I DO hope that Bournemouth Borough Council will propose that Eddie Howe will be made a freeman of the borough of Bournemouth.

I had the privilege of meeting him and presenting a souvenir that was presented to my late wife, Alderman Mrs Jeanne Curtis, when she was mayor in recognition of her support for the Cherries.

In my opinion, he is every inch a gentleman and a credit to the town and football worldwide. If Jeanne was alive today she would have been delighted to have made the proposal.

FRED CURTIS

Surrey Road, Bournemouth