HAVING fallen at the final hurdle in their attempt to pull off the Greatest Escape, Cherries must now start preparing for what would appear to be a Mission Impossible.
IF Kevin Bond looked nervous as a kitten as the team bus pulled into Brunton Park on Saturday afternoon, then the Cherries boss was experiencing the come-down of last-day adrenaline come 5pm.
JOSH Gowling felt the rub of the green deserted Cherries as their five-year stay in League One came to an end at Brunton Park - the scene of their last game in League Two in 2003.
BJARNE Pedersen has backed Pirates' swift decision to temporarily replace him with Krzysztof Kasprzak because he feels it is the best move for the club.
CHERRIES fans gathering near to Carlisle United's Brunton Park were in good spirits ahead of Cherries' crucial relegation clash against the Cumbrians this afternoon.