Pick Of The Cherries - 27th June, 2003

Last updated : 27 June 2003 By Mike Robins
17 June
Gareth Stewart is on the verge of signing a 2-year deal to stay at Dean Court, giving competition to the number one jersey.
The Echo reports Matt Holland has joined Charlton Athletic for £750k, this could rise £50k a season over three years provided the Addicks remain in the Premiership. If this is achieved, AFCB could receive some £25k.
Russell Beardsmore is in the Manchester United line up for the Masters Event later this month.
Dorchester Town have released Marcus Oldbury.

19 June
Warren Feeney insists he wants to remain with the Cherries, he is still recuperating form his knee injury. Chairman Peter Phillips hopes an agreement can be reached before this weekend.
The League fixtures for 2003/2004 are due to be announced today.

20 June
Bournemouth Borough Council has rejected compromises that would keep Kings Park Drive open to traffic. This could result in complete chaos around the area on matchdays.
Cherries visit Port Vale on the opening day of the season. There will be three home Public Holiday games, Swindon Town Monday 25 August, Plymouth Argyle (Boxing Day) and Chesterfield (Monday 12 April). Barnsley are the first visitors to Dean Court on 16 August.
The Reading friendly has been put back (at their request) to Tuesday 29 July. The Royals’ reserves have pulled out of the Pontins Combination Wales and west division, being replaced by Yeovil Town.
Cherries could surpass the 2,500 season ticket barrier soon.

21 June
More than 7000 Jehovah’s Witnesses were due at Dean Court this weekend for their Annual District Convention.
Warren Feeney’s future at Dean Court is in the hands of his agent.

24 June
Plans are afoot to lobby tomorrow evening’s Council Cabinet Meeting to overturn the decision to close Kings Park Drive to football traffic.
The club have launched a new on-line superstore BourneRed.co.uk. AFCB will control this retail operation with it’s own brand label. Money goes back to the club. The Dean Court shop is set to re-open in late July after refurbishment.
The club have done a deal with Sky, and offer a video of the Play-off Final priced at £14.99 mail order when purchased on line. The new home kit is also available; £30 for child sized shirts and £40 for adults.
Fawzi Saadi has signed his first professional contract, a one-year deal. He will feature in first team pre-season training.

27 June
Karl Broadhurst is hoping to join the first team squad for pre-season training, and sees a shoulder specialist again shortly to check if progress can be hastened.
Cherries’ game against Bristol City at Dean Court will be on Sky, with a 1205 kick off. The club stand to receive a £30k windfall.
Neil Young has agreed a new one year deal, which has the option of a second year, and the Club are still waiting to hear about Warren Feeney 'final deal'. Warren is said to be deciding over the weekend.