Cherries: Howe's comeback kings earn point in county show

11:24pm Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Ian Wadley

Cherries produced another storming comeback tonight as a late equaliser from Matt Tubbs sealed a dramatic 3-3 draw at Meadow Lane.

Substitutes Steve Fletcher and Tubbs combined to salvage a point in the closing moments of a pulsating clash as Eddie Howe extended his unbeaten record since returning to Dean Court.

Cherries had paid the price for defensive errors during an opening half which saw Jeff Hughes and Yoann Arquin take full advantage to put the hosts firmly in the driving seat.

But, despite the scoreline, the Dorset outfit had performed reasonably well and just as they had done against Tranmere on Saturday, they simply refused to be beaten and saved their best for the second period.

Josh McQuoid gave Cherries hope within six minutes of the restart before Harry Arter continued his form by coolly converting a penalty following mesmerising wing play by Marc Pugh.

Jamal Campbell-Ryce restored the County lead from the spot as the game took yet another twist following Shaun MacDonald’s lunging challenge on Neal Bishop.

However, Cherries were far from done and their battling qualities were rewarded when Tubbs fired home from the narrowest of angles to seal a hard-earned point.

Steve Cook and Donal McDermott were both drafted in by Cherries as boss Howe was forced into changes with suspended Charlie Daniels and ankle-injury victim Lewis Grabban ruled out.

Starved of first-team opportunities under the previous management, talented playmaker McDermott started in the hole behind striker Lee Barnard as Howe opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation against the high-flying Magpies.

McDermott proved a lively addition as both teams made an enterprising opening to the Meadow Lane clash.

Arquin tested the alertness of David James with an ambitious 30-yard volley before Dean Leacock headed wide after meeting an inswinging free-kick from Jordan Stewart.

But Cherries were seeing plenty of the ball and came close to breaking the deadlock on no fewer than three occasions before County capitalised on the visitors’ errors to seize control following a frantic pattern of play.

Bartosz Bialkowski produced an excellent save to tip away McQuoid’s venomous 25-yard drive before Simon Francis hit the outside of the post following a familiar Cherries corner routine straight from the training ground.

Barnard was the next Cherries player to be denied as Bialkowski proved equal to the Southampton loanee’s effort after he had latched on to a loose pass.

Cherries were punished for not making their dominance count, though, when the Magpies went up the other end to score against the run of play.

Striker Arquin broke clear only to be denied as James dived at his feet. However, the ball squirmed away from the ex-England goalkeeper and when Francis’s clearance ricocheted kindly for Jeff Hughes, he made no mistake by firing into an unguarded net from close range.

Things got even worse for Cherries when the hosts doubled their advantage following an uncharacteristic slip-up from right-back Francis. The Nottingham-born former County youth defender was not enjoying a happy return as his under-hit backpass was intercepted by Arquin, who composed himself before guiding a low shot under the advancing James.

Despite performing quite brightly in general play, Cherries found themselves with a huge task in their attempts to continue the form already demonstrated since Howe’s return.

Trailing at the interval against Tranmere on Saturday, Cherries produced a stirring second-half display and required something similar to overturn the deficit.

Howe’s men immediately declared their intent when Barnard flicked on for Pugh, whose left-footed shot again brought out the best in Bialkowski.

But Cherries’ attacking endeavours were eventually rewarded when McQuoid finished confidently following a magical assist from McDermott.

Cherries enjoyed a huge let-off when County captain Neal Bishop saw his thumping shot deflected on to the woodwork.

And Cherries made full use of that good fortune to equalise – with Bishop again heavily involved. The Magpies skipper was judged to have tripped Pugh after the Lancastrian had produced some wing wizardry to dazzle the home defence and weave his way into the penalty area. Off a massive run-up, Arter rounded off Pugh’s fine work by dispatching the spot kick to complete a rapid turnaround.

James saved smartly from Andre Boucaud as the action continued to unfold at a furious pace.

Howe saw his opportunity and threw on a second striker in the shape of Tubbs for McDermott.

But in yet another twist, it was the Magpies who regained the initiative when they struck with a penalty of their own. The lively Campbell-Ryce was the man on target as he fired low under James after MacDonald had dived in on Bishop.

With time fast running out, Cherries were still in with a shout and they again restored parity. Howe’s substitutions proved a masterstroke as Cherries had the final say in a barnstorming finale.

Veteran Fletcher proved as effective as ever to cause problems for the County defence before Tubbs completed a remarkable comeback by squeezing home the ball from what had seemed an impossible angle.

County: (4-3-3) Bialkowski; Liddle, Leacock, Eastham, Stewart; J Hughes, Boucaud, Bishop; Campbell-Ryce, Arquin, Zoko (L Hughes, 69). Unused subs: Sheehan, Showunmi, Mahon, Bencherif, Nangle, Pilkington (g/k).

Booked: Campbell-Ryce, Boucaud, Stewart Cherries: (4-2-3-1) James 6; Francis 5.5, Addison 7, Elphick 6, Cook 6; Arter 7.5, MacDonald 6.5; McQuoid 7.5*, McDermott 7 (Tubbs, 67), Pugh 7.5; Barnard 7 (Fletcher, 81). Unused subs: Zubar, Partington, Fogden, O’Kane, Jalal (g/k).

Booked: Cook, Arter Referee: Robert Lewis (Shropshire) Attendance: 4,584 (including 208 away supporters)

Comments(43)

Couchy125 says...
12:56am Wed 24 Oct 12

Good draw. Roll on Saturday.

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AFCBade says...
1:17am Wed 24 Oct 12

Just got back from an exhilarating game.. This is what football should be about and even if we had lost 2:3 there would have been a lot of positives. McDermott's superb back flick to set up josh shows he has a future at the club, Tubbs neat finish demonstrated to me he has what it takes to start up front etc etc above all though it shows under Eddie this team has the bottle to fight for results. All very positive ...apart from the need to be at work in just a few hours!!

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Auzzi Cherry says...
2:38am Wed 24 Oct 12

Another good result,

I was up at 5 am listening on the Cherries player and from what I could hear, we played well.

I think it was County who when we were 3-0 up at home at the start of the 10 season, pulled back to make it 3-3 so all's fair !

Really excited about this season now, EH & JT seemed to have the team enthused and playing great football.

UTCIAD !

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Afcb4life says...
3:15am Wed 24 Oct 12

Good point fort they was there for taking until pen then great comeback

Also who gives a toss about female goods some American con merc go suck a hot dog

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cheeriedriteup says...
6:25am Wed 24 Oct 12

EH & JT are always modest in their quest but my word they certainly have got "it" what ever that is

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alasdair1967 says...
6:37am Wed 24 Oct 12

How many times in the past would the players have folded at 2 nil down ,the fire is back in there bellies ,7 points from 9 and 8 goals in three matches let the good times roll
UTCIAD

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flyingleaper says...
6:42am Wed 24 Oct 12

HAD US DOWN FORC A POINT! But not. 3-3. Bmth great guns AAAAAHHHHHHHHH

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alasdair1967 says...
6:53am Wed 24 Oct 12

flyingleaper wrote:
HAD US DOWN FORC A POINT! But not. 3-3. Bmth great guns AAAAAHHHHHHHHH
Welcome back flying leaper not seen you commenting for a while

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nonnogeppetto says...
7:24am Wed 24 Oct 12

What a game!! well done the lads it sounded down and out at half time and you came back with (what sounded) some fantastic football. In a previous post I said that I would happily take a point from tonight’s game so I am off to Italy tomorrow singing Barmy Army always there and hopefully put a smile on my brother’s face.
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Who could have predicted such a score!!

Mossy 1 I have come to my senses and taken your advice.

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Frankiesbackfromhollywood says...
7:24am Wed 24 Oct 12

Great point, great team spirit, Howe is back and the team are fighting for every point again! All the fears we had a few weeks ago are all but washed away now, if this had been the day after a Groves game we would be moaning about another loss!! not anymore!!! Well done to the team for pulling of two fight backs in one game!!

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nonnogeppetto says...
7:50am Wed 24 Oct 12

nonnogeppetto wrote:
What a game!! well done the lads it sounded down and out at half time and you came back with (what sounded) some fantastic football. In a previous post I said that I would happily take a point from tonight’s game so I am off to Italy tomorrow singing Barmy Army always there and hopefully put a smile on my brother’s face.
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Who could have predicted such a score!!

Mossy 1 I have come to my senses and taken your advice.
Who invented autocorrecting American English!!!

Alway and not always there.

PS
wrote the post last night so I will now leave you all in peace!!

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TedMacsCherryPants says...
7:51am Wed 24 Oct 12

Well done team one and all, came away feeling like we'd won!! Shame a few more of the crowd don't get involved in making some noise for the boyz.

Looks like we're on our way to be the Lge 1 comeback kings. Impressive midfield talent on show last night with Donal, Pugh, Arter & Sean McD, must be the envy of a lot of clubs.

The next couple of games will be interesting to see if the same pattern continues, if it does (win or draw), what an improvement!

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AFCBade says...
8:35am Wed 24 Oct 12

TedMacsCherryPants wrote:
Well done team one and all, came away feeling like we'd won!! Shame a few more of the crowd don't get involved in making some noise for the boyz.

Looks like we're on our way to be the Lge 1 comeback kings. Impressive midfield talent on show last night with Donal, Pugh, Arter & Sean McD, must be the envy of a lot of clubs.

The next couple of games will be interesting to see if the same pattern continues, if it does (win or draw), what an improvement!
Certainly a very stylish midfield and if McDermott is now in right frame of mind then a real handful, great backheell for Josh's goal. Pugh likewise really looks up for it too. Bit worried though cook was exposed a few times with two men free. Great value for money

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lofty1971 says...
8:41am Wed 24 Oct 12

Well done all involved - what a great comeback!

A few weeks ago we would have lost that 3-0 or 4-0 after going 2-0 down, but Eddie has certainly installed some confidence.

I wonder if we will hear anything from the troll Smhinto today? Very much doubt it..........

Next time will be Friday when he/she will incorrectly predict the result and feed us another load of waffle about why it won't be a postive one for the Cherries.

UTCIAD!!

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CherryFarmer says...
8:48am Wed 24 Oct 12

I wonder if anyone noticed that that playacting, diving, cheat, Bell-Baggie started the game last night for Tranmere after being carried off on a stretcher on saturday virtually lifeless after being kicked to pieces by our assassins! You're a joke Ronnie Moore.

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TedMacsCherryPants says...
9:00am Wed 24 Oct 12

One last point, credit to Matt & Supa for crafting the final goal after not much time on the pitch - I like these 3 3 classics!!!!

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CherrySi says...
9:13am Wed 24 Oct 12

Great stuff from the Cherries, under the previous management we'd have gone down 3 or 4 nil last night. Great to see us consistently hitting the back of the net again, but need to work harder on our defensive play. UTCIAD though!!

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kangman2012 says...
9:18am Wed 24 Oct 12

nonnogeppetto wrote:
nonnogeppetto wrote:
What a game!! well done the lads it sounded down and out at half time and you came back with (what sounded) some fantastic football. In a previous post I said that I would happily take a point from tonight’s game so I am off to Italy tomorrow singing Barmy Army always there and hopefully put a smile on my brother’s face.
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Who could have predicted such a score!!

Mossy 1 I have come to my senses and taken your advice.
Who invented autocorrecting American English!!!

Alway and not always there.

PS
wrote the post last night so I will now leave you all in peace!!
Have a great holiday "nonno" - let's hope by the time your back AFCB will be well up the table - UTC!

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mrsrat says...
9:22am Wed 24 Oct 12

TedMacs......,
Tranmere didn't do v well last night , did they? still suffering the emotional upset of last Sat...but our lads were bl wonderful at Clounty and I fancy a point on Sat tooi.

....what a start by Eddie and Jase.

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Square Old Codger says...
9:59am Wed 24 Oct 12

The great thing about Eddie and Jason is that they are so positive in their approach to a game and their sides attack. This morning on Solent Eddie was saying that a negative approach, passing sideways and backwards had cost them a goal and that the ball must go forward and they were working hard on this, to bring on another striker at half time and then Steve and Tubbs for the last 10 minutes were positive moves and they worked , McQuoid scored and the "Big Man " set up Matt Tubbs for the equalizer. This is what we have been missing.But we do lack pace in defence and that is a concern.

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Square Old Codger says...
9:59am Wed 24 Oct 12

The great thing about Eddie and Jason is that they are so positive in their approach to a game and their sides attack. This morning on Solent Eddie was saying that a negative approach, passing sideways and backwards had cost them a goal and that the ball must go forward and they were working hard on this, to bring on another striker at half time and then Steve and Tubbs for the last 10 minutes were positive moves and they worked , McQuoid scored and the "Big Man " set up Matt Tubbs for the equalizer. This is what we have been missing.But we do lack pace in defence and that is a concern.

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Square Old Codger says...
9:59am Wed 24 Oct 12

The great thing about Eddie and Jason is that they are so positive in their approach to a game and their sides attack. This morning on Solent Eddie was saying that a negative approach, passing sideways and backwards had cost them a goal and that the ball must go forward and they were working hard on this, to bring on another striker at half time and then Steve and Tubbs for the last 10 minutes were positive moves and they worked , McQuoid scored and the "Big Man " set up Matt Tubbs for the equalizer. This is what we have been missing.But we do lack pace in defence and that is a concern.

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coops1965 says...
11:16am Wed 24 Oct 12

This is the season we should have been having up to now. What a start from E H and J T, pure class in management and coaching. RIP Grovesy, sorry and all that but just think where we could have been !

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Afcbpete says...
12:18pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Most of us knew many months ago that we needed a manager of the calibre of Howe and the proof is in the pudding as they say. I for one could never of imagined such a quick turn around bearing in mind the size of the squad. Yet another tremendous performance, the team must be REALLY buzzing now and I'd not put it past them to come back with something Saturday.... UTCIAD

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ducky24 says...
12:28pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Such a shame that we gave County a 2 goal start! James thrashing around on the floor not holding onto that loose ball gifted them the first, and as for Francis passing back to.......their striker! Nuff said! Coulda, Shoulda Woulda won but for those gifted goals. But, hey, that;s football as they say. Lovely swan dive from Pugh to gain us a pen and Tubbs goal was brilliant! threaded it through the eye of a needle. Come on you Reds!!

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oversixty says...
12:28pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Afcb4life wrote:
Good point fort they was there for taking until pen then great comeback

Also who gives a toss about female goods some American con merc go suck a hot dog
Interpretation please!

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ducky24 says...
12:30pm Wed 24 Oct 12

coops1965 wrote:
This is the season we should have been having up to now. What a start from E H and J T, pure class in management and coaching. RIP Grovesy, sorry and all that but just think where we could have been !
Top 3 for sure!

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Edd12 says...
1:09pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Can anyone tell me what has happened to the Double Dutch players?

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Square Old Codger says...
1:11pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Both doing extra training to get fit enough to play!

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Square Old Codger says...
1:11pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Both doing extra training to get fit enough to play!

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smhinto says...
1:25pm Wed 24 Oct 12

nonnogeppetto wrote:
What a game!! well done the lads it sounded down and out at half time and you came back with (what sounded) some fantastic football. In a previous post I said that I would happily take a point from tonight’s game so I am off to Italy tomorrow singing Barmy Army always there and hopefully put a smile on my brother’s face. . Who could have predicted such a score!! Mossy 1 I have come to my senses and taken your advice.
Yes just for you a total unpredictable result. Yes I was wrong with my prediction. The more I am proved wrong the happier I will be!!.

Although, as I stated it was bad news to allow them to take the lead.
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Well done Eddie, staff and players on an excellent away point.
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P.S Just wondering why you inferred that I will try to wriggle out of this one. For your info I DO NOT wriggle out of anything. If I am wrong then I am wrong!! I have no problems with that.
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As for me referring to you as a concrete head. That was born out of frustration and was not personal.
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Enjoy your holiday.

Regards.

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The Renegade Master says...
2:07pm Wed 24 Oct 12

I would have been happy with a point before the game but scoring three times away from home for the second time this season and not securing all three points leaves fingers pointing at the defence.
I am not convinced that Elphick and Addison are the right pairing and surely Zubar and Cook have to be in line for a starting place soon to show what they can do in a proper match situation.
The forwards are doing their job. Now it's time for our defenders to start earning their money! Three points at misfiring Carlisle is a must.
UTCIAD!

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Trevor Dykes says...
3:33pm Wed 24 Oct 12

oversixty wrote:
Afcb4life wrote:
Good point fort they was there for taking until pen then great comeback

Also who gives a toss about female goods some American con merc go suck a hot dog
Interpretation please!
There was a bit of advertizing spam posted earlier, Oversixty, which has since been removed. That's what was being referred to in the second sentence.

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susi.m says...
4:28pm Wed 24 Oct 12

If someone had said a few weeks ago that we would get a 3-3 draw away at Notts County we woud have told them not to be so silly.
Delighted with a point.
Well done to the team and Eddie and Jason.
Buying my cup tickets tomorrow.

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West moors 1 says...
7:53pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Well done Bournemouth for a never say die attitude, inspired by our quality manager! Good substitutions at the right times. Erradicate poor individual defencesive errors and draws will turn into great wins. Up the cherries!

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RedhillPete says...
9:18pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Excellent result after going 2-0 down, against one of our favourite 'love to hate' teams, especially Mr Hughes.

Cook may well have had a torrid time, but he was filling a gap out of position due to injuries and unavailablility. Eddie & Jason still have to see all the players in action to get a stronger opinion. I am hoping the FA Cup game may be used to try Cooke & Zubar at CB and would like to see Meades given a game at left back, looked good pre-season. (Also pleased to see sensible pricing for the game by the Club, well done).

Also hope our Dutch pair get chances when up to Eddies fitness levels, we will still have a strong squad even if thinned out a little - and once they all get used to Eddies style, we should be in for more entertaining games, like last nights.

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lionheart says...
10:31pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Excellent first away point for EH's team.

I too would like to see Cook and Zubar paired at the back

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afcbJPR says...
11:31pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Is there any where on line that you can view the golas these days?

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afcbJPR says...
11:41pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Anyone know if the goals can still be viewed online?

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AFCBade says...
8:09am Thu 25 Oct 12

afcbJPR wrote:
Anyone know if the goals can still be viewed online?
Sky sports add them if you go to league one section...takes a couple of days though before they appear

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afcbJPR says...
10:26am Thu 25 Oct 12

Thanks AFCBade

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Wilkie says...
10:51am Thu 25 Oct 12

Thanks for skysports tip. Have just viewed the goals against Tranmere. Doesn't quite give the clarity to determine if Harry Arter had controlled with his arm for the second. I thought he had in real time, but then the ref was just 2 yards behind him and didn't call it.

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jontee says...
11:34am Thu 25 Oct 12

Like most, I would go for Cook and Zubar over Elphick and Addison. But Eddie is so positive, and I think he tends to favour defenders that give him an attacking dimension. He had Smith and Wiggins at fullback. Not exactly the best defenders in the world, but good going forward.

Just a thought. At the end of the day, I know we have a quality manager and he will get it right.

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