During the 2007–08 English football season, AFC Bournemouth competed in Football League One.
2007–08 season | ||||
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Manager | Kevin Bond | |||
Stadium | Dean Court | |||
League One | 21st (relegated) | |||
FA Cup | Second round | |||
League Cup | First round | |||
Football League Trophy | Quarter-finals | |||
Top goalscorer | League: Jo Kuffour and Sam Vokes (12) All: Jo Kuffour (13)[1] | |||
Highest home attendance | 9,632 (vs. Leeds United, 6 November 2007) | |||
Lowest home attendance | 3,489 (vs. Luton Town, 22 January 2008) | |||
Average home league attendance | 5,504[2] | |||
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Season summary
Bournemouth struggled all season amidst an injury crisis, and when they were docked ten points by the Football League after entering administration, with debts around £4 million,[3] on 8 February, relegation appeared to be almost certain. The only bid that administrators Gerald Krasner and Begbies Traynor accepted came from a consortium led by chairman Jeff Mostyn. However, in a press conference on 3 April, Krasner said that, due to a breach of the agreement between the administrators and the consortium relating to the funding of the consortium and the sale of the club, the agreement broke down.[4] Krasner also warned that the club might also be closed before the end of the season, unless appropriate funding came forward.
In spite of off-the-field issues with the club, Bournemouth achieved a remarkable string of results in League One. By 19 April, a winning streak of five matches left Bournemouth four points away from safety with two games remaining. The winning streak was increased to six matches on 26 April with a vital 1–0 victory over Crewe Alexandra.[5] Victory or a draw away at Carlisle United on 3 May, depending on Cheltenham Town and Gillingham's results, would ensure Bournemouth's survival in the division. Former manager Harry Redknapp commented that escaping relegation "would be more than a great escape, it would be a miracle" and added that "if Kevin (Bond) doesn't get Manager of the Month there's something wrong".[6] Bournemouth managed to achieve a 1–1 draw in the match against Carlisle United but, with Cheltenham Town winning 2–1 at home to Doncaster Rovers, were relegated to League Two.
Had Bournemouth not been given a points deduction as a result of entering administration, the club would have finished in 15th, at the expense of Crewe, who would have been relegated in their place.[7]
Results
[8] Bournemouth's score comes first
Legend
Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League One
Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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1 | 11 August 2007 | Nottingham Forest | A | 0–0 | 18,791 | |
2 | 18 August 2007 | Huddersfield Town | H | 0–1 | 5,606 | |
3 | 25 August 2007 | Doncaster Rovers | A | 2–1 | 6,476 | Gradel 28, Kuffour 46 |
4 | 1 September 2007 | Port Vale | H | 0–1 | 5,444 | |
5 | 8 September 2007 | Leyton Orient | A | 0–1 | 4,995 | |
6 | 15 September 2007 | Northampton Town | H | 1–1 | 5,009 | Anderton 34 |
7 | 22 September 2007 | Swindon Town | A | 1–4 | 6,668 | Hollands 37 |
8 | 29 September 2007 | Carlisle United | H | 1–3 | 4,940 | Kuffour 54 |
9 | 2 October 2007 | Brighton & Hove Albion | H | 0–2 | 4,638 | |
10 | 6 October 2007 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 4–1 | 4,799 | Bradbury 37, Gradel 61, 77, Anderton 85 |
11 | 14 October 2007 | Swansea City | H | 1–4 | 5,843 | Bradbury (p) 31 |
12 | 20 October 2007 | Millwall | A | 1–2 | 7,805 | Bradbury 90 |
13 | 27 October 2007 | Walsall | H | 1–1 | 5,414 | Kuffour 20 |
14 | 3 November 2007 | Bristol Rovers | A | 2–0 | 6,405 | Henry 41, 90 |
15 | 6 November 2007 | Leeds United | H | 1–3 | 9,632 | Karacan 37 |
16 | 18 November 2007 | Hartlepool United | A | 1–1 | 3,496 | Henry 16 |
17 | 24 November 2007 | Oldham Athletic | H | 0–3 | 5,261 | |
18 | 4 December 2007 | Yeovil Town | A | 1–2 | 5,321 | Cummings (p) 65 |
19 | 8 December 2007 | Tranmere Rovers | A | 1–3 | 5,043 | Vokes 76 |
20 | 15 December 2007 | Gillingham | H | 1–0 | 4,746 | Pitman 34 |
21 | 21 December 2007 | Northampton Town | A | 1–4 | 4,806 | Pitman 5 |
22 | 26 December 2007 | Leyton Orient | H | 3–1 | 5,356 | Gradel 19, Vokes 54, Henry 89 |
23 | 26 December 2007 | Swindon Town | H | 2–2 | 6,540 | Kuffour 63, Vokes 78 |
24 | 1 January 2008 | Brighton & Hove Albion | A | 2–3 | 5,963 | Cristophe 24, Pitman 78 |
25 | 12 January 2008 | Cheltenham Town | A | 0–1 | 3,959 | |
26 | 19 January 2008 | Southend United | H | 1–4 | 5,419 | Cummings 50 |
27 | 22 January 2008 | Luton Town | H | 4–3 | 3,489 | Gradel 2, Kuffour 31, Vokes 89, Pitman 90 |
28 | 26 January 2008 | Port Vale | A | 3–1 | 4,047 | Vokes 10, Hollands 28, Cooper 84 |
29 | 29 January 2008 | Huddersfield Town | A | 0–1 | 7,359 | |
30 | 2 February 2008 | Nottingham Forest | H | 2–0 | 7,251 | Vokes 20, 29 |
31 | 9 February 2008 | Luton Town | A | 4–1 | 5,897 | Vokes 13, Kuffour 14, 84, Gradel 45 |
32 | 12 February 2008 | Doncaster Rovers | H | 0–2 | 4,947 | |
33 | 16 February 2008 | Southend United | A | 1–2 | 7,474 | Pearce 40 |
34 | 23 February 2008 | Cheltenham Town | H | 2–2 | 4,365 | Gradel (p) 17, Bartley 39 |
35 | 1 March 2008 | Hartlepool United | H | 2–0 | 3,984 | Vokes 6, 45 |
36 | 8 March 2008 | Leeds United | A | 0–2 | 21,199 | |
37 | 11 March 2008 | Oldham Athletic | A | 0–2 | 3,633 | |
38 | 15 March 2008 | Yeovil Town | H | 2–0 | 4,145 | Hollands 9, Vokes 32 |
39 | 22 March 2008 | Gillingham | A | 1–2 | 6,540 | Kuffour 28 |
40 | 24 March 2008 | Tranmere Rovers | H | 2–1 | 4,118 | Goodison (og) 1, Kuffour 34 |
41 | 29 March 2008 | Millwall | H | 2–0 | 4,962 | Gradel (p) 75, 89 |
42 | 5 April 2008 | Swansea City | A | 2–1 | 15,613 | Partington 89, Kuffour 90 |
43 | 12 April 2008 | Bristol Rovers | H | 2–1 | 6,867 | Anderton 18, Kuffour 55 |
44 | 19 April 2008 | Walsall | A | 3–1 | 4,530 | Hollands 10, Kuffour 35, Pitman (p) 63 |
45 | 26 April 2008 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 1–0 | 8,621 | Vokes 55 |
46 | 3 May 2008 | Carlisle United | A | 1–1 | 12,223 | Pitman 68 |
FA Cup
Football League Cup
Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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R1 | 14 August 2007 | West Bromwich Albion | A | 0–1 | 10,250 |
Football League Trophy
Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
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R1 | 4 September 2007 | Walsall | H | 2–0 | 2,206 | Bradbury 3, 8 |
R2 | 9 October 2007 | Bristol Rovers | A | 1–0 | 3,313 | Kuffour 49 |
QF | 1 December 2007 | MK Dons | H | 0–2 | 3,247 |
Squad
- Squad at end of season[9]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Left club during season
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References
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