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The 2014/15 Championship Winning Squad to show the why it should be on the Debate as the Greatest Championship Squad Ever:
GK:
Artur Boruc
37 Apps
Fee: Loan from Southampton
Sold: Free
Easily one of the most loved players by the fans and hugely consistent. Nothing bad to say about him, left in 2020 after 6 years and 116 Apps for the club. Legend.
Artur Boruc
37 Apps
Fee: Loan from Southampton
Sold: Free
Easily one of the most loved players by the fans and hugely consistent. Nothing bad to say about him, left in 2020 after 6 years and 116 Apps for the club. Legend.
RB:
Simon Francis
42 Apps
1G + 6A
Fee: ?
Sold: Retired
Pivotal in the clubs rise, outstanding this season in particular, where he absolutely ran the Right Flank. Retired in 2020 after 295 Appearances for the club, 9 years of service and many as captain. Legend.
Simon Francis
42 Apps
1G + 6A
Fee: ?
Sold: Retired
Pivotal in the clubs rise, outstanding this season in particular, where he absolutely ran the Right Flank. Retired in 2020 after 295 Appearances for the club, 9 years of service and many as captain. Legend.
CB
Steve Cook
46 Apps
5G + 1A
Fee: 162k
Sold: Still at Club
Solid as ever during this season as he was in many before and after that. Always pops up with an important goal (Normally Spectacular ) and is now our Captain and one of our greatest players. 339 Apps. Legend.
Steve Cook
46 Apps
5G + 1A
Fee: 162k
Sold: Still at Club
Solid as ever during this season as he was in many before and after that. Always pops up with an important goal (Normally Spectacular ) and is now our Captain and one of our greatest players. 339 Apps. Legend.
CB
Tommy Elphick (C)
46 Apps
1G + 2A
Fee: 225K
Sold: 3.5M
Doesnât get enough credit, never seen a captain like him for us, was a brick Wall during this season. So reliable and a great defender that lead us from the back. Made 142 Apps before we sold him on for profit.
Tommy Elphick (C)
46 Apps
1G + 2A
Fee: 225K
Sold: 3.5M
Doesnât get enough credit, never seen a captain like him for us, was a brick Wall during this season. So reliable and a great defender that lead us from the back. Made 142 Apps before we sold him on for profit.
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Charlie Daniels
42 Apps
1G + 4A
Fee: 203k
Sold: Free
Another huge part of our success, always had a goal in him and was super consistent. Could never fault him and I think he would start for us even today. 249 Apps and 9 years later, he will forever be a legend.
Charlie Daniels
42 Apps
1G + 4A
Fee: 203k
Sold: Free
Another huge part of our success, always had a goal in him and was super consistent. Could never fault him and I think he would start for us even today. 249 Apps and 9 years later, he will forever be a legend.
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Matt Ritchie
46 Apps
15G + 17A
Fee: 423k
Sold: 10M
Wow. My POTY this year, he was just incredible and was absolute magic. Got so many G/A and was so incredible Right till he left for a huge profit. No other words to describe this man that season other than a magician
Matt Ritchie
46 Apps
15G + 17A
Fee: 423k
Sold: 10M
Wow. My POTY this year, he was just incredible and was absolute magic. Got so many G/A and was so incredible Right till he left for a huge profit. No other words to describe this man that season other than a magician
CM
Harry Arter
43 Apps
9G + 3A
Fee: 125k
Sold: 5M
Again, Wow. This man was an absolute Rocket, I love H to death and was probably my favourite player for a very long time. Scored some incredible goals and his passion and energy was unmatched. Love you H. 232 Apps.
Harry Arter
43 Apps
9G + 3A
Fee: 125k
Sold: 5M
Again, Wow. This man was an absolute Rocket, I love H to death and was probably my favourite player for a very long time. Scored some incredible goals and his passion and energy was unmatched. Love you H. 232 Apps.
CM
Andrew Surman
41 Apps
3G + 6A
Fee: 560K
Sold: Free
SO underrated, this man kept the pace of the ball going despite his lack of speed. He kept the tempo and was the calm head in an energised team. Captain on a few occasions and was really the unsung hero. 7 years of service.
Andrew Surman
41 Apps
3G + 6A
Fee: 560K
Sold: Free
SO underrated, this man kept the pace of the ball going despite his lack of speed. He kept the tempo and was the calm head in an energised team. Captain on a few occasions and was really the unsung hero. 7 years of service.
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Marc Pugh
42 Apps
9G + 5A
Fee: Free
Sold: Free
This man was the ultimate club legend, tricky feet and got a hattrick in the famous 8-0 Win. Was such a vital part of our success through the years and always stepped up no matter the league. Magic on the ball. Legend. 274 Apps
Marc Pugh
42 Apps
9G + 5A
Fee: Free
Sold: Free
This man was the ultimate club legend, tricky feet and got a hattrick in the famous 8-0 Win. Was such a vital part of our success through the years and always stepped up no matter the league. Magic on the ball. Legend. 274 Apps
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Yann Kermorgant
38 Apps
15G + 10A
Fee: ?
Sold: 585K
This Man was incredible. So gifted for such a big guy, I only wish we signed him earlier and I reckon he wouldâve been such a good Prem Striker. This season his link up play was incredible and I just love the guy. 61 Apps.
Yann Kermorgant
38 Apps
15G + 10A
Fee: ?
Sold: 585K
This Man was incredible. So gifted for such a big guy, I only wish we signed him earlier and I reckon he wouldâve been such a good Prem Striker. This season his link up play was incredible and I just love the guy. 61 Apps.
ST
Callum Wilson
45 Apps
20G + 7A
Fee: 3.3M
Sold: 20M
What can I say. This man gets a bit of stick from some people but heâs only a legend in my eyes. First AFCB player to score for England and his performance in his FIRST season for us was sublime. Ran defences ragged. Legend.
Callum Wilson
45 Apps
20G + 7A
Fee: 3.3M
Sold: 20M
What can I say. This man gets a bit of stick from some people but heâs only a legend in my eyes. First AFCB player to score for England and his performance in his FIRST season for us was sublime. Ran defences ragged. Legend.
Honourable Mentions:
Brett Pitman
34 Apps
13G + 2A
Fee: Free
Sold: ?
Scored some Hugely important goals and was really underrated, was losing his legs a tad but was always an incredible finisher. Shame he never got to play in the Prem but for sure a club legend.
Brett Pitman
34 Apps
13G + 2A
Fee: Free
Sold: ?
Scored some Hugely important goals and was really underrated, was losing his legs a tad but was always an incredible finisher. Shame he never got to play in the Prem but for sure a club legend.
Adam Smith
29 Apps
0G + 1A
Fee: ?
Sold: Still at Club
Was really his breakthrough season and although most of his Apps were off the bench with only 6 starts, we really started to see the player Smudge was and he went on the be an ever present in our success in the Prem.
29 Apps
0G + 1A
Fee: ?
Sold: Still at Club
Was really his breakthrough season and although most of his Apps were off the bench with only 6 starts, we really started to see the player Smudge was and he went on the be an ever present in our success in the Prem.
Kenwyne Jones
6 (Sub) Apps
1G + 0A
Fee: Loan
Sold: N/A
This man is a club legend based on 1 goal. His goal against Ipswich was such an important goal for us and heâs loved by every AFCB Fan. Hard to leave out Junior or Fraser but this man had to fit in somehow, what a man.
6 (Sub) Apps
1G + 0A
Fee: Loan
Sold: N/A
This man is a club legend based on 1 goal. His goal against Ipswich was such an important goal for us and heâs loved by every AFCB Fan. Hard to leave out Junior or Fraser but this man had to fit in somehow, what a man.
Finally,
Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall.
These men are the real reasons behind our success without them, nothing would be possible. JT still deserves a lot of credit for his role in the clubs rise despite recent events. These men are both absolute Legends. (1/3)
Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall.
These men are the real reasons behind our success without them, nothing would be possible. JT still deserves a lot of credit for his role in the clubs rise despite recent events. These men are both absolute Legends. (1/3)
Their absolute Masterclasses and attacking displays that season are unmatched in history, it was such a pleasure to be able to watch from the stands. Scoring 98 goals and getting 90 Points it was a season full of exciting attacking football and our rise is all down to these two.
Their Legacies will forever be untouched and wherever we end up we have to credit those two for our successes. Winning the league, 2 promotions and 5 years in the Prem. all thanks to them. Canât say a bad word about either of their efforts or the jobs they put in. LEGENDS.
The Starting XI and Honourable mentions come to a price of ÂŁ5M with a couple of Fees unknown. Callum Wilson alone sold for ÂŁ20M. This shows the genius of the coaches and how the players lifted themselves to such level and alongside the attractive football they played (1/3)
The Fees alone debunk the myth that Eddie Howe needs money as well as that he makes awful signings. The thread is literal proof that he can work wonders with any level of players as he has done over many years. He took a bunch of lower League players and made them Champions.
Thatâs why I believe they should be seen as one of the top Championship Winning sides, underdogs who elevated themselves to such a level to win the league and then for many of them remain in the Prem for many years later. Peak of my childhoods
They are all Legends in my eyes.
They are all Legends in my eyes.
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