Members of the Junior Cherries – AFC Bournemouth’s official young supporters group were recently invited to share their thoughts on the 2022/23 campaign. The entrants had the chance to win a signed training top presented by Dominic Solanke followed by a tour of the Vitality Stadium, and have their letter printed in a matchday programme.

Dozens of young football fans aged five to 16 entered the competition, which was held in association with club partner MSP Capital.

In their letters, the young supporters were encouraged to talk about their feeling about the new season, their favourite players and which league matches they would be most excited to attend.

The winner was six-year-old George Murphy. In his letter, George described himself as a ‘Cherries’ superfan’ who wants to play for the club when he grows up.

George said he lives near to Vitality Stadium, writing: “I can hear the crowd at night from my bed when we score.

“AFC Bournemouth are the best team in the world. Go Cherries, you’ve got this!”

MSP Capital managing director, Martin Higgins, said: “Congratulations to George on his winning letter.

“This was a lovely community competition to start the new season and we look forward to supporting more exciting initiatives as the new Premier League campaign unfolds.”

AFC Bournemouth’s commercial director, Rob Mitchell, said: “Well done to George. His letter reflects what thousands of other supporters feel about AFC Bournemouth.

“Junior Cherries are a fundamental part of the club and we really enjoyed receiving everybody’s letters.”