Cherries: Howe urges Donal to show consistency (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Cherries: Howe urges Donal to show consistency
7:00am Friday 26th October 2012 in Sport
By Ian Wadley
MIDFIELD STAR: Donal McDermott
Cherries manager Eddie Howe welcomed Donal McDermott in from the cold and then urged the mercurial midfielder to consistently show his talent.
Howe has called on the 23-year-old to demonstrate the right attitude as he bids to hold down a regular place in the Cherries team.
McDermott, signed from Huddersfield Town in January, was convicted of drink-driving in April and he was also handed a club punishment for missing the team coach to Bury in the same month last season.
But Howe revealed McDermott had been “a pleasure to work with” since his return as Cherries manager and he rewarded the Irishman with a starting spot in the 3-3 draw against Notts County on Tuesday night.
Having made just two appearances under previous boss Paul Groves this term, McDermott followed his cameo against Tranmere with an eye-catching performance and an assist at Meadow Lane.
Howe told the Daily Echo: “Donal did well. He started as a number 10 in behind Lee Barnard and he had moments and flashes in the first half.
“I thought he looked better when he went to the right in the second half. I think it suited him better and that is where he created the goal.
“He has got real ability. It was his first game in a long time, hence why we took him off. His fitness levels aren’t quite where he would probably want them to be at this moment.
“But he has certainly got ability and it is a case of if he can produce that creativity on a regular basis and can he show us the right attitude every day in training to warrant a place in the squad. They are demands I place on every squad member, regardless of who they are, but that is Donal’s battle in particular.”
Howe added: “The responsibility is always with the player to come to work ready to train. I have to say, since we came through the door, Donal has been a pleasure to work with and I have had no issues with him. And while he warrants a place, we will certainly pick him.
“We think he has got fantastic ability and we would love to see it on a consistent basis in our team, but that is down to Donal.”
Howe is expected to consider whether to again start with the lively creative trio of McDermott, Marc Pugh and Josh McQuoid when Cherries visit Carlisle tomorrow (3pm).
He said: “The balance of the side is so important. The beauty of Josh is he can play any of the attacking roles – wide or up front. Donal can play in the number 10 role and out wide, and I see Marc Pugh as an out-and-out left player.
“We do have options within that to get them all in the side but there may be certain games where you might want something different.”
Comments(16)
REO Speedwagon
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8:23am Fri 26 Oct 12
oheddiehoweeddieeddi
eeddiehowe.....
TedMacsCherryPants
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9:02am Fri 26 Oct 12
What more can I say, but keep it up Donal, massive potential since his first spell with us.
Square Old Codger
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9:34am Fri 26 Oct 12
mattbo
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9:44am Fri 26 Oct 12
Afcbpete
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10:19am Fri 26 Oct 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Spot on as always SOC, couldn't put it better so won't try, other than to say I'm delighted for Donal, he is a player that when on song is worth paying good money to see...
Eddie will bring a sense of order and discipline to the Squad and apart from the full backs ( and he is dealing with that) there is real competition in every area and if you don't measure up - you are out.Donal is a real talent and is his own worse enemy, he can go as far as he wants to, it's up to him!. .
AFCB_Lanky
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10:40am Fri 26 Oct 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Why do people say we need work on full backs, yes we don't have a cover right back but we have jon meades as a cover left back, who i feel sorry for as when Daniels has been out he has missed out because we've decided to put a right footed centre back there instead????
Eddie will bring a sense of order and discipline to the Squad and apart from the full backs ( and he is dealing with that) there is real competition in every area and if you don't measure up - you are out.Donal is a real talent and is his own worse enemy, he can go as far as he wants to, it's up to him!. .
YorkshireCherry
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1:37pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Donal certainly has potential, I'm really hoping to see an attacking display tomorrow and would love to see EH sticking with the strating line up from Tuesday.
In response to one or two other posts -Mrsrat Donal came to us on loan from Man City so will have been well schooled by their impressive youth system
AFCB Lanky - I believe I read somewhere that meades was ill on Tuesday so unavailable
molbol
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2:06pm Fri 26 Oct 12
AFCB_Lanky wrote:No we didn't - As reported in the Echo on Tuesday, Meades was ill, not overlooked.
Square Old Codger wrote:Why do people say we need work on full backs, yes we don't have a cover right back but we have jon meades as a cover left back, who i feel sorry for as when Daniels has been out he has missed out because we've decided to put a right footed centre back there instead????
Eddie will bring a sense of order and discipline to the Squad and apart from the full backs ( and he is dealing with that) there is real competition in every area and if you don't measure up - you are out.Donal is a real talent and is his own worse enemy, he can go as far as he wants to, it's up to him!. .
Also, i think Zubar or Cook are more than capable covering right back.
kangman2012
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3:27pm Fri 26 Oct 12
The Renegade Master
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3:49pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Donal's contribution was excellent at Notts County and I fully expect him to start and star against Carlisle. Three points tomorrow would really announce to the division that we are a club heading in the right direction again. The talent is there. The right management is now in place. The supporters are galvanised and right behind them. Come on you reds!
UTCIAD!
Square Old Codger
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3:56pm Fri 26 Oct 12
molbol wrote:Eddie's point was that he didn't want Centre Backs playing out of position and wanted cover for the fullback positions to create competition and possibly wants to bring in pace as well. There's no doubt that pacy wing men cause us real probems. Doubt whether he has seen Meades in action because of his illness.
AFCB_Lanky wrote:No we didn't - As reported in the Echo on Tuesday, Meades was ill, not overlooked. Also, i think Zubar or Cook are more than capable covering right back.Square Old Codger wrote: Eddie will bring a sense of order and discipline to the Squad and apart from the full backs ( and he is dealing with that) there is real competition in every area and if you don't measure up - you are out.Donal is a real talent and is his own worse enemy, he can go as far as he wants to, it's up to him!. .Why do people say we need work on full backs, yes we don't have a cover right back but we have jon meades as a cover left back, who i feel sorry for as when Daniels has been out he has missed out because we've decided to put a right footed centre back there instead????
eaststandman
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4:36pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Also, welcome back Wes. The games with Pompey will have sharpened you up and hope you get a game on Sat ! Now you've recalled him Eddie, play him.
raybren
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5:12pm Fri 26 Oct 12
so much is about the right frame of mind.That's the reason behind the turn around,on an individual and group level, Messrs Howe and Tindall are probably one of the best pairings you are likely to find.Points galore to follow!
alasdair1967
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6:53pm Fri 26 Oct 12
West moors 1
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8:14pm Fri 26 Oct 12
AFCBade says...
8:17am Fri 26 Oct 12