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Cherries: Howe relishing new challenge (updated with video)
9:29am Saturday 13th October 2012 in Sport
Exclusive By Neil Perrett
WELCOME HOME: Eddie Howe talks to the media at Dean Court this lunchtime
EDDIE Howe says he is relishing the challenge of trying to revive Cherries’ fortunes after returning to “a very different club”.
Howe will officially be unveiled as Cherries’ new manager ahead of today’s League One clash with Leyton Orient at Goldsands Stadium.
The 34-year-old and assistant Jason Tindall will sign three-and-a-half year contracts after compensation was finally agreed with Burnley for their services yesterday.
Howe and Tindall, also 34, left Dean Court for Turf Moor 21 months ago after presiding over one of the most successful periods in Cherries’ recent history.
The pair overcame severe financial hardship at the club to play a leading role in preserving its Football League status in 2009 before masterminding promotion just 12 months later.
Since their departure, the club’s on-field fortunes have dipped and the duo return with Cherries in the League One drop zone despite vast investment in the squad in the past 12 months.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Echo this morning, Howe said: “We are both really excited to be back and it is a great challenge for us to take on. Everyone knows the feelings we both have for the club.
“Everything is very different – the infrastructure, the resources and the expectations – and there will be a lot to take in over a short period of time. We know everyone will have to work very hard to improve the league position but we can’t wait to get started.
“Although our focus has been very much with Burnley over the past couple of years, it seems to have been a transitional period for Bournemouth. Having resources behind you presents a different challenge and I am aware of the potential pitfalls.
“It will be up to us to build a team and all our previous success was down to having team spirit and an identity. Although there will be some familiar faces to us, in some respects, we are starting afresh.
“We have to get the side performing as a team and working for one another. That will be the challenge we face and I am confident we can do it.
“We are certainly not underestimating the task in front of us. We have to improve results and we have to do it quickly. The record this season is reflected in the league position so we have a lot of work to do. But, with the group of players we have got, I am confident we can succeed.
“Regardless of what finances you have behind you, nobody will give you anything in football. There are some good clubs in this league and we respect the division. It is going to take a lot of hard work to achieve our aims and we will need everybody pulling in the same direction, the players, the staff and the supporters.”
Howe, father to 14-month-old son Harry, cited his family as one of his reasons for leaving Burnley. However, he was quick to scotch suggestions he lacked ambition after dropping back into League One from the Championship.
He added: “My ambition and desire to succeed are the same as they have always been. Jason and myself have not come back to settle for second best. We want to push on and bring try to bring success to Bournemouth. That is our only focus at the moment and it will never change.
“I have never been one to worry about what other people think. The outside world can think what it wants in terms of stepping down a division. I know what the job entails and I know what the objective is. We are both focused on achieving that goal.”
Howe said it was “too early” for him to discuss publicly his plans for his squad and backroom staff and said he would spend next week assessing all areas of the club.
Comments(54)
afcb_bob
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9:40am Sat 13 Oct 12
I'm guessing a £15k p/w contract is the other reason...
wedgei
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9:43am Sat 13 Oct 12
What a great move for the club.
Can't wait for our season to get started now. It would be great if we could make the play offs, I think that would be a bonus though as I still can't see us finishing any more than mid table after such a poor sart.
It'll be interesting to see Eddie's line up, Fletch may even get a game.
Up the Cherries!
Frankiesbackfromhollywood
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9:50am Sat 13 Oct 12
Afcbpete
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9:53am Sat 13 Oct 12
afcbtintin
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9:55am Sat 13 Oct 12
Square Old Codger
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10:00am Sat 13 Oct 12
common dog
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10:02am Sat 13 Oct 12
afcb_bob wrote:He was on more than that a Burnley according to their fans.
"Howe, father to 14-month-old son Harry, cited his family as one of his reasons for leaving Burnley".
I'm guessing a £15k p/w contract is the other reason...
afcbcrackerjack
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10:09am Sat 13 Oct 12
barrie w
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10:13am Sat 13 Oct 12
Local fan
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10:34am Sat 13 Oct 12
barrie w wrote:I hope many more thousand will return to support Cherries and make "Fortress Dean Court" again. Eddie and Jason will need everyone's support if they are to suceed with this huge challenge. I am confident the fans, the board, the players, the staff and everyone who love quality football in our area send them best wishes. Lets support together home and away to achieve a great future for AFCB - UTCIAD! Back of the net Boscombe!
Good luck to both of you nice to have you back I can now return to watching AFCB again
awayanchors
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10:36am Sat 13 Oct 12
atha
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10:43am Sat 13 Oct 12
Where are all the 'Eddie will not come back here' posters.
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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10:43am Sat 13 Oct 12
elite50
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10:47am Sat 13 Oct 12
Wilkie
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10:55am Sat 13 Oct 12
Dont have short memorys
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10:59am Sat 13 Oct 12
STEADY EDDIE 1 for the road
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11:17am Sat 13 Oct 12
abc100
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11:25am Sat 13 Oct 12
Thank you Eddie & Max
Afcbpete
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11:49am Sat 13 Oct 12
elite50 wrote:I for one would never apologise!!! It's only down to Demin that Eddie Howe is back, I have said already Mitchell did extremely well in negotiating his return, but he is still a leach, that hasn't changed. But the football takes centre stage now, Demin will decide what happens from now on, I believe he is calling the shots. So apologise?? you must be joking LOL
I wonder how many of the people who said that E. M. was the cause of E. H's departure are queing up to appologise?
the afcb fan
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11:50am Sat 13 Oct 12
hotdog350 wrote:Pessimist, its not too late this season.
I have no doubt with Eddie Howe in charge we will be in the top 2 next season. I remember how we used to sing "We are going up" when we were 1 point behind Brighton and every match was exciting regardless of winning or losing. The good days are back
nonnogeppetto
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11:51am Sat 13 Oct 12
Square Old Codger wrote:Just been up to DC to buy my ticket for today something which I would not have done had not EH or a manager of some standing not been appointed. Whatever it takes EH will be supported well
I was looking at a web site in France this morning and was intrigued to see half a dozen postings re the Cherries and Eddies return - our fans are everywhere and clearly good news travels fast, at least two promising to be at Dean Court next Saturday. Just a small indication of the buzz that his return is bringing. Brilliant move by the Board. But, don't expect too much too soon, Eddie will be fair to all the players on the books and give them the opportunity to shew what they are about, before starting to build a team, but there are a lot of them to assess and this process will take time.
Afcbpete
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11:58am Sat 13 Oct 12
nonnogeppetto wrote:with Maxim shelling out so much dosh to bring them both back, it beggars the question what funds is he going to be prepared to make available?? although that said, I do believe we have a very good squad, we just needed a manager to manage.... Perhaps Marvin though :)
Square Old Codger wrote:Just been up to DC to buy my ticket for today something which I would not have done had not EH or a manager of some standing not been appointed. Whatever it takes EH will be supported well
I was looking at a web site in France this morning and was intrigued to see half a dozen postings re the Cherries and Eddies return - our fans are everywhere and clearly good news travels fast, at least two promising to be at Dean Court next Saturday. Just a small indication of the buzz that his return is bringing. Brilliant move by the Board. But, don't expect too much too soon, Eddie will be fair to all the players on the books and give them the opportunity to shew what they are about, before starting to build a team, but there are a lot of them to assess and this process will take time.
kangman2012
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12:01pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Wilkie wrote:Let's hope then that JT can give "Laurel and Hardy" a few pointers about playing centre-half. Better still get rid of them and put Cook and Zubar in with David James as captain behind them and the clean sheets will return - UTC!
Don't forget Jason Tindall. For me, once he moved to centre back he was one of the best readers of the game and it was no surprise to me that he and Eddie formed such a successful partnership. Welcome back Eddie and Jason.
Piston_Broke
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12:10pm Sat 13 Oct 12
lymicherry
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12:13pm Sat 13 Oct 12
nonnogeppetto
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12:40pm Sat 13 Oct 12
I am intrigued Please note that I have refrained from calling you names!!
mrsrat
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12:54pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Pl don't bring back Pitman, but I wouldn't mind Charlie Austin but I read that Premiership clubs are looking at him so why not take a punt at J Defoe esq. hmm!
bigfatsteve
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1:04pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Olik
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1:13pm Sat 13 Oct 12
abc100 wrote:Totally agree. Unfortunately, I think you'll have a hard time convincing certain fans, particularly on this website. If Eddie Mitchell and Eddie Howe's relationship was as fractured as some people would have you believe, then it doesn't matter how much money Denim offered Burnley because Howe would have just said no thanks. Yes, there are other factors involved but let's face it, if we reached the Premiership people would still complain about Mitchell! I say well done to everyone involved and let's get behind the team.
No doubt Mr Denim has fronted the money for eddie& Jason to return, but surely most of the credit must go to Mr Mitchell for convincing them to return to dean court, I hope that all Those that continually to slate him will draw a line under it now as I don't think many others would of been able to tempt them back.
Thank you Eddie & Max
Jay444
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1:21pm Sat 13 Oct 12
lymicherry wrote:Agreed!
A manager who speaks with insight and intelligence - what a refreshing change...
It's great to have Eddie (& JT) back... let's enjoy the ride!
ASM
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1:37pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Pugh to Burnley anyone?????
We have got some excellent players - Mcdermott, Pugh, Zubar, Cooke, Daniels and some more.
January will be a good month for Bournemouth fans
the amazon returns again
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2:07pm Sat 13 Oct 12
elite50 wrote:Give your head a shake boy and detach yourself from Mitchell's right leg, Mitchell is what he is, a low life liar come conman. The Russian is behind all whats coming good at AFCB now - FACT...
I wonder how many of the people who said that E. M. was the cause of E. H's departure are queing up to appologise?
elite50
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2:51pm Sat 13 Oct 12
the amazon returns again wrote:How quickly you forget!!!
elite50 wrote:Give your head a shake boy and detach yourself from Mitchell's right leg, Mitchell is what he is, a low life liar come conman. The Russian is behind all whats coming good at AFCB now - FACT...
I wonder how many of the people who said that E. M. was the cause of E. H's departure are queing up to appologise?
The list of people blaming Mitchell stretched from here to around the corner.
Suddenly he talks to E.H. and all is forgotten.
It was always about money!
Mitchell and Howes are the same as you and I.
We get the most that we can for our families, always!
Tom Griffiths of Bransgore
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2:58pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Confidence in one's ability to bring the best out of the players in the squad, and improve the all important team spirit. We know from past experience that Eddie and Jason can do that,and given time they will achieve their aims and our much loved club will reap the benefits.
longtimefanlongwayaway
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3:11pm Sat 13 Oct 12
The Renegade Master
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5:29pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Welcome back Eddie and well done Maxim Demin for making it happen. If it was down to Mitchell Dumb & Dumber would still be here and we'd be bottom of the table tonight.
UTCIAD!
Afcbpete
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5:31pm Sat 13 Oct 12
elite50 wrote:All is not forgotten!! I thank Maxim and we move on and support Eddie/Jason and the team. If people like you who just want to stir it, wish to do so that's your choice, but they are not the facts....
the amazon returns again wrote:How quickly you forget!!!
elite50 wrote:Give your head a shake boy and detach yourself from Mitchell's right leg, Mitchell is what he is, a low life liar come conman. The Russian is behind all whats coming good at AFCB now - FACT...
I wonder how many of the people who said that E. M. was the cause of E. H's departure are queing up to appologise?
The list of people blaming Mitchell stretched from here to around the corner.
Suddenly he talks to E.H. and all is forgotten.
It was always about money!
Mitchell and Howes are the same as you and I.
We get the most that we can for our families, always!
O'Reilly
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5:48pm Sat 13 Oct 12
bigfatsteve wrote:The Fonz.....heyeeeeeeee
Happy Days!
e!!!!
cheeriedriteup
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6:05pm Sat 13 Oct 12
afcb_bob wrote:and deserves it
"Howe, father to 14-month-old son Harry, cited his family as one of his reasons for leaving Burnley".
I'm guessing a £15k p/w contract is the other reason...
lockandload
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6:20pm Sat 13 Oct 12
afcb_bob wrote:Who cares.
"Howe, father to 14-month-old son Harry, cited his family as one of his reasons for leaving Burnley".
I'm guessing a £15k p/w contract is the other reason...
Football is a business .You need to wake up if you think its about Loyality.
Welcome back Eddie and Jason
lionheart
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8:21pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Afcbpete wrote:Quite agree Pete. Can't forgive Edmund for taking the overspending path that resulted in Eddie and Jason leaving and most of the players having to be sold off.
elite50 wrote:I for one would never apologise!!! It's only down to Demin that Eddie Howe is back, I have said already Mitchell did extremely well in negotiating his return, but he is still a leach, that hasn't changed. But the football takes centre stage now, Demin will decide what happens from now on, I believe he is calling the shots. So apologise?? you must be joking LOL
I wonder how many of the people who said that E. M. was the cause of E. H's departure are queing up to appologise?
Leopards don't change their spots.
matt68
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8:49pm Sat 13 Oct 12
common dog wrote:app 400k per year at burnley, bmouth are allegedly giving him same salary which is about 8 k per week
afcb_bob wrote:He was on more than that a Burnley according to their fans.
"Howe, father to 14-month-old son Harry, cited his family as one of his reasons for leaving Burnley".
I'm guessing a £15k p/w contract is the other reason...
lockandload
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8:51pm Sat 13 Oct 12
matt68 wrote:And???
common dog wrote:app 400k per year at burnley, bmouth are allegedly giving him same salary which is about 8 k per week
afcb_bob wrote:He was on more than that a Burnley according to their fans.
"Howe, father to 14-month-old son Harry, cited his family as one of his reasons for leaving Burnley".
I'm guessing a £15k p/w contract is the other reason...
kenbaileysteeth
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9:22pm Sat 13 Oct 12
Mitchells learn your lesson this time let them do their job and keep out of the dressing room.
Lets shift some dead wood and race back up the league.
Up the Cherries !!!!!
hedge end bob
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11:59am Sun 14 Oct 12
It's great for your club and the fans that E Howe has returned to try and steer your club upwards on onwards. He did a fantastic job for you last time and now returns with even more experience . You should not expect to much to soon, but what a great start yesterday.
He has the players to perform to his standards, he only has to gel them together. This will of course only be sucessfull if MR MITCHEAL excepts his role at the club now that E H has returned.
I wish you well for the future and will watch your progress with interest. Please note i have not come onto your site calling your club and the supporters names.
RED on tour
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12:24pm Sun 14 Oct 12
hedge end bob wrote:You have several comments on this site going back to Southampton's presence in League 1 and every comment has been factual and honestly believed. My personal impression of you is that of an honourable supporter of your team and I welcome your comments, and hope the brain dead idiots on both sides would keep their infantile comments to themselves. Some hope.
Hi SAINTS fan here in peace.
It's great for your club and the fans that E Howe has returned to try and steer your club upwards on onwards. He did a fantastic job for you last time and now returns with even more experience . You should not expect to much to soon, but what a great start yesterday.
He has the players to perform to his standards, he only has to gel them together. This will of course only be sucessfull if MR MITCHEAL excepts his role at the club now that E H has returned.
I wish you well for the future and will watch your progress with interest. Please note i have not come onto your site calling your club and the supporters names.
Afcbpete
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1:28pm Sun 14 Oct 12
RED on tour wrote:Yes, completely agree. Thank you H E Bob and keep enjoying your football....
hedge end bob wrote:You have several comments on this site going back to Southampton's presence in League 1 and every comment has been factual and honestly believed. My personal impression of you is that of an honourable supporter of your team and I welcome your comments, and hope the brain dead idiots on both sides would keep their infantile comments to themselves. Some hope.
Hi SAINTS fan here in peace.
It's great for your club and the fans that E Howe has returned to try and steer your club upwards on onwards. He did a fantastic job for you last time and now returns with even more experience . You should not expect to much to soon, but what a great start yesterday.
He has the players to perform to his standards, he only has to gel them together. This will of course only be sucessfull if MR MITCHEAL excepts his role at the club now that E H has returned.
I wish you well for the future and will watch your progress with interest. Please note i have not come onto your site calling your club and the supporters names.
Oakdale12
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1:42pm Sun 14 Oct 12
It’s Saturday afternoon,
The clocks ticking it’s almost 3,
We are singing Eddie Howe's barmy army
All a sudden there’s a big cheer,
11 men come running out.
Wearing red and black,
1st Charlie, 2nd Mac , Then Pugh
It’s the mighty Cherries
The ref blows his whistle,
Charlie kicks the ball to Pugh
Pugh runs with the ball down the pitch,
Passes 1 player,
Passes 2 players.
He passes the ball to Mattie ,
He shoots, He scores,
It’s 1: 0 to the mighty Cherries
The crowed jumps out of their seats,
With a mighty roar! Eddie Howe's Barmy army
With 1 second to go,
Pugh has the ball,
He shoots, He scores,
Its 2: 0 the ref blows his whistle,
Cherries win again.
The game is over ,
What a shame,
But I know I’ll be watching the next game,
Next week I’ll be here again,
Watching the Cherries win again!
#By my daughter#
nonnogeppetto
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4:13pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Afcbpete wrote:Yes I add my thanks and wish the Saints an upward climb soon, it has been a very hard start for you but I hope you do well.
RED on tour wrote:Yes, completely agree. Thank you H E Bob and keep enjoying your football....
hedge end bob wrote:You have several comments on this site going back to Southampton's presence in League 1 and every comment has been factual and honestly believed. My personal impression of you is that of an honourable supporter of your team and I welcome your comments, and hope the brain dead idiots on both sides would keep their infantile comments to themselves. Some hope.
Hi SAINTS fan here in peace.
It's great for your club and the fans that E Howe has returned to try and steer your club upwards on onwards. He did a fantastic job for you last time and now returns with even more experience . You should not expect to much to soon, but what a great start yesterday.
He has the players to perform to his standards, he only has to gel them together. This will of course only be sucessfull if MR MITCHEAL excepts his role at the club now that E H has returned.
I wish you well for the future and will watch your progress with interest. Please note i have not come onto your site calling your club and the supporters names.
hedge end bob
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5:10pm Sun 14 Oct 12
nonnogeppetto wrote:Thanks for the welcome. Would it not be the icing on the cake if in the not to distant future both clubs was to play each other in THE PREMIERSHIP.
Afcbpete wrote:Yes I add my thanks and wish the Saints an upward climb soon, it has been a very hard start for you but I hope you do well.
RED on tour wrote:Yes, completely agree. Thank you H E Bob and keep enjoying your football....
hedge end bob wrote:You have several comments on this site going back to Southampton's presence in League 1 and every comment has been factual and honestly believed. My personal impression of you is that of an honourable supporter of your team and I welcome your comments, and hope the brain dead idiots on both sides would keep their infantile comments to themselves. Some hope.
Hi SAINTS fan here in peace.
It's great for your club and the fans that E Howe has returned to try and steer your club upwards on onwards. He did a fantastic job for you last time and now returns with even more experience . You should not expect to much to soon, but what a great start yesterday.
He has the players to perform to his standards, he only has to gel them together. This will of course only be sucessfull if MR MITCHEAL excepts his role at the club now that E H has returned.
I wish you well for the future and will watch your progress with interest. Please note i have not come onto your site calling your club and the supporters names.
Good luck for this season.
Afcbpete
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5:18pm Sun 14 Oct 12
hedge end bob wrote:Stranger things could happen, Eddie Howe could come home!!! Hang on, he did LOL...
nonnogeppetto wrote:Thanks for the welcome. Would it not be the icing on the cake if in the not to distant future both clubs was to play each other in THE PREMIERSHIP.
Afcbpete wrote:Yes I add my thanks and wish the Saints an upward climb soon, it has been a very hard start for you but I hope you do well.
RED on tour wrote:Yes, completely agree. Thank you H E Bob and keep enjoying your football....
hedge end bob wrote:You have several comments on this site going back to Southampton's presence in League 1 and every comment has been factual and honestly believed. My personal impression of you is that of an honourable supporter of your team and I welcome your comments, and hope the brain dead idiots on both sides would keep their infantile comments to themselves. Some hope.
Hi SAINTS fan here in peace.
It's great for your club and the fans that E Howe has returned to try and steer your club upwards on onwards. He did a fantastic job for you last time and now returns with even more experience . You should not expect to much to soon, but what a great start yesterday.
He has the players to perform to his standards, he only has to gel them together. This will of course only be sucessfull if MR MITCHEAL excepts his role at the club now that E H has returned.
I wish you well for the future and will watch your progress with interest. Please note i have not come onto your site calling your club and the supporters names.
Good luck for this season.
winch
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10:08pm Sun 14 Oct 12
Afcb4life
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9:22pm Mon 15 Oct 12
winch wrote:Winch like it we should give them 50k to take Tom m
Good luck gents if anyone can get us there you can, try and get a bit of money back by flogging Addisson in Jan (if not just give him away) a captain he will never be. I can see us making the playoffs and dont write Fletch off as scoring the goal that gets us there. And good luck to Bradders as well with his new team, when you think of the last two he weren't that bad. Eddie what about a straight swap we'll have Bartley back they can have young Tom on work experience
hotdog350 says...
9:37am Sat 13 Oct 12
I remember how we used to sing
"We are going up" when we were 1 point behind Brighton and every match was exciting regardless of winning or losing.
The good days are back