Bournemouth and Beyond!

Cherries Hire Walker

Bournemouth have announced Adam Walker is to become the teams new first team manager. Young Walker has stated his delight at being appointed manager of the club and sees a bright future for the South coast club "I believe that Bournemouth will make giant steps towards the future this season. My aim for this season is to emulate the fantastic job Lee (Bradbury) did last season by getting the club to the play off's." There has been some slight controversy over the managerial change, however, due to the reported fact that Adam Walker supports rival club Southampton. When quizzed about this by a BBC Radio Solent reporter, Walker refused to comment on the fact, stating "I don't think it matters who you support, as long as you do your job well." The players Walker is allegedly interested in include veteran defender Sol Campbell and Scott Allan.

Cherries Sign Charlton Youngster

Scott Wagstaff has become Adam Walkers first signing as Bournemouth boss. The former Charlton winger, 21, claimed he was sad to leave Charlton but was yet excited about his future at the Cherries. He stated at a press conference "I can't wait to play for Bournemouth. They are looking to the future by signing me and I wasn't getting a look in at my former club (Charlton)" He has signed on a reported £65k deal with a contract lasting until 2013. The Cherries have also signed Manchester United striker Will Keane on loan until the end of the season.

good sign on wagstaff, i had a charlton save on fm11 and he played very good!

#55520 Sporting_23 : good sign on wagstaff, i had a charlton save on fm11 and he played very good!

Cheers. Yeah he seems to have a good potential which he should fulfil in a couple of seasons.

Bournemouth Sign Stevenage Centre Back

Ronnie Henry, the long time Stevenage centre back has signed for Bournemouth for a reported fee of £95k. He has become Adam Walkers second signing and was looking to the future with his new side "The potential Bournemouth can reach is fantastic. Within a few seasons, I can see them up there. I don't regret my decision to leave Stevenage but they will always have a place in my heart for what they have done for my career." Henry was part of the Stevenage side that were crowned Blue Square Premier Champions in 2010.

Forest Forward Joins Cherries

Nottingham Forest striker David McGoldrick has signed for Bournemouth for a fee of £70k. The former Southampton forward has said in the press conference "I am delighted to sign for the club. I hope I can help take this team forward. Adam is a good manager and he has promised me first team football, which is one of the main reasons for joining this fantastic club. I have been here before and was delighted with the facilities and they have only improved." Adam Walker also said "As you can see, David has great enthusiasm and he is still young yet has a lot of experience at Nottingham Forest and Southampton." McGoldrick, 23, previously played for Bournemouth on loan from Southampton in 2006.

Friendly Round Up

Bournemouth 1-2 Bournemouth Reserves
Matt Tubbs

Aldershot 3-5 Bournemouth
Shaun McDonald
Troy Brown (o.g)
Mathieu Baudry
Shaun Cooper
Steven Gregory

Bournemouth 0-2 Blackpool

Dorchester 0-5 Bournemouth
Wes Thomas
Mathieu Baudry
Mark Molesley (2)
Warren Cummings

Wimbourne 0-2 Bournemouth
Wes Thomas (2)

Bournemouth 3-3 Blackburn Rovers
Shaun McDonald
Shaun Cooper
Lyle Taylor

Bournemouth 3-1 Burnley
David McGoldrick
Michael Duff (o.g)
Josh Carmichael

Cherries Thrash Shakers

Bournemouth won their first game under Adam Walker with an easy 3-0 win over Bury at Dean Court. Manchester United loanee Will Keane got his first goal for Bournemouth just before half time when two minutes into added time. David McGoldrick then also got his first goal for the club on his début with a vicious strike past goalkeeper Cameron Belford. Wes Fogden then rounded off the victory with a fantastic chip over Belford and completed the rout. Keane earlier missed a big opportunity in front of goal but the keeper pulled off a fantastic save.

Will Keane (Bournemouth)
David McGoldrick (Bournemouth)
Wes Fogden (Bournemouth)

Wes Fogden (Bournemouth)

Final Score: Bournemouth 3-0 Bury

Next Game: Stevenage (A)