Club: AFC Bournemouth (commonly called Bournemouth)

Country / League (2016/17): England — Bournemouth competed in the Premier League during the 2016/17 season. This was their second consecutive season in the Premier League, having been promoted for the 2015/16 season.

Head Coach / Manager: Eddie Howe

About Eddie Howe (2016/17):

• Eddie Howe was the club’s manager, having returned to Bournemouth in October 2012. He led the club through successive promotions from League Two to the Premier League and established them in the top flight. By 2016/17 he was widely praised for his tactical approach, man-management and progressive, attacking style of play.
• Howe’s coaching staff at various points around this period included assistant coaches and fitness staff helping implement high-pressing, possession-based football tailored to Bournemouth’s relatively small squad and budget compared with other Premier League sides.

2016/17 Season Summary:

• Premier League finish: 9th place — Bournemouth achieved a top-half finish, their highest-ever final position in the English top flight to that date.
• Playing style: Generally attack-minded under Howe, with emphasis on quick transitions, fluid midfield movement and compact defensive shape. The team earned praise for overperforming relative to squad size and resources.
• Home stadium: Vitality Stadium (capacity ~11,000), known for an intimate atmosphere and vocal home support.

Key Players (regular contributors around 2016/17):

• Callum Wilson — forward, important goalscorer when fit.
• Joshua King — forward, contributed goals and versatility in attack.
• Ryan Fraser — winger, provided assists and creativity from wide areas.
• Matt Ritchie — winger/full-back, set-piece threat and regular starter.
• Steve Cook — central defender and club captain at times, defensive mainstay.
• Artur Boruc / Asmir Begović — goalkeepers who featured in the period (Begović joined in summer 2017; Boruc was a senior presence around 2016/17).

Notable facts:

• AFC Bournemouth’s rise from near-relegation from the Football League in 2008–09 to the Premier League within a decade is considered one of English football’s significant underdog success stories.
• Under Eddie Howe, Bournemouth became known for developing a cohesive team without the financial power of larger clubs, emphasizing scouting, coaching and team spirit.

Managerial style (concise): Eddie Howe favored attacking, possession-oriented football with high work-rate and flexible formations, often getting the best from limited resources and younger players.