Manager Eddie Howe speaks about the likelihood of making the end of season play-offs, but quoted in the Bournemouth Evening Echo as saying: "We would practically have to win every game which, at this level, is incredibly difficult. But while there is a chance, we will give it everything we can to see if we can get there. And if it isn’t this season, we will try to build and be better prepared for next season".
The highest placing the Club has achieved previously was 12th, in the 1988/89 season under Harry Redknapp.