The Bournemouth Bobcats is an English American football team based in Bournemouth, Dorset competing in the first division of the British American Football Association's Southern Conference. The team's home ground is at Slades Farm, Bournemouth, BH10 4BU.

Bournemouth Bobcats Logo

Early history

The club was originally formed in 1986, winning the Budweiser Premier Bowl in 1987 and playing in the league's top division between 1988 and 1991 before folding.

Reformation

The Bobcats reformed in 2009 and entered BAFA Community Leagues as an associate member in 2010. The newly formed Bobcats played 5 games (2–3) over the 2010 summer months, concluding with a 34–12 win over Bristol Apache away.

Recent history

2011

In 2011, after losing their opening three matches the Bobcats bounced back against the Gloucester Banshees beating them both away then at home to go 2–3 with a new offensive co-ordinator. In the following games, the Bobcats lost away at South Wales and at home to the eventual Division Winners Reading in a close game. The Bobcats then had a fantastic win against the well established Cornish Sharks beating them at home 20–12. Another win against their main rivals the Bristol Apache at home and a loss in the final game to South Wales; the Bobcats ended their first season with a very respectable 4–6 record.

2012

2012 saw the Bobcats re-enter the British leagues with a new head coach, Derek Burridge. It was an excellent inaugural season that ended up with an exceptional 4–6 record with wins against three out of the five clubs in the division.

2013

For the 2013 season, Mark Newell took over the role as head coach and oversaw a disappointing year for the team with them ending up with a 1–9 season. The only win being a hard-fought last game of the season against rookie team Swindon Storm resulting in a 14–13 win.

2015

The 2015 season was successful in some ways and disappointing in others. Led by head coach Tim Iles, who took on a multitude of responsibilities, The Bobcats went 4–6 with wins at home and away against Portsmouth and Hastings. The away win at Hastings was one of the most courageous performances of the Bobcats who travelled light in squad numbers, had a number of key players either missing or playing both ways and also had to wait for an hour after one of the Bobcats players received treatment for a serious leg injury.

2015 Player Award Winner

AwardPlayer
Team MVPTom Burn

2016

The Bobcats 2016 season would turn out to be one of their most successful in the current period. Finishing with a strong 7–2 record and missing out on the play-offs by points difference.

2016 Player Award Winner

AwardPlayer
Team MVPCraig MacDonald

2017

Having recruited strongly in the off-season the 2017 season did not take the course originally planned and serious injuries left an undersized Bobcats squad finishing with a disappointing 3–7 record.

2017 Player Award Winners

AwardPlayer
Team MVPCraig MacDonald
Offensive MVPDavy Baker
Defensive MVPDuncan Ross
Offensive coaches' MVPGregory Coope
Defensive coaches' MVPTom Burn
Rookie of the seasonWill Brooks
Newcomer of the seasonConnor Clark
Most improved offensive playerAndrea Colosio
Most improved defensive playerTommi Morgan

2018

The 2018 season being more successful than the last but ended in a lopsided 3-4-1 but with the addition of some very talented rookies.

2018 Player Award Winners

AwardPlayer
Team MVPCraig MacDonald
Offensive MVPTiti Geas
Defensive MVPSam Williams
Offensive coaches' MVPAdam Bowley
Defensive coaches' MVPWill Brooks
Rookie of the seasonJames Leeland
Newcomer of the seasonPaddy King
Most improved offensive playerNathaniel Thatcher
Most improved defensive playerMichael Dowthwaite

2019

The Bobcats had their most successful season since reforming. A 6–2 regular season record was enough to lead the Bobcats into the play-offs. Having put up big scores in the quarter-final against Norwich Devils and then Essex Spartans in the semi-final, they booked their place in the Britbowl XXIII South Division 2 Championship.

Unfortunately, the Bobcats lost a close encounter against the South Wales Warriors. However, with victory over Essex Spartans in the Playoff Semi-final, they had already secured promotion to Division 1. The 2020 season will see the Bobcats take on a new challenge of Division 1 football and back to a 10-game schedule.

Regular Season Results

Home teamScoreAway teamResult
Bournemouth Bobcats19-2Jurassic Coast RaptorsW
Bournemouth Bobcats33-39London Blitz BL
London Blitz B17-10Bournemouth BobcatsL
Bournemouth Bobcats51-0Swindon StormW
Swindon Storm7-17Bournemouth BobcatsW
Jurassic Coast Raptors6-44Bournemouth BobcatsW
Bournemouth Bobcats52-0Hastings ConquerorsW
Hastings Conquerors0-60Bournemouth BobcatsW

Post Season Results

StageHome teamScoreAway teamResultMatch Film
Playoff Quarter-finalNorwich Devils6-30Bournemouth BobcatsW
Playoff Semi-finalEssex Spartans20-42Bournemouth BobcatsW
Playoff Final*Bournemouth Bobcats0-13South Wales WarriorsLBritbowl XXXIII film

*Played at neutral venue- New River Stadium, London.

2019 Player Award Winners

AwardPlayer
Team MVPCraig MacDonald
Offensive MVPCraig MacDonald
Defensive MVPDavid Isaacs
Offensive coaches' MVPNacho Moreno
Defensive coaches' MVPMatt Clarkson
Rookie of the seasonMiles Badcock
Newcomer of the seasonJoe Edwards
Most improved offensive playerCarl Phillips
Most improved defensive playerNathaniel Thatcher

2020

Bournemouth Bobcats pictured before their away fixture v Solent Thrashers in the 2020 season

With the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 regular season was cancelled.

2021

The Bobcats opted to take part in a regional Wessex Division which consisted of fellow Division 1 teams Portsmouth Dreadnoughts, Sussex Thunder, Rushmoor Knights and Premier Division team Solent Thrashers.

2021 Results

Home teamScoreAway teamResult
Bournemouth Bobcats20-0Portsmouth DreadnoughtsW
Bournemouth Bobcats8-31Rushmoor KnightsL
Sussex Thunder16-19Bournemouth BobcatsW
Bournemouth Bobcats27-6Rushmoor KnightsW
Bournemouth Bobcats14-33Solent ThrashersL
Bournemouth BobcatsH-WSussex ThunderW
Rushmoor Knights3-12Bournemouth BobcatsW
Solent Thrashers48-14Bournemouth BobcatsL

Wessex League Final Standings

TeamPWLPFPCPCT
Solent Thrashers88026162100
Bournemouth Bobcats85311513762.5
Rushmoor Knights84410413050
Portsmouth Dreadnoughts1010200
Sussex Thunder808231460
Bournemouth Bobcats 2020 MVP David Isaacs

2021 Player Award Winners

AwardWinnerRunner-up
Team MVPDavid IsaacsCraig MacDonald
Offensive MVPCarl PhillipsJonathan Gentile
Defensive MVPMichael MyersTim Chapman
Offensive coaches' MVPJonathan Gentile
Defensive coaches' MVPTim Chapman
Offensive Rookie of the seasonAaron HealdDaniel Shaw
Defensive Rookie of the seasonMichael MyersPerry Pedrosa
Newcomer of the seasonRory GallagherMark Ward
Most improved offensive playerAaron HealdDaniel Shaw
Most improved defensive playerMax CheaterTim Chapman

2022

The Bobcats lined up in their SFC 1 West Division against- South Wales Warriors, Portsmouth Dreadnoughts, Oxford Saints, Rushmoor Knights and Hertforshire Cheetahs.

2022 Results

Home teamScoreAway teamResult
Rushmoor Knights31-15Bournemouth BobcatsL
Bournemouth Bobcats23-7Portsmouth DreadnoughtsW
Bournemouth Bobcats9-14Hertfordshire CheetahsL
Bournemouth Bobcats12-4South Wales WarriorsW
Portsmouth Dreadnoughts3- 21Bournemouth BobcatsW
Bournemouth Bobcats7-3Rushmoor KnightsW
Oxford Saints14-21Bournemouth BobcatsW
South Wales Warriors12-6Bournemouth BobcatsL
Bournemouth Bobcats14-0Oxford SaintsW
Hertfordshire Cheetahs18-20Bournemouth BobcatsW

Current staff

NamePosition
Keith BarnesGeneral Manager
Simon McLeanHead Coach
Will BrooksDefensive Co-ordinator
Simon McLeanOffensive Co-ordinator
Harry JamesHydration Officer

Current Player Roster

Squad NumberNamePosition
1Craig MacDonaldQB
2Harry JamesMID
3Abe DayDB
4Alister ColemanLB
5Sam ChanceQB
6Joe GenovesaLB
7Rhys JenkinsRB
8Aaron HealdRB
9David IsaacsLB
10Joe EdwardsWR
11Daniel ShawWR
12Eamonn KnightWR
13Keith BarnesTE
14Kieran HigginsWR/QB
15Michael MyersLB
16Stephen Pemberton
17Edward DimunaDB
18Sam WilliamsLB
19Tim ChapmanFS
20Robert ChandlerDB
21Al MellyDB
22James LeelandDB
23Harry JamesMID
24Tom BurnS
25Jordan StovoldDB
26Davy BakerRB
27Harry JamesMID
28Harry JamesMID
29Harry JamesMID
30Perry PedrosaDB
31Harry JamesMID
32Karim DoukirDB
33Harry JamesMID
34Harry JamesMID
35Simon McCleanQB
36Alex WilkinsDB
37Harry JamesMID
38Craig GoldingDB
39Tom MeakerDB
40Harry JamesMID
41Elliot WithersDB
42Nathan CampbellDL
43Max CheaterDB
44Jordan Wells-WestDL
45Harry JamesMID
46Charles Turland
47Dale PowellRB
48Leo AbateLB
49Harry JamesMID
50Pete Millner
51Harry JamesMID
52Harry JamesMID
53Chris BhamraLB
54Will CameronLB
55Harry JamesMID
56Jack NaishLB
57Darren ParryOL
58Sam Goodman
59Harry JamesMID
60Mike SchneiderOL
61Harry JamesMID
62Harry JamesMID
63James WaltonDL
64Harry JamesMID
65Harry JamesMID
66Luke ClarkOL
67Ross BridgerOL
68David HayterOL
69Adam BowleyOL
70Alex LyndonOL
71Jamie JoyOL
72Dan LyndonOL
73Harry TubbsOL
74Chandler PriceOL
75Jack DurdleOL
76Harry JamesMID
77Paddy KingDL
78Phil NewbyOL
79James UnderwoodDL
80Rob HowardWR
81Jordan NichollsWR
82Harrison CooperTE
83Taryn McColmWR
84Carl PhillipsWR
85Wyatt KoWR
86John CostaLB
87Ollie AshtonTE
88Jonathan GentileTE
89Jason GriffithWR
90Harry JamesMID
91Michael DayDL
92James MintonDL
93Will BrooksDL
94Miles BadcockDB
95Liam ChamberlainDL
96Stuart HodsonDL
97Rory GallagherDL
98Nathan NewmanDL
99Harry JamesMID
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