A.F.C. Bournemouth
Encyclopedia
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English
football club currently playing in Football League One
. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe
, Bournemouth
, Dorset
and have been in existence since 1899.
Nicknamed The Cherries, the team traditionally played in red shirts with white sleeves until 1971, when the strip was changed to red and black stripes, similar to that of A.C. Milan
. A predominantly red shirt was chosen for the 2004-05
and 2005-06
seasons before announcing a return to the stripes for the 2006-07
season due to fan demand. After narrowly avoiding relegation from the football league in the 2008-09 season, Bournemouth were promoted in the 2009-10 to League One
. In 2010-11 the club finished sixth, and qualified for the playoffs to the Championship
, but lost on penalties in the semifinal against Huddersfield Town
.
In their first season 1889-90 Boscombe F.C. competed in the Bournemouth and District Junior League. They also played in the Hants Junior Cup. During the first two seasons they played on a football pitch in Castlemain Road, Pokestown. From their third season the team played on a pitch in King’s Park. In the season of 1905-06 Boscombe F.C. graduated to senior amateur football.
In 1910 the club was granted a long lease upon some wasteland next to Kings Park, as the clubs football ground, by their president Mr. J.E. Cooper-Dean. With their own ground, named Dean Court after the benefactor, the club continued to thrive and dominated the local football scene. Also in 1910 the club signed their first professional football player B. Penton.
Around about this time the club obtained their nickname 'The Cherries'. Foremost there are two tales on how the club gained this pet name. First, because of the cherry-red striped shirts that the team played in and, perhaps more plausible, because Dean Court was built adjacent to the Cooper-Dean estate, which encompassed numerous cherry orchards.
For the first time during the season of 1913-14 the club competed in the F.A. Cup. The clubs progress was halted in 1914 with the outbreak of the war and Boscombe F.C. returned to the Hampshire league.
In 1920 the Third Division was formed and Boscombe were promoted to the Southern League, with moderate success.
To make the club more representative of the district, the name was changed to Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club in 1923. During the same year the club was elected to the Football League. The first league match was in Swindon on 25 August 1923, Bournemouth lost 3-1. The first league game at Dean Court was also against Swindon, Bournemouth gained their first league point with a goalless draw.
Initially Bournemouth struggled in the Football League, but eventually established themselves as a Third Division club. Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club remain on the records as the longest continuous Members of the Third Division.
But as a league club, Bournemouth had to wait until after the second world war before winning their first trophy. This was accomplished as they beat Walsall FC in the Third Division (South) Cup in the Final at Stamford Bridge.
the club adopted the more streamlined A.F.C. Bournemouth name in 1972 which is, however, only a trade name
; the club is still officially registered as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club. At the same time, the club adopted their current badge as a symbol of the club's progress. The stripes in the background were based on the club shirt, while in the foreground is the profile of a player heading the ball, in honour of Dickie Dowsett
, a prolific scorer for the club in the 1950s and 1960s.
Their red and black kit introduced in 1971 was based on the old A.C. Milan
strip. This was the era of Ted MacDougall
, a prolific goalscorer who, in an FA Cup tie in November 1971, scored nine goals in an 11-0 win against Margate
.
Following an ownership change in 1997, they became Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic Football Club (1998).
in the FA Cup
in January 1984, while they were managed by Harry Redknapp
.
Redknapp took Bournemouth into the second tier of the English league for the first time in their history as Third Division champions in 1987. They stayed there for three years, and he remained at the helm for two years after their relegation in 1990, before leaving for West Ham United.
On Saturday 5 May 1990, the final day of the 1989-90 season, Leeds United had the chance to win the Second Division and gain promotion into the First Division by beating Bournemouth at Dean Court. Some United fans had already caused trouble in the town during the morning and the atmosphere was tense as Leeds won the match by a single goal. Combined with the results of other matches, this meant that Leeds were promoted while Bournemouth were relegated. The violence and destruction by visitors to Bournemouth continued over the holiday weekend 'causing more than £1million worth of damage and injury to opposing fans and police officers'. The town's Daily Echo newspaper reported that 'spectators, including many young children, had to run to safety as missiles were hurled and riot police waded in to control the crowds'. The matter was raised in Parliament by one of the town's MPs. Financially, the Leeds trouble affected the club for more than a decade, as Bournemouth were prevented by local police from staging home games on Bank Holidays (traditionally a popular day for football) until a game against Shrewsbury Town on 21 April 2003.
was promoted from the coaching staff in place of Mel Machin at the start of the 2000-01
season. In his first season as manager, Bournemouth narrowly missed out on the Division Two playoffs, but were relegated a year later in the new stadium. The board kept faith in O'Driscoll and they were rewarded with promotion via the Division Three playoffs in 2002-03
. The club became the first to score 5 goals at the Millennium Stadium
when they beat Lincoln City
5-2 in the 2002-03
Division Three Play-off final.
Under O'Driscoll, Bournemouth narrowly missed out on the playoffs for the 2003-04
and 2004-05
seasons, and just avoided relegation in the 2005-06
season.
Long-serving player James Hayter
scored the fastest league hat-trick in English Football League history during the 2003-04
season. The Cherries were leading 3-0 against Wrexham, thanks to goals from Steven Purches, Warren Cummings and Warren Feeney, when Hayter was brought onto the field as a substitute. With 86 minutes gone, Hayter managed to net three goals in the space of 2 minutes 20 seconds, making the final score 6-0 to A.F.C. Bournemouth.
In September 2006, with the team in 8th place in the League, Sean O'Driscoll left to become manager of Doncaster Rovers. By the time the new manager Kevin Bond was appointed the team were struggling. Kevin Bond was a former Bournemouth player, and his father managed the Club during perhaps its most memorable era in the early 1970s. After a poor start to the 2008-09 season he was sacked and replaced by Jimmy Quinn.
Manager Sean O'Driscoll
and his assistant Richard O'Kelly
left on 9 September 2006 to join Doncaster Rovers. At the same time former England midfielder Darren Anderton
joined the club on a pay-as-you-play basis. On his debut versus Scunthorpe United he scored the Bournemouth equaliser in a 1-1 draw. He also scored his first hat-trick
against Leyton Orient Football Club in the 5-0 home victory.
After a 5 week search, former Cherries favourite Kevin Bond
was named as O'Driscoll's successor. The Cherries made a good start under Bond, winning their first six games, and drawing two. In addition, a surprise 2-0 win over top of the table Nottingham Forest secured their seventh victory of the season.
A.F.C. Bournemouth secured their League One status for another year in the last home game of the 2006-07 season with a 1-1 draw against Gillingham
(28 April 2007). On 29 May James Hayter was sold to Doncaster Rovers for a fee believed to be in the region of £200,000. This left the Cherries squad with just 9 contracted first team players, two of whom were goalkeepers.
striker Jo Kuffour sign for the club after turning down several other offers. Also joining were central defender Russell Perrett
, ex-Celtic
utility man Paul Telfer
, non league midfielder Marvin Bartley
, former player Garreth O'Connor
and defenders Ryan Garry
and Jason Pearce (both on free transfers).
In August 2007 Lee Bradbury
signed for A.F.C. Bournemouth on a four month loan deal from Southend United
. After playing one game for the club the loan was made permanent, and Bradbury signed a contract until the end of the season. With the growing injury crisis, Kevin Bond has brought in a number of loan signings, including Marc Wilson, keeper Asmir Begović
, Reading reserves James Henry
, Jem Karacan
, Scott Golbourne
and Alex Pearce
, and ex-cherry's school boy Adam Lallana
, who had earlier left to join Southampton
. The loan of Max Gradel
was also cut short due to the death of his mother. He returned in mid-November, and just days after his loan deal expired on 2 January 2008, he came back to the Cherries on loan for the rest of the season. Tough-tackling Neil Young joined Weymouth
on loan for a month.
Bond was hopeful that some of his quartet of on-loan Reading
players, who returned to the Royals after the game at Brighton & Hove Albion
on New Year's Day, could return to Dean Court in the future. Bond said "I would take them all back given the opportunity — they've all done very well". However, none of them returned to the Cherries, apart from Jem Karacan
, who was playing for Millwall
as they lost 2-0 to the Cherries at Dean Court on 29 March 2008. In the January transfer window, the Cherries signed experienced Norwegian midfielder Jo Tessem
on a free until the end of the season.
On 7 February 2008, Bournemouth were forced into administration, suffering a 10-point deduction which put them in relegation trouble. Bournemouth had debts of around £4million and almost went out of business completely.
The only bid that administrators Gerald Krasner
and Begbies Traynor
had accepted came from a consortium led by chairman Jeff Mostyn. However, in a press conference on 3 April 2008 Mr Krasner said that due to a breach of the agreement between the administrators and the consortium relating to the funding of the consortium and the sale of the club. Along with this, the administrator also warned that the club may also be closed before the end of the season unless appropriate funding came forward.
In spite of off-the-field issues with the club, Bournemouth achieved a remarkable string of results in Football League One. By 19 April, a winning streak of five matches left Bournemouth four points away from safety with two games remaining. The winning streak was increased to six matches on 26 April with a vital 1-0 victory over Crewe Alexandra. Victory or a draw away at Carlisle on 3 May, depending on Cheltenham Town and Gillingham
's results, would ensure Bournemouth's survival in the division. Harry Redknapp commented that escaping relegation "...would be more than a Great Escape, it would be a miracle", and said that "...if Kevin (Bond) doesn't get manager of the month there's something wrong". Bournemouth managed to achieve a 1-1 draw in the match against Carlisle United but, with Cheltenham Town winning at home to Doncaster Rovers 2-1, were relegated to League Two.
to demonstrate that they can fulfill all of their fixtures and find a way out of administration. The next day the Football League confirmed that A.F.C. Bournemouth would start the season on a 17 point penalty for failing to follow the Football League insolvency rules and the new company would have to pay unsecured creditors the amount offered at the time of the original C.V.A. (around 10 pence in the pound) within 2 years.
On 1 September, BBC Radio 5 Live
reported that Bond and his management team had been sacked. A day later it was announced former player Jimmy Quinn
would be the new manager with former player Jason Tindall
as his assistant. The duo's first game in charge was a 1-1 draw at Notts County
. However, the same day as the new coaching staff had been appointed, the Cherries had a Football League Trophy
first round game to play against Bristol Rovers for which youth team manager Joe Roach took charge. The Cherries won the game 3-0. In the second round the Cherries won 1-0 away to MK Dons and in the area quarter finals lost 1-0 to Colchester United. Eddie Howe has since returned as head of the club's centre of excellence. However, the club was knocked out of the FA Cup
by non-league Blyth Spartans.
On the evening of 31 December manager Jimmy Quinn
left the club. Even though Eddie Howe's two games as caretaker manager were away defeats it was announced that Howe would take over as permanent manager of AFC Bournemouth, becoming the youngest manager in the English Football League
at the age of 31.
At the end of 2008, it was announced that local businessman Adam Murry completed the purchase of 50% of the club's shares from previous chairman Paul Baker. However, in January 2009, Murry missed the deadline to buy Baker's shares and Murry has been trying to negotiate a deal with Baker since.
In the final home game of the 2009 season the Cherries guaranteed their Football League status by beating Grimsby Town
. They finished their troubled season with their best away win for 30 years with a 4-0 victory at Morecambe
.
In June 2009, a consortium including Adam Murry finally took over AFC Bournemouth. The consortium includes Jeff Mostyn, former Vice Chairman Steve Sly, Neill Blake and former Dorchester Town chairman Eddie Mitchell.
and Alan Connell
.
and Southampton
and a 5-1 thumping of promotion candidates Peterborough United with a 13 minute hattrick from Brett Pitman
and goals from Marc Pugh
and Anton Robinson
. Following this victory, a 3-0 away win at Tranmere Rovers
, who Bournemouth ended a 29 year spell without a win at Prenton Park, with goals from Josh McQuoid
, Michael Symes
and Marc Pugh
. A 3-3 draw at home with Notts County
followed, despite being 3-0 ahead after 28 minutes, 2 goals from Josh McQuoid
and the third from Anton Robinson
. County made it 3-1 two minutes later, but 2 goals from County in second half injury time resulted in a 3-3 draw. They finished 6th in the league and made it to the playoffs, their first game against Huddersfield at Dean Court was on the 14th of May. The match ended 1-1, with Kevin Kilbane scoring for Huddersfield, and Danny Ings had a penalty saved before Donal Mcdermott equalised. The second leg at the Galpharm Stadium ended 3-3 after extra time, where Liam Feeney had his penalty saved and Anton Robinson hit the crossbar as Huddersfield went through 4-2 on penalties.
Wales & West Division.
Leslie Knighton
Frank Richards
Billy Birrell
Bob Crompton
Charlie Bell Harry Kinghorn
Harry Lowe Jack Bruton
Freddie Cox
Reg Flewin
John Bond
Trevor Hartley
Tony Nelson John Benson
Alec Stock
David Webb
Don Megson
Harry Redknapp
Tony Pulis
Mel Machin
Sean O'Driscoll
Kevin Bond
Jimmy Quinn
Eddie Howe
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
football club currently playing in Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe
Boscombe
Boscombe is a suburb of Bournemouth. Located to the east of Bournemouth town centre and west of Southbourne, It developed rapidly from a small village as a seaside resort alongside Bournemouth after the first Boscombe pier was built in 1888...
, Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
, Dorset
Dorset
Dorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
and have been in existence since 1899.
Nicknamed The Cherries, the team traditionally played in red shirts with white sleeves until 1971, when the strip was changed to red and black stripes, similar to that of A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
. A predominantly red shirt was chosen for the 2004-05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
and 2005-06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
seasons before announcing a return to the stripes for the 2006-07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season due to fan demand. After narrowly avoiding relegation from the football league in the 2008-09 season, Bournemouth were promoted in the 2009-10 to League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. In 2010-11 the club finished sixth, and qualified for the playoffs to the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
, but lost on penalties in the semifinal against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
.
Boscombe F.C.
Although there is no authentic information as to the exact date of the clubs foundation, there is proof that it was formed in the autumn of 1890 out of the remains of the older Boscombe St. John's Lads’ Institute F.C. The club was originally known as Boscombe F.C.. The first President was Mr. J.C. Nutt.In their first season 1889-90 Boscombe F.C. competed in the Bournemouth and District Junior League. They also played in the Hants Junior Cup. During the first two seasons they played on a football pitch in Castlemain Road, Pokestown. From their third season the team played on a pitch in King’s Park. In the season of 1905-06 Boscombe F.C. graduated to senior amateur football.
In 1910 the club was granted a long lease upon some wasteland next to Kings Park, as the clubs football ground, by their president Mr. J.E. Cooper-Dean. With their own ground, named Dean Court after the benefactor, the club continued to thrive and dominated the local football scene. Also in 1910 the club signed their first professional football player B. Penton.
Around about this time the club obtained their nickname 'The Cherries'. Foremost there are two tales on how the club gained this pet name. First, because of the cherry-red striped shirts that the team played in and, perhaps more plausible, because Dean Court was built adjacent to the Cooper-Dean estate, which encompassed numerous cherry orchards.
For the first time during the season of 1913-14 the club competed in the F.A. Cup. The clubs progress was halted in 1914 with the outbreak of the war and Boscombe F.C. returned to the Hampshire league.
In 1920 the Third Division was formed and Boscombe were promoted to the Southern League, with moderate success.
Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club
Initially Bournemouth struggled in the Football League, but eventually established themselves as a Third Division club. Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club remain on the records as the longest continuous Members of the Third Division.
But as a league club, Bournemouth had to wait until after the second world war before winning their first trophy. This was accomplished as they beat Walsall FC in the Third Division (South) Cup in the Final at Stamford Bridge.
A.F.C. Bournemouth
Under manager John BondJohn Bond (footballer)
John Frederick Bond is an English former professional football player and manager. His son Kevin Bond is also a former footballer.-Playing career:...
the club adopted the more streamlined A.F.C. Bournemouth name in 1972 which is, however, only a trade name
Trade name
A trade name, also known as a trading name or a business name, is the name which a business trades under for commercial purposes, although its registered, legal name, used for contracts and other formal situations, may be another....
; the club is still officially registered as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Football Club. At the same time, the club adopted their current badge as a symbol of the club's progress. The stripes in the background were based on the club shirt, while in the foreground is the profile of a player heading the ball, in honour of Dickie Dowsett
Dickie Dowsett
Gilbert James "Dickie" Dowsett is a former English professional footballer who played for Sudbury Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Southampton, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Crystal Palace and Weymouth....
, a prolific scorer for the club in the 1950s and 1960s.
Their red and black kit introduced in 1971 was based on the old A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
strip. This was the era of Ted MacDougall
Ted MacDougall
Edward John "Ted" MacDougall is a retired Scottish footballer who is currently coaching with Atlanta Silverbacks in the USA....
, a prolific goalscorer who, in an FA Cup tie in November 1971, scored nine goals in an 11-0 win against Margate
Margate F.C.
Margate Football Club is an English football team based in the seaside resort of Margate, Kent, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division. The club was known for a number of years during the 1980s as Thanet United....
.
Following an ownership change in 1997, they became Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic Football Club (1998).
Late 20th century
The club defeated Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
in January 1984, while they were managed by Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp
Henry James "Harry" Redknapp is a former English footballer who has enjoyed a long career in football management starting in 1983 with Bournemouth. He is the current manager of Tottenham Hotspur....
.
Redknapp took Bournemouth into the second tier of the English league for the first time in their history as Third Division champions in 1987. They stayed there for three years, and he remained at the helm for two years after their relegation in 1990, before leaving for West Ham United.
On Saturday 5 May 1990, the final day of the 1989-90 season, Leeds United had the chance to win the Second Division and gain promotion into the First Division by beating Bournemouth at Dean Court. Some United fans had already caused trouble in the town during the morning and the atmosphere was tense as Leeds won the match by a single goal. Combined with the results of other matches, this meant that Leeds were promoted while Bournemouth were relegated. The violence and destruction by visitors to Bournemouth continued over the holiday weekend 'causing more than £1million worth of damage and injury to opposing fans and police officers'. The town's Daily Echo newspaper reported that 'spectators, including many young children, had to run to safety as missiles were hurled and riot police waded in to control the crowds'. The matter was raised in Parliament by one of the town's MPs. Financially, the Leeds trouble affected the club for more than a decade, as Bournemouth were prevented by local police from staging home games on Bank Holidays (traditionally a popular day for football) until a game against Shrewsbury Town on 21 April 2003.
Early 21st century
Sean O'DriscollSean O'Driscoll
Sean Michael O'Driscoll is an English-Irish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having been relieved of his duties as manager of Doncaster Rovers in September 2011. He joined Doncaster in September 2006 following Dave Penney's departure. He was previously manager at...
was promoted from the coaching staff in place of Mel Machin at the start of the 2000-01
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
season. In his first season as manager, Bournemouth narrowly missed out on the Division Two playoffs, but were relegated a year later in the new stadium. The board kept faith in O'Driscoll and they were rewarded with promotion via the Division Three playoffs in 2002-03
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
. The club became the first to score 5 goals at the Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital, Cardiff. It is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and also frequently stages games of the Wales national football team, but is also host to many other large scale events, such as the Super Special Stage...
when they beat Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
5-2 in the 2002-03
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
Division Three Play-off final.
Under O'Driscoll, Bournemouth narrowly missed out on the playoffs for the 2003-04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
and 2004-05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
seasons, and just avoided relegation in the 2005-06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season.
Long-serving player James Hayter
James Hayter (footballer)
James Edward Hayter is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Doncaster Rovers.-Bournemouth:...
scored the fastest league hat-trick in English Football League history during the 2003-04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
season. The Cherries were leading 3-0 against Wrexham, thanks to goals from Steven Purches, Warren Cummings and Warren Feeney, when Hayter was brought onto the field as a substitute. With 86 minutes gone, Hayter managed to net three goals in the space of 2 minutes 20 seconds, making the final score 6-0 to A.F.C. Bournemouth.
In September 2006, with the team in 8th place in the League, Sean O'Driscoll left to become manager of Doncaster Rovers. By the time the new manager Kevin Bond was appointed the team were struggling. Kevin Bond was a former Bournemouth player, and his father managed the Club during perhaps its most memorable era in the early 1970s. After a poor start to the 2008-09 season he was sacked and replaced by Jimmy Quinn.
Season 2006-07
Peter Phillips stepped down as club chairman on 1 September 2006 after 4 years at the helm. Local entrepreneur Abdul Jaffer was promoted from vice-chairman to temporary chairman until a new permanent one was appointed by the board of directors. Jaffer resigned in February 2007, and in March the shareholders agreed to a takeover by a consortium led by businessman Jeff Mostyn.Manager Sean O'Driscoll
Sean O'Driscoll
Sean Michael O'Driscoll is an English-Irish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having been relieved of his duties as manager of Doncaster Rovers in September 2011. He joined Doncaster in September 2006 following Dave Penney's departure. He was previously manager at...
and his assistant Richard O'Kelly
Richard O'Kelly
Richard Florence O'Kelly is an English former footballer. After retiring due to injury in 1989 he took up coaching and in 2002 landed his first management position as an assistant, since then he has continued in that capacity for numerous clubs and was last the assistant manager at Doncaster...
left on 9 September 2006 to join Doncaster Rovers. At the same time former England midfielder Darren Anderton
Darren Anderton
Darren Robert Anderton is a retired English footballer who spent most of his career with Tottenham Hotspur as a midfielder. He played 30 times for the England national football team, scoring 7 goals.-Career:...
joined the club on a pay-as-you-play basis. On his debut versus Scunthorpe United he scored the Bournemouth equaliser in a 1-1 draw. He also scored his first hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
against Leyton Orient Football Club in the 5-0 home victory.
After a 5 week search, former Cherries favourite Kevin Bond
Kevin Bond (footballer)
Kevin John Bond is an English football manager and former player. He is the son of John Bond, also a former footballer. He is currently employed as assistant manager at Tottenham Hotspur.-Playing career:...
was named as O'Driscoll's successor. The Cherries made a good start under Bond, winning their first six games, and drawing two. In addition, a surprise 2-0 win over top of the table Nottingham Forest secured their seventh victory of the season.
A.F.C. Bournemouth secured their League One status for another year in the last home game of the 2006-07 season with a 1-1 draw against Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
(28 April 2007). On 29 May James Hayter was sold to Doncaster Rovers for a fee believed to be in the region of £200,000. This left the Cherries squad with just 9 contracted first team players, two of whom were goalkeepers.
Season 2007-08
19 June 2007 saw BrentfordBrentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
striker Jo Kuffour sign for the club after turning down several other offers. Also joining were central defender Russell Perrett
Russell Perrett
Russell Perrett is a former footballer who spent most of his career with Portsmouth and Luton Town.Perett joined Luton Town in the summer of 2001, after spells with [AFC Lymington], Portsmouth and Cardiff City...
, ex-Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
utility man Paul Telfer
Paul Telfer (footballer)
Paul Norman Telfer is a retired Scottish footballer who played as a full-back for various clubs, including Luton Town, Coventry City, Southampton and Celtic. He also made one appearance for the Scotland national football team...
, non league midfielder Marvin Bartley
Marvin Bartley
Marvin Clement Bartley is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Burnley.-Early career:...
, former player Garreth O'Connor
Garreth O'Connor
Garreth O'Connor is an Irish footballer, who is currently playing for Football West Premier Division side Stirling Lions....
and defenders Ryan Garry
Ryan Garry
Ryan Mayne Felix Garry is a retired English footballer who played as a defender and could also operate as a midfielder for Arsenal and Bournemouth.-Club career:...
and Jason Pearce (both on free transfers).
In August 2007 Lee Bradbury
Lee Bradbury
Lee Michael Bradbury is an English football manager and former footballer who made more than 500 appearances in the Football League. Since January 2011, he has been manager of Bournemouth.-Playing career:...
signed for A.F.C. Bournemouth on a four month loan deal from Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
. After playing one game for the club the loan was made permanent, and Bradbury signed a contract until the end of the season. With the growing injury crisis, Kevin Bond has brought in a number of loan signings, including Marc Wilson, keeper Asmir Begović
Asmir Begovic
Asmir Begović is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Stoke City and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team....
, Reading reserves James Henry
James Henry (footballer)
James Henry is an English footballer who plays for Millwall as a right winger or as a central midfielder.-Reading:Henry was born in Reading. Having grown up in Woodley, attending Waingels College which has sport facilities, and started his playing career at local club, Woodley Saints...
, Jem Karacan
Jem Karacan
Jem Paul Karacan is an English-born Turkish footballer who plays for Reading as a midfielder. He has played internationally for the Turkish youth team, and has captained the U-21 side.-Early life:...
, Scott Golbourne
Scott Golbourne
Juliou Scott Golbourne is an English footballer who plays for Exeter City as a defender. He has been capped at the youth level for England.-Career:...
and Alex Pearce
Alex Pearce
Alexander James Pearce is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Reading, where he has played his entire career, interspersed with loan periods at various clubs...
, and ex-cherry's school boy Adam Lallana
Adam Lallana
Adam David Lallana is an English footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Championship club Southampton. Born in St Albans, Lallana began his career with Southampton as a youth player in 2000...
, who had earlier left to join Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
. The loan of Max Gradel
Max Gradel
Max-Alain Gradel is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1 after joining from Leeds United....
was also cut short due to the death of his mother. He returned in mid-November, and just days after his loan deal expired on 2 January 2008, he came back to the Cherries on loan for the rest of the season. Tough-tackling Neil Young joined Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
on loan for a month.
Bond was hopeful that some of his quartet of on-loan Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
players, who returned to the Royals after the game at Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on New Year's Day, could return to Dean Court in the future. Bond said "I would take them all back given the opportunity — they've all done very well". However, none of them returned to the Cherries, apart from Jem Karacan
Jem Karacan
Jem Paul Karacan is an English-born Turkish footballer who plays for Reading as a midfielder. He has played internationally for the Turkish youth team, and has captained the U-21 side.-Early life:...
, who was playing for Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
as they lost 2-0 to the Cherries at Dean Court on 29 March 2008. In the January transfer window, the Cherries signed experienced Norwegian midfielder Jo Tessem
Jo Tessem
Jo Tessem , is a Norwegian footballer who is currently unattached.Tessem is known for his versatility as a player, being able to play anywhere on the pitch. In recent years he has played mostly as an attacking midfielder or as a forward.-Norway:Tessem hails from Brekstad in Sør-Trøndelag, and his...
on a free until the end of the season.
On 7 February 2008, Bournemouth were forced into administration, suffering a 10-point deduction which put them in relegation trouble. Bournemouth had debts of around £4million and almost went out of business completely.
The only bid that administrators Gerald Krasner
Gerald Krasner
Gerald Krasner FCA, FABCA was a partner in Bartfields, a corporate recovery firm based in the United Kingdom. He is a former chairman of the West Yorkshire football club Leeds United A.F.C....
and Begbies Traynor
Begbies Traynor
Begbies Traynor is a firm specialising in corporate restructuring. They were formed in 1989, expanded through mergers and organic growth and were floated in 2004. The company employs over 500 people and has 45 offices around the United Kingdom.-History:The company was formed as Traynor & Partners...
had accepted came from a consortium led by chairman Jeff Mostyn. However, in a press conference on 3 April 2008 Mr Krasner said that due to a breach of the agreement between the administrators and the consortium relating to the funding of the consortium and the sale of the club. Along with this, the administrator also warned that the club may also be closed before the end of the season unless appropriate funding came forward.
In spite of off-the-field issues with the club, Bournemouth achieved a remarkable string of results in Football League One. By 19 April, a winning streak of five matches left Bournemouth four points away from safety with two games remaining. The winning streak was increased to six matches on 26 April with a vital 1-0 victory over Crewe Alexandra. Victory or a draw away at Carlisle on 3 May, depending on Cheltenham Town and Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
's results, would ensure Bournemouth's survival in the division. Harry Redknapp commented that escaping relegation "...would be more than a Great Escape, it would be a miracle", and said that "...if Kevin (Bond) doesn't get manager of the month there's something wrong". Bournemouth managed to achieve a 1-1 draw in the match against Carlisle United but, with Cheltenham Town winning at home to Doncaster Rovers 2-1, were relegated to League Two.
Season 2008-09
The team's future in the Football League was put into doubt before it even began play, when on 6 August the league threatened to block Bournemouth's participation in League Two, due to problems with the team's continuing administration and change in ownership. It ordered both Bournemouth and Rotherham UnitedRotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
to demonstrate that they can fulfill all of their fixtures and find a way out of administration. The next day the Football League confirmed that A.F.C. Bournemouth would start the season on a 17 point penalty for failing to follow the Football League insolvency rules and the new company would have to pay unsecured creditors the amount offered at the time of the original C.V.A. (around 10 pence in the pound) within 2 years.
On 1 September, BBC Radio 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live is the BBC's national radio service that specialises in live BBC News, phone-ins, and sports commentaries...
reported that Bond and his management team had been sacked. A day later it was announced former player Jimmy Quinn
Jimmy Quinn (Northern Irish footballer)
James Martin "Jimmy" Quinn is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and was manager of Bournemouth.-Club:...
would be the new manager with former player Jason Tindall
Jason Tindall
Jason James Tindall is an English football player. He is currently assistant manager under old team-mate Eddie Howe at Burnley FC.-Playing career:...
as his assistant. The duo's first game in charge was a 1-1 draw at Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
. However, the same day as the new coaching staff had been appointed, the Cherries had a Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
first round game to play against Bristol Rovers for which youth team manager Joe Roach took charge. The Cherries won the game 3-0. In the second round the Cherries won 1-0 away to MK Dons and in the area quarter finals lost 1-0 to Colchester United. Eddie Howe has since returned as head of the club's centre of excellence. However, the club was knocked out of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
by non-league Blyth Spartans.
On the evening of 31 December manager Jimmy Quinn
Jimmy Quinn (Northern Irish footballer)
James Martin "Jimmy" Quinn is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and was manager of Bournemouth.-Club:...
left the club. Even though Eddie Howe's two games as caretaker manager were away defeats it was announced that Howe would take over as permanent manager of AFC Bournemouth, becoming the youngest manager in the English Football League
English Football League
English football league is not specific; it may refer to:* The Football League - the highest four divisions of English football until 1992 and the three divisions below the Premier League since 1992;...
at the age of 31.
At the end of 2008, it was announced that local businessman Adam Murry completed the purchase of 50% of the club's shares from previous chairman Paul Baker. However, in January 2009, Murry missed the deadline to buy Baker's shares and Murry has been trying to negotiate a deal with Baker since.
In the final home game of the 2009 season the Cherries guaranteed their Football League status by beating Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. They finished their troubled season with their best away win for 30 years with a 4-0 victory at Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
.
In June 2009, a consortium including Adam Murry finally took over AFC Bournemouth. The consortium includes Jeff Mostyn, former Vice Chairman Steve Sly, Neill Blake and former Dorchester Town chairman Eddie Mitchell.
Season 2009-10
Eddie Howe's first full season in charge brought success, as Bournemouth finished second in League 2 to earn promotion. 1,500 fans made the journey to Burton Albion to see them clinch promotion with two games to spare, winning 2-0 with goals from Brett PitmanBrett Pitman
Brett Douglas Pitman is a Jersey-born footballer who plays for Bristol City. He signed for Bournemouth as a 16 year-old after being spotted playing for Jersey league side St. Pauls and went on to become a regular in the Bournemouth first team. In August 2010, he moved to Championship side Bristol...
and Alan Connell
Alan Connell
Alan John Connell is an English professional footballer who plays for Football League Two side Swindon Town as a striker.He has previously played for Ipswich Town, A.F.C...
.
Season 2010-11
Eddie Howe's third year in charge of the Cherries started with a bang. Three hard starting fixtures ended in 2 losses against Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
and Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
and a 5-1 thumping of promotion candidates Peterborough United with a 13 minute hattrick from Brett Pitman
Brett Pitman
Brett Douglas Pitman is a Jersey-born footballer who plays for Bristol City. He signed for Bournemouth as a 16 year-old after being spotted playing for Jersey league side St. Pauls and went on to become a regular in the Bournemouth first team. In August 2010, he moved to Championship side Bristol...
and goals from Marc Pugh
Marc Pugh
Marc Anthony Pugh is an English footballer who plays for Bournemouth. He plays mainly as an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger and as a striker....
and Anton Robinson
Anton Robinson
Anton Dale Robinson is an English professional footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town as a midfielder.-Club career:...
. Following this victory, a 3-0 away win at Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
, who Bournemouth ended a 29 year spell without a win at Prenton Park, with goals from Josh McQuoid
Josh McQuoid
Joshua Joseph B. McQuoid is an English-born Northern Ireland international footballer, he is a striker and currently plays for Millwall.-Bournemouth:...
, Michael Symes
Michael Symes
Michael Symes is an English professional footballer who plays for League One club Bournemouth—his second spell with the club. He plays as a striker....
and Marc Pugh
Marc Pugh
Marc Anthony Pugh is an English footballer who plays for Bournemouth. He plays mainly as an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger and as a striker....
. A 3-3 draw at home with Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
followed, despite being 3-0 ahead after 28 minutes, 2 goals from Josh McQuoid
Josh McQuoid
Joshua Joseph B. McQuoid is an English-born Northern Ireland international footballer, he is a striker and currently plays for Millwall.-Bournemouth:...
and the third from Anton Robinson
Anton Robinson
Anton Dale Robinson is an English professional footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town as a midfielder.-Club career:...
. County made it 3-1 two minutes later, but 2 goals from County in second half injury time resulted in a 3-3 draw. They finished 6th in the league and made it to the playoffs, their first game against Huddersfield at Dean Court was on the 14th of May. The match ended 1-1, with Kevin Kilbane scoring for Huddersfield, and Danny Ings had a penalty saved before Donal Mcdermott equalised. The second leg at the Galpharm Stadium ended 3-3 after extra time, where Liam Feeney had his penalty saved and Anton Robinson hit the crossbar as Huddersfield went through 4-2 on penalties.
Season 2011-12
Lee Bradbury's first full season in charge began with a pre-season visit to Hamworthy Recreation, a game that ended in a 10-0 win for Bournemouth. 3 trialists featured for Bournemouth.First team squad
Retired numbers
Youth Team
A.F.C. Bournemouth Reserve Team play in the Football CombinationFootball Combination
The Football Combination , is a football competition for the reserve teams of English Football League clubs from Southern England and Wales...
Wales & West Division.
Management and coaching staff
- Manager: Lee BradburyLee BradburyLee Michael Bradbury is an English football manager and former footballer who made more than 500 appearances in the Football League. Since January 2011, he has been manager of Bournemouth.-Playing career:...
- Assistant Manager: Russ WilcoxRuss WilcoxRussell "Russ" Wilcox is an English former professional footballer and is currently assistant manager at AFC Bournemouth, joining on an 18 month contract under Lee Bradbury on 30th November....
- First-Team Coach/Defensive Co-ordinator: Ryan GarryRyan GarryRyan Mayne Felix Garry is a retired English footballer who played as a defender and could also operate as a midfielder for Arsenal and Bournemouth.-Club career:...
- Goalkeeping Coach: Neil MossNeil Moss (footballer)Neil Graham Moss is a retired footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for Bournemouth.-Playing career:...
- Youth-Team Manager: Paul Groves
- Fitness Coach: Louis Langdown
- Physio: Steve Hard
- Kit Man: Mike Dowding
- Referee's Assistant: Bob Miles
- Chief Scout: Steve Gritt
Past managers
Vincent Kitcher Harry KinghornHarry Kinghorn
Henry McGill Kinghorn was a Scottish football goalkeeper and manager.-Playing career:Born in Midlothian, Kinghorn began his career with Arniston Rangers before going on to appear for Alloa Athletic and Scottish Football League side Leith Athletic...
Leslie Knighton
Leslie Knighton
Albert Leslie Knighton was an English football manager.Knighton was born in Church Gresley, Derbyshire. His own playing career was cut short by injury, after which he moved into coaching and management...
Frank Richards
Frank Richards (football manager)
Frank Richards was an English football manager and administrator. He served as secretary-manager of Birmingham, Preston North End and Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and later joined the board of directors at Birmingham....
Billy Birrell
Billy Birrell
William "Billy" Birrell was a Scottish football player and manager.He played for Raith Rovers and Middlesbrough, winning the Second Division title with the latter in 1927, before moving into management. He returned to Raith to become manager before leaving for Bournemouth in 1930 and then Queens...
Bob Crompton
Bob Crompton
Robert "Bob" Crompton was an English professional footballer. He spent the entirety of his career with his hometown club, Blackburn Rovers...
Charlie Bell Harry Kinghorn
Harry Kinghorn
Henry McGill Kinghorn was a Scottish football goalkeeper and manager.-Playing career:Born in Midlothian, Kinghorn began his career with Arniston Rangers before going on to appear for Alloa Athletic and Scottish Football League side Leith Athletic...
Harry Lowe Jack Bruton
Jack Bruton
Jack Bruton was a professional footballer and manager who spent the major part of his career in both capacities with Blackburn Rovers.-Playing career:...
Freddie Cox
Freddie Cox
Frederick James Arthur "Freddie" Cox DFC was an English football player and manager.Born in Reading, Berkshire, Cox signed as an 18-year-old for Tottenham Hotspur in 1938. A tricky and talented winger who usually played on the right, he made his Spurs debut in a Second Division match against...
Reg Flewin
Reg Flewin
Reginald "Reg" Flewin was an English footballer who played as a central defender for his hometown club Portsmouth....
John Bond
John Bond (footballer)
John Frederick Bond is an English former professional football player and manager. His son Kevin Bond is also a former footballer.-Playing career:...
Trevor Hartley
Trevor Hartley
Trevor Hartley was born on March 16, 1947 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire and is a former English footballer with West Ham United and A.F.C. Bournemouth and football manager with A.F.C. Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur.-Career as Footballer:...
Tony Nelson John Benson
John Benson (footballer)
John Harvey Benson was a Scottish football player and manager. Born in Arbroath, Benson started his career as an apprentice at Manchester City. He turned professional in 1961, and made 44 league appearances over the next three seasons before being sold to Fourth Division side Torquay United in 1964...
Alec Stock
Alec Stock
Alec William Alfred Stock was an English footballer and manager.-Career:Alec Stock was born in Peasedown St John and played as an inside-forward for Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic and QPR before the Second World War and guested for several other clubs during the hostilities...
David Webb
David Webb (footballer)
David James Webb is an English former professional footballer who made 555 appearances in the Football League playing for Leyton Orient, Southampton, Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, Leicester City, Derby County, A.F.C. Bournemouth and Torquay United. He became a manager, taking charge of A.F.C...
Don Megson
Don Megson
Donald Harry Megson is an English former footballer and football manager.Don Megson is regarded as one of Sheffield Wednesday's greatest servants. He was signed from Mossley in the Cheshire League by Wednesday in 1952...
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp
Henry James "Harry" Redknapp is a former English footballer who has enjoyed a long career in football management starting in 1983 with Bournemouth. He is the current manager of Tottenham Hotspur....
Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis
Anthony Richard "Tony" Pulis is a Welsh former football player and is currently the manager of Stoke City. Pulis obtained his FA coaching badge at the age of 19, followed by his UEFA 'A' licence aged 21 – making him one of the youngest professional players ever to have obtained the qualification...
Mel Machin
Mel Machin
Melvyn "Mel" Machin is an English former footballer and manager.A midfielder, he started his career at Port Vale in 1962, before he moved on to Gillingham four years later. He made his name at the club from 1966 to 1971, before he transferred to Bournemouth for a three year spell...
Sean O'Driscoll
Sean O'Driscoll
Sean Michael O'Driscoll is an English-Irish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having been relieved of his duties as manager of Doncaster Rovers in September 2011. He joined Doncaster in September 2006 following Dave Penney's departure. He was previously manager at...
Kevin Bond
Kevin Bond (footballer)
Kevin John Bond is an English football manager and former player. He is the son of John Bond, also a former footballer. He is currently employed as assistant manager at Tottenham Hotspur.-Playing career:...
Jimmy Quinn
Jimmy Quinn (Northern Irish footballer)
James Martin "Jimmy" Quinn is a former Northern Ireland international footballer and was manager of Bournemouth.-Club:...
Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe
Edward "Eddie" Howe is an English former footballer and manager of Burnley. A defender before retirement who spent much of his career at Bournemouth, he was the youngest manager in the Football League when appointed Bournemouth manager in January 2009.-Playing career:Howe began his professional...
Honours
- Football League Division Three:
- Winners: 1986-871986-87 in English footballThe 1986–87 season was the 107th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :The First Division championship went to Everton in their final season under the management of Howard Kendall before his departure to Athletic Bilbao. His side overcame a spate of injuries to fight off...
- Winners: 1986-87
- Football League TwoFootball League TwoFootball League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
:- Runners up: 2009-10
- Football League Division Four:
- Runners up: 1970-711970-71 in English footballThe 1970–71 season was the 91st season of competitive football in England.-First Division:Arsenal won the league championship at the end of a season which would soon be followed by their FA Cup final tie with Liverpool. Arsenal secured the league title at White Hart Lane, the home of bitter rivals...
- Runners up: 1970-71
- Football League Third DivisionFootball League Third DivisionThe Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
:- Play-off Winners: 2002-032002-03 in English footballThe 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
- Play-off Winners: 2002-03
- Football League Division Three SouthFootball League Third Division NorthThe Third Division North of The Football League was a tier in the English association football league system from 1921 to 1958. It ran parallel to Third Division South with clubs elected to the League or relegated from a higher division allocated to one or the other according to geographical position...
:- Runners up: 1947-481947-48 in English footballThe 1947–48 season was the 68th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour...
- Runners up: 1947-48
- Football League Associate Members CupFootball League TrophyThe Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
:- Winners: 1983-841983-84 in English footballThe 1983–84 season was the 104th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool had a great first season under the management of Joe Fagan as they wrapped up their third successive league title and the 15th in their history...
- Winners: 1983-84
- Southern LeagueSouthern Football LeagueThe Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
:- Runners up: 1922-231922-23 in English footballThe 1922–23 season was the 48th season of competitive football in England.-Events:Liverpool retained the First Division title, but halfway through the season their manager David Ashworth left the club to take over at Oldham Athletic, who ended the season relegated.-Honours:Notes = Number in...
- Runners up: 1922-23
League history
| Season | Division | Position | Significant Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formed in 1899 as Boscombe | |||
| Joined Hampshire League | |||
| 1919-1920 1919-20 in English football The 1919–1920 season was the 45th season of competitive football in England, and the first following the end of World War I.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition... |
Hampshire League | ||
| Joined Southern League Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
|||
| 1920-1921 1920-21 in English football The 1920–21 season was the 46th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The Football League Third Division is introduced, expanding the League's operational radius south of Birmingham... |
Southern League - English Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
5 | |
| 1921-1922 1921-22 in English football The 1921–22 season was the 47th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The league underwent a major expansion for the second consecutive season, adding 20 teams from the Midlands and Northern England. They were placed in the new Third Division North, and the existing southern-based... |
Southern League - English Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
7 | |
| 1922-1923 1922-23 in English football The 1922–23 season was the 48th season of competitive football in England.-Events:Liverpool retained the First Division title, but halfway through the season their manager David Ashworth left the club to take over at Oldham Athletic, who ended the season relegated.-Honours:Notes = Number in... |
Southern League - English Southern Football League The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales... |
2 | Runners-up |
| Joined Football League The Football League The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football... |
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| Renamed Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | |||
| 1923-1924 1923-24 in English football The 1923–24 season was the 49th season of competitive football in England.-Events:*On 11 November 1923, Aston Villa centre-half Tommy Ball was shot dead by his neighbour, thus becoming the only Football League player to have been murdered.-Honours:... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
21 | |
| 1924-1925 1924-25 in English football The 1924–25 season was the 50th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
20 | |
| 1925-1926 1925-26 in English football The 1925–26 season was the 51st season of competitive football in England. This marked the year that Huddersfield Town won the League three years running, making them the first team in Football League history to do so.-Honours:-First Division:... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
8 | |
| 1926-1927 1926-27 in English football The 1926–27 season was the 52nd season of competitive football in England.-Events:This was the season in which George Camsell scored an astounding 59 goals in 37 league appearances for Middlesbrough-Honours:... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
7 | |
| 1927-1928 1927-28 in English football The 1927–28 season was the 53rd season of competitive football in England.-Events:This was the season in which Dixie Dean scored an astounding 60 goals in 39 league appearances for Everton – 58.8% of their seasons total .-Honours:... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
14 | |
| 1928-1929 1928-29 in English football The 1928–29 season was the 54th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1929-1930 1929-30 in English football The 1929–30 season was the 55th season of competitive football in England.-Events:The Wednesday officially changed their name to Sheffield Wednesday prior to the start of this season.... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1930-1931 1930-31 in English football The 1930–31 season was the 56th season of competitive football in England.-Events:Of note this season was Manchester United's record of the worst start in a major European league – they lost their first twelve games of the season and went on to be relegated.... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1931-1932 1931-32 in English football The 1931–32 season was the 57th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1932-1933 1932-33 in English football The 1932–33 season was the 58th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1933-1934 1933-34 in English football The 1933–34 season was the 59th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1934-1935 1934-35 in English football The 1934–35 season was the 60th season of competitive football in England.-Events:Arsenal become only the second team to win the League three consecutive times.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1935-1936 1935-36 in English football The 1935–36 season was the 61st season of competitive football in England.-Events:Sunderland AFC won the league, and in doing so they remain the last team to win the English League while wearing striped jerseys... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1936-1937 1936-37 in English football The 1936–37 season was the 62nd season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1937-1938 1937-38 in English football The 1937–38 season was the 63rd season of competitive football in England.-Overview:This season is notable as the reigning champions Manchester City became the only team to have won the League title one season then been relegated the next.-Honours:... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1938-1939 1938-39 in English football The 1938–39 season was the 64th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| League postponed due to the Second World War | |||
| 1946-1947 1946-47 in English football The 1946–47 season was the 67th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The 1946–47 season was the first to feature a full football programme since the 1938–39 campaign. Eighty-eight teams competed over four divisions. Liverpool went top of the First Division with a 2–1 away win over... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1947-1948 1947-48 in English football The 1947–48 season was the 68th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
2 | Runners-up |
| 1948-1949 1948-49 in English football The 1948–49 season was the 69th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Portsmouth won the First Division title for the first time with a team of no recognised stars and very few international players. They won the league by five points from Manchester United and Derby... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1949-1950 1949-50 in English football The 1949–50 season was the 70th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Portsmouth retained the First Division title by one of the narrowest margins in history ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1950-1951 1950-51 in English football The 1950–51 season was the 71st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Tottenham Hotspur won their first League Championship, while Newcastle United defeated Blackpool 2–0 to win their fourth F.A. Cup. They would win it twice more over the next four seasons. The league was expanded... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1951-1952 1951-52 in English football The 1951–52 season was the 72nd season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1952-1953 1952-53 in English football The 1952–53 season was the 73rd season of competitive football in England.-Events:This was the closest championship win in English league history at the time, with Arsenal claiming the title by just 0.099 of a goal. Both Arsenal and Preston had identical records aside from their goal averages... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1953-1954 1953-54 in English football The 1953–54 season was the 74th season of competitive football in England.-National team:The Marvellous Magyars shocked football by defeating England 6–3 at Wembley Stadium.-Honours:... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1954-1955 1954-55 in English football The 1954–1955 season was the 75th season of competitive football in England, from August 1954 to May 1955:-Overview:* Chelsea win the League Championship for the first time.* Newcastle United win the FA Cup.... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1955-1956 1955-56 in English football The 1955–56 season was the 76th season of competitive football in England. The First Division was won by Manchester United, the fourth time they had won that particular accolade.-Awards:Football Writers' Association... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1956-1957 1956-57 in English football The 1956–57 season was the 77th season of competitive football in England.Manchester United won the First Division to become English football champions for the fifth time. Tottenham Hotspur were runners-up. In the Second Division it was Leicester City who finished in top spot, ahead of East... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| 1957-1958 1957-58 in English football The 1957–58 season was the 78th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:In this season, Sunderland was relegated for the first time in their history.This was the last season in which Division 3 was split, North and South... |
Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... |
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| Division Three - South Football League Third Division South The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958.... renamed Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... upon league re-organization |
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| 1958-1959 1958-59 in English football The 1958–59 season was the 79th season of competitive football in England.-Diary of the season:August 1958: The Football League season begins with the new national Third and Fourth divisions that have been created from the old Third Division North and Third Division South.September 1958: Manchester... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1959-1960 1959-60 in English football The 1959–60 season was the 80th season of competitive football in England.-Diary of the season:17 November 1959: Phil Taylor resigns as manager of Liverpool after three years as manager, with all three of his seasons in charge ending with a narrow failure to win promotion to the First... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1960-1961 1960-61 in English football The 1960–61 season was the 81st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:This season was a historic one for domestic football in England, as Tottenham Hotspur F.C. became the first club in the twentieth century to "do the Double" by winning both the League and the FA Cup competitions... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1961-1962 1961-62 in English football The 1961–62 season was the 82nd season of competitive Football in England.-Overview:The season was notable for the remarkable achievement of Ipswich Town winning the League Championship. Under the managership of Alf Ramsey, the club progressed from the old Third Division South to the First Division... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1962-1963 1962-63 in English football The 1962–63 season was the 83rd season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*Everton won the League Championship, their first post-war title.*Manchester United won the FA Cup, their first major trophy since the Munich Air Disaster in 1958.... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1963-1964 1963-64 in English football The 1963–1964 season was the 84th season of competitive football in England, from August 1963 to May 1964:-Overview:* Liverpool won the League Championship.* West Ham United won the FA Cup.* Leicester City won the League Cup.-Diary of the season:... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1964-1965 1964-65 in English football The 1964–65 season was the 85th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* After a three-way tussle for the League title between Manchester United, Leeds United and Chelsea, Manchester United came out on top and were crowned champions.... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1965-1966 1965-66 in English football The 1965–66 season was the 86th season of competitive football in England.-Diary of the season:7 October 1965: An experiment to broadcast a live game to another ground takes place... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1966-1967 1966-67 in English football The 1966–67 season was the 87th season of competitive football in England.-Events:Queens Park Rangers won the Football League Cup on the first occasion it was played at Wembley, coming from 2-0 down at half-time to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2.... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1967-1968 1967-68 in English football The 1967–68 season was the 88th season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition-FA Cup:... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1968-1969 1968-69 in English football The 1968–69 season was the 89th season of competitive football in England.-First Division:Leeds United won the League for the first time in their history, finishing six points ahead of Liverpool... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1969-1970 1969-70 in English football The 1969–70 season was the 90th season of competitive football in England.-First Division:Everton won their seventh title, finishing nine points clear of Leeds United with Chelsea in third and newly promoted Derby County in fourth... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
21 | Relegated |
| 1970-1971 1970-71 in English football The 1970–71 season was the 91st season of competitive football in England.-First Division:Arsenal won the league championship at the end of a season which would soon be followed by their FA Cup final tie with Liverpool. Arsenal secured the league title at White Hart Lane, the home of bitter rivals... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
2 | Runners-up |
| Renamed AFC Bournemouth | |||
| 1971-1972 1971-72 in English football The 1971–72 season was the 92nd season of competitive football in England.-FA Cup:Leeds United overcame holders Arsenal to win the 1972 FA Cup Final... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1972-1973 1972-73 in English football The 1972–73 season was the 93rd season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The Football League announced that a three-up, three-down system would operate between the top two divisions from the following season, rather than the traditional two-up, two-down system... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1973-1974 1973-74 in English football The 1973–74 season was the 94th season of competitive football in England.-First Division:Don Revie marked his last season as Leeds United's manager by guiding them to league championship glory, before taking over from Sir Alf Ramsey as the England national football team manager, with England... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1974-1975 1974-75 in English football The 1974–75 season was the 95th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Dave Mackay guided Derby County to their second league title in four years having overcome strong competition from Liverpool, Ipswich Town, Everton, Stoke City, Manchester City, Sheffield United and... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
21 | Relegated |
| 1975-1976 1975-76 in English football The 1975–76 season was the 96th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool won their first major trophy under Bob Paisley by narrowly winning the league title after heated competition from Queens Park Rangers. They also lifted the UEFA Cup for the second time in their... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
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| 1976-1977 1976-77 in English football The 1976–77 season was the 97th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The Football League revamped the tie-breaking criteria for teams level of points, replacing the traditional goal average tie-breaker with one based on goal difference to try to encourage more scoring... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
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| 1977-1978 1977-78 in English football The 1977–1978 season was the 98th season of competitive football in England, from August 1977 to May 1978:-First Division:Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest side took on the First Division by storm, by winning the League Cup on 22 March and confirming themselves as league champions the following month... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
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| 1978-1979 1978-79 in English football -FA Cup:Manchester United had seemingly pulled off a remarkable comeback against Arsenal in the 1979 FA Cup Final to make the score 2–2 after being two goals down, but a last-minute goal from Alan Sunderland saw Arsenal lift the trophy with a 3–2 scoreline... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
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| 1979-1980 1979-80 in English football The 1979–80 season was the 100th season of competitive football in England.- FA Cup :Second Division West Ham United, managed by John Lyall, won the FA Cup, beating Arsenal 1–0 with a Trevor Brooking goal... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
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| 1980-1981 1980-81 in English football The 1980–81 season was the 101st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:The Football League introduced a three points for a win system in place of the two points for a win system which had operated since the league's formation in 1889... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
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| 1981-1982 1981-82 in English football The 1981–82 season was the 102nd season of competitive football in England.It was also the first season that the Three points for a win system was introduced.- First Division :Three points for a win was introduced for the first time in England... |
Division Four Football League Fourth Division The Fourth Division of The Football League was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the creation of the Premier League prior to the 1992–93 season... |
4 | Promoted |
| 1982-1983 1982-83 in English football The 1982–83 season was the 103rd season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Bob Paisley's last season as Liverpool manager ended on a high as they topped the First Division with a comfortable lead. Bob Paisley retired as Liverpool manager with a record 21 prizes in nine years. His... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1983-1984 1983-84 in English football The 1983–84 season was the 104th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool had a great first season under the management of Joe Fagan as they wrapped up their third successive league title and the 15th in their history... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1984-1985 1984-85 in English football The 1984–85 season was the 105th season of competitive football in England.-Bradford City disaster:56 spectators died and more than 200 were injured when a fire ripped through the Main Stand at Valley Parade during Bradford City's Third Division fixture with Lincoln City on 11 May... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1985-1986 1985-86 in English football The 1985–86 season was the 106th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :The championship crown went to Liverpool for the 16th time in their history at the end of their first season under the management of Kenny Dalglish, but they had to fight off some very stiff competition to... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1986-1987 1986-87 in English football The 1986–87 season was the 107th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :The First Division championship went to Everton in their final season under the management of Howard Kendall before his departure to Athletic Bilbao. His side overcame a spate of injuries to fight off... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
1 | Champions |
| 1987-1988 1987-88 in English football The 1987–88 season was the 120th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool won the league title with a comfortable nine-point margin and just two defeats all season.... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1988-1989 1988-89 in English football The 1988–89 season was the 109th season of competitive football in England.-Hillsborough disaster:On 15 April, a crowd crush at the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough killed 94 people and injured more than 300. A 95th Liverpool supporter died in hospital... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1989-1990 1989-90 in English football -European competitions:English clubs were still banned from competing in European competitions following the Heysel Stadium disaster.- First Division :... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
22 | Relegated |
| 1990-1991 1990-91 in English football The 1990–91 season was the 111th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Arsenal won the league. Runners-up spot was achieved by Liverpool, who had led the table for much of the first half of the season but had been shell-shocked in February by the sudden resignation of manager... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| 1991-1992 1991-92 in English football - First Division :The last-ever league championship before the creation of the Premier League was won by Leeds United who overhauled Manchester United thanks to the efforts of, among others, Gordon Strachan, Lee Chapman, David Batty, Gary Speed and Gary McAllister... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
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| Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... renamed Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... upon league re-organization |
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| 1992-1993 1992-93 in English football The 1992–1993 season was the 113th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:This season saw the birth of the FA Premier League. This meant a break-up of the 104-year-old Football League that had operated until then with four divisions.... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1993-1994 1993-94 in English football The 1993-1994 season was the 114th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:From the start of this season, the FA Premier League would be sponsored by Carling Breweries - an association which would last for eight years... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1994-1995 1994-95 in English football -Premiership:Blackburn Rovers ended their 81-year wait for the league title thanks to the strike partnership of Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton which scored a total of more than 50 league goals. Manchester United would have made it three league titles in a row if they had been able to turn a 1-1 draw... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1995-1996 1995-96 in English football - Premiership :Newcastle United were 12 points clear at the top of Manchester United, but Alex Ferguson's relatively young and inexperienced side overhauled them during the second half of the season to win the title.... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1996-1997 1996-97 in English football The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1997-1998 1997-98 in English football The 1997-1998 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England.-Premier League:Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1998-1999 1998-99 in English football -Premier League:Manchester United overcame close competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win their fifth Premiership title in seven seasons thanks to the comeback of Roy Keane after his long-term injury and a transfer raid totalling nearly £30 million which netted Aston Villa striker... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 1999-2000 | Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 2000-2001 2000-01 in English football The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| 2001-2002 2001-02 in English football The 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
21 | Relegated |
| 2002-2003 2002-03 in English football The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable... |
Division Three Football League Third Division The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two... |
4 | Play-off winners |
| 2003-2004 2003-04 in English football The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game.... |
Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... |
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| Division Two Football League Second Division From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams... renamed League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... upon league re-branding |
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| 2004-2005 2004-05 in English football The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
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| 2005-2006 2005-06 in English football The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
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| 2006-2007 2006-07 in English football The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
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| 2007-2008 2007-08 in English football The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool... |
League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
21 | Relegated *10 points deducted |
| 2008-2009 | League Two Football League Two Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
21 | *17 points deducted |
| 2009-2010 | League Two Football League Two Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
2 | Promoted |
| 2010-2011 | League One Football League One Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system.... |
6 | Defeated in play-off semi-finals |