'Incredibly difficult to say goodbye' - have your say on Francis' exit

Simon Francis says Bournemouth will "always hold a very special place" in his heart after his it was confirmed he will depart his role as Technical Director at the end of the season. Francis - who played for the Cherries for nine years and captained them into the Premier League - took on the role in the summer of 2024 after returning to the club as an assistant to Richard Hughes in 2021. "Bournemouth has been my home for so many years, and it's incredibly difficult to say goodbye," Francis ...