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Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast

Leeds vs Bournemouth & A Matchday Institution Under Threat

·1 hr 2 min·5 clips
Bournemouth have never won at Leeds' Elland Road, and this weekend they aim to break that curse.
The episode is a two-part preview of Bournemouth's upcoming Premier League match against Leeds United. It begins with the hosts discussing the significance of the fixture, noting Bournemouth's historically poor record at Elland Road, having never won or drawn there in eight visits. They analyze Leeds' start to the season, their transfer business, and key players like Ethan Ampadu and Glen Kamara. A detailed recollection of a painful 4-3 loss to Leeds is shared, highlighting the impact of the home crowd. The hosts reveal they conducted a fan analysis before promotion, scoring Leeds above Southampton based on various criteria. The second part shifts location to the Queen's Park Hotel, a historic Bournemouth fan pub. Landlord Joe Bird is interviewed about the pub's financial difficulties, citing rising costs, fixture changes, and government policies as threats to its survival. He appeals to the community for support. The episode then explores the historical rivalry, detailing a 1990 riot by Leeds fans in Bournemouth that caused significant damage and left a lasting negative memory for some older fans. Finally, the hosts predict the Bournemouth lineup and offer score predictions for the match, expressing hope that manager Andoni Iraola can break another negative record.

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A grounded Bournemouth preview focused on Elland Road history and the tactical challenge Leeds pose.

Back Of The Net sets up a useful slice of matchday tension at Elland Road, with Bournemouth cast as a side aiming toward the top ten and Leeds trying to protect an unbeaten home record while keeping survival hopes realistic.

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You want to know whether Bournemouth can finally leave Elland Road with something to show for the trip.

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