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Gossip: Huijsen eyed by Newcastlepublished at 07:58 GMT 21 March
07:58 GMT 21 March
Newcastle have made Bournemouth and Spain international Dean Huijsen, 19, their number one defensive target this summer. (Sun), external
Bournemouth are looking to sign Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 30, on a permanent basis from Chelsea this summer, with 26-year-old Liverpool and Republic of Ireland international, Caoimhin Kelleher, also of interest. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
On the brink of glory - success spreading through Cherriespublished at 18:13 GMT 20 March
18:13 GMT 20 March
Mark Mitchener BBC Sport Senior Journalist
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While Andoni Iraola's side are 10 days away from an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City, Bournemouth are also on the precipice of promotion to the third tier of the women's football pyramid after a remarkable season.
The Cherries, managed by Steve Cuss, beat their nearest challengers Moneyfields 2-1 on Wednesday to extend their record in the FA Women's National League Division One South West to played 17, won 17.
Chloe Gilroy scored direct from a corner and Ellie Strippel doubled Bournemouth's lead, before Brooke Garcia pulled one back for Portsmouth-based Moneyfields.
It was only a penalty save in stoppage time by teenage keeper Erin Foley, keeping Shannon Albuery at bay, that preserved the 100% win record for Bournemouth, whose goal record stands at scored 80 and conceded only three in those 17 games.
Bournemouth now require only one win from their last five games to clinch the title and the division's sole promotion place - and it could have not been stage-managed better as their next game is at Vitality Stadium on Sunday, with Bristol Rovers the visitors.
More than 5,000 tickets have already been sold for the fixture, with hopes of eclipsing the crowd of over 6,000 which watched their last game at the men's ground, a 4-0 success over Swindon in November - attendance figures which would compare favourably with the men's team when they were last in the fourth tier, having averaged 5,720 in League Two in 2009-10.
Gossip: Cherries prepare to lose Kerkezpublished at 07:39 GMT 20 March
07:39 GMT 20 March
Bournemouth are targeting 24-year-old Club Brugge left-back Maxim de Cuyper should they need to sign a replacement for their in-demand Hungarian full-back Milos Kerkez, who has been targeted by Liverpool. (Football Insider), external
'Iraola may decide to throw all his eligible eggs in the FA Cup basket'published at 15:31 GMT 19 March
15:31 GMT 19 March
Mark Mitchener BBC Sport senior journalist
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The international break feels like a time for Bournemouth to regroup and take stock before the final nine league games of the season.
Any "regrouping" may be more metaphorical than literal with nearly a dozen players called away for international duty, but having been running away like an express train in January and for most of February, the brakes have been somewhat slammed on in March with only one point from four league games.
Whether the players are feeling the cumulative fatigue of 33 league and cup games under Andoni Iraola's high-intensity, high-energy pressing style – as some television pundits have suggested – is probably one for the strength and conditioning coaches to determine, but over the past few games it feels more like they are being punished for a lack of clinicality at both ends of the field.
After the break, the Cherries face three games in seven days with a Sunday-Wednesday-Saturday fixture list, but following that trio of matches, it settles down to one game per weekend – plus any potential FA Cup progress.
And having lost a little ground on the teams above them in the Premier League, that FA Cup quarter-final with Manchester City takes on added significance with the cup being potentially Bournemouth's best route to owner Bill Foley's dream of qualifying for European football.
While FA Cup yellow-card suspensions will rob Iraola of the services of key defenders Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen for the City game, Iraola may decide to throw all his eligible eggs in the FA Cup basket rather than make wholesale changes elsewhere – and that would likely find favour with the supporters dreaming of Wembley.
Huijsen's Spain call-up a 'huge compliment' to Bournemouthpublished at 09:47 GMT 19 March
09:47 GMT 19 March
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Discussed on the latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Cherries: Unpicked is Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen's call-up to the senior Spain squad for their upcoming Nations League quarter-final games against the Netherlands.
Huijsen had originally been named in the Under-21 setup for this international break, but the 19-year-old was drafted into the senior squad, external following the withdrawal of injured Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez.
Speaking about Huijsen's Premier League performances this season, ex-Cherries defender Joe Partington said: "A great word to describe him is proactive and not necessarily reactive - but he is capable of being reactive too.
"It is really difficult as a striker when you're playing against him because if you feel you have a yard on him, he can get it back, and more often than not he's reading what's going on before it's happened anyway."
Partington said Huijsen being involved in the senior Spain squad at a young age is "such a huge compliment to him and the club", adding: "It's not just necessarily taking him from Juventus and having him as part of the squad, but they've played him in every minute of every game that he's been available. Because of that, he's reached another level.
"It's similar to when Nathan Ake was at Bournemouth. People could see he was maybe a level above. Obviously now he's gone to Manchester City and won everything. Huijsen seems to have that capability to step up to that level."
Gossip: Cherries favourites to sign Kelleherpublished at 07:34 GMT 19 March
07:34 GMT 19 March
Bournemouth are leading the race to sign Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, from Liverpool. (Talksport), external
Real Madrid will step up their bid to sign 19-year-old defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth this summer after he was promoted to Spain's senior squad. (Sun), external
🎧 Stung by the Beespublished at 18:26 GMT 18 March
18:26 GMT 18 March
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The latest episode of BBC Radio Solent's Cherries: Unpicked looks back at Bournemouth's home defeat by Brentford, as well as discussing Antoine Semenyo's recent form and Dean Huijsen being called up to the senior Spain squad.
'A bump in the road' - so can Cherries go again?published at 12:34 GMT 18 March
12:34 GMT 18 March
Tom Jordan Fan writer
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It has been quite the season for Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side, but of late they are most certainly hitting a bump in the road.
While this campaign has seen the Cherries put together a impressive record-breaking run of 11 games without defeat, now, they are without a win in four. Considering the side have been consistently exceeding expectations this campaign, you start to wonder whether a blip was always inevitable.
Weirdly, the dip in form has coincided with many key players returning to the squad from injury - so, in many ways, it does not make sense. During Bournemouth's unbeaten run, they often had a bench full of academy players who had no senior minutes, whereas now, the bench regularly consists of internationals who would start for many big sides.
Similarly, up until recently, the Cherries have pretty much always been seen as the 'underdog' and have often used that siege mentality as a driving force to surprise many neutrals with both their performances and results.
Could it be that our opponents have started to figure out how best to deal with our approach? Both Brentford and Wolves gained results at Vitality Stadium in similar fashion - by frustrating the south coast side, hurting them consistently in transitions. Or perhaps it is simply the case that the aggressive and energy zapping style that Iraola's team play has become a little too much on the legs for certain players?
Either way, it is a long and gruelling season, and with an FA Cup quarter-final around the corner, Bournemouth still have so much to play for.
I still fancy the team to bounce-back and surprise the masses as they so regularly do, but the recent run has perhaps provided a grounding for many an ecstatic Cherries fan.
Mark: We started well and looked dangerous. Then we just switched off. Poor goalkeeping and he lacked the confidence needed for the game. The goal drought from Semenyo is worrying. We need him back popping them in for fun. Europe is now slipping through our hands. We need a hard look to work out if the FA Cup or the league is more important to us.
Alex: Good performance, just not when it was needed. Shocking refereeing.
Chris: Compare the team placement now against the line up and positions before Christmas. That should answer a lot of questions.
Brentford fans
Fred: How we won that I don't know. We have to make a Norgaard chant, he was so good, and shoutout to Keane Lewis-Potter. Is he England's best left-back? It shows real character for a team who could make a late European charge potentially.
Geoff: Captain fantastic again. Brilliant from the skipper.
Jason: Took my mate Jim to his first away game. Not pretty but they all count!
Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford: Winless run against Bees goes onpublished at 19:56 GMT 15 March
19:56 GMT 15 March
Phil Cartwright BBC Sport journalist
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This was the sixth time Bournemouth have played Brentford in the Premier League and the Cherries are yet to beat the Bees.
Andoni Iraola's side had made a fine start as left-back Milos Kerkez, whose wonderful cross set up Marcus Tavernier's opener in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Tottenham, created the first goal of this game.
But, like against Spurs six days earlier, they surrendered points from a winning position.
Although Brentford posed a threat, Bournemouth looked the most likely scorers while the game was poised at 1-1.
However, they were made to pay for earlier misses when Christian Norgaard netted what proved to be the winner.
Bournemouth return to action after the international break with a home FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on Sunday, 30 March.
'We need to be more ruthless'published at 19:54 GMT 15 March
19:54 GMT 15 March
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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Disappointing result for us. We were better today but not in the most important things. This happening a lot of times lately and we have to be better in key moments.
On creating chances: "We are creating a lot, we have been like this all season but we need to score more. You have to value every chance. Football is small margins. We need to be more ruthless, definitely, we need to improve in the moments that matter more."
On recent results: "Results-wise, we are in the worst moment in the last four games and we are not being clinical enough and inside the box is the most important thing."
Iraola on Zabaryni, Brentford and his own futurepublished at 14:42 GMT 14 March
14:42 GMT 14 March
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to BBC Radio Solent before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at Vitality Stadium (kick-off 17:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Iraola said "the squad is not going to change a lot" because there are no new injuries since the draw at Tottenham.
Julian Araujo and Marcos Senesi are both back in training having not played since November.
On Illia Zabarnyi returning from suspension: "Very happy. Zaba has been very reliable - his performance levels have been very high and we have missed him. The players that have played have done a good job but he gives us guarantees at the back and I hope he comes in like he left us." He said there is a "big chance" the centre-back goes straight back into the team.
Iraola emphasised the most important thing "is points" rather than a good performance: "It is the wins that make the difference in the standings."
On the fact the Cherries have not won in three league games: "The worst game [against Wolves] was different because we had 10 players. Against Brighton and Spurs, we played very good games against good opposition. We only got one point, but we kept the same level of performance. To win games we have to change things, but I think we're in a good moment."
On Brentford: "They're always efficient. They don't change their starting XI a lot and their game management is really good. They've scored late goals against us in games we should have taken more points from. We have to be complete and play the 100 minutes because they're always there and solid in their performance."
When asked about his future, he said: "I'm very happy - I've said it a lot of times."
Bournemouth v Brentford: Did you know?published at 10:03 GMT 14 March
10:03 GMT 14 March
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Brentford are unbeaten in all five of their Premier League games against Bournemouth (W3 D2). This is both their most games without ever losing and Bournemouth's most games without ever winning against an opponent in the competition.
Bournemouth have lost their past two Premier League home games - only twice have they lost three in a row in the top flight, doing so in April 2016 and December 2019.
Brentford have won each of their past four Premier League away games - as many as they had in their previous 27. The Bees have not won five consecutive away league games since a run between October and December 2010 when they were in League One.
Will Bournemouth qualify for the Champions League?published at 08:44 GMT 14 March
08:44 GMT 14 March
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We asked for you to tell us in one sentence why Bournemouth will qualify for the Champions League.
Here are some of your comments:
Michael: This season is already a first, like the first time we have ever beaten Manchester City, so if not now, when?
Ross: Andoni Iraola has transformed AFC Bournemouth and he and the team deserve it.
Peter: Iraola is the reason that Bournemouth will succeed.
Andrew: We will qualify for the Champions League because Iraola will keep them running and pushing forward until the very last second of the very last game.
Jules: AFC Bournemouth play an aggressive game, press hard, never give up and they've got a great manager.
Mathews: With valuable points being available from the next six fixtures, and having gained points in all but one of the reverse fixtures (Brentford), an upturn in closing out games will push us over the line.
However, not everyone is convinced. Here is a flavour of the other side of the argument:
Martin: I think we have gone off the boil a bit and are not as sharp as we were with some tough games between now and the end of the season.
Nigel: There are many other teams in the mix who are finishing their chances better than the Cherries.
Gossip: Defenders are targets for European giantspublished at 07:46 GMT 14 March
07:46 GMT 14 March
Real Madrid are interested in signing Bournemouth's 19-year-old Dutch-born centre-back Dean Huijsen, who played youth football for the Netherlands before opting to represent Spain Under-21s. (AS - in Spanish), external
Meanwhile, Milos Kerkez, 21, is one of Liverpool's main targets, with the Reds' reportedly scouring the market for a left-back to replace 31-year-old Scot Andy Robertson. (Mail - subscription required), external
'A revelation at centre-back'published at 17:59 GMT 13 March
17:59 GMT 13 March
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We asked you to tell us one thing that no-one is talking about at Bournemouth at the moment.
Here are some of your comments:
Marty: How secure are we to holding onto our coaching staff? I am really concerned that, as well as we have done and are doing, the staff are are on many shortlists.
Nick: James Hill - revelation at centre-back, how well he has settled in. How great to have further options in the team and he can also play full-back. Just quietly goes about his business. Unsung hero.
Andy: The Championship graduate class of 21-22. Nottingham Forest are third in the league, Bournemouth are ninth and Fulham are 10th. When the majority of promoted sides from the Championship go straight back down again (this season being an example of this), the performance of these sides has been nothing short of exceptional and yet gets no column inches as everyone focuses on the big six.
Andrew: The men's team have been outstanding this season. It has been a joy to watch them play such exciting football. However, the really exciting prospect is the AFCB women's team being currently unbeaten, having not dropped a point, and with a chance to secure the title and promotion in front of a big crowd at the Vitality Stadium.
