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Team news is in! Starts for Petrovic, Truffert and Kroupi.

Thoughts on that line up?

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Back at Dean Court!

The Cherries host Real Sociedad in their final pre-season game before the Premier League season begins at Liverpool.

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MP Tom Hayes has spoken to @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social about the major plans for the Vitality Stadium www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2530825...

In sport, Jordan Chiedozie fulfils an 'emotional' goal to walk out at Bashley. More by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2531001...

Exclusive: The Cherries' plans for the Vitality Stadium revealed The Cherries aim to have their new south stand in place for the start of the 2026/27 season and all the corners filled in at the Vitality Stadium,…

Part one, ICYMI, here - more details exclusively revealed on the club’s plans to redevelop Dean Court.

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More season tickets, cheaper prices and fan zones: Frevola on stadium plans The Cherries want to make attending games more accessible for fans with hopes for more affordable tickets and an increase in season tickets as they…

🏟️ “It's not about day trippers. This is about bringing your kids and your grandkids that are Bournemouth supporters to the football matches”

Part two of my interview with Jim Frevola up now on tickets, fan zones, hospitality, transport and more.

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Exclusive: The Cherries' plans for the Vitality Stadium revealed The Cherries aim to have their new south stand in place for the start of the 2026/27 season and all the corners filled in at the Vitality Stadium,…

EXCLUSIVE: Plans for Vitality Stadium will see thousands of seats added next summer ready for the 26/27 season, including replacing the south stand with a ‘modular’ stand built elsewhere and ‘snapped’ together.

Details on that and more here:

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Stadium redevelopment will 'cap off' exciting times at Cherries From Steve Fletcher’s winner against Grimsby to keep the Cherries in the Football League to the 3-0 win over Bolton to all-but send the club to…

🍒 Good to chat all things Dean Court with Sam Davis from @afcbpodcast.com as progress is made by #afcb on the stadium plans.

He spoke about memories of the current ground and how he thinks a redeveloped Dean Court should look ⬇️

Cherries will host a public exhibition for its stadium expansion plans. More by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/252958...

In sport, five #afcb academy players have signed new deals. Story by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/252948...

Thirty-metre tall stand and new fan zone in Vitality Stadium plans A thirty-metre-tall stand, filled in corners and a new fan zone are among some of the proposals from the Cherries for the redevelopment of the…

👀 More specifics on the Vitality Stadium redevelopment plans have been revealed - including a 30m tall south stand and a new fan zone.

More here:

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In sport, Daniel Jebbison says he's proud of his first Bournemouth Premier League goal. Story by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251822...

Not long to go to kick off - follow updates from me here:

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Team news is in! Two changes from the Villa defeat as Julian Araujo and Justin Kluivert come in for Adam Smith and the injured Alex Scott.

Smith drops to the bench - where he is joined by a trio of development squad players.

What do you make of that?

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Good evening from the Etihad!

The Cherries arrive aiming at the league double over their hosts - and will hope to compound their misery after their FA Cup final defeat. A result would also spoil Kevin de Bruyne's final home game for City...

How are you feeling for this one?

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👀 One week to go for votes to be cast for the Micky Cave/Daily Echo player of the season.

More than 1,000 votes have been made - it’s a tough choice with multiple players getting a lot of votes…

Vote here!

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Cherries will 'fight until the end' after frustrating Villa defeat: Kepa KEPA Arrizabalaga insisted that the Cherries will fight until the end to secure a spot in Europe despite defeat to Aston Villa denting their hopes…

🍒 Spoke to Kepa after Saturday’s defeat, the keeper saying #afcb will continue to fight until the end to reach Europe.

He said they know they may need two wins to be in with a shout and face one of the toughest tests at City.

More here:

Smith set to make 400th Cherries appearance from start vs Villa: Build up The Cherries host Aston Villa in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium.

My match day blog is up and running - follow for updates throughout the afternoon!

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And here’s the team news in full:

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Team news is in - three changes for the Cherries.

Adam Smith comes in for his 400th Cherries appearance, while Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott also start.

Happy with that?

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A glorious day at Dean Court 😍

The Cherries host Villa as both sides seek European qualification.

Kick off is at 5.30pm.

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In sport, readers are being invited to vote in the Micky Cave/Daily Echo #afcb player of the year. More details by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251425...

🍒 It’s that time of year again!

Voting is now open for the Micky Cave/Daily Echo player of the year.

Who’s getting your vote? 🏆🤔

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In sport, Cherries completed an unbeaten season with a thumping win. Report by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251202...

Yes, I think probably about as strong as possible! Hopefully Tav can make an impact off the bench 🤞

Today’s team news in full!

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Team news is in! The Cherries are unchanged from the draw at Palace - Lewis Cook, who Andoni Iraola said was a doubt on Friday, makes the bench.

Happy with that?

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What a day for football at Dean Court.

Ten years on from that Bolton game, the Cherries aim at the league double over Manchester United.

Kick off is at 2pm.

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Finally, what is next for CBS? A world title shot is the aim - but first he’ll be a father and a dad, and enjoy some Easter eggs as well as a Chicken and Blues!

There was a lot said in the week by Glanton, some of which crossed the line.

CBS admitted some of his words had got to him and the win was for ‘integrity’ but said the pair had apologised to each other as they embraced at the end.