F365s premier league club by club season review bournemouth
Here's a review of Bournemouth's 2020-21 Premier League season, based on the Football365 article:
Season Review: Bournemouth
Bournemouth's 2020-21 season was a disappointing one, as they were relegated from the Premier League after just one season back in the top flight.
The Cherries started the season brightly, winning their first two games against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. However, they soon found themselves struggling to find consistency, and a run of six consecutive defeats in October and November left them in a precarious position.
Despite a brief resurgence in form, which saw them win three games in a row in December, Bournemouth were unable to sustain their momentum and were ultimately relegated with three games to spare.
Key Statistics:
- Played 38 games, won 9, drew 7, lost 22
- Scored 40 goals, conceded 70
- Finished 20th in the Premier League table
- Relegated to the Championship
Player Performances:
- Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was a rare bright spot, making 114 saves and keeping 5 clean sheets
- Defender Nathan Aké was a consistent performer, making 34 appearances and scoring 2 goals
- Midfielder Lewis Cook was another regular starter, making 32 appearances and providing 2 assists
- Striker Joshua King was the team's top scorer with 7 goals, but struggled for form and fitness throughout the season
Manager's Verdict:
- Manager Jason Tindall was sacked in March after a run of 11 games without a win
- Assistant manager Neil Curtis took over as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season
- Tindall's departure was seen as a major factor in the team's poor form and eventual relegation
What Went Wrong:
- Inconsistency was a major issue for Bournemouth, with the team struggling to put together a run of wins
- Defensively, the Cherries were vulnerable, conceding 70 goals and keeping just 5 clean sheets all season
- The team's lack of depth and quality in certain positions was also a major problem
What's Next:
- Bournemouth will look to regroup and rebuild in the Championship next season
- The team will need to strengthen their squad and find a new manager to lead them back to the Premier League
- The club's owners, the Daily Echo, will be under pressure to make significant changes and invest in the team to ensure a swift return to the top flight.