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Ritchie eyes Pompey future

30 Apr 2009 - 11:30:32

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On-loan striker Matt Ritchie is hoping his exploits at Dagenham & Redbridge this season can lead on to success at parent club Portsmouth.

The 19-year-old frontman has netted 12 goals for the League Two outfit this season and has enjoyed his spell with the Daggers.

However, making the grade at Fratton Park remains the teenager's ultimate goal.

"It's been a fantastic year for me. I couldn't have predicted it would go as well as this," he told the Portsmouth News.

"Obviously I wanted to play first-team football somewhere and Dagenham & Redbridge has proven to be the right club.

"My main goal, though, is to play for Pompey. They are the team I support and that is my dream. Whatever it takes to achieve that, I'll do it.

"I've been offered a two-year deal now and I want to sign it because I see my future here.

"Hopefully I can get noticed. Of course I haven't made it yet, I realise that."