Eddie Howe is set to make another addition to his backroom team after the departure of goalkeeper coach Simon Smith.
Smith's departure was confirmed by the club last week and explained his absence from pre-season with both former Academy coach Adam Bartlett, who had been working with Smith, and Daniel Marti working with the keepers this summer. Howe has stated he will look to bring in another specialist coach in due course.
He said: "We will certainly stick with Adam Bartlett but we may look to add somebody to the group to give him support. I'd like to pay tribute to Simon Smith after the work he's done for the football club over a number of years in a couple of stints. He is a great guy and a wonderful coach. We wish him well."
