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Hi everyone!
I am back; I know most of you won’t know me but some of you hopefully will remember my http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/football-manager-2012-stories/93338-potters-story.html from a couple of years ago. It has been a while, I have finished college and currently having a gap year and have become a qualified shift manager. But that isn’t enough, I have felt absent from a life. An FM life. I have bought FM each year but I just haven’t managed to come back to the storytelling. Finally, after three seasons I need a joy back in my life, I hope you guys are enjoying FM16. Please let me know what kind of format you all enjoy reading: things you would like to see in my story. I’m here for you guys, and any feedback and advice is warmly taken on board.

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Shock as Eddie Howe is replaced by newbie? ​

After his three-year stint at the helm of AFC Bournemouth Eddie Howe has been replaced by twenty-year old Jake Burrows; this will certainly come as a shock to many as fan favourite Howe had recently got Bournemouth promoted to the Barclays Premier League. We managed to speak to Eddie briefly on his way out of the club’s training ground: ‘ I am disappointed to say the least but I have to undergo an operation which I postponed a few years ago that I have been told will seriously affect my body structure and walking if untreated any longer. Therefore, I have to stand down as the manager of AFC Bournemouth. I would like to wish the club, it’s fans and the new manager the very best in the future.Further to this the 37 year old was asked whether he had heard of the newly appointed Burrows before. ‘Haha of course I have; he's my cousin.’ Which may explain his rather bizarre arrival as the new manager considering he lack any managerial experience. You can hear from the man himself on Thursday from 10am as he will be at a press conference for his unveiling.
 
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BREAKING NEWS: Burrows in training ground bust-up on first day​

We haven’t even heard from the newly appointed Bournemouth manager yet and ahead of his unveiling it has been revealed that he was involved in a confrontation with a member of the coaching team.



Information on who the bust up was with and whether their role at the club is under scrutiny has not been disclosed but it is believed it began halfway through the morning’s fitness session and Burrows had reacted to a passing comment about his ‘newbie’ status.

Stay tuned as we come live from Burrows’ first confrontation with the media.
 

Burrows’ first press conference causes a few stirs

The highly anticipated unveiling of Jake Burrows as AFC Bournemouth’s new manager was completed today; he faced the media for the first time after being named the new boss and provided an example of things to come with his calm and confident attitude. Following the recent news of his training ground bust-up he revealed how Daniel Hughes a fitness coach at the club has had his contract terminated following ‘his lack of respect’ for Burrows and the team.

Asked later about whether he can follow the success of Eddie Howe, he replied ‘Follow? I have crossed paths with Eddie, we’re going in a new direction and that is to the top. I’m not a copy of previous managers, I have my own blueprint and I look forward to it developing. Eddie has done the club proud but it’s a new chapter and I want to turn the questioners into followers.


You can find a full copy of the conference below:
James Phillips: Following the exit of Howe do you and the chairman have similar ambitions for the club and the future?

JB: Of course, you know that’s case. I wouldn’t be here if we didn’t; I want to win and earn money and so does he.

Paul Docherty: What are your expectations for the following season? Do you believe you can beat the drop?

JB: Don’t you mean drop the beat? If so then yes, yes I do. My expectations are simple: We need to work together and perform to the best of our abilities, if we do that then we will win and do well this season. If not then we will struggle. I have spoken to the lads and we’re on the same wave length.

Lee Cook: At just 20 years old do you believe you can gain the respect of the dressing room? A lot of people are suggesting you will not being able to cope.

JB: Well if I don’t have their respect then they don’t have a contract. Simple. Not matter of age I expect respect throughout the squad; towards me and towards each other. That’s how we work as a team. Look at Daniel Hughes, his contract was terminated following unprofessional behaviour and lack of respect.

Ryan Foster: Following Hughes dismissal and how your portraying yourself today, do you prefer to be a hands on with the players or sit back in the office type of manager?

JB: I want the players to know that they can come to me for anything, any worries or problems they can let me know. If they’re not happy then I will fix it. I protect the lads through media and my image on and off the pitch and I expect that in return. Thank you for your time but I must get back to the training ground.
How is the layout? I will be doing the friendly in one post I think however what would you prefer the rest of the games? Any advice or anything anyone wants to see? :)
 

Transfer Headlines
· Bournemouth express loan deal for Liverpool youngster Divock Origi
· Rafa Benítez chases Juan Mata
· Real Sociedad manger David Moyes enquires about the availability of Roma full-back Ashley Cole
· ‘No sale between Chelsea and Higuain’


08:42 - Rumour from Anfield that Jurgen Klopp is chasing England international Harry Kane for a reported £35million

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08:56 – Burrows has had a 250k bid for Nottingham Forest’s David Vaughan accepted. Following his recent refusal to pay £6m for Hull City’s Tom Huddlestone, the Bournemouth manager has gone for the cheaper option of Vaughan
08:57 – Teams from both Serie A and the Bundesliga have expressed and interest in Corithians midfielder Renato Augusto for a figure close to £4m
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09:15 More news coming from down south as Burrows begins his campaign is that he is looking at the possibility of bringing in some experience, it hasn’t been disclosed who yet but he has been quoted saying ‘this team needs big game experience and that’s exactly what I plan on getting’ rumours have already started circulating with names such as Del Pierro and Ashley Cole being thrown around. We will bring you the news as and when it happens LIVE on Sky Sports transfer centre!


 
Distin out for four weeks after brawl in German bar!

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News coming from the Bournemouth’s training camp is that Sylvan Distin was having a drink with few of the lads in the squad when he was involved in a confrontation between himself and Christian Atsu. It is believed that Atsu travelled with the group even though he is currently injured himself.

We don’t have any information on the cause of the argument however we have managed to speak to a spokesperson for the club who stated ‘ There was a disagreement between a couple of the senior squad. Burrows will be dealing with this how he sees fit and that is all on the matter. No more questions.’
After just two weeks into the job Jake seems to have his hands full with the players seeming to be discontent at the moment.

Further news from the training camp is that Divock Origi has joined them in Germany at Wolfsburg. It was a bitter blow for Burrows who had been looking at the young Belgium international to bolster his strike force.
 
Malouda, Scholes and Ferdinand all sign for the Cherries!


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No before you ask Burrows hasn't somehow managed to persuade Scholes and Ferdinand out of retirement they have in fact joined his backroom staff as coaches. Burrows has been quoted saying that the pair will add much needed Premier League advice and support to both him and the players. There was an opportunity for Scholes to be his assistant however declined the opportunity and opted to join the coaching team. On the other hand former French international Florent Malouda has surprisingly made a return to England with the south coast team and will be looking to join up with his team mates ahead of their final friendly against Poole Town later this week.

Burrows had this to say earlier: 'I decided to keep it as much of a secret as I could, the players were unaware and to a certain extent I was too as it was a close run couple of deals that didn't look 100% certain. I look forward to working with both Rio and Paul off the pitch and seeing what Malouda will bring on it" When asked whether there was any more deals to be announced or more surprises he simply replied 'We'll see'

Rookie Jake Burrows certainly has us here at Sky Sports wondering his next move after just three weeks he has laid his mark on the football world and will hope to carry it into the season.


The pre-season will be up soon, how is it looking so far everyone? I am glad to be back writing stories. Up the Cherries!
 
Pre-Season Friendlies

July 7th​ 2015
Bournemouth 2 -1 Bournemouth U21

Murray (22) Surman (44) ​

The first game of pre-season gave me an opportunity to assess most of the players in the squad and U21 squad. We performed well considering the only met the players two days ago and it was the first time these lads had been on a pitch for a month. Murray impressed scoring two offside goals in the first-half before scoring one that counted! O’Hanlon impressed me for the under 21s with his movement off the ball and his first touch.

July 13th​ 2015


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Chemnitz 4 – 1 Bournemouth

Ritchie (61)

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We came to Germany for our pre-season training camp in high spirits. Right now I am downing a pint of the German’s finest, contemplating what happened tonight. It was a awful result; 4-0 down at half-time and the lads got a bollocking, there was no passion, no enthusiasm to win. We need to improve before we’re back in England and fast. Vaughan isn’t available because I ****** forgot to sign him to the training camp so he is at home training with the others that were left behind.



July 15th​ 2015


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VFB Lübeck 1 - 3 Bournemouth

Kermongant(25) Rantie(71) Ritchie(86)


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Well I guess they listened! It was a much better performance from the lads. Thouroughly deserved the victory and it was nice being able to celebrate again! Fitness is starting to become better and I am confident we can press on from here. I have a few transfer opportunities coming up which I am eager to complete to bolster the squad. Unfortunately Origi went to Wolfsburg and I was rejected by Zarate but we will get there.


July 18th​ 2015


Erfurt 1 – 0 Bournemouth

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Disappointing. Extremely disappointing. Tactically I need to change something, on the pitch the lads need to change something. Something has to change. Tindell has to tell me that it is only pre-season but it is disappointing. I don’t like losing. If it’s a league game, cup game or a ****** friendly; a loss is a loss and this is the second loss here in Germany.


July 20th​ 2015

DSC Armenia Bielefeld 1 – 0 Bournemouth

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Our final game in Germany for our training camp and we lost to late goal in the 78th​ minute; throughout the match we dominated but couldn’t just wasn’t clinical enough. Joshua King couldn’t even hit a cows **** with a banjo he was that awful when we came on tonight. We have one more match coming up against Poole Town before we have Norwich in the first game of the season. Up the Cherries. I don’t even like cherries.


3rd​ August 2015

Poole Town 0 – 5 Bournemouth

 King(22) Wilson (39,40,43) Vaughan (67)

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What a fine way of rounding up the pre-season. Wilson was on fire and finally showed me why he deserved to be in the starting eleven against Norwich next week. The boys had 29 shots in total which I am very pleased about. Still need to be more clinical in front of goal and show no mercy, which is what we will need against the premier league teams this season. After the match against Bielefeld I told King he had one more half to show me why I should keep him and he duly delivered. David Vaughan came on at half-time for his first appearance in our shirt and scored a fine placed shot to cap off a good display. Onwards and upwards.


Well that is pre-season guys, I will be doing the competitive matches one-by-one aswell as news updates, transfers, shocks and general storylines is that okay for everyone? I hope you're all enjoying it so far!
 
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Squillaci signs! Ritchie on the way out?

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Two days before the start of the season and Burrows has got his experienced man. The former Arsenal and Sevilla defender has recently undergone his medical and has been officially confirmed as a Bournemouth player this morning at the press conference before the Norwich game.

Burrows described Squillaci as a great signing for the club and hoped that his experience on the pitch will rub off on the rest of the players.

It's not all good news however; it has been rumoured that Matt Ritchie - the best player of pre-season - has been approached by West Ham United and has asked Burrows to be open to offers. When pressed for an answer Jake replied 'If Ritchie wants to go, he can go. I am not happy about it but he can go, at the end of the season we will see who made the right decision I guess!'

Further news from the Bournemouth press conference

  • Jordan Rhodes on his way to the cherries?
  • Burrows looking at replacements for Ritchie
  • Bournemouth reject bid for Francis
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Matchday 1: Norwich vs Bournemouth



Right lads, it’s the first game of the season. It’s a massive game for the football club; we’re in the top tier of English football, we’re playing away but that doesn’t matter. We need to go out there and perform for the fans. Give them something to shout about and get the three points. Enjoy it out there and maintain concentration. If you go behind don’t get your heads down, just restart and carry on going. Murray you’re going to be starting up top today with Wilson, give it your all and be clinical. Florent and Matt you’re my wide men, oi look at me when I am talking to you. You’re my wide men, I expect crosses into the box early but if there is an opening run into it. The defence is as followed: Francis at right back make sure you don’t go forward too much, resist the temptation to follow their winger forward. Squillaci and Elphick you’re the central pair and Joe you’re at left-back. Arthur you’re starting in goal. Go out there boys and do us proud! Earn you’re place for the next match!


Norwich City 0 – 2 Bournemouth

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Malouda (11) Murray (45+1)​


What a result! A great win and performance to top it off. Malouda was fantastic out there, his first touch and ability to take on his opponent was the difference today as he and Ritchie exploited their full-backs this afternoon. The only downfall today was Squillaci getting himself sent off for a second yellow-card. Which is unacceptable, he probably won’t feature in the side for a couple of games and will be fined. It’s just irresponsible.

 
​Great star pal! Loving the lay out of the story. Just out of curiosity how much money did you get to spend at the beginning of the season? Malouda looks like he could be a great signing.
 
city4lyf said:
​Great star pal! Loving the lay out of the story. Just out of curiosity how much money did you get to spend at the beginning of the season? Malouda looks like he could be a great signing.
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Thanks mate I appreciate it! and it was £2m!
 
Matchday 2: Bournemouth vs Leicester City



We have got to keep this momentum going lads, well done on the first game but that is gone, its finished. Leicester are a different challenge and we need to perform at the top of our game to get and we need to perform at the top of our game to get anything from this match. Cook you’re coming in for Squillaci, stay tight to Vardy – he’s an handful. Keep knocking the ball around nicely and look for an opening, pressure the defence for the ball and force them into a mistake. We can do this! Come on lads!

Bournemouth 1 – 0 Leicester City
Wilson(83)

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****** **** that was a tight match! Wilson grabbed the all-important goal late on in the match to grab a second win in a row! These are the matches we need to be winning to maximise our chances and also generate momentum going into the harder matches. The lads have been working their socks off and it is beginning to show for us. Long may this continue. Chelsea away next up and it’s going to be tough. We’ll be back at training tomorrow and putting in the extra effort for the game.

 
Matchday 3: Chelsea vs Bournemouth


Here it is guys, the first of the top four. Don’t get star struck, they’re professionals just like you and I. We need to stay positive, we are up against it today but if we work together and put in 120% we can come away with a point today. Just go out there and do the best that you can. Malouda keep doing what you’re doing, feed the ball over to Wilson and he’ll take a head all day long. Vaughan you need to be box-to-box today; Fabregas will run you all over the place and it’s your job to track him. This is it lads, the ref wants us out.


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Chelsea 6 – 0 Bournemouth

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Welcome to the premier league lads. I am lost for words, that was horrendous to watch. What even was that? If you call that your best then we are screwed this season. Vaughan? Remember Fabregas? That last time you saw him was when you shook hands at the beginning of the match. We have Coventry next and that is a chance for some of you that weren’t playing today to make a claim for a starting spot. They’re all up for grabs.


 
Capital One Cup: Bournemouth vs Coventry
I haven’t got to explain to you what I expect tonight. You need to go out there and get the victory for our fans. They pay good money to watch you and you all owe them after that Chelsea game! Stanilas you’re starting the match; we’ll see how you’re looking with your fitness. Go out there and do yourselves proud, don’t get complacent.


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Bournemouth 3 – 2 Coventry

Murray (7) Ritchie (63) Wilson (85)​

It wasn’t quite the dominate performance I wanted, but we got the victory in the end. We have Watford in the next game, hopefully we can get back to winning ways in the league. Once again Malouda impressed with two assists; he is turning into a great buy. I have just got notified that we have drawn Manchester City next in the third round. ****. I guess well try our best.


 
Matchday 4: Bournemouth vs Watford




It’s important we go out there and perform to the best of our ability today lads. It’s an important game and a great chance to get another three points. Boruc I expect an improvement today in goal, it’s not been good enough and we’re letting in silly goals that will cost us come the end of the season if we’re not careful. Vaughan and Gosling you two are playing in the centre of the park; Dan I expect you to be chasing ever ball down and be a nuisance to their midfield. Right let’s get out there and go for it!


Bournemouth 0 – 3 Watford​


What a poor poor performance. I don’t expect us to be winning every game but we need to be turning up for games like these at home. Once again we have let the fans down. I apologise to the Bournemouth fateful, we just haven’t turned up tonight. The next few games are going to be important to our season so hopefully we will maximise points.


 

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AFC Bournemouth: Summer transfer market summary

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It has been a relatively quiet summer for Burrows and his team in the transfer market since he took charge of the club at the beginning of July. With four signings coming in including the former Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda it seemed that Burrows is rather content with his current squad. Speaking to Jim Bossman at the BBC Sport news conference tonight he said ‘ The current squad has gelled together over the summer period and has become accustomed to the tactics and philosophies I employ. Hence the lack of summer signings on my part. In respect to outgoings I tried to get the unregistered and youngers players a club to go out on loan to and will continue to try to find them more regular football. However come January there will be a lot more changes to come; players who are not quite right for the club will depart and I will spend the rare spare time that I get to scout potential winter signings but I’ll see’.


Transfers In:
  • David Vaughan - £250k
  • Florent Malouda - £14k
  • Sébastien Squillaci - £925k
  • Óscar - £155k
Transfers Out:

  • Matt Butcher – Loan
  • Ryan Allsop – Loan
  • Elliot Ward - £195k
The rookie manager will also be greeted with the return of Atsu after a long layoff with injury and he has now started training again with the first-team. Hopefully the Cherries will continue to progress and do well in the league this season after a steady start to the campaign.



 
Matchday 5: Manchester City vs Bournemouth




Right then lads. We need to get out of this slump and fast. I know we are least favoured in this match, I understand it’s going to be tough but just go out there and put on a show; show the world who we are! Oscar you’re starting today; I know it’s your debut but give it your all. Florent mid-way through the match I’ll be brining on Atsu; when he comes on I need you to switch to the left flank. I want a point out of this match. Go for it!

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Manchester City 4 – 1 Bournemouth


Wilson (67)​


And we lose. We have slipped to a third straight defeat; I heard chants of ‘ you’re getting sacked in the morning’ which is crazy! I can’t fault the lads really; the performance was much better than what the score line suggests. The boys worked hard and that I was I expect from them. Unlucky for them it came against Man City. We will take this momentum to the match against Everton and hopefully will come away from there with a few points. Atsu returned and showed glimpses of what he can bring to the side which will be a boost.


 
Tough luck there mate but still going nicely, keep it up!
 
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