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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · 11d

Some #WorldSeries stories to follow - includes Ohtani (of course), Springer, Vlad Jr v Freddie, and the strange case of Buddy Kennedy:

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseba...

World Series 2025: Five talking points as Los Angeles Dodgers face Toronto Blue Jays

We explore five talking points as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball's World Series.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Aug 31

Liam Dawson appreciation post.

Rescues Hants for the umpteenth time.

Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Aug 29

thank you!

Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Aug 27

Some words on Philip Billing's time at #afcb - contains skullduggery, hoodwinkery, Woodgate's tactical switch, the rocket at Forest, the nine-second Arsenal goal, the lob against Burnley, and two vital assists: for Kieffer Moore, and for Tom Lockyer.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Bournemouth news: Philip Billing is the biggest loss to fans

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 27

Such a shame - I went to the three KSL Finals Days at Hove which were v.well attended with good facilities laid on, despite what I'm sure was a tiny marketing budget.

Though a lingering memory of 2019 was ECB's Tom Harrison getting booed at the presentation ceremony when he mentioned the Hundred!

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 20

Never mind the prime numbers, star performer for me was the groundstaff for getting a match on at all, which had looked unlikely 2-3 hours earlier.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thought that would be the case! Hope it goes well.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 9

And to show why you should never trust my predictions... Lancashire win at a relative canter. Well played them.

Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 9

The lightest of light rollers has been used between innings. Not even 100% sure it even touches the ground.

A groundsman rolls the pitch at Falkland CC in Newbury

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hants finish on 173-5. Would have bitten the proverbial hand off for that at 11-3 !

No sign of the @crickether.com win predictor but as we're technically in Berkshire, surely a home win on the cards?!

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jul 9

Rare treat of a "new" outground I've not visited before - Hants v Lancs at Newbury in the Women's #T20Blast

A panoramic view of Hampshire v Lancashire in the Women's T20 Blast at Falkland CC, Newbury

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jun 11

Boxing Day 1989 at Filbert Street. Lost 2-1 to a Leicester side who had Gary McAllister in midfield (number 10, when he still had a half-decent head of hair) and a young Kevin Campbell, on loan from Arsenal, up front.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jun 8

Leap of faith here - if Callan McKenna were to play for Scotland on Monday, with Benji Buchel likely to be in goal for Liechtenstein, surely it'd be the first time that current and former #afcb goalkeepers faced each other in a full international where neither had made it off the first-team bench?

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Jun 3

England netball legend and #afcb fan Geva Mentor to retire:

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Geva Mentor: England netball legend to retire at end of season

Geva Mentor, regarded as the greatest netballer England has produced, will retire at the end of the Netball Super League season.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 30

Bold strategy by England - to see if they can beat West Indies with only 10 players?!

An England team list featuring only 10 players

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 28

Have tried to gather some thoughts on a remarkable season for #afcb - and like all the best sci-fi epics, it's been divided into three parts.

The stats. The emotions. And the goals.

I really tried not to get carried away. It can all be found on BBC Sport's AFCB page.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

AFC Bournemouth - Transfer news, results, fixtures, video and audio

The home of AFC Bournemouth on BBC Sport online. Includes the latest news stories, transfers, results, fixtures, video and audio.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 23

Terrific bowling by Emily Arlott. Was extremely impressed by her in a RHF Trophy game I watched at Wormsley a couple of years ago, surprised England have taken this long to cap her but thrilled she's started so well.

Also keep thinking it sounds like West Indies have a player called Downton Abbey?!

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 22

Full #afcb show available to listen to here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 21

#afcb fans on here may be interested to listen to BBC Radio Solent from 1800 BST for a special edition of Cherries: Unpicked paying tribute to the one and only "Willo".

Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Former AFC Bournemouth players Richard Cooke, John Williams and Sean O'Driscoll

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 21

#afcb fans on here may be interested to listen to BBC Radio Solent from 1800 BST for a special edition of Cherries: Unpicked paying tribute to the one and only "Willo".

Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 11

Thanks Phil!

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · May 10

More on today's crazy scenes in Thailand - the UAE women's coach explains why he "retired out" the entire side against Qatar. Via Matt Henry (the BBC Sport one, not the NZ seam bowler):

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

UAE retire out 10 batters against Qatar to beat rain in Women's T20 World Cup Asia qualifier

United Arab Emirates get clever to beat Qatar and the rain by retiring out 10 batters in the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Apr 29

Somewhat bizarrely, all four teams relegated from League One have had their relegation confirmed because of a result for Burton Albion. Who are now 20th with one game to go.

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Mar 29

Worth half-an-hour of any #afcb fan's time - Guillem Balague has an in-depth chat with Andoni Iraola for @bbc5live.bsky.social Sport's #FootballDaily

Guillem Balagué @guillem-balague.bsky.social · Mar 28

New episode with Andoni Iraola is out on BBC 5 LIVE Sport #FootbalDaily

What a pleasure to talk football to him ⤵️

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

🎥🎙️ Producer and Camera: Michael Johnston

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Mar 27

More #afcb 1957 quarter-final nostalgia can be found on this week's "Cherries: Unpicked", with special guest Neil Vacher:

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sunday will be the first chance for 68 years for Bournemouth supporters to watch #afcb in an FA Cup quarter-final (as the 2021 QF was during the fan-less "Covid season").

Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Bournemouth news: Opinion - Time for Iraola's side to write history?

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Mark Mitchener @markmitchener.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sunday will be the first chance for 68 years for Bournemouth supporters to watch #afcb in an FA Cup quarter-final (as the 2021 QF was during the fan-less "Covid season").

Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Bournemouth news: Opinion - Time for Iraola's side to write history?

www.bbc.co.uk

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