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Cherries: Boss Howe insists players are starting with a clean slate
4:20am Friday 19th October 2012 in Latest Sport
By Neil Perrett
BOSS: Eddie Howe
NEW Cherries boss Eddie Howe says every member of his squad will start with a clean slate and insists there will be no special treatment for any player.
Howe has spent his first few days back in the hot-seat assessing his resources after inheriting a 32-man first-team squad, the biggest in the club’s history.
Four players – Marc Pugh, Stephen Purches, Steve Fletcher and Harry Arter – were signed by Howe during his first spell as manager, while another three – Shwan Jalal, Joe Partington and Josh McQuoid – played under him between January 2009 and January 2011. Mark Molesley was given a permanent deal by Howe after signing on loan under Jimmy Quinn.
And while Howe has already indicated he plans to reduce numbers, he also says every player will be given an opportunity, either in training or in games, before any decisions are made.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, Howe said: “You build an opinion very quickly on a player. We would always give someone a chance and Jason Tindall and myself have always had the same opinion on that.
“You have to give people an opportunity to impress and we are going to do that with all the players here.
“That is not to say you cannot make a quick decision on someone and we are both brave enough that, if we form an opinion quickly, we will make it known and take the appropriate action.
“You can see in training what you need to see in games. Sometimes, there are occasions when you will need to see players in a game environment to see how they react to certain situations.
“But, in terms of something like attitude, you can tell that just from a weight session. We are quickly forming opinions on the character of players and, sometimes, that is the most important thing.”
Howe fielded a strong team in the midweek win over Winchester City in the Hampshire Senior Cup and revealed certain first-team players had asked to feature.
Donal McDermott netted twice in Cherries’ 6-0 win, while Jalal, Stephane Zubar, Gary Bowles and Jon Meades also lined up in front of Howe and Tindall who were both present.
Howe said: “A couple of players who haven’t had a lot of football asked to play. We had one eye on training so we didn’t want to risk one or two.
“But the lads who played showed great attitude and desire and there were some good performances.”
He added: “Players we managed previously will not get any special favours and neither will the new players. It will be based on who I think is best for the job.”
Comments(21)
afcb-mark
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7:36am Fri 19 Oct 12
ChilledCherry
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8:57am Fri 19 Oct 12
Square Old Codger
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9:05am Fri 19 Oct 12
RICHSKI
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9:41am Fri 19 Oct 12
the amazon returns again
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9:45am Fri 19 Oct 12
ChilledCherry wrote:Spot on post ChilledCherry, Echo please keep Mr "I'd cut my own throat before I'd tell a Lie" Mitchell off the sports pages.
How I've missed all these sensible, honest comments from the Gaffa at AFCB. I'd forgotten how professional Eddie is and I think it's something we've been missing before he came in. You know he's fair, but also no mug - time for the players to step up and show him who is worth the shirt. Good luck on Saturday lads, another win would be perfect!
In Howe we trust - Roll on Saturday
Piston_Broke
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9:46am Fri 19 Oct 12
let football be the winner
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10:28am Fri 19 Oct 12
Piston_Broke wrote:I agree but will depend on the team, the defence this year has been hopeless lots of talk and no action, hope EH realises that Addison is a rugby Prop and will never be a footballer. lots of shaking of the head rubbing of the head shouting and talking however he should seriously look at his own performances and retire now
Whilst I obviously hope for 3 points tomorrow, let's not all get too downbeat if we don't get a good result. Tranmere are absolutely buzzing this season, and scoring goals for fun. I'm sure we can give them a good game, but let's be realistic - a draw tomorrow would (probably) be a good point!
abc100
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11:19am Fri 19 Oct 12
bollybear
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11:59am Fri 19 Oct 12
Every team needs a Zubar type character that will excite the crowd and get them fully behind the team.That player doesn't have to be the best,but show 100% committment to the cause.
The last couple of players of that ilk were Marvin and John Bailey. Both could start a fight in an empty telephone box but they really got the fans behind them.
Couple that with the return of the "prodigal" and the roof will come off Dean Court !
BackOfTheNet
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12:02pm Fri 19 Oct 12
Tough start tomorrow, but against the runaway leaders with the crowd cheering us on (instead of abusing players) we'll hopefully give them a game.
The "new" management team will make mistakes as before, but we'll all be behind them whatever happens. UTCIAD
abc100
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12:35pm Fri 19 Oct 12
bollybear wrote:Like my dad has always said" the most popular players are not always the best ones but the ones that give everything every time they play" I hate it when he is right!!!
Completely agree,abc100. Addison and Elphick have been a disaster,especially at set pieces. Every team needs a Zubar type character that will excite the crowd and get them fully behind the team.That player doesn't have to be the best,but show 100% committment to the cause. The last couple of players of that ilk were Marvin and John Bailey. Both could start a fight in an empty telephone box but they really got the fans behind them. Couple that with the return of the "prodigal" and the roof will come off Dean Court !
Ashleyafcb
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1:22pm Fri 19 Oct 12
longtimefanlongwayaway
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1:53pm Fri 19 Oct 12
Ronnie Moore today.
Bring it on.
kangman2012
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2:47pm Fri 19 Oct 12
West moors 1
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6:02pm Fri 19 Oct 12
Red Sky
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7:11pm Fri 19 Oct 12
afcdibby
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9:12pm Fri 19 Oct 12
Afcb4life
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3:58am Sat 20 Oct 12
Ashleyafcb wrote:U chat crap
marvin bartley wasnt a gifted footballer but busted a gut every week thats the attitude we need and PLAY THEM IN CORRECT POSITIONS grabban is a striker not a winger tubbs is a poacher not a lay off man ....
Grabban is a winger he can't shoot don't no how he got 26 goals in league two just shows the step up
Oakdale12
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1:15pm Sat 20 Oct 12
afcb4ever
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1:31pm Sat 20 Oct 12
tricky1007 says...
6:18am Fri 19 Oct 12