We are pleased to reveal that Simon Francis will end up being the clubs first-team technical director in the summer season, changing Richard Hughes.
WEBWIRE– Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Francis made 324 looks for the Cherries over 9 seasons, consisting of 4 of them as first-team captain. Because his retirement from playing in the summertime of 2020, he has actually worked carefully with Hughes.
On his consultation, Francis stated: Id like to thank Bill Foley and Neill Blake for the chance to end up being the first-team technical director of the football club that has actually been my life for the previous 13 years.
Having actually belonged of the big success the club delighted in throughout my playing profession, I have actually likewise been fortunate to be a part of the recruitment department, transitioning from Premier League gamer to a senior hunting function, and after that for the last 3 years as assistant to Richard.
I cant thank Richard enough for offering me the assistance and tutelage to comprehend what it requires to run at the greatest level of football. He is somebody I will constantly keep in the greatest of concerns. From playing together in the exact same Eddie Howe group to interacting off the pitch has actually been the best apprenticeship for me.
Now I am happy to be able to play a part in the next chapter of this amazing, enthusiastic football club and look forward to continuing the work with Andoni and this group of gamers to assist the club develop towards an amazing future on and off the pitch.
AFC Bournemouth owner and chairman Bill Foley stated: Simon has actually been an essential part of our success, first of all with his efficiencies on the field before working carefully with Richard and Neill for the last 3 years off it.
Im delighted for him to continue that fantastic work, as we intend to sustain our position in the leading flight and establish the team even further over the coming years”
Contributing to the remarks, the leaving Hughes discussed: Simon is a real club legend with an unparalleled understanding of what it needs to be a success on the pitch for this club and its faithful fans.
In the 4 seasons because his retirement from playing he has actually dealt with interest and function behind the scenes to assist the group return to the levels accomplished when he was club captain.
With a humbleness to discover and an altruism to assist others, he is the perfect individual to enter the function of first-team technical director and aid continue the progressive trajectory the club is on.
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