International Tournament Coming To Dean Court

22 June 2011 11:19
AFC Bournemouth have annouced that an International Tournament is coming to Dean Court in mid-July. AFC Bournemouth have announced that an international tournament is coming to Dean Court over the weekend of July 16/17. The winners of the EC Group Cup will receive prize money of £150,000. Cherries Chairman, Eddie Mitchell, is quoted in the Bournemouth Evening Echo as saying: "We are going to make it a big event and it is something which the people at Energy Consulting Group have encouraged us to do, and we are more than pleased to hold the event at Dean Court. “We have got some associated friends with Energy Consulting Group and they have encouraged us to take the tournament. They are putting up the prize fund and covering everybody’s expenses. The EC Group Cup provides us with a massive opportunity to showcase Bournemouth as a top footballing destination". From the Energy Consultative Group, chairman Michael Ponomarev is quoted as saying: "The aim of the EC Group Cup is to create a real buzz on the south coast and offer our chosen football clubs a chance to participate in competitive matches before their seasons start. I am sure that our excellent partnership with AFC Bournemouth will provide the supporters with a tournament to remember, and it may even be the beginning of an annual competition".

Source: FOOTYMAD