Worthing · Defender · #0 · Wales · 35 yrs
BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark and Joe Partington discuss the news that former midfielder Matt Ritchie will replace Simon Francis as technical director at AFC Bournemouth. "The one thing about Matt above all else, aside from being a wonderfully talented football player, he's an amazing guy," Partington said. Often people don't see what professional footballers are doing away from football.
Former Bournemouth defender Joe Partington believes Andoni Iraola can handle the "intensity and scrutiny" which is part and parcel of the Liverpool head coach role. The club have really benefited off the back of Iraola being their manager, and it is a wonderful place because of him.
Former Bournemouth midfielder Joe Partington says it is "absolutely insane" that the Cherries will be playing in the Europa League next season and the feeling is "surreal". In Andoni Iraola's final game in charge of the club, Bournemouth confirmed their place in Europe next season for the first time in their history.