MATCH PREVIEW: AFC BOURNEMOUTH
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So far this Season
Like the Hatters, Bournemouth were left facing an uphill struggle in Coca-Cola League 2 before the season had even started, after receiving a 17 point deduction as a result of their failure to emerge from administration.
After picking up just two points in their opening four league matches, manager Kevin Bond was dismissed at the beginning of September, despite coming agonisingly close to pulling off an incredible great escape in League 1 last season.
Former Northern Ireland and Bournemouth striker Jimmy Quinn was named as Bond's immediate successor, subsequently being handed the unenviable task of leading the Cherries out of their League 2 predicament, whilst former defender Jason Tindall was appointed assistant manager.
Since the match with the Hatters was abandoned at the end of October, the Cherries have continued to experience mixed fortunes in all competitions. A 1-1 draw with Chesterfield in the league was followed by a narrow defeat at the hands of League 1 Colchester in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, which has setup an area semi-final against Luton for the U's.
Quinn's side bounced back from this defeat with an impressive victory over inform Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup but then suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Accrington Stanley in the league last weekend, which means they have only won once in League 2 since the start of October.
Ones to Watch
19-year-old Marvin Bartley was plucked out of non-league football in 2007, and has established himself as a first choice player at the heart of the Cherries' midfield this season. The combative Bartley scored his first goal for the club in last month's win against Darlington.
Upfront, the Cherries have signed Michael Rankine on loan this month from Rushden & Diamonds. The striker scored 14 goals for the Diamond's last year and will provide some stern competition for Bournemouth's long-list of forwards.
Whilst 20-year-old forward Brett Pitman seems to be coming of age this season, putting in a series of impressive early displays, and will undoubtedly pose a threat to the Hatter's defence if selected.
Previous Meetings
The meeting will be 58th in total between the two sides. Last season the two matches between the clubs produced 12 goals, with the Cherries coming out on top on both occasions, putting eight past Dean Brill over the two games.
However, the previous season produced two comparatively less entertaining games, with the Dorset club on the end of a double defeat at the hands of the Hatters, losing both matches 1-0.
Ticket Details - Kids for 2020
Children (under 17's) can get in for just 40p when accompanied by a full paying adult.
Tickets for the abandoned game are still valid, supporters should show their original ticket stub at the turnstile and season ticket holders should present Special Match Voucher A.
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