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Cherries Secure Club Record PL Points Total After Draw at Palace
AFC Bournemouth surpassed their club record points tally for a Premier League campaign following a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. The stalemate at Selhurst Park saw the Cherries reach 49 points for the season, beating last season’s record haul of 48 in the top flight with five games remaining. The visitors could not make their…
Third Manager Of The Month Award For David Gray!
Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray has been named the Scottish Premiership Glen’s Manager of the Month for March 2025! This is the third time this season Gray has won the accolade, having also earned the award in December 2024 and February 2025. Gray becomes the first Hibernian FC manager to win the award three…
Winterburn Signs New Contract With the Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that versatile midfielder Ben Winterburn has signed a new contract. Winterburn has been rewarded for his excellent progress and will remain at Vitality Stadium at least until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 20-year-old, who joined the club as an under-11, has made his Premier League and FA…
Cherries On the Up After Victory at Vitality
AFC Bournemouth were crowned FA Women’s National League Division One South West champions following a 2-0 win against Bristol Rovers at Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Jenna Markham and Katie James saw the Cherries to victory and confirmed promotion to the Southern Premier Division with four games left to play. The full-time whistle sparked…
Four Lorient Players in National Teams
Montassar Talbi (Tunisia) Lorient central defender Montassar Talbi (47 caps, 2 goals) has been called up by the new Carthage Eagles coach, Sami Trabelsi, for two matches counting towards the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Tunisians will face Liberia on Wednesday, March 19, and Malawi on Monday, March 24, at home. Currently leading Group H,…
Eleven Hibees On International Duty
There are eleven Hibees on international duty over the upcoming international break! That list includes a first senior call-up for Nectar Triantis for Australia – read about our full list of internationalists below. Nectar Triantis, Lewis Miller and Martin Boyle – Australia There are three Hibees representing the Socceroos for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers…
Kepa Arrizabalaga Wins Save of the Month
AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has won the Premier League Save of the Month award for February his superb reaction stop against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arrizabalaga showed his stunning reflexes to deny Jean-Ricner Bellegarde after an initial effort from Nelson Semedo smashed against the post. It is the second time the Spaniard has claimed the award,…
Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer League Kick-off
Last weekend, the Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer League kicked off with a celebration of the upcoming community-based programme. Over 600 youth participants and their families gathered throughout the day to kick-off the league, joined by representatives from the Mayor’s Fund for Life and The City of Las Vegas, along with special appearances from Cherry Bear…
Six Auckland FC Players Named in All Whites Home World Cup Qualifier Squad
Auckland FC is proud to announce that six players of the 21-strong squad, have been selected for the New Zealand national team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup campaign in New Zealand. This marks a significant achievement for the club and highlights our goal of developing top-tier footballing talent. The selected players are vice-captain…
Cherries to Play in Premier League Summer Series
AFC Bournemouth are set to participate in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States this summer. The second edition of the pre-season tournament brings world-class football and Premier League matchday experiences to three iconic locations in the USA from July 26 to August 3. Alongside Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United, we…
Record-Breaking Hibees!
David Gray’s side are on a magnificent run of late and have been breaking records in the process. Sunday’s magnificent result against Hearts continued our fantastic form meaning we’re now unbeaten in 15 in all competitions, losing just once in our last 18 matches! In that unbeaten run, we’ve now gone 13 games unbeaten in…
Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer League
AFC Bournemouth, alongside the Vegas Golden Knights, will serve as a headline sponsor for the Vegas Bourne Youth Soccer league, a community-based, family-oriented program in the City of Las Vegas. Running for seven to nine weeks, the league focuses on physical health, inclusion, sportsmanship, and teamwork, with volunteer coaches leading the way. Both clubs will…
David Gray Named February Manager Of The Month
Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray has been named the Scottish Premiership Glen’s Manager of the Month for February 2025! This is the second time this season Gray has been given the award, winning it back in December for his team’s fine form. During the month of February, Hibs have picked up 10 points out…
Hibs Partner With ‘Mind To Mind’ Mental Health Campaign
We are proud to announce our partnership with the Scottish Government’s mental health campaign Mind to Mind, an initiative encouraging individuals to look after their mental wellbeing. Hosted on NHS Inform, the website – www.nhsinform.scot/mindtomind – offers a library of over 30 bitesize videos featuring individuals sharing their own mental wellbeing challenges, covering a wide spectrum of…
Hiroki Sakai Extends Contract With Auckland FC
Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the Black Knights until the end of the 25/26 season. The Japanese right-back has become an integral part of the team – scoring one, assisting another, and at the heart of a defence that has kept nine clean sheets, conceding the…
Cherries Launch New afcbinusa Instagram Channel
AFC Bournemouth can announce the launch of the @afcbinusa Instagram account, a new official team-affiliated channel on Instagram. The account – designed to engage supporters in the United States and cultivate new ones with the tagline “Bourne in the UK, backed in the USA” – will showcase the Cherries, with an emphasis on activities in and personalities…
Avant Water Come on Board as Proud Partner
AFC Bournemouth is delighted to announce that Avant Water have become a Proud Partner of the club. Avant have come on board for the remainder of the 2024/25 season and will continue to work with the Cherries through to 2028. Avant is an eco-friendly company, with their water packaged in 100% recycled bottles, meaning no…
Auckland FC Appoint Head Coach to Lead Reserves
Auckland FC has reached another major milestone in the development of the club, with the announcement of Luke Casserly as Reserve Team Head Coach. Casserly will be responsible for leading the Black Knight’s reserve team as they embark on the club’s debut season in the Northern League. He will also come onboard as an assistant…
Kluivert Claims MMJ POTM for January
Justin Kluivert has won the Michael Matthews Player of the Month award for January. Following on from collecting the Premier League’s EA Player of the Month award, the forward has also received the club’s accolade. In a sensational month for the Dutchman, he netted six goals and provided three assists over five appearances in all competitions….
Toon Strike Wins Kluivert Strategic Solutions GOTM
Justin Kluivert’s third goal against Newcastle United has won the Strategic Solutions Goal of the Month for January. Having picked up both the Premier League’s EA Player of the Month, as well as the club’s Michael Matthews’ Player of the Month, the Netherlands international has now scooped up a trio of awards. His long-range effort away at…
Hibs Agree Partnership With BounceEV
Hibernian Football Club are delighted to announce a new partnership with electric vehicle specialists BounceEV. BounceEV specialise in helping individuals and businesses transition to electric vehicle (EV) use, making it easier than ever to embrace greener, more sustainable travel. Hibernian FC Commercial Director, Murray Milligen, said: “We are delighted to be working with the team…
Kluivert wins Premier League POTM award
AFC Bournemouth frontman Justin Kluivert has been crowned EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month for January. Kluivert maintained his impressive form this season, netting five goals and supplying two assists during a fruitful month, both for him and the team. The Dutch international was shortlisted among of an illustrious group of players which…
Iraola Crowned Premier League Manager of the Month for January
AFC Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has been named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month for January. Iraola presided over one of the most memorable months in the club’s history with the Cherries registering three wins and a draw in the top flight. News of his award comes hot on the heels of Justin…
Brooks Collects Premier League GOTM Accolade
David Brooks has completed an unprecedented hat-trick for AFC Bournemouth after winning the Guinness Premier League Goal of the Month for January. Brooks’s stunning strike in the 1-0 win against Everton scooped the award with two efforts from Cherries teammate Justin Kluivert also shortlisted. For the first time since they joined the Premier League in…
Celebrating 150 Years of Hibernian Football Club
We are delighted to announce some of the exciting projects, events, and activations that we have planned ahead of our year-long celebration – recognising 150 years of Hibernian Football Club. In exactly six months from now – Wednesday 6 August – the Club will officially turn 150 years old, representing another landmark milestone in the…
Will Dennis Signs New Contract at Cherries
AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Will Dennis has been rewarded for his progress by the club with a new long-term contract. Dennis, who is in his ninth season at Vitality Stadium, has firmly established himself as an integral member of Andoni Iraola’s first-team squad. AFC Bournemouth first team technical director Simon Francis said: “It’s been encouraging to…
Cherries Confirm Eli Junior Kroupi Signing
We are delighted to confirm the permanent signing of FC Lorient attacker Eli Junior Kroupi. The 18-year-old French youth international will remain with the Ligue 2 club for the rest of the 2024/25 season on loan, before linking up with Andoni Iraola’s squad in the summer. Junior has enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, contributing…
AUT Named Official Partner with Auckland FC
In an exciting new development, AUT has become an official partner of New Zealand’s newest A-League club, Auckland FC. Non-commercial in nature, the partnership will provide a number of mutually beneficial opportunities and benefits for AUT students, staff and the players themselves – whose team represents a first for Tāmaki Makaurau in 17 years. Auckland…
Cherries Boast SIX Nominations for Premier League Monthly Awards
The Cherries have received six nominations for the Premier League’s monthly awards in January. Over the month, the team has played four top-flight fixtures, winning three and drawing one. Beginning the year with a 1-0 victory over Everton, a 2-2 draw away to Chelsea followed before stellar 4-1 and 5-0 wins over Newcastle United and…
Alasana Manneh Becomes First January Signing!
We are delighted to announce the signing of Gambian international Alasana Manneh from Odense Boldklub, subject to international clearance and visa approval. The terms of the transfer will remain undisclosed, with the 26-year-old putting pen-to-paper on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The central midfielder was in the famous La Masia, Barcelona’s Academy, and featured for their youth…
Cherries clinch signing of Silcott-Duberry
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce the signing of winger Zain Silcott-Duberry. The 19-year-old, who progressed through the academy ranks at Chelsea since 2017, has signed a professional contract with the Cherries. During his time with the Blues, the exciting prospect represented England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level. Speaking about joining AFC Bournemouth, Silcott-Duberry…
Hibs Extend Partnership With LNER!
Hibernian FC is delighted to announce that the Club’s successful partnership with LNER (London North Eastern Railway) has been extended into 2025! As a part of the extension, LNER will continue to be prominent around Easter Road on matchdays, with branding shown on the Club’s LED pitch-side boards, on the big screens and much more….
Nicky Cadden Named Player Of The Month For December
Nicky Cadden has been named the William Hill Premiership Player of the Month for December 2024! The 28-year-old is the first Hibernian player to pick up the accolade since April 2024 when Myziane Maolida won the prize. Nicky was on fine form in December, claiming the Player of the Match award in our 3-1 win…
Marlee François joins Auckland FC
Auckland FC has welcomed 22-year-old attacking winger, Marlee François to the club. Australian-born François joins us after spending much of his career as part of the youth set-up at Premier League Fulham F.C and Championship Bristol City. Currently without a club having been released by Bristol City last July, François is able to join up with…
Full-back Soler Completes Move to Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce the signing of full-back Julio Soler on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old Argentina youth international arrives from Primera División outfit Lanús for an undisclosed fee. He becomes the club’s second senior men’s player to arrive in the January transfer window, following the signing of Matai Akinmboni. President of football…
David Gray Named Scottish Premiership Manager Of The Month
Hibernian Head Coach David Gray has been named the Scottish Premiership Glen’s Manager of the Month for December 2024! Gray is the first Hibs Manager to win the award since Paul Heckingbottom in March 2019. The Hibees turned their form around in the month of December, picking up 12 points out of a possible 15 – including…
Alvarium Joins Auckland FC as Premium Partner
Auckland FC has welcomed wealth manager Alvarium to the club as a premium partner. Malcolm McKinnon, Chief Executive Officer of Alvarium said the wealth manager was excited to be part of the Auckland FC journey. “Our team is always looking for opportunities to support commendable partners who combine high performance with great community engagement. We…
Rudi Molotnikov Signs Long-Term Deal!
We are delighted to announce that Rudi Molotnikov has committed his future to Hibernian FC! The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal, which runs until the summer of 2029. Molotnikov’s new deal highlights the Club’s long-term vision and ongoing commitment to providing a pathway and opportunities for our homegrown youth players….
Hibernian FC Partner With From The Club
Hibernian FC are delighted to partner with signed memorabilia experts From The Club, offering supporters to purchase signed items from their favourite players!
Auckland Radiology Partners with Auckland FC
Auckland Radiology partners with Auckland FC to provide world-class medical imaging services. Auckland Radiology Group (ARG), a division of RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group is thrilled to announce that they are an official partner of Auckland FC, Auckland’s new professional football club that competes in the A-League Men. Through this partnership, ARG will supply their world-class…
Auckland FC Creates Fan Representative Group
Auckland FC is proud to have created its inaugural Fan Representative Group (FRG). The FRG is designed to provide fans with a direct line into the club to share feedback, ideas, and for the club to keep fans updated and consult on any changes. Being first and foremost a community club, we have set up the…
Partner Club: Extension of the Partnership With Auray FC
FC Lorient and Auray FC signed an extension of their partnership contract last month. The continuation of this collaboration should allow the two clubs to work hand in hand on the development of all categories, from the football school to the women’s teams. The support actions will be extended (access to training sessions, internships, open…
The 35 Amateur Clubs of Lorient Agglomeration in the Spotlight
A captain’s armband honoring amateur football. During each home match of the Merlus since the beginning of the season, you have become accustomed to discovering a new theme linked to the club or the territory, illustrated on the armband worn by Laurent Abergel at the Moustoir stadium. On the occasion of this match against ESTAC,…
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust Donate Over 1000 Football Books to Local Schools
Books from the British comic series, Roy of the Rovers, which is based on the life of a fictional footballer were donated to AFC Bournemouth, by writer Tom Palmer. AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust took on the initative to use the book donation to promote and encourage reading among young people by handing out over…
Community Sports Trust helps support social skills and friendships through Premier League Inspires
In partnership with School Games, AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust recently hosted a transition tournament as part of the Premier League Inspires programme at Ringwood Community Hub. The tournament was a participation event to support social skills and friendships for students who are starting their journey in secondary school. The event saw 62 year 7…
AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust host Premier League Inspires Trailblazers at Vitality Stadium
Students from Glenmoor and Winton Academy’s Diversity Club visited Vitality Stadium for this year’s Premier League Inspires Trailblazers event, to celebrate black history month and the Premier League, No Room for Racism campaign. The event saw students on a tour of the stadium, which included the changing rooms, tunnel and pitch side, as well as…
Garvan Stewart Appointed As Head Of Recruitment
We are delighted to announce that Garvan Stewart has been appointed as Hibernian FC’s Head of Recruitment. The 38-year-old started working with the Club on Monday and will work closely with Sporting Director Malky Mackay on all areas of player identification and recruitment. Stewart spent the last 12 years at English Premier League side AFC…
Fanatics Support The Growth Of Women’s Football
The Club are delighted to announce a new partnership with Fanatics, who will become the new back of shirt sponsor for the Women’s team. As part of the agreement, Fanatics will receive exposure on the Women’s team shirts and social media platforms, as well as becoming the front of shirt sponsor for the Next Gen…