AFC Bournemouth v MK Dons - League Cup First Round

Up to you if you want to put your life on ‘Hold’ excuse the gag! Covid was the 26th cause of death in the UK last month. Flu was 7th. If you are worried about dying from something caught at an outdoor sports event it’s far more likely to be the common flu in which case nobody should ever leave their house between October and April.

For fear of turning this into a covid thread I don't think your point is the reason people are not taking risks.

Yes flu has a higher death rate, but it does not nearly affect you severely and for a prolonged period like covid can. The affects of long covid can be very debilitating and even life changing.
 
For fear of turning this into a covid thread I don't think your point is the reason people are not taking risks.

Yes flu has a higher death rate, but it does not nearly affect you severely and for a prolonged period like covid can. The affects of long covid can be very debilitating and even life changing.

It’s not just about death rate. For me it’s about who I/ others may pass it on to. Vulnerable family members for example. People with underlying health conditions don’t always know they have them. There are people in hospital who have been double jabbed and are very poorly.

Many people are still very wary about being in close proximity to 1000s of others.
 
My thoughts FWIW.

Good second half, loved Emi, played some really clever balls. We messed around less at the back and got more numbers up the pitch. Beginning to see a style of play with the wide players much wider than we were used to with Eddie or Quinndall.

Kilkenny was excellent and has filled out a lot be really interesting to see him v West Brom for the acid test. Rossi strong but worry slightly for him v pace. Kelly excellent as was Zemura when he came on. We need more players for sure… great that we have back up bit this is not a top half championship squad as it stands.
According to Scott P Rossi impressed him with his pace. I think he said outpaced the rest
 
Well that was fun! Haven’t enjoyed a match that much since the 4-0 home drubbing of Chelsea. Love the pace we played at, the high press, the quickness of thought. Kilkenny runs the show, Anthony and Brooks great on the wing, Smithy bombs forward, Zemura fantastic when he came on, Saydee a lovely cameo, goal and assist, Kelly and Ibsen-Rossi clean up at the back, Travers makes a worldy. Tougher tests to come of course but my I enjoyed that!
Great to hear ! Am looking forward to seeing the highlights video !
 
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MARTIN ABSENT FROM PRESS CONFERENCE

MK Dons' 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday could be Russell Martin’s last as manager after Swansea made a formal approach to make him their new boss.

Martin did not carry out his post-match media duties but captain Dean Lewington said: “We love working with him and the team and we don’t want it to happen.

“There is a lot of apprehension. I don’t want to make excuses but it’s a sad changing room. We feel we’re on the right path and doing the right things and obviously people come sniffing which is the worry.

“The foundations have been set and we’re on the right path. Hopefully the foundations are strong enough to survive this. The timing is terrible. As players, we have no control over these things.”
 
Some observations on today.

First time back and very apprehensive. Went in much earlier than normal and surprised to see so few masks in the not socially distanced queue going in. There were a lot of people queueing for the ticket office including Franchise fans because AFCB ticket office only sent their tickets to arrive on Thursday so tinpot status intact.

We didn't daly on the concourse not much point as it is contactless and went to our seats. Half way up the steps we noticed it said down only. No stewards to monitor and most others did the same. Not many sat around us so no problems there. Left our seats, wearing masks, on the extra time board to make our way down the down steps to beat the "rush".

Regarding the game no Caroline just some din I didn't recognise our could join in.

Enjoyed the performances of Kilkenny, Rossi , Antony and Kelly. They faffed around at the back and it cost them dearly. We faffed around and got away with it. If only we could go back to the old days of nobody in the area for goal kicks.

Don't like the stripes on the shirt but I knew that before I went.

Friday will be an interesting challenge for the club with a bigger crowd.
 
Fans are disappointing? Well sorry!

Right now I'm sure I'm not alone in not wanting to sit crowded together with people in a full capacity stadium. Especially when there's no requirement for vaccination or testing.
Freedom of choice.????
Few thoughts:
- I am aware that this was only a cup game against lower league opposition but there were some very pleasing aspects to that performance indeed. Have not seen that kind of intensity of performance both on and off the ball since the vintage Eddie Howe years. We left ourselves a bit open and vulnerable at times but for me this is a trade off worth taking for this exciting front foot style of proactive pressing. For the first time in a long time I felt like I was actually watching a Bournemouth side, energy and pressing was the key to this.
- on individuals: Anthony is going to be a real player. Not just his pace and dribbling but also the way he can spot a pass and execute it with perfect precision and timing. The talent this lad has is frightening.
- Ibsen Rossi looks very assured. Good in the air and a sharp turn of pace. Also some of his passing was out of this world. Very impressed with him.
- Kilkenny, maybe he might just be ready after all… absolutely ran the show, the way he receives the ball on the half turn is a joy to behold and his range off passing his excellent. Perhaps most crucially, his energy levels off of the ball were through the roof. The moment we lost the ball he was swarming the opposition almost immediately.
- also a shout out to Marcondes. A couple of the passes that he played on the half volley were simply orgasmic. His work rate and pressing off of the ball was also very good.
We need more bodies before the start for sure, but the signs are very positive indeed.
CUM again.!!
 
Some observations on today.

First time back and very apprehensive. Went in much earlier than normal and surprised to see so few masks in the not socially distanced queue going in. There were a lot of people queueing for the ticket office including Franchise fans because AFCB ticket office only sent their tickets to arrive on Thursday so tinpot status intact.

We didn't daly on the concourse not much point as it is contactless and went to our seats. Half way up the steps we noticed it said down only. No stewards to monitor and most others did the same. Not many sat around us so no problems there. Left our seats, wearing masks, on the extra time board to make our way down the down steps to beat the "rush".

Regarding the game no Caroline just some din I didn't recognise our could join in.

Enjoyed the performances of Kilkenny, Rossi , Antony and Kelly. They faffed around at the back and it cost them dearly. We faffed around and got away with it. If only we could go back to the old days of nobody in the area for goal kicks.

Don't like the stripes on the shirt but I knew that before I went.

Friday will be an interesting challenge for the club with a bigger crowd.


No Caroline and no taking the knee!
 
Few thoughts:
- I am aware that this was only a cup game against lower league opposition but there were some very pleasing aspects to that performance indeed. Have not seen that kind of intensity of performance both on and off the ball since the vintage Eddie Howe years. We left ourselves a bit open and vulnerable at times but for me this is a trade off worth taking for this exciting front foot style of proactive pressing. For the first time in a long time I felt like I was actually watching a Bournemouth side, energy and pressing was the key to this.
- on individuals: Anthony is going to be a real player. Not just his pace and dribbling but also the way he can spot a pass and execute it with perfect precision and timing. The talent this lad has is frightening.
- Ibsen Rossi looks very assured. Good in the air and a sharp turn of pace. Also some of his passing was out of this world. Very impressed with him.
- Kilkenny, maybe he might just be ready after all… absolutely ran the show, the way he receives the ball on the half turn is a joy to behold and his range off passing his excellent. Perhaps most crucially, his energy levels off of the ball were through the roof. The moment we lost the ball he was swarming the opposition almost immediately.
- also a shout out to Marcondes. A couple of the passes that he played on the half volley were simply orgasmic. His work rate and pressing off of the ball was also very good.
We need more bodies before the start for sure, but the signs are very positive indeed.
Orgasmic? Really? What a sheltered life you must lead. I’m very glad I wasn’t sitting near you :whist:
 
It’s not just about death rate. For me it’s about who I/ others may pass it on to. Vulnerable family members for example. People with underlying health conditions don’t always know they have them. There are people in hospital who have been double jabbed and are very poorly.

Many people are still very wary about being in close proximity to 1000s of others.

I emailed the club just over a fortnight ago asking what safety measures would be in place when the league games start (masks etc).

Mentioned that some of our elderly/underlying health conditions ST holders/fans, may be apprehensive in attending games even though outside are packed in tight without much space between rows/seats.

Had a very polite reply saying that the club were going through safety checks and he will be in touch and it will be announced on the official website.

Personally when I return I will wear a mask to protect myself and other fans nearby.

Seeing one or two pics of the game, I didn’t see many masks being worn except by the police.

This para was on the COWS website re the game today.

On arrival at Vitality Stadium, the club strongly recommend that face coverings continue to be worn and we would ask that you respect other supporters’ space and continue to practice good hand hygiene protocols.

Sanitiser will be available prior to entry via the turnstiles and again on the concourses.
 
I emailed the club just over a fortnight ago asking what safety measures would be in place when the league games start (masks etc).

Mentioned that some of our elderly/underlying health conditions ST holders/fans, may be apprehensive in attending games even though outside are packed in tight without much space between rows/seats.

Had a very polite reply saying that the club were going through safety checks and he will be in touch and it will be announced on the official website.

Personally when I return I will wear a mask to protect myself and other fans nearby.

Seeing one or two pics of the game, I didn’t see many masks being worn except by the police.

This para was on the COWS website re the game today.

On arrival at Vitality Stadium, the club strongly recommend that face coverings continue to be worn and we would ask that you respect other supporters’ space and continue to practice good hand hygiene protocols.

Sanitiser will be available prior to entry via the turnstiles and again on the concourses.

Are you going Friday Billy or inclined to stay away at the moment? I can certainly see your way of thinking and concerns.
 
So impressed with the youngsters today.
I just thoroughly enjoyed the bloody game.
Didn’t have an orgasm but came close.
It is just so good to be back.
Loved Saydee’s celebrations…it made me believe in the romance of football again.
One word though:
Doesn’t Lloyd Kelly look so self assured and competent. He was a class above everyone else for me!
 

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