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AFC Bournemouth: Three hopes, one fear

By Sean Maslin

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Simon Francis of AFC Bournemouth attempts to score a header during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Simon Francis of AFC Bournemouth attempts to score a header during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Patrik Lundin/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Lewis Grabban of AFC Bournemouth (C) claps the AFC Bournemouth fans after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Lewis Grabban of AFC Bournemouth (C) claps the AFC Bournemouth fans after the final whistle during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on August 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) /

The Cherries defied expectations last season. Can they do it again in year two?

Everyone likes a good underdog story. In the Premier League there was perhaps no bigger Cinderella story than that of AFC Bournemouth. The Cherries, a side that were nearly out of professional football eight years ago, stayed afloat by pulling off keys results against West Ham and Manchester United, and Chelsea.

So what can they do in Year Two? The answer is quite a bit. As opposed to many clubs who closely avoid relegation Bournemouth made several shrewd moves in the offseason. The addition of Jack Wilshere is obviously the deal that catches most people eyes.

But the additions of Jordan Ibe from Liverpool, Lewis Cook from Leeds United, and Emerson Hyndman should help this club at least keep up with the rest of the middle-lower tier Premier League sides. The loss of Matt Ritchie though will hurt this side in their attempt to stay up for another season.

So what are the hopes and fears of AFC Bournemouth? Keep reading to find out!

Next: Hope #1: That Jack Wilshere can produce something. Anything.

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