My earlier thread on random numbers covering #afcb's season so far
As 2024 closes what a year its been to be an #afcb supporter. The local supplier of oxygen cylinders is under strain as the Stanpit Massive experience the elevated heights of 7th in the PL.
To see in the New Year here are some numbers...
To see in the New Year here are some numbers...
December 31, 2024 at 5:01 PM
My earlier thread on random numbers covering #afcb's season so far
#NUFC are still yet to concede a goal on the road this season & Howe's set-up has frustrated #AFCB's game-plan.
It's also stifled #NUFC's own attack to a degree, though, & this has been a game of precious few clear-cut chances.
Strong bench can be called upon, though.
#BOUNEW
It's also stifled #NUFC's own attack to a degree, though, & this has been a game of precious few clear-cut chances.
Strong bench can be called upon, though.
#BOUNEW
September 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
May 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I saw someone was commenting on just how good #afcb's defence is this season. This chart shows a scatter plot of goals for vs goals against for all seasons back to the last Great Escape". The defence is not just good, in PL terms IT IS FECKIN IMPREGNABLE!
January 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I saw someone was commenting on just how good #afcb's defence is this season. This chart shows a scatter plot of goals for vs goals against for all seasons back to the last Great Escape". The defence is not just good, in PL terms IT IS FECKIN IMPREGNABLE!
The recent Bloomberg article suggests Vitality Bill will be over here for most of January. Coincidence or on site for #afcb’s Jan window activity?
Been asked what I think #afcb's position is regarding purchases in the Jan window. As usual "It all depends..."
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
a weatherman says " dont worry " on the screen
ALT: a weatherman says " dont worry " on the screen
media.tenor.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:14 AM
The recent Bloomberg article suggests Vitality Bill will be over here for most of January. Coincidence or on site for #afcb’s Jan window activity?
In sport, @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social previews #afcb's game against Arsenal on Saturday
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251290...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251290...
May 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
In sport, @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social previews #afcb's game against Arsenal on Saturday
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251290...
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/251290...
In sport, Andoni Iraola says he's impressed with #afcb's second half vs Everton in the Premier League Summer Series. Report by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/253437...
July 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
In sport, Andoni Iraola says he's impressed with #afcb's second half vs Everton in the Premier League Summer Series. Report by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/253437...
Been asked what I think #afcb's position is regarding purchases in the Jan window. As usual "It all depends..."
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
a weatherman says " dont worry " on the screen
ALT: a weatherman says " dont worry " on the screen
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Been asked what I think #afcb's position is regarding purchases in the Jan window. As usual "It all depends..."
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
Iraola notes that #afcb's next three opponents - Wolves, Spurs, and Ipswich - are hitting their best form of the season.
Says Cherries have to be at a similar level to earn points.
Says Cherries have to be at a similar level to earn points.
November 29, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Iraola notes that #afcb's next three opponents - Wolves, Spurs, and Ipswich - are hitting their best form of the season.
Says Cherries have to be at a similar level to earn points.
Says Cherries have to be at a similar level to earn points.
Here’s an update on the impact of 2024/25 player trading on #AFCB’s P&L. No comment on the players, just the money. I’ll cover:
a) Player trading
b) P&L impact
c) Cash & debt
d) Squad cost
e) FFP impact
f) Summer window
(NB: THESE ARE SALTMINE LEVEL ESTIMATES!)
1/11
bsky.app/profile/afcb...
a) Player trading
b) P&L impact
c) Cash & debt
d) Squad cost
e) FFP impact
f) Summer window
(NB: THESE ARE SALTMINE LEVEL ESTIMATES!)
1/11
bsky.app/profile/afcb...
Been asked what I think #afcb's position is regarding purchases in the Jan window. As usual "It all depends..."
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
The following notes gives an idea of where the constraints may lie.
As always, this requires more salt than there is on the planet as it is a forecast based on a forecast!
1/5
a weatherman says " dont worry " on the screen
ALT: a weatherman says " dont worry " on the screen
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here’s an update on the impact of 2024/25 player trading on #AFCB’s P&L. No comment on the players, just the money. I’ll cover:
a) Player trading
b) P&L impact
c) Cash & debt
d) Squad cost
e) FFP impact
f) Summer window
(NB: THESE ARE SALTMINE LEVEL ESTIMATES!)
1/11
bsky.app/profile/afcb...
a) Player trading
b) P&L impact
c) Cash & debt
d) Squad cost
e) FFP impact
f) Summer window
(NB: THESE ARE SALTMINE LEVEL ESTIMATES!)
1/11
bsky.app/profile/afcb...
4/.
Turning to the soft cost cap control being trialled this season - Squad Cost Ratio. #afcb's SCR position is tighter (there are some very large assumptions in here as salaries are notoriously hard to pin down). However, 10% headroom (ca £15-20m) should be adequate for sensible purchasing.
Turning to the soft cost cap control being trialled this season - Squad Cost Ratio. #afcb's SCR position is tighter (there are some very large assumptions in here as salaries are notoriously hard to pin down). However, 10% headroom (ca £15-20m) should be adequate for sensible purchasing.
November 20, 2024 at 9:41 AM
4/.
Turning to the soft cost cap control being trialled this season - Squad Cost Ratio. #afcb's SCR position is tighter (there are some very large assumptions in here as salaries are notoriously hard to pin down). However, 10% headroom (ca £15-20m) should be adequate for sensible purchasing.
Turning to the soft cost cap control being trialled this season - Squad Cost Ratio. #afcb's SCR position is tighter (there are some very large assumptions in here as salaries are notoriously hard to pin down). However, 10% headroom (ca £15-20m) should be adequate for sensible purchasing.
Plus, a piece by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social with Andoni Iraola on #afcb's FA Cup game against Everton www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/249188...
February 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Plus, a piece by @alexandersmithecho.bsky.social with Andoni Iraola on #afcb's FA Cup game against Everton www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/249188...