Mark Mitchener
@markmitchener.bsky.social
#Cricket enthusiast, bowler of slow full tosses, hopeless tail-end batter, a liability in the field, and international man of mystery.
Wrote this a few weeks ago - most sporting predictions I make crash and burn, but I suggested in September that this might be #afcb midfielder Alex Scott's season to shine. Congratulations on his England call-up.
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Bournemouth news: Opinion - Mark Mitchener on Alex Scott
Bournemouth news: Opinion - Mark Mitchener on Alex Scott
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November 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Wrote this a few weeks ago - most sporting predictions I make crash and burn, but I suggested in September that this might be #afcb midfielder Alex Scott's season to shine. Congratulations on his England call-up.
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www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Some #WorldSeries stories to follow - includes Ohtani (of course), Springer, Vlad Jr v Freddie, and the strange case of Buddy Kennedy:
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World Series 2025: Five talking points as Los Angeles Dodgers face Toronto Blue Jays
We explore five talking points as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball's World Series.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Some #WorldSeries stories to follow - includes Ohtani (of course), Springer, Vlad Jr v Freddie, and the strange case of Buddy Kennedy:
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Liam Dawson appreciation post.
Rescues Hants for the umpteenth time.
Rescues Hants for the umpteenth time.
August 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Liam Dawson appreciation post.
Rescues Hants for the umpteenth time.
Rescues Hants for the umpteenth time.
Some words on Philip Billing's time at #afcb - contains skullduggery, hoodwinkery, Woodgate's tactical switch, the rocket at Forest, the nine-second Arsenal goal, the lob against Burnley, and two vital assists: for Kieffer Moore, and for Tom Lockyer.
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Bournemouth news: Philip Billing is the biggest loss to fans
Bournemouth news: Philip Billing is the biggest loss to fans
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August 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Some words on Philip Billing's time at #afcb - contains skullduggery, hoodwinkery, Woodgate's tactical switch, the rocket at Forest, the nine-second Arsenal goal, the lob against Burnley, and two vital assists: for Kieffer Moore, and for Tom Lockyer.
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Leap of faith here - if Callan McKenna were to play for Scotland on Monday, with Benji Buchel likely to be in goal for Liechtenstein, surely it'd be the first time that current and former #afcb goalkeepers faced each other in a full international where neither had made it off the first-team bench?
June 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Leap of faith here - if Callan McKenna were to play for Scotland on Monday, with Benji Buchel likely to be in goal for Liechtenstein, surely it'd be the first time that current and former #afcb goalkeepers faced each other in a full international where neither had made it off the first-team bench?
Bold strategy by England - to see if they can beat West Indies with only 10 players?!
May 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Bold strategy by England - to see if they can beat West Indies with only 10 players?!
Have tried to gather some thoughts on a remarkable season for #afcb - and like all the best sci-fi epics, it's been divided into three parts.
The stats. The emotions. And the goals.
I really tried not to get carried away. It can all be found on BBC Sport's AFCB page.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
The stats. The emotions. And the goals.
I really tried not to get carried away. It can all be found on BBC Sport's AFCB page.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
AFC Bournemouth - Transfer news, results, fixtures, video and audio
The home of AFC Bournemouth on BBC Sport online. Includes the latest news stories, transfers, results, fixtures, video and audio.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Have tried to gather some thoughts on a remarkable season for #afcb - and like all the best sci-fi epics, it's been divided into three parts.
The stats. The emotions. And the goals.
I really tried not to get carried away. It can all be found on BBC Sport's AFCB page.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
The stats. The emotions. And the goals.
I really tried not to get carried away. It can all be found on BBC Sport's AFCB page.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Terrific bowling by Emily Arlott. Was extremely impressed by her in a RHF Trophy game I watched at Wormsley a couple of years ago, surprised England have taken this long to cap her but thrilled she's started so well.
Also keep thinking it sounds like West Indies have a player called Downton Abbey?!
Also keep thinking it sounds like West Indies have a player called Downton Abbey?!
May 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Terrific bowling by Emily Arlott. Was extremely impressed by her in a RHF Trophy game I watched at Wormsley a couple of years ago, surprised England have taken this long to cap her but thrilled she's started so well.
Also keep thinking it sounds like West Indies have a player called Downton Abbey?!
Also keep thinking it sounds like West Indies have a player called Downton Abbey?!
#afcb fans on here may be interested to listen to BBC Radio Solent from 1800 BST for a special edition of Cherries: Unpicked paying tribute to the one and only "Willo".
Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
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Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
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May 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#afcb fans on here may be interested to listen to BBC Radio Solent from 1800 BST for a special edition of Cherries: Unpicked paying tribute to the one and only "Willo".
Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
May 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#afcb fans on here may be interested to listen to BBC Radio Solent from 1800 BST for a special edition of Cherries: Unpicked paying tribute to the one and only "Willo".
Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Here's the BBC Sounds link to listen live:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
More on today's crazy scenes in Thailand - the UAE women's coach explains why he "retired out" the entire side against Qatar. Via Matt Henry (the BBC Sport one, not the NZ seam bowler):
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UAE retire out 10 batters against Qatar to beat rain in Women's T20 World Cup Asia qualifier
United Arab Emirates get clever to beat Qatar and the rain by retiring out 10 batters in the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier.
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May 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
More on today's crazy scenes in Thailand - the UAE women's coach explains why he "retired out" the entire side against Qatar. Via Matt Henry (the BBC Sport one, not the NZ seam bowler):
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Somewhat bizarrely, all four teams relegated from League One have had their relegation confirmed because of a result for Burton Albion. Who are now 20th with one game to go.
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April 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Somewhat bizarrely, all four teams relegated from League One have had their relegation confirmed because of a result for Burton Albion. Who are now 20th with one game to go.
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Worth half-an-hour of any #afcb fan's time - Guillem Balague has an in-depth chat with Andoni Iraola for @bbc5live.bsky.social Sport's #FootballDaily
New episode with Andoni Iraola is out on BBC 5 LIVE Sport #FootbalDaily
What a pleasure to talk football to him ⤵️
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🎥🎙️ Producer and Camera: Michael Johnston
What a pleasure to talk football to him ⤵️
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🎥🎙️ Producer and Camera: Michael Johnston
March 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Worth half-an-hour of any #afcb fan's time - Guillem Balague has an in-depth chat with Andoni Iraola for @bbc5live.bsky.social Sport's #FootballDaily
More #afcb 1957 quarter-final nostalgia can be found on this week's "Cherries: Unpicked", with special guest Neil Vacher:
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Sunday will be the first chance for 68 years for Bournemouth supporters to watch #afcb in an FA Cup quarter-final (as the 2021 QF was during the fan-less "Covid season").
Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
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Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
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Bournemouth news: Opinion - Time for Iraola's side to write history?
Bournemouth news: Opinion - Time for Iraola's side to write history?
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March 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
More #afcb 1957 quarter-final nostalgia can be found on this week's "Cherries: Unpicked", with special guest Neil Vacher:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday will be the first chance for 68 years for Bournemouth supporters to watch #afcb in an FA Cup quarter-final (as the 2021 QF was during the fan-less "Covid season").
Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Bournemouth news: Opinion - Time for Iraola's side to write history?
Bournemouth news: Opinion - Time for Iraola's side to write history?
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March 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Sunday will be the first chance for 68 years for Bournemouth supporters to watch #afcb in an FA Cup quarter-final (as the 2021 QF was during the fan-less "Covid season").
Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Time for a brief look down memory lane? Set the Dean Court DeLorean for 1957...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ebbsfleet (National League) and Dumbarton (Scottish League One) become the first teams in England & Scotland's main leagues to be relegated this season #upsanddowns
March 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Ebbsfleet (National League) and Dumbarton (Scottish League One) become the first teams in England & Scotland's main leagues to be relegated this season #upsanddowns
Reposted by Mark Mitchener
Great stuff from Jo Currie, her special feature is also on BBC iPlayer
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Afghanistan women's cricket: The refugee team who will not be silenced
The Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to
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February 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Great stuff from Jo Currie, her special feature is also on BBC iPlayer
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Not sure picking four wicketkeepers but only four front-line bowlers is the best tactic for any team in 50-over cricket?
February 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Not sure picking four wicketkeepers but only four front-line bowlers is the best tactic for any team in 50-over cricket?
A warning for #afcb fans heading to #efc by train for #FACup - there are severe disruptions between Manchester & Liverpool, and likely to be for rest of today. No idea about tomorrow yet.
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Latest from BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Network Rail advice - www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
February 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A warning for #afcb fans heading to #efc by train for #FACup - there are severe disruptions between Manchester & Liverpool, and likely to be for rest of today. No idea about tomorrow yet.
Latest from BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Network Rail advice - www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
Latest from BBC - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Network Rail advice - www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
A collector's item just before Mooney was dismissed - Filer was no-balled by the square leg umpire for having three fielders behind square on the leg side. Wyatt-Hodge at deep square leg had to shift.
Not sure I've ever seen that before in 40+ years watching pro cricket!
#Ashes #WomensAshes
Not sure I've ever seen that before in 40+ years watching pro cricket!
#Ashes #WomensAshes
February 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM
A collector's item just before Mooney was dismissed - Filer was no-balled by the square leg umpire for having three fielders behind square on the leg side. Wyatt-Hodge at deep square leg had to shift.
Not sure I've ever seen that before in 40+ years watching pro cricket!
#Ashes #WomensAshes
Not sure I've ever seen that before in 40+ years watching pro cricket!
#Ashes #WomensAshes
MCG could use the services of a hawk here. Seagulls are marauding (despite having lost one of their number recently, vanquished by a James Vince straight drive - does he count as a Hawk?!), and will have complete control by the close of play if unchecked.
#WomensAshes
#WomensAshes
January 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
MCG could use the services of a hawk here. Seagulls are marauding (despite having lost one of their number recently, vanquished by a James Vince straight drive - does he count as a Hawk?!), and will have complete control by the close of play if unchecked.
#WomensAshes
#WomensAshes
A probing maiden over from the former Ireland seamer.
Quite possibly the best Garth-Knight duel since the "evil double" episode of Knight Rider.
#WomensAshes
Quite possibly the best Garth-Knight duel since the "evil double" episode of Knight Rider.
#WomensAshes
January 30, 2025 at 3:59 AM
A probing maiden over from the former Ireland seamer.
Quite possibly the best Garth-Knight duel since the "evil double" episode of Knight Rider.
#WomensAshes
Quite possibly the best Garth-Knight duel since the "evil double" episode of Knight Rider.
#WomensAshes
Beware the "England fan zone" tickets advertised at $27 on the Cricket Australia website. Actually cost $35 at the MCG ticket window. That's not including the spurious $8 "transaction fee", so a grand total of $43.
Not a great look for CA. Any other England fans have similar experiences?
Not a great look for CA. Any other England fans have similar experiences?
January 30, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Beware the "England fan zone" tickets advertised at $27 on the Cricket Australia website. Actually cost $35 at the MCG ticket window. That's not including the spurious $8 "transaction fee", so a grand total of $43.
Not a great look for CA. Any other England fans have similar experiences?
Not a great look for CA. Any other England fans have similar experiences?