cup and finish outside the top 8) Always the chance City get deducted points too. So not over yet.
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As MC Hammer would say, its "Hammertime". Come on you Cherries.
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