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Cherries announce signing of keeper Di Gregorio on loan from Juventus
THE Cherries have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio on a season-long loan from Juventus.
Goal four minutes from time earns Rec 2-2 away to Sturminster Newton United
Match Report: Sturminster Newton United 2 Hamworthy Recreation 2
Hamworthy United still looking for first win after draw away to Kintbury Rangers
Wessex League Division One (Saturday August 22, 2026): Kintbury Rangers 2 Hamworthy United 2
Dorset Premier League: Goals galore as league leaders change again
All the latest action from the Dorset Premier League from Saturday, August 22
Swanage held by Cobham Sports in hard-fought encounter
Swans 1 Cobham Sports 1
Cherries 'struggled in last eight minutes' but had City where they wanted them - Rose
Marco Rose felt the Cherries had Manchester City where they wanted them in the second half and they were in a good position to return to Dorset with a point or more, but they struggled in the closing stages to see the match out.
Ford frustrated at Glasgow defeat - but Pirates' away form puts them in good spot
Danny Ford was left frustrated as Pirates lost their fourth consecutive away meeting 47-43 at Glasgow on Friday night.
Cherries 'need to find solutions' to set piece issues after City defeat
THE Cherries must find solutions to improve at set pieces, Marco Rose said, after Marc Guehi drew Manchester City level with Bournemouth on Sunday as he was left unmarked from a corner.
City defeat about small details as Cherries 'can take good things' from it - Truffert
The fine details went against the Cherries in the closing minutes at Manchester City as Adrien Truffert was left frustrated at the club’s opening defeat in the Premier League.
Harry Redknapp column - 'Rose bucking a trend that bodes well for season'
In his first exclusive column for the Daily Echo, Harry Redknapp discusses AFC Bournemouth’s “excellent” performance at Manchester City and says why Marco Rose is bucking a trend that is one of the football legend’s biggest bugbears in the modern game…
Cherries make it two from two and start life in Weymouth with win over Cheltenham
AFC Bournemouth made it two wins from two games in the National League as they picked up three points in their first competitive match at their new home, the Bob Lucas Stadium, with a 2-1 victory over Cheltenham Town.
Di Gregorio travelling to UK ahead of loan move to Cherries from Juventus
MICHELE Di Gregorio has arrived in the UK ahead of a loan move to the Cherries from Juventus, according to reports.
Nominate a local hero or club for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2026
The Sport and Recreation Alliance's Community Sport and Recreation Awards is seeking to recognise outstanding contributions to grassroots sport and recreation.
Last-minute Hill winner secures points for Poole vs Berkhamsted
A LAST-MINUTE winner from Ik Hill ensured Poole returned to winning ways with a 3-2 win over Berkhamsted.
Good Cherries team performance at City despite late defeat - Player ratings
It was a good first-team performance from the Cherries, although they tasted late heartbreak to lose 2-1 at Manchester City on Sunday.
Five things we learned as Cherries start Rose era with gutting late defeat at City
The Cherries fell victim to late heartbreak at the Etihad Stadium today as two Manchester City goals in seven minutes saw their hosts turn the game around to win 2-1.