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AC Milan's influence on AFC Bournemouth goes beyond the red and black stripes
AFC Bournemouth take on AC Milan in the Europa League tomorrow night. In the 1970s, Cherries first imitated the Italian giants in a bid to make the club more modern, continental. Now Bournemouth are the real deal.
21.10.26History
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AFC Bournemouth vs Lincoln City redux: When Cherries raised the roof in Cardiff
AFC Bournemouth take on Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup this evening - provoking strong memories of one the club's finest results, a thumping 5-2 win at the Millennium Stadium to secure third tier football.
08.09.26History
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Tactical throwback: How Cherries managed to find first win over Manchester City
Cherries' Premier League season starts with a trip to the Etihad. Bournemouth have never beaten Manchester City away from home - but two years ago, they had never beaten City at all. Cherries On Top takes a look back at how they managed it in November 2024.
21.08.26History
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Quiz: How well do you know Cherries' record on the opening day?
To mark Cherries' first game of the new season, Cherries On Top have put together a quiz to test your knowledge of Bournemouth's opening day record.
21.08.26History
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Cherries' eye-opening record on the first day of the season
Cherries kick-off their Premier League season this weekend, travelling to Manchester City. It will be the 101st opening day for Cherries since joining the Football League in 1923 - but what is their record like when it comes to curtain-raisers?
20.08.26History
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Tom Crocker: My Cherries history
Dorset local Tom Crocker initially covered Cherries for their official website on matchdays, before working full-time for the Bournemouth Echo for five years. Get to know Tom and his near 25-year association with the club.
11.08.26History
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Cherry picked: Jack Tanner's favourite ever Cherries match
Cherries On Top writer Jack Tanner recalls his favourite AFC Bournemouth match - a six-goal thriller in south Wales that kept Cherries’ Premier League dreams on track.
10.08.26History
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Jack Tanner: My Cherries history
Jack Tanner covered Cherries for the Bournemouth Echo and for various national newspapers on a freelance basis for four years or so. Now back on the Bournemouth beat, get to know Jack - and his history with Dorset's finest club.
10.08.26History
What's in a name? The true meaning of AFC Bournemouth
What’s in a name? That which we call the Cherries by any other name would sound just as sweet.
04.08.26History