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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
'I received my O-level results via a half-time announcement'
You have been sharing your stories and photos about why you love is a final selection of your submissions, but do make sure you scroll down this page to see all the best responses from throughout the week: Roger: Supporter since 1961 when my dad first took me to Dean Court aged five. My first away match was at Luton in 1969. The promotions are special memories - York 1971, Fulham 1987, Carlisle 2013, Charlton 2015 and Nottingham Forest 2022.I received my O-level results away at Watford in August 1972 via a half time announcement. A shame we lost 3-2 (after being 2-0 up!). Ron: I was nine years old when the Football League restarted after World War Two. Together with a group of pals I would cycle 10 miles each way every Saturday afternoon to Dean Court (now Vitality Stadium) to watch either the first team or the reserves of Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic FC. I have followed them through thick and thin, from Division Three (South) to the dizzy heights of the Premier 78, distance and infirmity preclude me from attending matches, but I often wonder if there are any of my contemporaries who recall those times.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Just magic'
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos about why you fell in love with is a selection of your submissions: Andy: My late father was in charge of the policing at Dean Court in the 1970s and 1980s and from the age of six he would take me to the ground early and leave me in what was the directors' box while he worked. We all dreamed of Division One/Premier League success, but as a young boy I was brought up in the old Division Four playing the likes of Crewe, Scunthorpe and Leyton Orient and I loved every minute of it. Send us your pictures and stories here
The Guardian
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Bournemouth v Aston Villa: Premier League
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature This week we've seen the joy† that European competition can bring. So you can bet your bottom dollar that both of these clubs will fancy a slice of that sweet Uefa pie next season. As things stood at the start of the day – and we'll re-evaluate when the 3pms have finished – Aston Villa are good for the Conference League, while eighth-placed Bournemouth are out of the qualification spots. But Villa are still within striking distance of a place in the Champions League next season, while eighth could be good enough for the Cherries providing Manchester City win the FA Cup and Newcastle remain in the top six. So it's all to play for this evening at Dean Court. Kick-off is at 5.30pm BST. It's on! † Well, that and the gut-wrenching misery, but Arsenal have had it rough of late so let's leave them to lick their wounds in peace. Share
