I am Iron man!- A Richard Dunne Career Story

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Friday 26th​ of February 2016
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Former Republic of Ireland International and legend Richard Dunne is, according to sources close to him, preparing to step back into the cut throat world of football, only this time as manager after completing his National A License with the F.A.I. recently. Dunne, who had a 19-year career as a Premier League footballer, and only officially retired from playing last November, played for Everton, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Queen Park Rangers.
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Speculation

9th​ of March 2016


Everton have parted company with their manager Roberto Martinez after poor results leaving them in lowly 15th​ position in the table.
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Speculation is already mounting as to who will take over with David Moyes, Richard Dunne and Middlesbrough’s Altor Karanka have all been made front runners for the vacant position by the bookies.
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Richard Dunne has wasted no time by already declaring his interest in the managerial position at Everton.
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10th​ of March 2016


Reports are circulating today that former Republic of Ireland international Richard Dunne has met with some members of Southampton’s board, with a view to becoming their next manager. The 36-year-old, who was only yesterday linked with the vacant managerial position at Everton, is thought now to be a front runner for the job.
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17th​ of March 2016


Southampton have announced the appointment of French man Rudi Garcia as their new manager. News of the appointment will come as disappointment to Richard Dunne who had met with the board for an interview.
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Richard Dunne- the new rookie manager

24th​ of March 2016
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Former Republic of Ireland international Richard Dunne has today been appointed manager of A.F.C Bournemouth. He takes over from Caretaker Manager Joe Roach, who had been appointed interim manager following the sacking of club icon Eddie Howe last month. Following Bournemouth’s 0-0 draw at home with Swansea last Saturday, the club are now 6 points away from safety with a game in hand on relegation rivals Swansea.

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The newly appointed rookie manager, who was linked in the media with both the vacant managerial posts at Everton and Southampton, has been given a two-year deal by Bournemouth’s board, who hope that he can steer the team to safety in the remaining eight games left in the season. His first game in charge will be away from home against West Ham in 11 days’ time.

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Speaking at today’s specially arranged press conference, Dunne said he was “confident in his ability” and that he would “bring hard work and dedication” to the club, while leaving “no stone unturned” in his quest for success at Bournemouth.
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Weekend Story


Saturday 2nd of April

There was a total of 7 games played in the Premier League today. In the early kick-off Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played out a scoreless draw in Anfield. Then in the three o clock kick offs, Man City continued their charge for the title at the top of the table when they comfortably dispatched with West Brom with a 3-0 victory at home, while in Stamford Bridge, Chelsea won over relegation threatened Swansea with two goals to spare. Crystal Palace won 2-0 at home against Stoke, while Villa against Man United and Southampton against Sunderland, were both scoreless draws. In the later kick-off, Arsenals quest for the title hit the rocks, as they slipped up at home against Everton. 2-2 was the score-line there.
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Nothing much has changed at the bottom of the table except for the fact that Bournemouth now have two games to spare over everyone at the bottom, and are still 6 points from safety after Swansea’s loss. They play West Ham at the Boleyn Ground on Monday night.
Sunday 3RD​ of April

In today’s two games, Leicester thumped Newcastle 4-0 at St. James Park, while Watford beat Norwich 1-0 at Carrow Road.
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Also in the news today, rookie Manager Richard Dunne defended his players after he was told of Remi Grade’s opinion that the Bournemouth players “lacked the bottle for the relegation fight”. The 36-year old spoke at the press conference today ahead of his managerial debut against West Ham tomorrow night.
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West Ham versus Bournemouth

Monday the 5th​ of April 2016
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Richard Dunne’s first match in management ended in a heavy defeat as West Ham kept their dreams alive of playing European Football next season.
The home side dominated possession from the start of the match. And it was they, who created some of the best chances in a first half that ended with the score at 0-0.
Five minutes after the restart, West Ham eventually opened the scoring when not for the first time Dimitri Payet found himself in behind the Bournemouth defence after linking up well with both Andy Carroll and Alex Song. This time there was no mistake.
Bournemouth levelled the match on the 63rd​ minute, when West Hams Andrew Cresswell turned the ball into his own net while attempting to defend Benik Afobe’s shot.
It didn’t take long for West Ham to respond. Two minutes later, substitute Kouyate got on the end of Victor Moses cross to the far post to instantly put West Ham back in front.
West Ham sealed the victory four minutes from the end of the match when substitute Antonio headed in Creswell’s in-swinging free-kick. As the match entered injury time, West Ham scored once more. Antonio turned provider as his cross from the right was turned in at the near post by another substitute Emenike.
Man Of The Match: Dimitri Payet


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That result leaves the bottom six of the league table looking like this.

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With 7 games left to play, and the next match against fierce rivals Southampton, much improvement is needed for Richard Dunne to have any chance of saving Bournemouth from relegation. After the match he spoke to journalists about how Andrew Surman was such a great servant to the club after his 125th​ appearance for the club.

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Saturday the 9th of April 2016

Saturday the 9th​ of April 2016
21 goals were scored today in the Premier League as seven matches took place. The first game was at Old Trafford, where the home side prevailed 2-1 over Newcastle United. In the later kick-off, Manchester City had a comfortable away victory over Sunderland, 3-0 the score there. Earlier in the three o clock kick offs, Watford overcame Chelsea at home, 4-2, while Swansea moved closer to escaping the drop with a 3-1 victory at home to West Ham United. Stoke drew 1-1 against Norwich at home, while Palace had a narrow 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.

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SOUTHAMPTON​
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SWANSEA​
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SUNDERLAND​
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ASTON VILLA​
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Today’s results make tomorrow’s derby match between Bournemouth and Southampton even more crucial to Bournemouth than ever before. Former Bournemouth player Jason Pearce said the tie was a “must win” fixture for the club.
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Earlier today, Bournemouth announced that Garry Parker will join new manager Richard Dunne as his assistant manager in the dugout for tomorrows match. The 50-year-old Parker, previously held coaching roles at both Celtic and more recently Bolton.
Looking ahead to tomorrows match at Dean Court, the bookmakers have made Southampton favorites for the crucial derby.

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Bournemouth Versus Southampton

Sunday the 10th​ of April 2016

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Richard Dunne’s first home match in charge of Bournemouth ended in disappointment as his team failed to pick up the maximum points they so desperately crave at this stage of the season.

Bournemouth took the lead after 25 minutes, when Afobe linked up well with Max Gradel and Glenn Murray to slot home from inside the box, to delight their home fans.

2 minutes before half-time, Southampton’s Steven Davis got in behind the Bournemouth defence, and saw his shot saved by the on rushing Bournemouth goalkeeper Federici.

With the game entering injury time of the first-half, Max Gradel cut in, onto his right foot and hit a shot that was comfortably saved by Forster in the Southampton goal.

Southampton equaliser came on the 63rd​ minute, when good build up play resulted in an in-swinging cross from left midfielder Davis, that was turned in by central midfielder Wanayama in the box.

Southampton began to put pressure on, and almost scored when substitute Rodriguez shot hit the post and came back out for Distin to clear down the pitch.

With both sides pushing for a winner, a late chance came for Bournemouth in the 91st​ minute, Afobe this time seeing his shot saved.

When the final whistle went, there was an eerie silence around the Dean Court ground. The fans know that they now face an uphill struggle to stay in this division.
Man Of The Match: Steven Davis (Southampton)


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In today’s other games, Tottenham beat fierce rivals Arsenal 2-1, while Liverpool beat West Brom 1-0.

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Monday the 11th​ of April 2016

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Tonight, Everton and Aston Villa drew 1-1, leaving the league table unchanged. Bournemouth are now 8 points away from safety, with a game in hand.
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The weekend


Friday the 15th of April 2016
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Home team Manchester City are unsurprisingly hot favorites for tomorrows match against bottom of the table Bournemouth.
Saturday the 16th​ of April 2016

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Richard Dunne today returned to his former club Manchester City as manager, but was unable to derail their title challenge, as City claimed a valuable 2-1 victory over Bournemouth.

As was to be expected, City dominated possession from the start against the bottom side. After 15 minutes played, the first real chance fell to City when Aguerro cut in from the left onto his right and forced Bournemouth keeper to make a fine save to his left that went out for a corner that was cleared away.
Eventually City got the breakthrough they were looking for on the 34th​ minute. Good play from Clichy and Delph eventually found its way to an unmarked Silva to stroke it to the net on his left foot.
City doubled their lead six minutes later through Silva again after the ball broke to him after Elphicks last ditch tackle on Aguerro.

Bournemouth responded admirably in the second-half when they scored just after the restart through a corner. Afobe reacting faster than Joe Hart to head it in off the underside of the bar after Distin had met Ritchies in swinging corner and directed the ball towards goal.
Afobe then had Bournemouth’s best chance to equalise on the 74th​ minute, when Murray put him clean through on goal with only the goalie to beat. His shot blazed wide.
Man Of The Match: Pablo Zablaeta

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In today’s other matches in the Premier League, there was four one nil victories including Crystal Palace home win over Manchester United and Arsenals win at home to West Brom. In the three o clock matches, Southampton have almost assured their safety with a one nil home win, while Norwich beat Leicester on the same score line. Chelsea and West Ham had 3-3 thriller while Everton had a comfortable 3-0 victory away to Newcastle United.

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Both Sunderland and Aston Villa will have a chance to close the gap on Swansea, when they play tomorrow. Southampton need four more points to guarantee their safety while Bournemouth are still eight points adrift of safety with only five games left to play.
Sunday the 17th​ of April 2016

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Only two games to report on today in the Premier League, both Aston Villa and Sunderland continue to struggle in their fight to avoid the drop as they both lost 1-0 to two teams with aspirations of playing European Football next season, Tottenham and Liverpool.
Swansea still have a five-point gap opened up on their relegation rivals with only 4 games left in the season.

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