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Sky Bet Championship: Simon Francis plays down clash against his summer suitors

Simon Francis of Bournemouth celebrates their victory to the fans at the final whistle during the Sky Bet Championship match
Image: Simon Francis: Opted to stay at Dean Court

Simon Francis insists Bournemouth's clash with the club that wanted to sign him this summer is 'just another game'.

Derby County had two bids turned down for the Cherries right-back but Francis stayed on the south coast and penned a new deal with Eddie Howe's men.

He told the Daily Echo: "It's just another game for me - if anything I'll be thinking about how many tickets I need for my family.

"All my family are from Nottingham which is close by, so I know they will ask for tickets.

"What happened in the summer is dealt with and I'm delighted that I signed a new contract. As everyone can see, I'm enjoying playing my football and I couldn't be happier."

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