Dan Rose

TOMMY Elphick called on Cherries to “embrace the challenge” of a tight turnaround in fixtures, as they head into battle with Crystal Palace tomorrow (3pm).

BOSS Gary O’Neil admitted Cherries’ performance against Crystal Palace was their worst during his time in charge.

CHERRIES’ first home game under new ownership ended in defeat as two calamities from corners resulted in a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace.

TOMMY Elphick admitted Cherries would have to make “a few late calls” on their squad, due to the virus that has “struck the squad down”.

FIRST-TEAM coach Tommy Elphick revealed Cherries​ boss Gary O’Neil had been “struggling” with the virus which has made its way around the squad.

BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom insisted he would love to see Bournemouth’s Chris Billam-Smith face Richard Riakporhe once again – but was happy to fulfil the fighter’s world title dream.

HE MAY have helped spark Pirates’ double delight over the past two seasons at Wimborne Road – but Ben Cook’s trade back home in Australia was always important for him to be secure.

BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom says Cherries have been “so supportive” in trying to make Chris Billam-Smith’s dream come true in fighting on the pitch at Vitality Stadium.

WIMBORNE Town boss Tim Sills saw his side seal a 2-0 home victory over his former club Hamworthy United, in a Dorset derby on Boxing Day.

POOLE Town powered to a big 3-0 Boxing Day victory over Dorset rivals Dorchester Town at BlackGold Stadium.