Pirates to face Scunthorpe in repeat of last year’s KO Cup final
POOLE Pirates have learned their semi-final opponents in the Championship Knockout Cup, with a repeat of last year’s final against Scunthorpe Scorpions.
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Chief sports writer at the Bournemouth Daily Echo, covering all sport including AFC Bournemouth and Poole Pirates.
Chief sports writer at the Bournemouth Daily Echo, covering all sport including AFC Bournemouth and Poole Pirates.
POOLE Pirates have learned their semi-final opponents in the Championship Knockout Cup, with a repeat of last year’s final against Scunthorpe Scorpions.
CHERRIES boss Andoni Iraola believes Chelsea are playing at a “very high” level, adding: “I expect a similar game as we had against Arsenal not long ago.”
CHELSEA boss Mauricio Pochettino is expecting a “very tough game” when his side welcome Cherries to Stamford Bridge tomorrow, insisting: “They are doing so well.”
LEWIS Cook’s contract at Cherries has been extended by an extra year, after a clause was triggered in his current deal.
ANDONI Iraola said discussions regarding a new contract at Cherries were “quite fast and quite easy”.
CHERRIES could welcome back three players for Sunday’s season finale at Chelsea.
BOSS Andoni Iraola is holding onto the slim hope he will “receive a good surprise” about Lloyd Kelly’s future, as he insisted the speculation had not been affecting the 25-year-old.
ANDONI Iraola reiterated David Brooks would be returning to Cherries for pre-season, after his loan spell at Southampton, adding: “I rate him very highly.”
ANDONI Iraola admits Jaidon Anthony has not had an “easy season” out on loan at Leeds United, but insists: “I am looking forward to working again with him.”
BRENTFORD boss Thomas Frank says he likes the “style” of football Andoni Iraola has brought to Cherries, adding: “It’s impressive what they have done this season.”
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