EVENTUALLY, YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE...

The world and his wife have been lauding Cherries as the best team in the Championship this season and it was finally proved, albeit with seconds to spare.

The way Eddie Howe’s men despatched Bolton under the microscope and then how they approached the last day at Charlton showed why. Class under the weight of immense pressure and deserved champions... yes, CHAMPIONS!

THE CLASS OF LEAGUE ONE MADE IT HAPPEN

The remarkable rise of Howe’s lower league troops has been a sight to behold.

A whopping 14 matches unbeaten earlier in the season, another 13 to end the campaign with 21 wins across the two spells.

What was the consistent feature of those runs? The presence of no fewer than SEVEN stars of the club’s League One promotion in 2013, six of which Howe inherited on his return from Burnley.

Outstanding progress.

CHARLTON ARE A CLASSY MEMBER OF THE FOOTBALL FAMILY

Cherries were granted a standing ovation by the home crowd as soon as news of Watford’s draw filtered through.

Charlton are a club, like Cherries, that knows the true meaning of hardship and their recognition of AFC Bournemouth’s achievements was warm and heartfelt.

A guard of honour from their opponents followed before handing over to long-serving Cherries announcer Mike Botto for the presentation.

Thoughtful acts and sheer class from top to bottom.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

News of the final whistle at Vicarage Road.

Cherries players on the sidelines were desperate to get on the pitch with Tommy Elphick and Matt Ritchie pumping their fists.

Palpable emotion.

MOAN OF THE MATCH

Come on... How can you moan on a day like today?

Enjoy it, savour it, CHERRIES ARE CHAMPIONS!