Bournemouth's Marco Rose Wins First Game with Cherries
Bournemouth's new manager Marco Rose kicked off his reign with a 4-1 victory over German side St. Pauli in the Cherries' opening pre-season fixture. The win was a promising start for Rose's side, but there's still work to be done.
What Happened?
Bournemouth fell a goal behind in the first half, but goals from Ben Gannon-Doak, Harold William, Daniel Jebbison, and Bafode Diakite helped the Cherries seal a victory in Saalfelden, Austria. Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, the Cherries boss said he was "pleased" with the result and that he was content with the performance from his players.
Why it Matters for Bournemouth
Rose's side showed promise in their first game under his management, but there's still work to be done. The Cherries boss said he saw many good things, but it's good to have a first game with footage and work on things that they need to improve.
What Comes Next?
When asked about the speculation surrounding Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi, Rose said he was not here to comment on any rumors or things like this. Although Rose declined to comment on potential outgoings at Bournemouth, he said it was "not a secret" that the south coast side are aiming to sign defender Antonio Silva from Benfica.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in Premier League, 57 pts, 13W-18D-7L from 38 games, recent form DDWWD. Goals this season: 58 scored, 54 conceded (+4 goal difference). Title race: 28 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 1W-4D-0L (DDDDW, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5. Next fixture: vs Chelsea (away, 2026-10-10) (10th in the table).
