The True Cost Of AFC Bournemouth

Speaking in the Bournemouth Evening Echo, Baker is quoted as saying: "It's been one hell of a rollercoaster. There are certain things I would change, but when it comes to getting involved with AFC Bournemouth, I wouldn't change anything and nothing has discouraged me. I'm not saying I would do it all again. I'm saying I wouldn't change anything. I got involved because I wanted to. You make decisions based on your beliefs at the time. At the time, I knew I had the sale of my business in my back pocket and it was thriving. Circumstances change very quickly. We went from a business that was worth millions to a business that ended up in administration in the course of six to eight months. It's been very difficult to handle".

Baker added: "I couldn't give the club the devotion that it needed and that's why I made the decision to get out. The club needs full-on care and attention. Although it's been a tough year, the ultimate aim at the start of the season was to secure our Football League status and overcome the 17-point deficit, which we achieved. The aim now is to find somebody to give the club a bright new future. If we could tick both boxes, I would be a very happy man. It may have been difficult for the fans to endure at certain stages but if you look back, staying in the league is the biggest tick of the lot".