Bournemouth

Trio are released by Bournemouth
Bournemouth have released utility man Jason Tindall, Portuguese striker Dani Rodrigues and midfielder James Rowe. Tindall, 28, returned to first-team action in January after nearly two years out with a knee injury. Rodrigues, 26, was in his second spell with the club, while 19-year-old Rowe came up through the youth ranks. The club are in talks over new deals with Karl Broadhurst, James Coutts, Warren Cummings, Steve Fletcher, Adam Griffiths and Neil Young. Cummings has not played for the first team since March 2005 after breaking his leg. Boss Sean O'Driscoll said after the Cherries' final game of the season: "It's been a frustrating time for Warren. "Every specialist we've taken him to see has concurred that nothing's wrong and there's no underlying problem, but the bone hasn't consolidated yet. "Warren's just a slow healer, so it's just a matter of time, but he's confident he'll get back."

Daggers defender joins Weymouth
Defender Ashley Vickers has joined Conference newcomers Weymouth after being released by Dagenham & Redbridge. The 33-year-old played under Weymouth boss Garry Hill at Heybridge and St Albans, as well as with the Daggers. Meanwhile, Hill told the Dorset Echo he recently made a "tentative enquiry" for Bournemouth striker Steve Fletcher, who is currently out of contract. However, he has ruled out a move for utility man Jason Tindall, who has just been released by the Cherries.

Broadhurst ties up Cherries deal
Bournemouth defender Karl Broadhurst has signed a new one-year contract. The 26-year-old, who has made nearly 200 appearances for the Cherries, was the last of boss Sean O'Driscoll's out-of-contract players to re-sign. Having come up through the youth ranks, Broadhurst wore the captain's armband for much of the 2004/05 season. A back injury kept him on the sidelines for a 12-month spell, but he returned in February this year to make seven appearances during the run-in.

Cherries beaten in Hawks friendly
Bournemouth were beaten 1-0 in their first pre-season friendly at Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville. Hawks midfielder Tony Taggart got the only goal, while both sides made wholesale changes at the interval. Boss Sean O'Driscoll was able to run the rule over three trialists, with Craig Tanner, Jack Haverson and Paul Hopkins all playing 45 minutes each. The Cherries also fielded recent signings Tareq Khalil, Danny Hollands, Conal Platt and Daryl Taylor.

Bournemouth 0-3 Chesterfield
Derek Niven, Colin Larkin and Caleb Folan all got on the scoresheet as Chesterfield thrashed Bournemouth. Niven swept in a half-volley from 20 yards just after the break, but the decisive moment came from Cherries keeper Gareth Stewart's awful mistake. Stewart rushed out to clear but totally missed his kick to gift Larkin the chance to make it 2-0 on 62 minutes. Folan rounded the keeper to complete the rout, while Bournemouth's best chance was missed by James Hayter. The striker misdirected his header after a clever exchange of passes with Lionel Ainsworth. Bournemouth's unhappy day was compounded by the loss of captain Marcus Browning after just six minutes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bournemouth: Stewart, Purches, Broadhurst, Howe (Fletcher 74), Hart (Cummings 82), Ainsworth, Cooper, Browning (Cooke 8), Foley, Best, Hayter. Subs Not Used: Moss, Platt. Booked: Broadhurst, Hayter. Chesterfield: Roche, O'Hare, Hazell, Downes, Picken, Hurst, Allott, Niven, Hall, Shaw, Larkin (Folan 75). Subs Not Used: Jordan, Kovacs, Allison, Bailey. Booked: Niven, Picken. Goals: Niven 47, Larkin 62, Shaw 90. Att: 5,499 Ref: P Taylor (Hertfordshire).

O'Driscoll lauds Cherries' spirit
Bournemouth boss Sean O'Driscoll paid tribute to his side after they bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Chesterfield to draw 0-0 with Yeovil. \"The team were disappointed with the defeat to Chesterfield and they showed that with the way they came out and played tonight,\" he said. \"We bounced back, put in a performance, but we missed the chances we created. \"If you want to win games you've got to score goals, and we've not scored in two games, so we've got to work on it.\" However, he conceded they would have to be more clinical in front of goal, adding: \"To win games, you've got to score goals and we missed the chances we created. \"That's something we've got to work on. We didn't score a lot of goals in pre-season and we've played two league games now and haven't scored. It's something we need to get on the training pitch and work at.\"

Leyton Orient 3-2 Bournemouth
Lee Steele struck an injury-time winner as Leyton Orient came from behind to snatch victory against Bournemouth. Steele and Gary Alexander had both hit the woodwork before the latter opened the scoring with a close-range header. However, James Hayter headed home to level, before Stephen Cooke put the visitors ahead with a cool finish. But the topsy-turvy tie was not done and first Steele levelled from Matt Lockwood's cross before he fired in from an angle to seal all three points. Leyton Orient: Garner, Tann (Barnard 68), Lockwood, Fortune, Mackie, Tudor, Easton, Simpson, Keith (Corden 72), Alexander (Connor 85), Steele. Subs Not Used: Morris, Ibehre. Goals: Alexander 28, Steele 67, 90. Bournemouth: Stewart, Purches, Broadhurst, Cooper (Cummings 76), Howe, Cooke (Maher 76), Fletcher (Ainsworth 81), Foley, Hollands, Best, Hayter. Subs Not Used: Moss, Coutts. Goals: Hayter 57, Cooke 62. Att: 4,474 Ref: C Penton (Sussex).

Cherries relief at Ainsworth news
Bournemouth have been boosted by the results of a scan on Lionel Ainsworth's hamstring problem. The on-loan Derby forward, 18, pulled up and was forced off not long after coming on as a substitute in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Leyton Orient. A scan has revealed that he only suffered a slight strain - although the Cherries do not yet know for how long he will be sidelined. Ainsworth has appeared in each of Bournemouth's opening three games.

Bournemouth v Cheltenham
Bournemouth will definitely be without on-loan Lionel Ainsworth (hamstring) while Neil Young (knee) is back running but is unlikely to feature. But Marcus Browning (calf) could return to the squad after he was injured just seven minutes into the new season. Cheltenham boss John Ward is set to name an unchanged squad. Shane Duff (Achilles) remains doubtful, but Grant McCann is expected to return from international duty with Northern Ireland unscathed.

Leyton Orient 3-2 Bournemouth
Lee Steele struck an injury-time winner as Leyton Orient came from behind to snatch victory against Bournemouth. Steele and Gary Alexander had both hit the woodwork before the latter opened the scoring with a close-range header. However, James Hayter headed home to level, before Stephen Cooke put the visitors ahead with a cool finish. But the topsy-turvy tie was not done and first Steele levelled from Matt Lockwood's corner before he fired in from an angle to seal all three points. Leyton Orient: Garner, Tann (Barnard 68), Lockwood, Fortune, Mackie, Tudor, Easton, Simpson, Keith (Corden 72), Alexander (Connor 85), Steele. Subs Not Used: Morris, Ibehre. Goals: Alexander 28, Steele 67, 90. Bournemouth: Stewart, Purches, Broadhurst, Cooper (Cummings 76), Howe, Cooke (Maher 76), Fletcher (Ainsworth 81), Foley, Hollands, Best, Hayter. Subs Not Used: Moss, Coutts. Goals: Hayter 57, Cooke 62. Att: 4,474 Ref: C Penton (Sussex).

Penalty award frustrates Cherries
Bournemouth boss Sean O'Driscoll felt a controversial penalty given to Southend came at a crucial time in the Cherries' 3-1 Carling Cup defeat at Dean Court. \"We started well, but after we let in a goal, we looked like we were going to go out without having a go,\" he said. \"In the second half we got back in the game with a great goal and were on the front foot when the penalty was given. \"The players are frustrated as we had two blatant penalties turned down at Yeovil - then this went against us.\"

O'Driscoll says side must improve
Bournemouth boss Sean O'Driscoll had mixed feelings after a late penalty helped them draw 1-1 at Doncaster. \"Overall I think a draw was fair, but the players are a bit disappointed as after Doncaster scored we seemed to lose our way for 20 minutes,\" he said. \"We seem to be mentally fragile - why they lose belief is a bit worrying, so we'll have a chat about it. \"They showed great character in the end to plug away and work an opening, but we need to be better.\"

Bournemouth chairman to step down
Bournemouth chairman Peter Phillips is to stand down after four years - and hopes current vice-chairman Abul Jaffer will take on the role. \"I've done it for four years. It's time for a change,\" said Phillips. \"This is an opportunity for the board to find someone who can do a better job. \"There's a natural successor on the board in my vice-chairman but I'm not sure he'll want to do it.\" Phillips, 57, oversaw the sale and leaseback of Dean Court. The move was seen as vital in securing the cash-strapped club's survival. Phillips added: \"It's very tough running a business which is skint and constantly trying to compete with richer clubs on the pitch. \"I'd be very surprised if I'm still here in a couple of months. In fact I might not be here in a couple of days.\"

O'Driscoll relief after late win
Boss Sean O'Driscoll had mixed feelings after seeing his Bournemouth side squander a two-goal lead before beating Oldham in injury-time. \"I was ready to kill somebody 10 minutes into the second half,\" he said. \"We were a team full of confidence in the first half, then we panicked after the penalty and we were a team lacking confidence in the second half. \"So we're pleased with the three points, but disappointed that we're still a bit fragile.\" The Cherries manager added that on-loan Southampton striker Leon Best was substituted as he was suffering with a migraine. \"He suffers from them and said he hadn't had one for a year,\" O'Driscoll explained. \"But Steve Fletcher came over and said that Leon was really struggling and that his eyesight had gone, so we took him off. \"He's been sick as well and he's seen the doctor, but his sister's here so he'll get driven home.\"

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