Simon Francis

[Ken Baileys Ghost]

Has he hung up his boots?

I can't find anywhere that shows he has, although I imagine he has retired.

Same goes for Pugh

Last thing I heard was he was working as a stunt double for Hugh Dennis.

 

[yesyescherry]

appointed as assistant 1st team 'technical director'

 

[fuzzydude]

https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-ne...ncpsiweiz0h_8iymszuznweudqkk-giept674achyhb0e

 

[Topfarrier]

Some good news at last!......

 

[redharry]

Good. Should never have let him go.

 

[yesyescherry]

AFC Bournemouth first team technical director Richard Hughes added: “Having shared a dressing room with Simon as AFC Bournemouth players, I know first hand that his knowledge of the game is exceptional.
“So when the opportunity presented itself to bring someone into this role, he was an obvious choice, and I’m delighted to have him in such a key position.
“During the past year Simon has spent time within the recruitment department, seeing how it operates, learning its functions and adding real value to what we do.
“He is intelligent, keen to learn, has great contacts and knows what it takes to perform consistently at the highest level.
“Simon continues to be a hugely valuable part of this club as we look to keep progressing both on and off the pitch.”


https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/francis-named-assistant-first-team-technical-director/

 

[Topfarrier]

Not your day is it?

 

[james_AFCB]

Some good news at last!......

Another defender though isn’t it. And seemingly employed to recruit even more defenders.

Parkerball in full swing

 

[thegazzyb]

Not your day is it?

Prepare to be merged !

 

[RobTrent]

Another defender though isn’t it. And seemingly employed to recruit even more defenders.

Parkerball in full swing

Its Farrierball. ;-)

 

[thegazzyb]

That's fantastic. Alongside Fletch another club legend who is still going to be around. Delighted for Franno, lovely bloke.
It really does seem as though a serious restructuring is underway.
Good times. New era commencing.

 

[Red_Dez]

Solves the reserve right back issue as well if Smithy moves on

 

[tedisking]

That's fantastic. Alongside Fletch another club legend who is still going to be around. Delighted for Franno, lovely bloke.
It really does seem as though a serious restructuring is underway.
Good times. New era commencing.

Fletcher and Francis, new era ?

 

[Dave-Monk]

 

[CherryBare]

What is the role? Gets the cones out the cupboard for fletch to put out?

 

[northstandmark]

Judging by Franno's appearances on Sky, he'll provide stiff competition for Parker in the 'smartly dressed' category!
Glad to have him.

 

[blandford_cherry]

What is the role? Gets the cones out the cupboard for fletch to put out?

Recruitment, says it in the article.

 

[Notmarcjackson]

It's interesting that the article in The Athletic mentioned that one of the reasons Parker moved on from Fulham was that he wanted to build a legacy rather than relying on so many loanees.

Hopefully the strengthening of the recruitment team is a sign of this approach.

 

[USCherry]

He is basically assistant to Richard Hughes.

 

[table]

Isn't it a modern name for a scout, but like Lonnie Donegan's dad would now be a recycling and refuse collection operative : )