Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says he won't be taking a formal post with Bournemouth.
The former Cherries manager retains close ties with the Premier League new-boys.
But he told the Telegraph: “The Russian owner, Max [Demin], invited me nearly every week last year.
“He lives about four or five houses from me [in Poole] but I don't like asking for tickets. I'd rather pay.
"They play football every manager would like their team to play. Open, attractive, pass the ball, two wingers, two full-backs who bomb forward, midfield players who are good on the ball."