LEWIS Cook believes Cherries’ Wheel of Fortune-style fine system “keeps the place buzzing” – despite having been on the rough end of a fancy dress forfeit himself.

The 21-year-old revealed how he once had to arrive for training with Eddie Howe’s men dressed as a Ninja Turtle, after copping a punishment.

Penalties for Cherries players are understood to range from making presentations to the group to performing a scene from a play.

Boss Howe said the system “encourages team spirit and develops people and leaders” rather than just having to stump up cash.

Quizzed on the forfeits, England international Cook told the Daily Echo: “We have the fine system and it’s just a wheel. If you get a spin you have various forfeits and stuff like that.

“It’s something we like to do and keep under wraps really!

“I had to dress up as a ninja turtle. I had to spin a letter and then you choose that letter for your fancy dress – I had breakfast, lunch and dinner in it.

“I think it has loads of benefits and it’s a good laugh when people are doing things but, if you get a spin, you have to be angry at yourself really because it means you’ve done something wrong or not kept up discipline.

“But it’s a good system and I think it’s better than just straight out fines. It’s good for morale and keeps the place buzzing.”

Cook made his first Premier League start of the campaign during Monday’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

He will be hoping to keep his place on Saturday when Cherries visit Watford (3pm), who have their own unique disciplinary regime.

Striker Troy Deeney last month revealed how boss Javi Gracia fines his players a hefty sum for lateness.

He told the BBC: “This year the gaffer took charge of how much the fines were

“He made it so all the fines are very steep and no one is really messing about, so I think everyone likes their money too much.

“The worst one is £100 a minute for being late. You could be on the M25 and you're sitting there for 35 minutes and its clocking up very quickly.”

Giving his views on the Hornets, Cook added: “It’s always a tough game against Watford. They have had a good start to the season as well, so it will be a tough test.

“They have great creative players and break the lines. They have threats we have to be aware of but I’m sure we will be fine.

“We go into every game now thinking we can win. The lads have been great in training and there is a really good vibe around the place. We will go there looking for a win.“

Cherries have never beaten Watford in the top flight, drawing five games and losing once in six contests.