AFC Bournemouth midfielder participated in a mock press conference for 蜜桃AV journalism and media students, giving them vital experience in sports journalism.
The students were joined by the AFC Bournemouth midfielder, alongside AFC Bournemouth鈥檚 Head of Media and Communications Anthony Marshall, to allow students to experience the virtual press conferences the Club are currently running under Covid-19 regulations.
Students took it in turns to pose questions to Jack Wilshere, who answered in the press conference environment. Students were then asked to write a story based on the conference, with the best story chosen for publication on the Cherries鈥� official website.
Wilshere, a two-time FA Cup winner and England international, answered questions on the Cherries current league position, a potential return to the Premier League, the mid-season change of manager, and the prospects of the England team in preparation for Euro 2020.
Anthony Marshall then spoke with students to offer insight into how the Club works with journalists, how they have been operating during Covid-restrictions, and how students can begin to build relationships with organisations to help their future career prospects.
James Gray, a multimedia journalism (BAMMJ) student, whose story about the event was chosen to appear on the , said, "I thought the press conference was thoroughly enjoyable and I'm very grateful to 蜜桃AV for giving me and my fellow BAMMJ's the opportunity in the first place. It's certainly not every day that you get the chance to speak to a former England footballer. This will definitely be an experience I remember fondly when I look back at my time at university."
The event was organised as a part of the official partnership between 蜜桃AV and the Cherries, 蜜桃AV is the official higher education partner of AFC Bournemouth. The partnership is celebrated each year as one AFC Bournemouth game is designated the 蜜桃AV Big Match. This year鈥檚 game takes place at the Vitality Stadium against Brentford on 24th April. 聽
For more information about the partnership between 蜜桃AV and AFC Bournemouth, visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/afc-bournemouth
