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The FTY Lab, located in Poole, was launched during a VIP event on July 10, with former football manager Harry Redknapp in attendance.

James Hill ‘can be a crucial player’ for the Cherries as Marco Rose looks for the Englishman to step up after the departure of Marcos Senesi.

Marco Rose has been enjoying himself in Dorset since his arrival at AFC Bournemouth, getting stuck in playing golf at a club that is ‘like a zoo’ and taking a dip in the sea to show his friends that he’s a ‘really tough guy’!

Marco Rose has revealed what he and Andoni Iraola discussed in their handover meeting earlier this summer and said that his predecessor had not left much space for him to improve on the club's league position after last season's historic campaign.

Marco Rose knows it will be difficult for him to avoid a touchline ban this coming season with the Cherries – as he holds the record for the most yellow cards as a coach in Germany.

Will Cairns scored a brilliant 12 points in just his second outing in the main body of the Pirates team as Poole produced a superb away performance to defeat Workington 39-51 at the GT Tyres Arena.

Bournemouth will be aiming to build on their recent good form as they head to the Utilita Bowl’s nursery ground to face Hampshire Academy.

Pirates head to Workington for their second meeting in two days and they will be looking to build momentum into a busy part of the season.

Marco Rose held his first press conference as Cherries boss yesterday – and I was impressed with the new head coach.

"It's the hope that hurts you."

Marco Rose does not have the feeling that any of the Cherries’ young stars will leave the club this season, and said that both Alex Scott and Junior Kroupi appreciate what opportunities they have at the club.

Marco Rose does not underestimate the challenge that faces him as Cherries boss as he leads the club into their first season in Europe and said competing in the Premier League is "like the Champions League."

Marco Rose said the Cherries are in a comfortable position for recruitment this summer, and he believes they need players in just one or two positions before the season starts.

Pirates maintained their unbeaten record in the Championship as they drew away at Scunthorpe in a tight meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway.

The Cherries will play their home games at Weymouth’s Bob Lucas Stadium next season.

Marco Rose spoke to the media for the first time as the Cherries boss and he covered a wide range of topics in his first press conference.