Form (last six): D-D-L-W-W-W
2002/03 Finish: League; Third Division; Fourth [play-off winners]
FA Cup: Fourth Round
League Cup: First Round
2002/03 Top Scorer: James Hayter - 13
2002/03 Discipline: 60 yellow, 3 red
2003/04 Top Scorer: Steve Fletcher, Warren Feeney - 3
After the Cherries bounced back to the Second Division on the first time of asking following Bournemouth’s triumphant play-off campaign which saw them see of Bury [semi-final] and Lincoln City [final] in 3-1 [aggregate] and 5-2 victories, respectively.
With better pitches, pies, stadiums, attendances and play [apparently] in the Second Division it seems as though AFC Bournemouth have adjusted accordingly to life in Division Two as they currently find themselves in a comfortable mid-table position, with perhaps their most also claiming the scalps of league hot shots – Sheffield Wednesday.
With the days of Jermaine Defoe and Rio Ferdinand long gone, it seems very much so that it is the new breed down at the Fitness First Stadium who have been given the task of carrying the
Perhaps the most recent entry to the
Wade has proven his creative flair in whichever league he featured as he continues to be a devastating factor for opponents as he creates chances from nothing for opponents whilst at the same time almost scoring freely at times.
Wade, nicknamed the ‘wing wizard’ for his performances on the flanks has shown a glimpse of his potential as the level headed continues his development – confirming that progress is not a slow process.
***Star Player*** - Carl Fletcher
One the club’s former-YTS youngsters and now the club’s, Carl Fletcher has, at the tender age of 23, already made a massive 175 appearances scoring a total of 16 goals for the Cherries – including a double-brace at the Millennium Stadium against Lincoln City in last year’s play-off triumph.
After earning the respect of players of fans alike following a highly successful 1999/2000 season it was only a matter of time before Fletcher became a current feature in Bournemouth’s long-term plans as he signed a new three-year deal in the very instance of the appointment of manager, Shaun Driscoll during the 2000/01 campaign.
The combative midfielder who is can also feature at the heart of the back-four at the Fitness First Stadium and with his commitment levels on an all-time high; it stands to reason as to why young Carl Fletcher is the Cherrie’s skipper.
***Odds Checker*** - courtesy of William Hill [www.willhill.com]
Notts County – 13/8
Draw – 21/10
AFC Bournemouth – 11/8