Kevin is a fan of Cherries marksman Pitman

24 May 2010 07:00
EX-boss Kevin Bond has tipped Brett Pitman to continue his scoring streak next season.[LNB] The Tottenham Hotspur assistant boss highlighted the performances of Pitman and Shwan Jalal as key factors behind the club's fairytale promotion.[LNB] Both are well known to Bond as they were members of his squad during his time in the Dean Court hotseat.[LNB] Talented striker Pitman was a major player for Eddie Howe last term and his 28 goals in all competitions earned him the Daily Echo/Micky Cave supporters' player-of-the-year award.[LNB] Discussing Pitman, who was an ever-present during the League Two campaign, Bond said: He is a really good lad. I know him he is a good lad and has got a good personality.[LNB] He is a terrific goalscorer. He scored goals last season and I think he will score goals again next season.[LNB] I think him staying fit with Eddie not being able to bring in players to the football club was a major factor behind them winning as many games as they did.[LNB] At the other end of the field, Jalal's consistent performances ensured Cherries' defence remained formidable throughout the campaign.[LNB] Bond added: From what I've seen, I also believe the goalkeeper has done particularly well for the club.[LNB] I'm glad to see he's playing as well as he was always capable of playing.[LNB] Under me and certainly under Eddie, I think he has done particularly well.[LNB] That's another key position and I don't think there would have been a better goalkeeper in the division.[LNB]

Source: Bournemouth_Echo