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AFC Bournemouth: From surviving to thriving (with the 'Yorkshire Rodri')
Club 22 of 92 is AFC Bournemouth.
Bournemouth are flying high these days under progressive Basque coach Andoni Iraola, but if you go back a couple of decades their entire existence was under threat, with administration and points deductions plunging the club down the football pyramid.
The years of recovery have turned into years of Premier League stability. In this episode, Daniel sits down with one of the pillars of their all-action midfield: Lewis Cook (aka the Yorkshire Rodri). They discuss club philosophy and the process of recovering from two ACL injuries.
You can read Daniel Storey's write-up of his trip to Bournemouth here.
Presenters: James Gray, Daniel Storey
Interview: Lewis Cook
Producer: John Rogers
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21. Cheltenham Town: Robins chasing refresh
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