After a record-breaking season for Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth, the brutal reality of being a small fish in a big pond is now being laid bare with the departures of some key Cherries' figureheads.

Whilst it is public knowledge that Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Kepa will not be at Vitality Stadium next season, rumour has it that Illia Zabarnyi could follow...

It's a bittersweet situation - Bournemouth, as a club, is in its best ever moment, but the startling truth is that this success only serves to become the catalyst for a frustrating reality - the constant drain of top talent.

While it's a testament to the club's excellent management and player development, it also necessitates a constant state of transition - meaning that Bill Foley's "always advance" mantra will be tested to the limit.

Sam and Tom discuss the latest developments and ponder an uncertain but exciting future at AFC Bournemouth.

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