Harry Arter M Precision Football b.1989

[tricky_colour]

Just remember that Harry Arter cost less than half a year of university tuition. #afcb (https://twitter.com/hashtag/afcb?src=hash) #AFCBvMFC (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCBvMFC?src=hash)

[DannyInvincible]

Arter interviewed after training today by FAI TV:


https://vimeo.com/123093888

[tricky_colour]

http://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/harry-arter-ireland-poland-euro-2016/18772


He came forward politely to the edge of the box. He eyed up a ball hoisted before him and with one thunderous swing of that increasingly frightening left boot, he hammered one crashing off the back of the net. Randolph lying looking up at it thinking, ‘What the f***’.

Harry Arter had arrived.

[Stuttgart88]

Arter interviewed after training today by FAI TV:


https://vimeo.com/123093888
I hope he cited the Declaration of Independence in Irish, backwards.

[DannyInvincible]

http://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/harry-arter-ireland-poland-euro-2016/18772

Former-St. Columb's lad, is the author there. :good:

[tricky_colour]

Arter nearly scored another cracker today, just seen it on the highlights, hammered it from outside the area.
Keeper got a hand to it though.

[TrapAPony]

2259

Voted 10th Best Player in the Championship this season.

[SkStu]

4 Irish in the top ten!!!!! Woohoo!

[Paddy Garcia]

Used to be like that in the Premiership!

[tricky_colour]

You have a good memory paddy!

[Irish_Praha]

Used to be like that in the Premiership!

Premiership or the old first division?

[TrapAPony]

Voted Bournemouth fans Player of the Season. :)

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/harry-arter-interview-artful-arter-two-wins-from-the-dream-10202511.html

[tetsujin1979]

WhoScored.com did an infographic of his season: https://twitter.com/afcbournemouth/status/591671708781649920

[TrapAPony]

Chance to get promoted to the Premiership tonight v Bolton. Ian Harte on the bench too.

[tricky_colour]

Bournemouth 2-0 up.

Promoted if they can avoid conceding 2 in the second half.

One good foot in the Premiership atm.

[Charlie Darwin]

He looked like he was about to pass out as he was being crowdsurfed off the pitch.

[DeLorean]

Charlton Athletic warning them not to get carried away yet (https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/592789244357255168)

[tricky_colour]

He looked like he was about to pass out as he was being crowdsurfed off the pitch.

Who Harry?

Unfortunately I didn't see it.

[Olé Olé]

Arter and another player lifted the chairman, Jeff Mostyn, up by the arms and legs in a cradle after the match in the dressing room. Callum Wilson proceeded to come over and slap the chairman on the arse twice in front of the cameras. I'm not sure whether it was funny or childish but probably both.

Well done to Arter. I suspect that Bournemouth will have to cut some players loose who don't belong at PL level but Arter won't be one of them. Nor will Scotland's Matt Ritchie who could be a threat in June.

[mark12345]

Arter and another player lifted the chairman, Jeff Mostyn, up by the arms and legs in a cradle after the match in the dressing room. Callum Wilson proceeded to come over and slap the chairman on the arse twice in front of the cameras. I'm not sure whether it was funny or childish but probably both.

Well done to Arter. I suspect that Bournemouth will have to cut some players loose who don't belong at PL level but Arter won't be one of them. Nor will Scotland's Matt Ritchie who could be a threat in June.

Mention of Wilson. He is a future Irish international, potentially, is he not. He has Irish parentage and is interested???

[mark12345]

Arter and another player lifted the chairman, Jeff Mostyn, up by the arms and legs in a cradle after the match in the dressing room. Callum Wilson proceeded to come over and slap the chairman on the arse twice in front of the cameras. I'm not sure whether it was funny or childish but probably both.

Well done to Arter. I suspect that Bournemouth will have to cut some players loose who don't belong at PL level but Arter won't be one of them. Nor will Scotland's Matt Ritchie who could be a threat in June.

From what I've seen of Wilson, he's a damn good striker

[Charlie Darwin]

From what I've seen of Wilson he might find himself in the England squad soon enough. Then again, it's a crowded marketplace with Austin, Ings, etc all going well.

[TrapAPony]

From what I've seen of Wilson he might find himself in the England squad soon enough. Then again, it's a crowded marketplace with Austin, Ings, etc all going well.

He is 23 and only has 1 England U21 cap. Rooney, Welbeck, Kane, Sturridge, Sterling, Walcott, Berahino, Rodrgiuez, Carroll & possibly Austin and Ings would all be ahead of him. He'd be silly not to accept a call up from us. Same re Bamford.

[Charlie Darwin]

Maybe he'd like to play for England though. It's all a bit theoretical anyway. As far as I know, we're not entirely sure he is eligible.

[Stuttgart88]

Bournemouth 's second goal last night was a thing of beauty.

[DeLorean]

It was a great move and really classy finish. Fair play to them, they had every reason to be jittery after what happened against Sheffield Wednesday last week but it looks like they almost totally dominated.

That goal is here at 2:16


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cZE-lYpxAY

[DeLorean]

Arter and another player lifted the chairman, Jeff Mostyn, up by the arms and legs in a cradle after the match in the dressing room. Callum Wilson proceeded to come over and slap the chairman on the arse twice in front of the cameras. I'm not sure whether it was funny or childish but probably both.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO5RHEWOv-I&feature=youtu.be

[Olé Olé]

Mention of Wilson. He is a future Irish international, potentially, is he not. He has Irish parentage and is interested???

The link seems to have become apparent since his current teammate, Harry Arter, and his former team-mate, friend and Coventry-man, Cyrus Christie, got their call-ups to the senior squad.

There seems to be a perception that Wilson is indeed eligible: http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/martin-oneill-targeting-players-make-5325779

But that hasn't been confirmed. I'm sure MON is clever enough to ascertain whether does qualify before he wastes too much time on him.

Whether he's good enough for England is debatable because he's never played above the Championship but now he's reached that level he might take inspiration by the progress of Ings and Austin and fancy himself- if he doesn't want to play for us.

[DeLorean]

How the Irish put Cherries on top (http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/how-the-irish-put-cherries-on-top-327616.html?utm_content=buffer318d4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer)

Barring a miracle of epic proportions on Saturday, Ireland’s strong historical connections with Bournemouth will be enhanced in the Premier League next season.

From the 80s when Sean O’Driscoll and Gary Howlett were regulars to loan spells in their formative years for John O’Shea and Marc Wilson and up to the present cohort led by Harry Arter, a green hue has coloured the Cherries.

Dubliner Shaun Maher, who spent the majority of his career at Dean Court between 2001-2007, was chuffed on Tuesday night to see his former team-mate Eddie Howe spearhead the club to heights he felt were unreachable.

Just two months after Maher departed the coastal club, they entered administration and were heading for financial ruin. Instead of fighting for their very existence, however, Bournemouth’s sole battle will be to remain in the richest division in the world, the Premier League.

“I could never have forecasted the club progressing this far,” said Maher, who returned home to play for then champions Drogheda United at the time.

“Having a stadium with just 12,000 capacity and living in the shadow of neighbours Southampton meant League One was about the club’s level, in my view.”

Three promotions in the last seven campaigns, to be now amongst the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City, represents a testament to 37-year-old Howe’s ingenuity. For all the praise Maher gushes on the manager, though, he cites the investment of Russian owner Maxim Demin as a facet essential to their ascent.

“Bournemouth is an area full of wealth, so it surprised me how long it took for someone like Maxim to fall in love with the place and pump millions in.

“That’s what it needed to realise the club’s potential and put them in a different league. They had a bid of €7 million for Demarai Gray rejected by Birmingham in January whereas, when I was there, Bournemouth were buying players in the low thousands.”

Howe’s heroes, including Irish pair Arter and Eunan O’Kane, are very much in the big time now. Promotion is said to be worth €100m to a club whose turnover last year was a miniscule five per cent of that largesse.

Having been released by Premier League clubs as teens, both Irishmen may have considered Bournemouth a halfway house towards their return to the top-flight rather than the permanent residence it has become.

Saturday’s concluding match at his former club Charlton Athletic will be Arter’s 50th appearance of the campaign, proof of the recent Ireland call-up being integral to their surge.

A year ago, at the end of their first season in the Championship, O’Kane was deemed similarly vital to the team’s midfield chassis, yet a serious ankle injury has restricted the Derryman to 17 outings in this campaign.

Less frequent too have been outings this term for Ian Harte who, at 37, is unlikely to have his contract renewed by Howe as the niftier pace of the Premier League beckons.

The Cherries chief has Josh O’Hanlon, their €50,000 purchase from Longford Town last year, in his future plans despite the 19-year-old currently spending a loan stint at York City.

Of most encouragement for Irish fans from Bournemouth’s unlikely arrival at the top table is the opportunity of assessing Arter against some of the world’s finest midfielders.

Nothing has come easy for the 25-year-old since Charlton discarded him and his journey back via non-league Woking makes more a man determined to take his chance for club and country.

“Promotion hasn’t quite sunk in yet but, make no mistake, we’ll be ready for the Premier League in August,” Arter said yesterday.

“Playing at the highest level can only be a good thing for my international prospects. Getting the call from Martin O’Neill for the qualifier against Poland last month fulfilled an ambition so, hopefully, I can go on and make my debut in the coming months.”

Whilst the club’s success has been based on a fluid passing style encapsulated by Arter, Maher believes the lush pitch they ping the ball around on at Dean Court could ultimately work against them during their first ever Premier League season.

“The surface is always immaculate, so much so I remember the groundsman winning awards,” the 36-year-old points out. “Unlike pitches such as Turf Moor, the best Premier League players will love playing at Bournemouth because the pitch is so wide and neat.

“Still, the club have some excellent players and, with a few additions in the summer, could hold their own in the Premier League.”

[tricky_colour]

Bournemouth 's second goal last night was a thing of beauty.

Is it Barcelona? no it's Bournemouth!!

Sometimes hard to tell the difference, especially if you are colour blind!!

http://www.afcb.co.uk/cms_images/01-kit-launch-4-334-1612561_478x359.jpg


http://images.marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/hi/63/63398/sp0730-barcelona-players-10-11.jpg

[BonnieShels]

Charlton Athletic warning them not to get carried away yet (https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/592789244357255168)

That's quality.

[tricky_colour]

Charlton Athletic warning them not to get carried away yet (https://twitter.com/CAFCofficial/status/592789244357255168)


Bournemouth celebrating like they've completely ruled out a 19-0 defeat at The Valley on Saturday. We'll see...

ha ha!

[back of the net]

Harry Arter has just made it 2-0 for Bournemouth at Charlton after 11 mins....9th goal of the season

Nothing special goal wise.....charlton defence dithering around with the ball and arter intercepted

[TrapAPony]

Championship winners medal for Arter. Late equaliser from Sheffield Wed. v Watford

[Stuttgart88]

I hope he's given a chance against NI and England, with a view to starting against Scotland. He has a lot of Stephen Quinn's energy and drive to him and might just be the better player, and the type of player our midfield needs, someone who can drive forward with the ball.

Is there a bit of Scott Brown about him?

[Charlie Darwin]

I hope he's given a chance against NI and England, with a view to starting against Scotland. He has a lot of Stephen Quinn's energy and drive to him and might just be the better player, and the type of player our midfield needs, someone who can drive forward with the ball.

Is there a bit of Scott Brown about him?
Don't go overboard with the compliments, Stutts.

[Stuttgart88]

I think Brown is a good player who made a difference for Scotland I against us, hence the direct comparison. I'm not looking (yet) for a new Roy Keane, just someone who can help our midfield win the battle on 13/6.

[tricky_colour]

Bournemouth celebrating like they've completely ruled out a 19-0 defeat at The Valley on Saturday. We'll see...

Actually when that was posted a 10-0 defeat for Bournemouth and 10-0 win for Middlesbrough would have swung the goal difference I think.

[tricky_colour]

Championship winners medal for Arter. Late equaliser from Sheffield Wed. v Watford


Oh wow, well done to the lad, I was not expecting Watford to slip up and draw.

[tricky_colour]

I hope he's given a chance against NI and England, with a view to starting against Scotland. He has a lot of Stephen Quinn's energy and drive to him and might just be the better player, and the type of player our midfield needs, someone who can drive forward with the ball.

Is there a bit of Scott Brown about him?

Well a bit of the Scott Parker perhaps as he is his brother in law!

Being part of a championship winning side is usually a good sign.

According to Whoscored his strengths are:




Passing

Very Strong


Defensive contribution
Very Strong


Through balls
Strong


Long shots
Strong


Dribbling
Strong


Concentration
Strong




Looks very impressive, especially so when his weakness is supposed to be finishing (and discipline)
and he has 9 goals, which is more than decent for a midfielder, indeed I'd say that was "very good".

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/12975050.AFC_Bournemouth__Arter_crowned_PFA_fans__ __player_of_the_year_in_the_Championship_/

Voted PFA fans' player of the year in the Championship.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33094711

Out of Scotland game.

[Charlie Darwin]

Nonst Arter.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Arter likely to miss start of season.

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/13463703.AFC_Bournemouth__Harry_Arter_could_miss_P remier_League_bow/

[tetsujin1979]

made his comeback last night for the Bournemouth U21 side: http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/under-21s-report-colchester-united-3-0-afc-bournemouth-2741063.aspx

[tricky_colour]

So would be be available for the play offs?
I assume he would although the 3-0 defeat to Colchester is not too encouraging.
Seems the play offs are in a months time so he should be match fit?

[DeLorean]

Arter followed up his League Cup return during the week with his first PL appearance today, playing 73 minutes of Bournemouth's defeat at Southampton. Martin Tyler seemed mystified when he was replaced, saying that he understands sports science but that Arter had been doing as much as anybody to get Bournemouth back in the game, clearly meaning he was doing more than most!

[gastric]

Your heart goes out to Harry after the loss of his daughter midweek. The camaraderie of being with team mates might have helped as he comes to terms with this tragic loss.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/harry-arter-produces-performance-of-real-dignity-following-death-of-his-child-1.2464913

[Stuttgart88]

I switched on late and heard Tyler referring to something bad. I had no idea it was this.

He played really well for what it's worth. Shows you to power of friendship and the value of team sport.

[liamoo11]

Your heart goes out to Harry after the loss of his daughter midweek. The camaraderie of being with team mates might have helped as he comes to terms with this tragic loss.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/harry-arter-produces-performance-of-real-dignity-following-death-of-his-child-1.2464913

Jesus poor man that is awful