It's expensive, but there are some good food options in the Emirates if you walk around to the right block. Might not be possible if you're an away fan, but there's a few Prime Burger bars that do a really good gourmet burger and seasoned chips for around £14.

He'll be up here I think/hope

I'm in Hawkes Bay and he'll be a big loss to the Phoenix. A real prospect. I'm not even a Cherries fan (Evertonian) but have followed this channel regularly. Hope he goes really well with you if he breaks through.

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Of course, Cherries fans are thankful for it, but the more that time goes on, it feels a bit like Antony Worrall Thomson lecturing Gordon Ramsey that he is only where he is today because he had a couple of sit down meals at his cafe when he was starting out. Simplistic view I know, but times do change, as, in the same breath, many Cherries fans have moved on from the Leeds hooligan issue - it is very much a generational thing. From an entirely selfish perspective, Leeds coming up would have benefitted AFC Bournemouth more - in order for us to create a bigger footprint, get more footfall, have more interest from floating voters in the area (as we ourselves came to realise through the nineties and naughties), and ultimately, attract more businesses and sponsors. That said, Leeds possibly have a better chance of staying up - so maybe it is a good thing. Truth is, I'm not sure as many Cherries fans care as much as much as the Twitter banter suggests, but we're loud enough - it seems - to come across like we do. We know your focus is Pompey, which is fine - it's historical and has years of background. If we are in a position to keep "building" a rivalry though, then we know we are in a good place.

@@afcbpodcast Understood! I can see how Leeds could have helped you if they had gone up. Certainly for the next few decades I don't think there will ever be a mutually accepted rivalry because people remember the Bournemouth of old who we helped to save (personally I think Saints did more than 'lecture' Bournemouth, but appreciate your view point) and used to cheer on when scores were read out at half time. Only way I personally see it developing is not playing Pompey for a long long time, and Southampton fans getting annoyed with Cherries fans dismissing the idea we helped them. I guess it could turn out similar to Hertha and Union in Berlin though (Hertha fans helped Union build their stadium when the wall was up, and Union have since completely disregarded Hertha's help which has created a fierce rivalry between some fans (again though, understand that the majority of Cherries fans do still appreciate the work of Southampton)). Thanks for replying, interesting to see the view point of the other side!

It's called local rivalry . It's been around football since day 1 🙄

The reaction from the saints fans shows exactly the reason we hate them. The word for this type of response is purely and simply POMPOUSITY at the highest degree!!!!!!!

​@@markcollins249 I mean I don't dislike Bournemouth and I'm just intrigued why a team which helped your club becomes your most hated that's all. Now I know and was given a rational response which makes sense 👍

Ye I never understand why AFCB fans hate us so much when our fans literally filled seats for them when we played away! Don't seem very grateful now which is the only reason I dislike Bournemouth!

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