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Partington joins Radio Solent as Cherries pundit

Former AFC Bournemouth defender Joe Partington has joined BBC Radio Solent as the new summariser for its coverage of the club.

He replaces John "Willo" Williams, who left the station at the end of last season after 23 years as football pundit.

Partington joined AFC Bournemouth in 2006 and remained there for nine years, clocking up 52 appearances for the senior team.

Having only recently retired from playing, he said he was eager to get "stuck in" to his new role, supporting commentator Jordan Clark at the Cherries' first-team fixtures.

He said: "My role will be to support Jordan with the co-commentary.