Summary

  • Bournemouth all but promoted to PL

  • Cherries three points clear in second

  • Goal difference 19 better than third-place Boro

  • Commentary on BBC Radio 5 live

  1. Postpublished at 22:31 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    That is it from us for this evening. I imagine the party in Bournemouth will be going on a lot longer.

    Join us again from 08:00 for Sportsday live, while we also have a live text commentary of Hull v Liverpool in the Premier League tomorrow night.

    For now though, cheerio.

  2. How it standspublished at 22:28 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Championship tableImage source, .

    There is still one game left for all Championship sides but - barring the most ridiculous goal swing in Premier League history - the automatic promotion slots are sorted.

    Plenty to play for underneath that though with Ipswich, Derby, Brentford and Wolves playing it out for the final two play-off spots. Plenty of promotion drama to come.

  3. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 22:25 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Gimme Shelter: I remember Bournemouth playing a three-legged charity game against the girls at my school in 97 to raise cash to save the club!

  4. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Daniel Button: Unbelievable that Bournemouth promoted to Premier League. Incredible job from Eddie Howe.

    Allan Abbas: Already made Bournemouth my second team next season. They have won my heart.

    Tom Osborne: Huge congrats to #afcbournemouth, coming from a Norwich fan. Promoted in style outscoring all the rest, hope we can join you!

  5. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bournemouth keeper Artur Boruc on BBC Radio Solent: "This is beautiful. We have been working hard all season and the dream has come true. You can see the hard has paid off - there are no stars, just a bunch of lads who want to work together."

    On whether he will join from parent club Southampton on a permanent basis in the summer: "It is a possibility - it is up to the clubs now."

  6. Manager reactionpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Eddie HoweImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has finished on the tannoy and is now speaking to BBC Radio 5 live:

    "This club was on its knees six years, we had nothing, A group of supporters put their money in their pockets to keep the club alive and they are reaping the rewards. It is the club I watched as kid, the club that gave me an opportunity in the game as a player and a manager. It shouldn't be them thanking me, It should be me thanking them. It is a family club and deserves its moment in the sun.

    "It is never a journey we expected to go on but through some hard work and some investment we managed to do it. The players have been magnificent and an achievement they deserved."

  7. Rise to the Premier Leaguepublished at 22:16 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BournemouthImage source, Getty Images

    From bucket collections to the Premier League.

    Read all about Bournemouth's incredible rise to the top flight here.

  8. Howe on the tannoypublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Manager Eddie Howe takes to the tannoy system to speak his adoring public.

    You can tell how much he is loved as a hush falls upon the Goldsands to listen to what their boss has to say.

  9. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:12 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, speaking to Sky Sports: "I am an eternal pessimist but it would take some blow up from this position not to make it. We have one more game and we want to finish on a high.

    "This club was heading nowhere, it was heading out of business and in such a short turnaround it is impressive. You don't achieve anything on your own. It has taken monumental effort from the players and coaching staff. Jason Tindall has been by my side all the way and it is a joint achievement.

    "We would love to win the title. We will do our best to win the last game and see what happens."

    Bournemouth assistant Jason Tindall: "It is an incredible achievement everyone has worked so hard. What a manager Eddie Howe is. The hard work he puts in, no-one deserves it more than him."

  10. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman on Cherries boss Eddie Howe: "Words can't describe how good a job he has done - ever since he took over that first game when we were in trouble. He has done a superb job."

  11. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Dai Little: Best 2 footballing sides in the Championship have deservedly gone up. Many parallels between the Cherries and the Jacks.

    Luke Jones: My dad and I found the only other Bournemouth supporter in St Andrews, and we had a brilliant time! Superb!

    Sam Victory: I don't even think Real Madrid could beat Bournemouth 19-0 let alone Charlton. Welcome to the Premier league Bournemouth

  12. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bournemouth leading scorer Callum Wilson on Sky Sports: "I can't really describe how I'm feeling at the moment! I'm delighted for my team mates the club, my family, it is everything we ever dreamed of.

    "When I joined I knew Bournemouth had ambitions of the Premier League and thankfully we have achieved that."

    On pipping Watford to the title next weekend: "We want to finish the job and win the title. We will enjoy today, tonight, tomorrow and hopefully they will slip up."

  13. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:09 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Jeff MostynImage source, PA

    Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn: "It is an absolutely incredible feeling, even for me this is achieving the impossible. For all football fans, this is the perfect story and hopefully it gives hope for every club that you can come back from oblivion and get to the Premier League.

    "I am so proud of everybody and my total respect to the owner, the chief executive and all the staff. When I first arrived, we could not afford a first-class stamp."

  14. Howe's that?published at 22:08 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Eddie Howe is one of the last on the pitch.

    What a job he has done. Howe stands with his arms aloft in front of the photographers.

    The Bournemouth fans love him and rightly so. From League Two to the Premier League.

  15. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick on BBC Radio 5 live: "It has not sunk in. We are just trying to be as professional as possible because we have a title to play for.

    "I am so happy for the people who have been here for so long, but none more so than the gaffer. I can't tell you I how happy I am for him. He deserve a knighthood. I hope we have many, many years in the Premier League with him. Hopefully we have won a few new hearts and followers along the way."

  16. Bournemouth reactionpublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Jeff MostynImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn on Sky Sports: "We have achieved the impossible. We have gone from the abyss in League Two to the Premier League - these guys are incredible.

    "Eddie Howe has created a siege mentality and the boys have carried them up four divisions against the odds. The manager has an insatiable attitude to self development and the development of the team.

    "He is calm and collected - and you can see that on the pitch. He wants to develop team in his own style."

    On which team he is most looking forward to playing next season: "Manchester City. I've been a City fan all my life. I can't wait to go the Etihad next season and get three points."

  17. Postpublished at 22:02 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    The players are going to milk every moment of this and so they should.

    One by one, the players' names are announced and they come onto the pitch to huge cheers.

    A lot of the players have their children in the arms. as they come back out. Although Callum Wilson's little un doesn't look too impressed...

  18. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    The fans are back in the stands. Now they are waiting for the re emergence of their heroes. Here they come....

  19. Player reactionpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Tommy ElphickImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick on Sky Sports: "It has been an unbelievable achievement from everyone at the club. The medical staff, the analysts, the manager - what can you say about the manager?! And the lads of course, they have performed so well week in week out.

    "We're up unless we concede 20 goals but we've got to be professional at Charlton and see the season out. The title is up for grabs and it would be nice to finish by lifting the trophy.

    Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie: "Winning promotion to the Premier League is a dream come true. The club's turnaround in the last few years has been unbelievable. "

  20. Postpublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 27 April 2015

    Steve Claridge
    BBC Sport

    "There are so many clubs who had this money and more and did nothing with it. Their accounts they lost about £14m but that just gave them a chance. They didn't have £14m when Eddie Howe got them promoted."