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How unique is Bournemouth's story?
Posted on 2/23/25 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 2/23/25 at 2:27 pm
As recently as 2010 they were in League 2. They are currently 6th on EPL table, have been an EPL mainstay for the last 10 years or so. I remember when they were promoted to the top flight and they were a huge story. Fastest climb in English history from 4 tier to 1st tier. They do not get talked about enough for their relative success.
Has any other team come up like this?
Has any other team come up like this?
This post was edited on 2/23/25 at 2:29 pm
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Posted on 2/23/25 at 2:57 pm to West Palm Tiger561
Wigan was similar IIRC.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 5:28 pm to West Palm Tiger561
Leicester City was in League One during the 08-09 season and won the premier league in 2015-16 season.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 6:51 pm to OldmanBeasley
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Leicester City was in League One during the 08-09 season and won the premier league in 2015-16 season.
We’ll never see a story like that again.
Posted on 2/23/25 at 7:20 pm to West Palm Tiger561
Brentford's history is similar to Bournemouth's. They're historically a third or fourth division club who have outpunched their weight significantly. The thing about Bournemouth that surprises me though is that they have no competition in Dorset. The closest major city to them is Southampton, but that's still about 30+ miles and in a different county. I guess many of their residents have retired to the South Coast and cheer for different clubs, but Dean Court is still a tiny stadium (11,307 capacity) given the population of Dorset.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 7:21 am to SCLibertarian
For the opposite, check out Luton. Premier League last season, will be League One this upcoming season.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 7:52 am to southpawcock
Swansea is another good one.
Posted on 2/24/25 at 3:30 pm to southpawcock
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For the opposite, check out Luton. Premier League last season, will be League One this upcoming season.
What is going on with them?
Last day of last year they were 3 points back from not getting relegated, with Nottingham Forest of all teams.
They lose that day and Forest wins, fast forward to now and Forest is looking like they'll be playing in the Champions league next year while Luton will be in League One.
Posted on 3/4/25 at 8:41 am to SCLibertarian
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Brentford's history is similar to Bournemouth's. They're historically a third or fourth division club who have outpunched their weight significantly. The thing about Bournemouth that surprises me though is that they have no competition in Dorset. The closest major city to them is Southampton, but that's still about 30+ miles and in a different county. I guess many of their residents have retired to the South Coast and cheer for different clubs, but Dean Court is still a tiny stadium (11,307 capacity) given the population of Dorset.
I think Brighton is also similar. I have been fascinated with the success Brighton has had over the last few years and the way the club is run. I also have been amazed at the transformation of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth was sold to Bill Foley and his Black Knight Football and Entertainment Group in the middle of the 2022-2023 season. I don’t much about their front office personnel but it seems like Foley put a good group together to run the club. Also, it helps that Foley is invested, involved, and willing to spend money. I heard he is also wanting to build a new stadium (around 19K capacity) and new training grounds.
Posted on 3/5/25 at 8:34 am to TeddyPadillac
Posted on 3/5/25 at 8:46 am to West Palm Tiger561
They really are a well run club. Hiring Richard Hughes away was a very smart move by Liverpool's front office.
Future looks bright too with talents like Kluivert, Semenyo and Kerkez set to sell for big $$$ the next couple windows.
Future looks bright too with talents like Kluivert, Semenyo and Kerkez set to sell for big $$$ the next couple windows.
Posted on 3/5/25 at 10:57 am to West Palm Tiger561
It really comes down to finding the right ownership, sporting director framework, efficient recruitment, also managers. I find having quality managers are way more crucial to smaller teams than the bigger clubs in the prem. Which is what we see in Bournemouth, Brighton, and Fulham now.
Brighton have gone the sport science analytics route with Tony Bloom their owner, he has really set the mark on recruitment and advanced algorithms. They really just find a manager that fits their system and its almost plug and play with their players, will buy south american players for pennies then sell them to the likes of Chelsea for 100+ mil
rinse, repeat.
Bournemouth and Fulham have hired two great managers in Marco Silvia and Andoni Ireola. Silvia is a master at rehabbing players and getting them in form after being second choice elsewhere. Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez, Adama Traore; their team is full of players he’s improved that were all surplus to requirements at their prior clubs.
Iraola at Bournmouth has a really high intensity pressing and attacking style of play. I watched a Tyler Adams interview and he called it "controlled chaos" which is a good way to describe it. Anytime you watch Bournemouth play they are everywhere causing chaos as soon as they lose the ball. They have the ability to absolutely throttle teams.
Brighton have gone the sport science analytics route with Tony Bloom their owner, he has really set the mark on recruitment and advanced algorithms. They really just find a manager that fits their system and its almost plug and play with their players, will buy south american players for pennies then sell them to the likes of Chelsea for 100+ mil
rinse, repeat. Bournemouth and Fulham have hired two great managers in Marco Silvia and Andoni Ireola. Silvia is a master at rehabbing players and getting them in form after being second choice elsewhere. Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jimenez, Adama Traore; their team is full of players he’s improved that were all surplus to requirements at their prior clubs.
Iraola at Bournmouth has a really high intensity pressing and attacking style of play. I watched a Tyler Adams interview and he called it "controlled chaos" which is a good way to describe it. Anytime you watch Bournemouth play they are everywhere causing chaos as soon as they lose the ball. They have the ability to absolutely throttle teams.
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