Yahoo Sports reports: 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.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 9, 2026 3:50 PM
Ritchie has been 'studying' for new role
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.
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