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“We’re expecting a strong Portsmouth side with some of their senior pros playing, so that’s going to be a great test for us with how young we’ll be having six under-18s starting,” the manager said. Portsmouth arrive into the quarter-final fixture having seen off Southampton in an earlier round and are again expected to field a strong side.Ĭoupled with a night under the Vitality Stadium lights, Connell explained what a valuable learning experience is on offer for the young Cherries side. “We’d love to have a big crowd to support him and show how excited we all are for his return, but also to support our young players who are desperate to play for our first team one day as well.” “Hopefully, him playing at Vitality Stadium for the first time in 18 months is going to be a huge draw for people to come and watch.

Even in training on Monday, his quality was obvious to see. He continued: “I’m sure our young players are going to be excited to play with him. “This game will be the next step in his comeback, and we are delighted to support him in that.” “Obviously, it was a massive moment for our football club on Saturday when he returned to Premier League action. Previewing the tie with Pompey, development squad manager Alan Connell told .uk: “We’re really excited to have Brooksy involved. With the development squad in Hampshire Senior Cup action against Portsmouth tomorrow night, more Cherries minutes are just around the corner for the 25-year-old. The Welsh winger took to the Villa Park field as a second-half substitute to mark his first minutes for AFC Bournemouth in 535 days.