Daily Echo sports reporter Neil Perrett chooses his top-10 permanent Cherries signings since 1992.
Club legend and record appearance-maker, the striker proved an absolute steal at £30,000
2. Eddie Howe
Brought back thanks to a fans’ fund in November 2004, he has repaid them with interest
3. Ian Cox
Cost nothing and went on to establish himself as one of the club’s classiest central defenders
4. Jason Pearce
A bargain free transfer, he went on to win two supporters’ player-of-the-year awards
5. Brett Pitman
Re-signed for £60,000, his goals were crucial in last season’s promotion to the Championship
6. Matt Holland
A free transfer, the midfielder went on to become one of the club’s youngest captains
7. Neil Young
Another freebie, he became one of the most consistent performers of modern times
8. Steve Jones
£150,000 well spent as the striker went on to play a leading role in the Great Escape of 1995
9. Wade Elliott
A snip at £5,000 from Bashley, the winger was crowned player of the year in his first full season
10. Eunan O’Kane
Signed for £175,000 from Torquay in July 2013, his stock has gone through the roof this season
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