Bournemouth

Millwall 1-0 Bournemouth
Chris Hackett's goal in first-half stoppage time separated the sides as Millwall spoiled new Bournemouth boss Kevin Bond's first game in charge. Hackett and Poul Hubertz went close for Millwall before Bournemouth's Warren Cummings hit the post from long range. But when Danny Haynes' shot was brilliantly saved by Gareth Stewart, Hackett forced the rebound home. The Cherries then dominated the second half, but James Hayter headed over from close range from their best chance. Millwall: Pidgeley, Senda (Phillips 66), Craig, Ross, Shaw, Hackett (McInnes 90), Elliott, Mawene, Dunne, Hubertz (Zebroski 81), Haynes. Subs Not Used: Day, Trotter. Booked: Dunne. Goals: Hackett 45. Bournemouth: Stewart, Young, Cummings, Maher, Gowling, Hayter, Hollands (Foley 77), Anderton, Purches, Best, Fletcher (Pitman 87). Subs Not Used: Moss, Hart, Cooke. Booked: Best. Att: 9,838 Ref: S Tanner (Somerset).

Newman named Cherries assistant
Rob Newman has been named assistant manager at Bournemouth. The former Cambridge and Southend boss joins up with newly-installed Cherries manager Kevin Bond. Ex-Norwich defender Newman was sacked by Conference side Cambridge in September after being appointed at the helm in May 2005. Meanwhile Bournemouth have also confirmed that ex-goalkeeper coach and co-caretaker boss Stuart Murdoch has left the League One outfit.

Bournemouth v Rotherham
Bournemouth trio Shaun Cooper, Eddie Howe and Karl Broadhurst are still receiving treatmentn on knee injuries. Striker Leon Best serves a one-match ban for picking up five cautions, while Lionel Ainsworth (shoulder) is out and Marcus Browning (calf) is a doubt. Rotherham duo Ian Sharps and Martin Woods are both suspended, while Gregor Robertson (knee) misses out once more. Colin Murdock should make his first start of the season while Michael Keane (groin) and Eugen Bopp (knee) may play.

Bournemouth 1-3 Rotherham
Rotherham cruised to a seventh win of the season after beating Bournemouth. Eugene Bopp opened the scoring on 19 minutes - picking up a loose ball and running before hitting a 25-yarder into the bottom right-hand corner. Josh Gowling headed an equaliser from Darren Anderton's free kick but the Millers regained the lead immediately. Will Hoskins glanced in their second and Lee Williamson extended the lead on 36 minutes after a fine solo run and a shot into the bottom right-hand corner. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bournemouth: Stewart, Maher, Young (Foley 46), Gowling, Purches, Cummings, Browning (Hollands 19), Anderton, Songo'o (Pitman 88), Fletcher, Hayter. Subs Not Used: Moss, Hart. Booked: Maher, Anderton, Fletcher, Songo'o. Goals: Gowling 31. Rotherham: Cutler, Worrell, Mills, Murdock, Hurst, Partridge (Wiseman 83), Bopp, Williamson, Keane, Facey, Hoskins (Taylor 90). Subs Not Used: Montgomery, Brogan, Newsham. Booked: Keane. Goals: Bopp 18, Hoskins 33, Williamson 36. Att: 5,544 Ref: I Williamson (Berkshire).

Cherries boss rues bad defending
Manager Kevin Bond was disappointed with Bournemouth's defending as they were beaten 3-1 at home by Rotherham. \"We were our own worst enemy, as if you concede cheap goals it's always going to be difficult,\" Bond said. \"We got back in the game at 1-1 which gave us a lift - but then within four minutes we were 3-1 down. \"We created half-a-dozen opportunities and every time we got a set-piece we looked like we were going to score, but we gave ourselves a mountain to climb.\" The Cherries also lost experienced duo Neil Young and Marcus Browning to injury during the game. Bond explained: \"Neil's hurt his back, and Marcus has done the injury he had last week, in the back of his leg, but we're not going to know the extent until Monday or Tuesday.\"

Cherries star facing new lay-off
Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Browning will be sidelined for around three weeks with a torn calf muscle. Browning, 35, was forced off during Saturday's 3-1 defeat by Rotherham after taking a blow to his left calf, and a scan has revealed a slight tear. But the Cherries have received more encouraging news on defender Neil Young who was injured in the same game. Young went off at half-time with a back problem, but is expected to return to training later this week.

Tranmere v Bournemouth
Tranmere hand a debut to defender John Thompson, on loan from Nottingham Forest as cover for hamstring injury victim Robbie Stockdale. Winger Kevin Ellison needs a fitness test on an ankle problem but Jason McAteer and John Mullin should be available after knee problems. Bournemouth welcome back striker Leon Best after suspension, but defender Neil Young (back) is a major doubt. Marcus Browning, Shaun Cooper, Eddie Howe and Karl Broadhurst are all out.

Tranmere 1-0 Bournemouth
Kevin Ellison's solitary strike was enough to leave Bournemouth without a win in nine league matches. Rovers' Gareth Taylor had a header turned on to the crossbar by Gareth Stewart before Ellison headed against the woodwork as Tranmere dominated. Ellison grabbed his third goal of the season in the 41st minute when he nodded home from Taylor's flick on. Steve Foley produced the Cherries' best effort on goal but his shot was turned aside by Rovers goalkeeper Gavin Ward. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tranmere: Ward, Thompson, McCready, Goodison, Sherriff, Shuker, Mullin, McLaren, Ellison (McAteer 72), Taylor, Greenacre (Davies 82). Subs Not Used: Tremarco, Harrison, Achterberg. Booked: Shuker, Mullin, McCready, Davies. Goals: Ellison 41. Bournemouth: Stewart, Purches, Maher, Gowling, Cummings, Songo'o (Cooke 63), Hollands (Ainsworth 87), Anderton, Foley (Best 46), Fletcher, Hayter. Subs Not Used: Moss, Hart. Booked: Cummings, Maher. Att: 6,076. Ref: E Ilderton (Tyne & Wear).

Millwall v Bournemouth
Darren Byfield and Derek McInnes could come into the Millwall team, along with keeper Chris Day. Alan Dunne, Zak Whitbread (both groin), Maurice Ross (calf) and Paul Robinson (hamstring) are unlikely to feature. Bournemouth have striker Leon Best available for the final time before his loan spell from Southampton expires. Neil Young (back), who missed the 1-0 defeat at Tranmere, faces a late test but fellow defenders Eddie Howe, Karl Broadhurst and Shaun Cooper are out.

Bond dejected as Cherries bow out
Boss Kevin Bond described Bournemouth's 2-0 Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat at Millwall as \"hugely disappointing\". \"One or two of them didn't do enough, and one or two aren't ready for it,\" Bond told SSB. \"We're finding it difficult not to concede goals, and we're struggling to put the ball in the net. \"But look at Darren Anderton. He's 35, but he kept going, didn't give the ball away and was a great example. I forgive anyone for anything if they show that.\"

Cummings will go under the knife
Bournemouth defender Warren Cummings will have an operation on Tuesday to remove a plate in the leg that he broke in March 2005. The left-back missed the entire 2005/06 season because of that injury, but returned to action as a substitute on the opening day of this season. Playing through the pain barrier, he has made 16 appearances this term. But the 26-year-old Scot will now go under the knife - and is not expected back in action before Christmas.

Cherries loanees handed Cup boost
Bournemouth have been given permission to field three of their loan players in the FA Cup first round this weekend. Young Chelsea pair Jack Cork and Ryan Bertrand, both 17, joined the Cherries last week and made their debuts in the defeat at Swansea on Friday. They will be eligible for Saturday's home tie with Boston, as will on-loan Portsmouth winger Franck Songo'o. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will allow Morecambe to cup-tie on-loan Cherries forward Conal Platt in their game. The Shrimps host Kidderminster in round one, also on Saturday.

Pompey winger ends Cherries spell
Portsmouth winger Franck Songo'o has returned to Fratton Park after his month-long loan spell at Bournemouth. The 19-year-old Frenchman was new Cherries boss Kevin Bond's first signing, and made five appearances during his time at Dean Court. However, Bournemouth have opted not to extend his stay with them. Former Barcelona man Songo'o made three substitute appearances for Pompey's first team last season, but has not featured for them yet this term.

Bradford v Bournemouth
Defenders Richard Edghill and Ben Parker both return to Bradford's squad after recovering from injuries but Lee Holmes (ankle) is still struggling. Winger Jermaine Johnson is expected to be recalled to the starting line-up in place of on-loan Tommy Black. Bournemouth are set to be without Darren Anderton (groin) so Simon Gillett could make his debut. Fellow loanee Matthew Connolly is also in the squad, but Eddie Howe, Marcus Browning and Shaun Cooper are out.

Claridge delays Cherries switch
Steve Claridge could make his 1,000th professional appearance on Saturday if he joins League One side Bournemouth. The striker, 40, is expected to sign on a one-month pay-as-you-play deal - but has told Radio Solent any such deal is unlikely to happen before Friday. Claridge started out at Bournemouth 21 years ago and has since made 999 appearances for 18 different clubs. His last match came in April when he scored the only goal in Walsall's 1-0 win over Gillingham. Cherries boss Kevin Bond, who coached Claridge while they were at Portsmouth, told the Bournemouth Echo: \"I've spoken to Steve and he said he would like to come on board. \"He will give us another option. I've worked with him before and he's as fit as a fiddle and takes a great deal of pride in how he looks after himself. \"He has trained with us and you wouldn't have thought he had been away. At anything like his best, he's a real handful.\"

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