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Bournemouth Welcomes Matt Ritchie Back as Technical Director
8 Jun
Summary
- Matt Ritchie has been appointed technical director at Bournemouth.
- He replaces former player Simon Francis in the role.
- Ritchie's responsibilities include recruitment and squad planning.
Bournemouth has appointed former player Matt Ritchie as their new technical director, filling the vacancy left by Simon Francis. Ritchie's return to the south coast follows an agreement with Reading, bringing him back to a club where he made 142 appearances and scored 31 goals.
The club considered it important to have a former player in this role, working alongside sporting director Tiago Pinto. This ensures the Cherries maintain closeness to their players and a strong understanding of their core values.
Ritchie's responsibilities will cover critical areas such as player recruitment, managing player pathways, strategic squad planning, and the overarching football strategy. He has prior experience with Champions League squads and has represented Scotland internationally.
Sporting director Tiago Pinto already has a working relationship with Ritchie, who has been pursuing his coaching A Licence within the club's academy.
