Up The Cherries In All Departments - AFC Bournemouth Fans Podcast

Could the 2026 FIFA World Cup become the most controversial World Cup in history?

In this explosive discussion, host Craig Beazley from Up The Cherries is joined by Jaymie Icke, son of David Icke and CEO of Ickonic, to examine the growing controversies surrounding the biggest tournament in world football.

With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams and being hosted across the USA, Mexico and Canada, questions are being raised about politics, profit, accessibility and whether football fans are being pushed to the sidelines.

Topics discussed include:

⚽ Do political considerations now influence World Cup host selections more than footballing merit?

⚽ Has FIFA done enough to address the corruption scandals that have damaged its reputation over the years?

⚽ Has the expansion to 48 teams weakened the quality and prestige of the competition?

⚽ Are rising ticket prices making the World Cup inaccessible to ordinary supporters?

⚽ The Iran controversy – with Iran reportedly forced to base themselves in Mexico rather than the USA despite playing matches in Inglewood and Seattle. Should their matches have been moved to Mexico?

⚽ Has the World Cup become more about sponsors, corporate interests and profits than the fans who made the tournament what it is?

⚽ Is the FIFA World Cup still the pinnacle of football, or has elite club football overtaken it in quality and importance?

⚽ At a time of global tension and division, can football still bring people together, or could World Cup 2026 become the first tournament that divides rather than unites?

Plus, Jaymie gives his predictions for the tournament and shares his thoughts on what football fans can expect from World Cup 2026.

Do you agree with Jaymie's views? Let us know in the comments below.

👇 COMMENT BELOW:

Will World Cup 2026 unite the world or divide it?

Who will win World Cup 2026?

What do you make of the hosts?

Will England ever host another World Cup?

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To Andoni Iraola — thank you for everything you’ve done for AFC Bournemouth.

From unforgettable victories to fearless football, you gave Bournemouth fans belief, pride, and memories we will never forget on our journey into Europe for the first time ever.

This video brings together supporters from around the world to show appreciation for the passion, energy, and identity you brought to our club. 🍒❤️

No matter where we are — Bournemouth, Europe, America, Asia, Africa, or beyond — Cherries fans stand together in saying:

THANK YOU, ANDONI.

Thank you to every fan who submitted their videos and messages.

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A heartfelt thank you to Andoni Iraola for everything he has done for AFC Bournemouth.

From unforgettable performances to changing the mentality and identity of the club, Andoni has given Cherries fans memories that will last forever.

In this special message from Up The Cherries hosts Craig Beazley and Matthew Harrison, we reflect on the passion, belief, and progress he brought to AFC Bournemouth. 🍒

Thank you, Andoni — once a Cherry, always a Cherry.

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Thank you to our two sponsors again for the 2025/26 season - Touchpoint Telecoms and Dental on the Banks for all their support and help throughout the last 12 months.

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The World Cup is almost upon us and Craig Beazley and Chris Forryan bring you the first of the World Cup 2026 shows as we discuss Thomas Tuchel's England picks for the World Cup in USA, Canada & Mexico.

Agree/Disagree... Let us know!

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🔻 West Ham are RELEGATED

😅 Spurs somehow SURVIVE

🚀 Sunderland & Bournemouth are heading to the Europa League

🏆 Arsenal are CHAMPIONS again!

We’re going LIVE to break down all the drama, react to the final table, and hear YOUR thoughts live on stream! Jump in the chat, call in, and let us know:

👉 Biggest shock of the season?

👉 Are Spurs in trouble next year?

👉 Can Sunderland and Bournemouth handle Europe?

👉 What does this mean for West Ham?

Get involved LIVE and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔

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Will it be the Champions League or Europa League?

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Join Matt and Paul for the final show of the 2025/26 season and both the hosts thank you for all your support since the launch at the end of January this year.

In this week's show we discuss Europe and Cherries news, we will have spot the ball and the final day Premier League preview where we look at all what could happen and give our predictions.

Paul and Matt will look back at the City game as Paul gives us his prediction for the trip to the City Ground to face Forest.

We also want all your well wishes and thank you's to our out going gaffer Andoni Iraola, so please share these in the chat or feel free to send us a recorded message which we will play on the show!

And for one last time this season, our music connection to football and this week we will take a look at a real legend of music, a former Beatle, a solo artist and song writer Sir Paul McCartney!

Matt and Paul will be back sooner than you think........... more to be announced during the show!

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🔥 SOUTHAMPTON’S SPYGATE SHOCKER! 🔥

From an AFC Bournemouth fan’s perspective, this is one of the biggest embarrassments English football has seen in years.

Southampton’s playoff dream has completely collapsed after the EFL found them guilty of spying on opponents including Middlesbrough, Oxford United and others during the Championship season and playoffs.

The fallout has been massive — expulsion from the playoff final, a points deduction next season, and huge questions surrounding manager Tonda Eckert.

As Bournemouth fans, we’ve seen rivalry, banter and controversy over the years, but this takes things to another level. Was it desperation? Was promotion pressure too much? And most importantly… how does Southampton recover from this mess?

We also break down the reaction from clubs across the Championship:

⚔️ Hull City feel they’ve been unfairly dragged into chaos before Wembley and are even exploring legal options.

⚔️ Millwall and Wrexham are reportedly considering compensation claims as the playoff structure was thrown into turmoil.

⚔️ Middlesbrough suddenly get a second chance at promotion after being reinstated.

⚔️ Oxford United were also named among the clubs Southampton admitted spying on earlier in the season. Should Southampton be relegated to League One in their place?

And now the biggest question of all:

Will Southampton actually keep Eckert after the commission found he authorised the operation? Reports suggest he could still face an FA ban, and many fans are already demanding major changes behind the scenes.

👇 Drop your thoughts below:

• Did the EFL get the punishment right?

• Should Hull have been promoted automatically?

• Should Southampton be hit with an even bigger penalty?

• Does Eckert survive this scandal?

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Tonight could be the night the Premier League title race swings in Arsenal’s favour! 🍒

Up The Cherries host Craig Beazley explains why AFC Bournemouth have a real chance of beating Manchester City this evening, how the pressure is mounting on Pep Guardiola’s side, and why rumours surrounding Pep potentially leaving the club could be impacting performances at the worst possible time.

Coinciding in this is the possibility that AFC Bournemouth could be guaranteed European football by beating the Etihad giants?

Could AFC Bournemouth deliver the result that hands Mikel Arteta and Arsenal the advantage in the title race?

⚽ In this video:

- Why Bournemouth can hurt Manchester City

- The growing pressure on Pep Guardiola

- How Pep exit rumours are affecting City

- Why this could be Arsenal’s big opportunity

- Key players and tactical battles to watch

👇 Drop your predictions in the comments!

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