Bournemouth owner, Bill Foley has described the Cherries’ Europa League qualification as an “incredible” achievement.
Andoni Iraola’s Cherries achieved their highest-ever top-flight finish of sixth position as they finished the season with a pair of 1-1 draws against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest in their final two matches, which earned them qualification for next season’s Europa League.
Foley has now penned an open letter to fans in which he spoke of how everyone across the club from staff and players to supporters have been witness to a historic season.
‘Together, we have witnessed history across another record-breaking campaign.
‘We end the season in our highest ever top-flight position of sixth place, with our points totalling a new high of 57.
‘Additionally, we’ve enjoyed an incredible unbeaten run of 18 matches and, for the very first time in our club’s history, European qualification has been accomplished.
‘These are achievements that the supporters, players, members of staff and everyone else connected with this football club should feel incredibly proud of.’
Foley proceeded to praise outgoing manager – Andoni Iraola and the players for their unity which has seen them go unbeaten in their last 18 matches.
‘From the beginning of the season, there has been a belief, resilience and togetherness that has defined this team. Week after week, you created an atmosphere at Vitality Stadium that inspired the players and showed the football world exactly what this club and its community represents.
‘I want to personally thank Andoni Iraola for his outstanding leadership, ambition and commitment. Andoni and his staff have helped build a team that plays courageous, exciting football and continues to push boundaries.’
Foley also looked to the future as he addressed the club’s planning permission to redevelop the Vitality Stadium for the future, with Marco Rose set to succeed Iraola next season.
‘There is even more reason to be excited about the future. Receiving planning permission for the redevelopment of Vitality Stadium marks another hugely important step forward for AFC Bournemouth. This project is about more than bricks and seats — it is about building a home for future generations of supporters and creating a club infrastructure that matches our ambitions.
‘These are truly exciting times ahead for AFC Bournemouth, and none of it would be possible without your unwavering support. Thank you for being a continued presence in our journey – we are building something special together.’
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