Bournemouth President of Business Jim Frevola, says expanding the Vitality Stadium to 20,000 capacity is "all about" the community.
"I've been consistent in my time here that my biggest frustration is when people say they can't come to matches," Frevola told BBC Radio Solent.
"They can't bring their parent, spouse, partner or friends or especially their kids – we want to get that next generation of Bournemouth supporters here. It's not about bringing in folks from London or tourists, it's about bringing in the community that loves this football club and has loved it but can't always crack that 11,286 capacity.
"To get it to 20,000 is going to be a remarkable achievement for us and it's all about this town."
The expansion starts on the eve of a season where the Cherries will play European football for the first time in the club's history and when asked whether that makes it the right time, Frevola backed the decision by owner Bill Foley.
"I've been consistent in my time here that my biggest frustration is when people say they can't come to matches," Frevola told BBC Radio Solent.
"They can't bring their parent, spouse, partner or friends or especially their kids – we want to get that next generation of Bournemouth supporters here. It's not about bringing in folks from London or tourists, it's about bringing in the community that loves this football club and has loved it but can't always crack that 11,286 capacity.
"To get it to 20,000 is going to be a remarkable achievement for us and it's all about this town."
The expansion starts on the eve of a season where the Cherries will play European football for the first time in the club's history and when asked whether that makes it the right time, Frevola backed the decision by owner Bill Foley.
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