EDDIE Howe is back in work having been confirmed as the new Newcastle United boss, replacing Steve Bruce who was sacked last month.
Cherries legend Howe departed Vitality Stadium in August 2020 after a magical eight-year second stint at the club.
The 43-year-old is now back in management and taking over at St James' Park on a contract until 2024.
Howe guided Cherries to the Premier League and kept them their for five seasons, earning national plaudits that even saw him touted for the England job.
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As such, he claimed a permanent place in the hearts of Cherries' supporters despite his eventual exit.
Now he has taken on a new job for the first time, Cherries' supporters have shared their thoughts and well-wishes - although some fans are quick to point out how they and the club has fully moved on.
Newcastle currently sit second from bottom of the Premier League, five points from safety and without a win so far in their 11 matches.
Daily Echo reader maxwell hound said: "Good luck at a great club Eddie."
Waiting for the end said: "Good luck."
Here is what they've said on social media:
At #afcb Eddie Howe was the Messiah, the King and our Special One by doing the most extraordinary things.
— Gareth Davies (@gareth_davies82) November 8, 2021
He won't let you down @NUFC #toonarmy #nufc https://t.co/zbnbpzMKUw
#afcb glad Eddie is back in football, wish him well but that's as far as it goes, we have turned the page now
— bigfatollyafcb (@bigfatolly) November 8, 2021
Now that Eddie the legend Howe is in charge of Newcastle, do you think they will stay up? #afcb #NUFC
— AFC Bournemouth Germany 🇩🇪 🍒 (@afcbgermany) November 8, 2021
The Legend is back in the game!
— CherriesRedArmy 🍒 (@Cherriesredarmy) November 8, 2021
Good Luck Eddie 🙌#NUFC🔳 #AFCB 🍒 pic.twitter.com/WSp5fYqama
The ‘Special One’ is deservedly back in the Beautiful game.
— Kirk Tovey (@KirkTovey) November 8, 2021
Your new team may not be in Red & Black but you know that the true Cherries Fans are right behind you👊.
Stay true to yourself & prove those doubters wrong Eddie.
See you soon Gaffer#AFCB 🍒 #NUFC 🔳 pic.twitter.com/amdUiPl4wZ
#afcb
— Scotty Parker 🍒 (@AFCBournemoutth) November 8, 2021
I hear some old ex manager from here has got a new job.
Someone called Eddie House?
Anyone know him?
Good luck King Eddie. Newcastle are lucky to have you 👍🏻🍒 #afcb #nufc #eddiehowe https://t.co/1Ss4d2v84f
— Terry 🏴🍒 (@thecherries) November 8, 2021
My Eddie
— AFCB South Africa (@AFCBSouthAfrica) November 8, 2021
Go kill it ❤️🖤🍒#afcb https://t.co/wDZSdUNH89
Lucky #nufc have got a incredibly hard working and dedicated manager to hopefully drag the club out of the quagmire they are in, please be patient as he has a heck of a mess to tidy up and look after him for us #afcb fans 🙏
— FPL Commander (@CommanderFpl) November 8, 2021
Congrats 🎉 to you getting Eddie! https://t.co/8cK8epVcbM
Congratulations Eddie, everyone at #afcb is wishing you the best of luck 🍒🍒🍒 https://t.co/XTV37VSAl9
— RCMorgzz (@RCMorgzz) November 8, 2021
Go smash it Eddie you absolute legend! #AFCB #NUFC https://t.co/vUFpxkRcUC
— ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤 ℍ𝕒𝕓𝕘𝕠𝕠𝕠𝕕 (@chrishabgood_) November 8, 2021
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