AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has paid tribute to tennis star Andy Murray, who recently announced he would soon be retiring from the sport. The three-time grand slam winner has struggled to overcome a severe hip injury sustained in 2016, and announced his plans to retire this year in an emotional press conference this morning. […]
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Young Cherry awarded AFC Bournemouth’s Player of the Month
David Brooks named AFC Bournemouth player of the month for December. After a run of impressive performances including two goals against Brighton, David Brooks was Eddie Howe’s first signing of last summer’s transfer window. He joined the Cherries for over £10 million from Sheffield United and has made a total of 22 appearances since. Brooks […]
When All is Said and Done: Can we solve the problem?
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Saturday 3pm kick-off, before Paul Orchard from Boscombe’s football memorabilia store, In Off The Far Post, discusses why he’s so passionate about football programmes, after the EFL voted for publication not to be compulsory in June 2018. Also, Chris Tuck from @NonLgeProgs on Twitter offers a potential solution […]
Behind the Scenes of AFC Bournemouth’s Match-Day Programme
Go behind-the-scenes with Iain Pearce, programme editor at Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, to hear his thoughts on the EFL’s vote that clubs don’t have to produce programmes, and to get an insight into what it takes to produce the publication for match-day. For more on When All’s Said and Done: The Fall of Match-Day Programmes: […]
When All is Said and Done: The Fall of Match-Day Programmes
The rust of screeching turnstiles paves the way to a dimly lit concourse, as a distant waft of Pukka Pies drifts below the terraces. Supporters gather, heads and necks adorned with comforting hats and scarves in the late autumnal breeze. Grasped in one hand or rolled up inside a back pocket, a match-day programme for […]
Hope after sport: Rob Steed and Leon McKenzie discuss mental health and the importance of future employment
According to a Professional Players’ Federation survey, more than half of former professional sportspeople hold concerns about their mental wellbeing after retiring. Rob Steed, co-founder of Life After Professional Sport, a careers platform designed specifically for sportspeople, spoke to Struggles After The Whistle about the importance of LAPS’ work. Also hear from ex-professional footballer Leon McKenzie, […]
Leon McKenzie admits not wanting to show weakness during mental health struggles
Former professional footballer and boxer Leon McKenzie has opened up about his battle with mental illness, admitting ‘you don’t want to show weakness’ to the ‘old school set-up’ in the sporting world. The 40-year-old, now a leading mental health advocate, revealed his thoughts about the state of mental health in sport in an exclusive interview […]
Sports star Leon McKenzie admits keeping battle with depression a secret
Ex-professional footballer and boxer Leon McKenzie has admitted football negatively affected his mental health during his 18-year career. The 40-year-old, now a mental health advocate, shared his past regrets on not seeking professional help, and his reasons for keeping his battle with depression secret. “I think if I had spoken to the right people, if […]
History of Football Refereeing (Timeline)
Football Refereeing hasn’t always been as we know it today, below is a timeline of the history of refereeing from 1863 to 2018.
Dorset referees recall their stories of abuse in grassroots football
Referees in Dorset say they’ve been verbally abused by players, chased to their cars by parents and even threatened with stabbing. After moving from Bedfordshire to Bournemouth, the level 6 Dorset FA referee James Steer who’s only 18, recalled in an Interview a story where a referee colleague of his was threatened to be stabbed […]