Ex-PL CEO: UEFA to 'bend over backwards' to help Bournemouth stadium plans
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(Credit: Getty, Sky Sports) Mon 1 June 2026 10:26, UK Uefa are willing to do everything they can to help AFC Bournemouth get their Vitality Stadium home fit to host Europa League football next term. This comes amid concerns that their home ground, which is the smallest of any team in the Premier League, does not have the media facilities required to host and broadcast European football.
Bournemouth set for increased capacity ahead of European adventure Everton’s former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Bournemouth will be working closely with the local council to ensure “constant reviews” as their project takes shape this summer. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness made it clear that UEFA want to do everything in their power to help the club get over the line in time.
They’ve had UEFA inspection already in anticipation of European football, so they know what they’ve got to do, it’s just a case of getting it completed.At today's BCP Council Meeting, with unanimous approval – AFC Bournemouth have been given the green light for the complete redevelopment and expansion of Vitality Stadium. pic.twitter.com/cbkWtGfVSB— Back Of The Net 🍒 (@afcbpodcast) May 22, 2026 “I hope Bournemouth can do it, but it’s going to take a real effort to get this done in the next couple of months.”Europa League creates ‘dilemma’ for Bournemouth squadFormer Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider last week that Bournemouth’s Europa League qualification has created a big “dilemma” for them next term. With that in mind, he suggested that leaves them with a “dilemma” as to how much they are willing to spend to add to their group, knowing that they may not see a return on their investment. 🍒 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your AFC Bournemouth Insider Access Get the full story from the South Coast with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Vitality Stadium.