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• Founded:1899
• Manager:Lee Bradbury

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Connolly makes Cherries move

24 Nov 2006 - 10:07:24

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Bournemouth manager Kevin Bond is looking forward to working with Matthew Connolly after signing the young Arsenal defender on loan.

The 19-year-old, who will remain at Dean Court until January 2, has made one appearance for the Gunners - in this season's Carling Cup victory at West Brom.

Bond told the Cherries' official website: "He's an accomplished defender who reads the game well.

"He's a good build and I'm sure he'll turn out to be a quality player. He knows how to defend and will hopefully improve us in that area.

"I've done some homework on the lad and he has a terrific attitude and he can't wait to get involved with the club.

"That type of player is what we want so hopefully he'll come into the Bournemouth culture and make a huge difference for us."