'I spent hours waiting for autographs'
Richard: My first experience of watching AFC Bournemouth (Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic FC) was with my father when I was about 11 years old (1963) and it was their first match under floodlights, a friendly against a German side.I spent many hours outside the players' entrance hoping to get the autograph of my heroes. If the first team were playing away, I used to go and watch the A Team playing on a Saturday. At half-time, the Bournemouth orchestra used to march around the pitch while playing and entertaining the crown. I have remained a supporter throughout my life, and Eddie Howe will always be held fondly. Now we have one of the best managers in the league in Ardoni Iraola and an owner who fully supports the development of the club. Thank you AFC Bournemouth for so many great years.
Derek: I was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire in 1949. I have always cheered the Cherries on and watched/listened whenever possible. Living in Portsmouth, I went to see them play at Fratton Park but got in the home end by mistake and cheered when Bournemouth scored. Fortunately (unfortunately!), the goal was disallowed. I was lucky to get out in one piece.
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