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BBC News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Christie makes Williams' underrated XI of the season
As the dust settles on this Premier League campaign, we asked former England international Fara Williams for her underrated XI for the selected Ryan Christie of Bournemouth as part of her an exceptional season from Andoni Iraola's side, Christie has probably been the key man in how the Spaniards' side is accomplished on the ball but absolutely vital off it. Pressing is such an important feature in Iraola's style of play and Christie is the main man in terms of initiating, dictating and controlling that high press has also been very adaptable, and really adapted his game this year. He is the unsung hero that every good team needs. In what can be quite a chaotic and high-intensity team, he brings a level of control that is doesn't score many goals which may be why he doesn't get the same headlines as the likes of Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo, but he is such an important made 29 appearances for Bournemouth this season, scoring two goals and assisting two more. He was named the Cherries player of the season and supporters' player of the Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Your Bournemouth player of the season
We asked you to select your Bournemouth player of the season from the four candidates chosen by our fan with the poll now closed, we can reveal the winner is... Ryan Christie!Here's what Tom Jordan at Back of the Net, external said about him:Christie is the man who makes Bournemouth tick - the unsung hero of the side, if you the key cog in the Cherries' aggressive press, it has been evident when Ryan has been out of the side. A machine for Andoni Iraola's the final poll breakdown
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ripoll open to move amid Celtic link
Guincamp head coach Sylvain Ripoll expects reported Celtic target Kalidou Sidibe, 26, to be open to a move. (Record), externalRyan Christie was frustrated Aberdeen did not beat Celtic in the 2017 Scottish Cup final, even though he was on loan at the Dons from Celtic at the time. (Press and Journal - subscription required), externalRead Thursday's Scottish gossip
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Pick your Bournemouth player of the season
We asked our Bournemouth fan contributor for their four candidates for player of the season and you can now select your top one. Ryan ChristieChristie is the man who makes Bournemouth tick - the unsung hero of the side, if you will. As the key cog in the Cherries' aggressive press, it has been evident when Ryan has been out of the side. A machine for Andoni Iraola's KluivertThe void left by Dom Solanke's departure meant Bournemouth needed someone to step up with goals, and Justin has done just that. The current leading scorer, Kluivert has taken his game to another level at times, which has included two hat-tricks as well!Lewis CookLewis is definitely Bournemouth's 'Mr Consistent' and has rightly worn the captain's armband on many occasions. The composed playmaker has had to adapt to a right full-back position for a large part of the season, and he has unsurprisingly impressed in the AdamsThe Cherries' defensive numbers have improved this campaign and Adams is one of the key reasons for this. A fit-and-firing Tyler is the glue in the middle of the park, who must be a nuisance to play against. He relishes those midfield battles and suffocating his mentionsFrankly, this could frankly be the rest of the squad as it has been an impressive team effort this season. Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi have been rocks, Milos Kerkez has been one of the league's top left-backs, Antoine Semenyo has been electrifying, Kepa Arrizabalaga has been an upgrade in goal, and Evanilson's first season has also been your 2024-25 Bournemouth player of the season from our shortlist hereAnd tell us why you're picking who you are, or why you'd have gone for another player not on the list, here Find more from Tom Jordan at Back of the Net, external
Press and Journal
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Ryan Christie was frustrated Aberdeen didn't beat Celtic in 2017 Scottish Cup final - despite being a Hoops player at the time
Ryan Christie was frustrated Aberdeen didn't win the Scottish Cup final against Celtic in 2017 – even though he was on loan from the treble-chasing Hoops at the time. The Scotland and Bournemouth star, who is recovering from groin surgery, helped the Dons reach the showpiece occasion at Hampden after his goal came in the first half of a 3-2 semi-final win over Hibs. His parent club Celtic awaited in the final after they defeated Rangers 3-2, but Christie was not allowed to feature, as per the loan agreement, although he admits Aberdeen did investigate the possibility. In November of that season, Derek McInnes' Dons lost 3-0 to Celtic in the League Cup final but a powerful campaign saw them split the Old Firm, finishing nine points ahead of Rangers as the Premiership runners-up. Jonny Hayes gave Aberdeen an early lead in the Scottish Cup final, which was swiftly wiped out by Stuart Armstrong's leveller. It was a pulsating clash bu it was Celtic who emerged victorious when Tom Rogic slotted away a stoppage-time clincher for a 2-1 win. Christie told The Press and Journal he felt that Dons group deserved to collect something for their year's efforts and he wanted to end his Granite City loan spell with a tangible reward. He said: 'It's always nice when it's not a Celtic v Rangers final. 'There's always a concern across Scotland that finals like these can be one-sided affairs, but it was the opposite of that. 'Aberdeen were a credit to themselves and showed why the were right up with the Old Firm that season. 'I was frustrated for the boys, because that would have been my last part before going back to Celtic. It would have been cool to get silverware with Aberdeen, but it wasn't to be. 'But if it wasn't to be Aberdeen, I suppose, it was good that it was at least Celtic winning it that season.' The 59-times capped Scotland midfielder, who has eyes on World Cup qualifiers later this year, revealed that he opted against attending the national stadium that day. He said: 'Believe it or not, I didn't even go to the final. I watched it from home. 'I didn't really fancy being spotted in the crowd and then I'd be sitting on my hands if either team scored, so I decided to stay away. 'The most frustrating thing was not being able to play in it, because of the occasion more than anything. 'You're just desperate to play, especially when you've played your part in helping the team reach the final. 'When you sign a loan agreement, you nod your head to all the clauses but when they are in your way it becomes more frustrating. 'We looked for a couple of weeks to get around it, but there was no way round it – I don't think Celtic were even going to let me play for Aberdeen that day.' Christie was a Scottish Cup winner with Caley Thistle a decade ago in his first huge Hampden occasion. Knowing Aberdeen are taking 20,000 fans to Glasgow this Saturday, he feels, will add to the scene. He said: 'My best memories of playing at Hampden included the first time when I won the Scottish Cup with Inverness. 'Even during the warm-up, the crowd were brilliant. We took down 15,000 or so, which is a fair number. 'The Aberdeen players, with 20,000 fans there, will walk out to the sea of red on their side of Hampden, and with the Celtic fans it will be a pretty cool spectacle. 'In Scotland, the Scottish Cup final is the one game on the calendar where you know everyone will be watching it. 'It always seems to be roasting hot as well. 'I'll be looking forward to the game. I'll be watching it. It's one you don't want to miss and, fimgers crossed it's a good game.' And Christie, whose loan period of six months became 18 months in the end, has fond memories of being part of a strong Aberdeen side during the 2016-17 campaign. He added: 'I absolutely loved being part of that Aberdeen team. 'It's only now when I look back at that squad that I think about just how strong that squad was. 'It's no wonder, when you look back, that we were involved in cup finals and right up there near the top of the league. 'It was a great time to be at Aberdeen. 'I was devastated as both times they reached finals I couldn't play in it. That was tough. 'But the Scottish Cup semi-final against Hibs was amazing, it was a great day.' Christie admits his memory is hazy when it comes to scoring against Championship opponents Hibs to help Aberdeen reach that Scottish Cup final eight years ago. Adam Rooney shot the Dons ahead after just 12 seconds and Christie's free-kick – from near the right corner flag – caught out goalkeeper Ofir Marciano to make it 2-0. Hibs hit back with goals either side of half-time from Grant Holt and Dylan McGeouch before a late Hayes shot which deflected off Darren McGregor sealed a 3-2 victory for Aberdeen. Christie recalls: 'To be honest, the most I remember most about that goal was me trying to do a knee slide at a dry Hampden Park. That wasn't great. 'It was a good win in the end against a good Hibs team. Any time you play and win at Hampden is pretty cool.'
