WE knew they’d all but made the top tier of English football following a truly stupendous night at Dean Court last Monday – but now they are champions as well.

Late drama at Watford on Saturday helped ensure the AFC Bournemouth fairytale continued in style.

To describe the atmosphere at Charlton as ‘jubilant’ would be an understatement – on top of all the celebrations and outpouring of emotion earlier in the week, there was still time for tears of elation come the final whistle in south east London.

It’s hard for the fans to put into words just what it means to see their beloved club cement its place in history.

Ashley Jacobs, who travelled to the Charlton game with his dad and grandad, said: “It all feels surreal. I've been a supporter since I was four. I'm 21 now and everyone who used to take the mickey then, wants tickets now."

Meanwhile, dad Martyn summed up the mood, saying: “It's been an amazing day; an amazing week - worth the 19 hour queue for tickets.”

As one jubilant fan told the Echo on Saturday: “If Eddie Howe was to stand for election in Bournemouth on Thursday, he’d walk it. I’m telling you, he’d be in the House of Commons by the end of the week.”

Matthew Gregson: "I'm ecstatic. It's a brilliant feeling. From League 2 and now the Premier League.

"When we found out the Watford score at the end everyone went ecstatic."

Bob Hewitt, 84, Broadstone, has been watching AFCB since 1946. He joked: "The first time I went to a game I had my butler with me."

He added: "I had my fingers crossed something like this would happen. I'll be going to a few more away games next season now."

Richard Hampshire said: "Unbelievable. I never dreamt this would happen. I cannot take it all in to be honest, I just cannot put it into words."

Peter Williams said: "We knew we were up but those last five minutes, when Wednesday equalised at Watford, then that game finished. Amazing, simply amazing.

"I will never forget this week, what it felt like to be here today. Fantastic"

Another told the Echo: "I saw grown men crying with joy. This is what being a football supporter means. What a story this is."