AFC Bournemouth have once again been criticised over their financial situation, and this time it's Macclesfield chief Keith Alexander who is taking aim.

Speaking to the Macclesfield Express ahead of today’s match at Moss Rose between The Cherries and The Silkmen, Alexander said: “I don’t look at Bournemouth with envy and I don’t feel sorry for them.

"They have been in administration and they are living above their means. It’s not the way we do business, but how they do business is up to them.”

He then suggested that high-flying Bournemouth don't even deserve Football League status.

“If the Football League let Bournemouth continue to play in the competition, that’s not our problem. I’m not in a position to comment on how other clubs run themselves.”

His comments come soon after fierce criticism of the Cherries from Rochdale manager Keith Hill, who then saw his team thrash the South coast side 4-0. Alexander will be hoping to for a similar effect.

Macclesfield currently sit in 17th in League Two, and will be desperate for three points against Eddie Howe's men this afternoon. Only defender Sean Hessey is missing as nurses a knee injury. Striker Ricky Sappleton could feature, a year after his short loan spell at Bournemouth.

The Cherries will be looking to return to the League Two summit, and they only trail current leaders Dagenham and Redbridge on goal difference.

Long-term absentees Mark Molesley, Shaun Cooper and Scott Guyett are unavailable. Winger Sammy Igoe is doubtful with a nasty leg gash, and Marvin Bartley should continue in central midfield. Joe Partington and Josh McQuoid should offer rare cover options on the bench.

Alexander’s gripes about the Cherries are in stark contrast to his views on similarly blighted Accrington Stanley, his opponents on Tuesday.

Accrington, like the Cherries, recently fought off a winding up petition from HMRC over unpaid tax but Alexander had only praise for Accrington and their boss John Coleman.

He told The Macclesfield Express: “John Coleman’s performed miracles there. They’re beating teams nobody expected them to beat.”