'Thank you Eddie Howe from the bottom of my heart' - Fans react as boss leaves Cherries

Almost eight years after returning to the club, Howe left by mutual consent last night after Cherries were relegated following five seasons in the Premier League.

And fans have taken to Twitter to express their gratitude to their former boss, whose professional association with Cherries began as a player way back in 1995.

eddie will always be the special one can’t think of the club without this man in charge #afcb #thankyoueddie tranmere away cowshed choir will always be one of my favourite away days then, West Ham, Charlton, Chelsea just to name a few 💔

— Zak Barrett (@DJZakkyB) August 2, 2020

I am sure that there can have been very few occasions in footballing history to match the almost universal grief shown by supporters at the departure of Eddie Howe from #afcb

— William Irving Clark (@ClintClease) August 2, 2020

The end of an era. Absolutely gutted 💔 Whoever comes in has to fill the boots of a Bournemouth legend and continue Eddie's dream. Good luck with that! Max needs to have someone special lined up to get out of this one #afcb #ThankYouEddie pic.twitter.com/GinMnrisZ5

— Simon Wybrow (@SimonWybrow) August 2, 2020

3 generations of my family sharing the journey and the joy of Eddie’s dream. The club will not feel the same without him. A special man for a special club. Thank you for the memories. #ThankyouEddie #afcb #utciad pic.twitter.com/ZBt8ZEMz3X

— Kerri Phillips (@kezzaLphillips) August 2, 2020

So thank you Eddie Howe from the bottom of my heart. You made a lot of people happy. You are a true legend for what you’ve done for our club. #afcb

— Eddy Mercer (@eddymercer_) August 2, 2020

Bournemouth will genuinely never be the same again, Eddie Howe is Bournemouth. 😢 #afcb pic.twitter.com/AZlTYI3EGQ

— Matt 🍒 (@MattMoses19) August 2, 2020