It was a game with nothing on it, a dead rubber, but I for one will never forget Dean Huijsen’s farewell to Boscombe.
The Dutch-born Spain international is off to Real Madrid after just one season at the Vitality Stadium after they triggered his release clause of £50 million.
The 20-year-old was left out of the starting line up for their final game against Leicester, but was given an incredible ovation when he was introduced as a substitute in the second half.
Antoine Semenyo’s second goal with a crunching challenge on the edge of the Leicester penalty area, a fitting contribution in his final minutes as a Bournemouth player.
Huijsen was handed the microphone as the players thanked the fans after full-time: “It’s been a really special year, I’d like to thank the staff and all the people working here, the directors, Andoni, and the group, it’s such a great group,” he said.
“I just tried to do my best and work hard, and they really helped me.”
He then led the fans in one last chant of “Deano again Ole Ole” signing off with “Up the Cherries”.
I cannot wait to see how his career unfolds with Los Blancos. I can see him becoming a club legend.