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Michele Di Gregorio has made his feelings clear following his Juventus departure by erasing all traces of the Italian giants from his social media accounts. The goalkeeper completed a season-long loan move to AFC Bournemouth, expressing his delight at joining an ambitious club for their first-ever European campaign.

Chelsea plan blockbuster Scott bid amid Fernandez exit

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a blockbuster bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Argentina international before the transfer window closes, forcing the Blues to identify a premium replacement to ensure they are not left short in midfield.

Bournemouth sign Di Gregorio from Juve

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Italian goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio from Juventus on an initial season-long loan deal. The Cherries moved quickly to secure the highly-rated shot-stopper as they look to bolster their defensive options for the Premier League campaign.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
10	Leeds United	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	3	W
11	Liverpool	2	0	2	0	4	4	0	2	D D
12	AFC Bournemouth	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	1	D L
13	Nottingham Forest	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1	1	D L
14	Fulham	1	0	0	1	2	3	-1	0	L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Leeds United

W

Liverpool

D
D

AFC Bournemouth

-1

D
L

Nottingham Forest

-1

D
L

Fulham

-1

L

Frequently asked questions

When were Bournemouth founded?

Bournemouth were formed from the remains of a local club called Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club and was renamed to Boscombe F.C. in 1899. More than 20 years later, the club changed its name to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club, before renaming themselves to AFC Bournemouth in 1971. Fun fact: the 'AFC' in AFC Bournemouth is not an abbreviation, it's just a part of the name.

Who are the owners of Bournemouth?

American businessman Bill Foley, in a partnership with Cannae Holdings Inc, completed the total takeover of Bournemouth in December 2022. Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan and Kosmos Founder Nullah Sarker lead the minority ownership group.

What is Bournemouth's stadium called?

Bournemouth's stadium is the Dean Court, commonly known as Vitality Stadium for sponsorship reasons. Bournemouth have been playing their games at this venue since December 1910.

What is Vitality Stadium's capacity?

Vitality Stadium has a capacity of 11,307, making it the second-smallest ground in Premier League history in terms of capacity, behind Luton Town's Kenilworth Road.

How many trophies have Bournemouth won?

Bournemouth have not won a single major trophy yet.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Bournemouth won?

Bournemouth have not won any Premier League / first division titles throughout their history. However, they bagged 48 points in the 2023-24 campaign, their best-ever tally.

Who has made the most appearances for Bournemouth?

Cherries legend Steve Fletcher, who spent 19 years of his 24-year playing career at Bournemouth, is the club's record-appearance maker. Fletcher, a forward by trade, made 728 appearances for the club and scored 121 goals.

Who is Bournemouth's all-time top goalscorer?

Ron Eyre scored 229 goals in 378 games for Bournemouth between 1924 and 1933, making him the club's all-time top scorer.

Which famous players have played for Bournemouth?

Dominic Solanke, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson, Nathan Ake, Jermain Defoe, Eddie Howe, and Gavin Peacock are some of the most famous players to have played for Bournemouth. The club even managed to sign George Best at one point!

Which famous managers have been in charge of Bournemouth?

Harry Redknapp, Sean O'Driscoll, and Eddie Howe are among Bournemouth's most prominent managers ever.

What is Bournemouth's nickname?

Bournemouth are nicknamed The Cherries. While there's some debate regarding the origins of the nickname, it is widely believed that it is based on the cherry-red striped jerseys that the team plays in. Secondly, it is also believed that the nickname is derived from the cherry orchards in the Cooper-Dean Estate, located right next to Dean Court.