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1996–97 A.F.C. Bournemouth season

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Manager
  
Mel Machin

Second Division
  
16th

League Cup
  
First round

Stadium
  
Dean Court

FA Cup
  
First round

Chairman
  
Ken Gardiner (until December) Brian Willis (from December)

During the 1996–97 English football season, A.F.C. Bournemouth competed in the Football League Second Division.

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Season summary

In the 1996-97 season, Bournemouth had another satisfying campaign, this time finishing in 16th place. Their financial problems off the pitch continued with Ken Gardiner resigning as chairman in December and Brian Willis took over as acting chairman until the summer. In January 1997, Bournemouth were £4.4m in debt and started a petition to raise £300,000 to see the whole season through. Bournemouth also owe £2.1m to Lloyds Bank and another £450,000 was also owed in VAT and PAYE that wasn't paid. As a result of this, 12 members of coaching staff were sacked which also included their assistant manager John Williams.

Final league table

  • Pld = Matches ; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
  • NB: In the Football League goals scored (F) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).

    • Results

    Bournemouth's score comes first

    Squad

    Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

    References

    1996–97 A.F.C. Bournemouth season Wikipedia
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