Bournemouth news: Opinion – Fan scorecard on 2024-25 season

Season Rating: 9/10. It has been a remarkable season for the Cherries, all in all. The club set a new Premier League points record for themselves, as well as equalling their best finish with ninth place. A trophy or European qualification away from a 10/10 score.

Happy with your manager? “Happy” would be a serious understatement. Andoni Iraola has brought full throttle attacking football to Bournemouth, as well as gaining big results and unforgettable memories. We’re not sure how long we can keep hold of Andoni, but we’re thankful we have him for now and will continue to enjoy the master at work.

Unsung hero: Simply has to be Ryan Christie. Having won the supporters’ player of the season, the fans clearly don’t see him as “unsung”, but it feels like the wider footballing media overlook just how vital he is. He may not always get the numbers in terms of goals and assists, but Ryan is the key cog in the way Andoni wants the side to play. He is relentless.

Player you would most like to sign: The club will need to add a centre-back following Dean Huijsen’s departure, but with Zabarnyi and Senesi having proven that they can perform well consistently, I think another young centre-back with potential would be best. Nathan Zeze is a 19-year-old at Nantes, and would come with a lot of promise, so that would do nicely for me.

Right now, my overriding emotion from the season is: Pride, so much pride. The club continue to defy the odds and give us fans such incredible moments. Whenever it feels as if we’ve hit our limit as a club, we go again. Ridiculously proud of every one of them for going toe to toe and exchanging blows with many footballing giants.

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