Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Feeney secures new Dean Court deal
Cherries' wing commander Liam Feeney put the finishing touches to his new contract at Dean Court and then declared: The sky's the limit for us.[LNB] Feeney yesterday followed team-mate Marvin Bartley by agreeing terms on an improved two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.[LNB] Crowd-pleaser Feeney has starred on the flanks this season as Eddie Howe's charges have mounted a sustained promotion challenge.[LNB] The 23-year-old, an ever-present in both league and cup, has scored three times during a series of impressive displays as Cherries have remained in the hunt for honours.[LNB] Feeney told the Daily Echo: I'm very happy to commit to the club. I'm delighted with the way things have gone and we are aiming for promotion this season.[LNB] I was glad to be a part of what we achieved last season. I've only really known good times since I've been here. Although we were in a relegation dogfight last season, it was a success story because of the way it ended.[LNB] We've kept up the momentum this season. Everything has gone really well and, hopefully, we can go on to achieve our ultimate aim.[LNB] Things have taken shape and we're still up there and still in with a great chance.[LNB] Feeney, who arrived at Dean Court for a nominal fee from Conference outfit Salisbury in January 2009, played his part in helping Cherries beat the drop last season.[LNB] And despite an inauspicious start to his Cherries career, the popular Londoner has gone from strength to strength.[LNB] He said: It's hard when you move to a new club for the first few weeks.[LNB] But I always knew that if I kept working hard, I would get my opportunities. Thankfully, I took them when they came along.[LNB] Asked whether he feared his chance in the pro ranks had gone after a loan spell at Southend last season proved fruitless, Feeney replied: I wouldn't say I was worried I might not get another chance but it did affect my confidence.[LNB] I think I was still suffering a bit when I first joined Bournemouth. I was a bit nervy here for the first few weeks but, once I had settled in, everything was fine and things have been great.[LNB] Feeney, whose existing deal was due to expire in the summer, is now under contract with Cherries until at least the end of the 2011-2012 season.[LNB] Cherries boss Howe said: Liam has been excellent ever since he's been here. The contract extension is a reward for his performances and we hope Liam will continue with his good progress.[LNB]
