Cherries hand captaincy to Pearce

Published : 06 Aug 2009 12:30:37

Defender Jason Pearce will lead Bournemouth into the new season after being named as skipper for their league opener at Bury by manager Eddie Howe. The 21-year-old former Portsmouth trainee will take the armband while captain Danny Hollands is sidelined for a month following knee surgery. "Jason's a winner and a fantastic pro," Howe told BBC Radio Solent. "He wants to achieve success. He's got all the hallmarks of being a really good captain." Howe added: "It's probably come earli.... read more