LEE Bradbury believes the addition of assistant boss Russ Wilcox has provided a major boost during Cherries’ recent revival.

The League One play-off hopefuls have collected 11 points in six matches – losing just once – since the experienced coach arrived as part of Bradbury’s backroom team.

Wilcox, who worked alongside Brian Laws at Scunthorpe, Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley, was unveiled as Bradbury’s number two on November 30. He replaced Cherries legend Steve Fletcher in the post and signed an 18-month contract.

And Bradbury hailed the impact of the former Northampton, Hull, Doncaster, Preston and Scunthorpe defender.

Speaking during his post-match interviews on Saturday, the Cherries boss said: “The only defeat we’ve had with Russ was against Sheffield United. He has been a big help for me.

“He is a good guy, a good coach, and he is strong in his beliefs and he has got some really good ideas. He has been great to have around.

“He has been doing it for 12 years now so he has got a good knowledge.

“He sees things sometimes that I don’t and vice-versa. We bounce ideas off each other and that is what a good team is.”

Bradbury also praised reserves boss and defensive co-ordinator Ryan Garry, who joined the coaching staff following his retirement due to injury.

He added: “Ryan has been fantastic as well. He is young, enthusiastic and a good coach.

“He has got some good ideas and he is fresh to have around.”