Cherries: Howe backing Arter to shine

BOSS: Eddie Howe BOSS: Eddie Howe

Cherries boss Eddie Howe has tipped Harry Arter to become the “complete midfielder” – by adding more goals to his game.

Manager Howe was rewarded for putting his faith in Arter as the cultured schemer netted with an excellent strike during the 3-1 win over Tranmere.

Restored to the starting line-up by Howe, the former Charlton Athletic trainee displayed his skills in a man-of-the-match performance on Saturday.

Howe handed Arter a second chance in the league ranks when he plucked him from the semi-pro game during his first stint in the Dean Court hot-seat. And he is confident the 22-year-old Londoner, who joined Cherries from non-league Woking, has the ability to continue improving.

Speaking ahead of tonight’s League One clash at Notts County (7.45pm), Howe told the Daily Echo: “Harry is a very good footballer and technically excellent.

“You can see he has had a really good upbringing in terms of his youth football and you can see he has come through good systems.

“He needs to add goals to his game to be the complete midfielder and I think he can do that and I think he has got all the ability. Hopefully, he can produce that now on a consistent basis.

“He is still very young but he is developing. He is brave, he wants the ball and he is prepared to make mistakes in order to keep getting on it, which is what we ask him to do.

“He is very creative as well and I think you need that creativity in your side.”

Howe also believes Arter and Shaun MacDonald will prove to be a strong pairing in central midfield for Cherries. The duo started in the engine room against Tranmere and they are likely to get the nod again when Cherries visit Meadow Lane this evening.

Howe said: “I am aware of Shaun and have been an admirer of his for a number of years from when he was at Swansea.

“I think he is an excellent footballer and Harry the same. They played well in tandem on Saturday and I think they could form a good partnership.”

Notts County are flying high in fifth place following a fine start to the League One campaign.

Cherries left-back Charlie Daniels is suspended for the clash with the Magpies and Lewis Grabban (ankle) is doubtful.

Howe told the club website: “They are a good footballing side and although they have lost their past three at home, nothing should take away from where they are in the league. Full credit to Keith Curle for the job that he has done there and where he has got them in the league.

“We have won our past two and back-to-back wins makes a difference whatever league you are in. It is important that we back it up in two tough away games.”

Comments(29)

Ferndown Steve says...
7:29am Tue 23 Oct 12

All the Best for tonights game lads !
Eddis Howes Barmy Army !!
UTC

seuthsayer says...
7:31am Tue 23 Oct 12

...Arter is looking good and with Eddie motivating him he could establish himself tthis season well....just one small niggle and that is his late tackling and temperament at times cure that and we will see a really good footballer.
Tonight?...tough match but one we can win (Cook in for Charlie D and McDermott in for Lewis G)....UTC

raypike says...
7:34am Tue 23 Oct 12

Good to see the manager showing confidence in the players. Great to have Eddie and Jason back!

nonnogeppetto says...
7:43am Tue 23 Oct 12

I concur with all of the above and also like to wish the lads all the very best and to those fans who will be travelling up to see the game take care and have a safe journey there and back. We all know that some games will be tougher than others but whatever the result. UTCIAD

wookj1 says...
8:40am Tue 23 Oct 12

Arter and Macdonald look like blossoming into a goood midfield partnership.
The evidence was there in the away win against Yeovil, before both suffered injuries.
Good luck tonight lads.

AFCB_Lanky says...
8:43am Tue 23 Oct 12

seuthsayer wrote:
...Arter is looking good and with Eddie motivating him he could establish himself tthis season well....just one small niggle and that is his late tackling and temperament at times cure that and we will see a really good footballer.
Tonight?...tough match but one we can win (Cook in for Charlie D and McDermott in for Lewis G)....UTC
I'd prefer to see Meades go lb if im being honest

Afcbpete says...
9:41am Tue 23 Oct 12

Good Luck tonight guys. Clownty are one team I'd love to see us turn over, but we all know it's a very difficult ask. Give the effort and passion we saw Saturday and the fans can't ask for more.... UTCIAD

jontee says...
10:10am Tue 23 Oct 12

We just need everyone to calm down now. I keep reading about how high we are going to finish and how we are going to be in the play-offs or how we are going to get auto promotion.
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Get real. Eddie has a huge job on his hands. If Groves had been allowed to remain we were on course for league 2 next year and conference the year after.
The first target is to get enough points to remain in league 1. I for one will be quite happy with that. Once that is achieved, we can look further.
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Eddie is a manager who goes for a win in every game, which is why his teams are great to watch. They play with style and use the wings. And they can go direct too.
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Playing that way means losing a few games, but that's the territory. If you prefer the cautious route, go with a manager like SOD (thank God we didn't get him back !).
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I have always been a Harry Arter fan. He was one of Eddie's signings and he has faith in him. Still some rough edges, as has been said the late tackles and the petulance. Also he tends to be a bit injury prone. But under Eddie he will work on all that and I think he will come through.
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It's early days yet, and we will have a few setbacks. I think tonight might be one of them. A draw would be a very fine result, but I don't think Eddie plays for a draw !

Mike Oxbig says...
10:40am Tue 23 Oct 12

jontee wrote:
We just need everyone to calm down now. I keep reading about how high we are going to finish and how we are going to be in the play-offs or how we are going to get auto promotion.
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Get real. Eddie has a huge job on his hands. If Groves had been allowed to remain we were on course for league 2 next year and conference the year after.
The first target is to get enough points to remain in league 1. I for one will be quite happy with that. Once that is achieved, we can look further.
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Eddie is a manager who goes for a win in every game, which is why his teams are great to watch. They play with style and use the wings. And they can go direct too.
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Playing that way means losing a few games, but that's the territory. If you prefer the cautious route, go with a manager like SOD (thank God we didn't get him back !).
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I have always been a Harry Arter fan. He was one of Eddie's signings and he has faith in him. Still some rough edges, as has been said the late tackles and the petulance. Also he tends to be a bit injury prone. But under Eddie he will work on all that and I think he will come through.
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It's early days yet, and we will have a few setbacks. I think tonight might be one of them. A draw would be a very fine result, but I don't think Eddie plays for a draw !
Well let's hope you are wrong, as you so spectacularly were with the appointment of Eddie.

The Renegade Master says...
11:03am Tue 23 Oct 12

Tonight's game is going to be a really tough test, but if we can get a win at Clownty I think it's safe to say that the promotion charge is on! (Can someone nobble that disgusting excuse for a human being Lee Hughes in the first five minutes please!)

There was never any doubt about the talent in the squad, the problem was that the players couldn't stand Paul Groves and his rubbish coaching and negative tactics, so they played like a bunch of strangers until he got canned! Now we have the best manager in the lower leagues at the helm and the players have responded immediately. Saturday was just like Eddie & Jason hadn't been away!

I can't go tonight thanks to work commitments but will be glued to the radio commentary! Good luck and bring back those three points!
UTCIAD!

coops1965 says...
11:22am Tue 23 Oct 12

Good luck lads, what a difference Eddy and Jason have made already.
Confidence and belief is an infection that you do not want to get rid of and only comes from someone who has real class.
King Edward and Prince Jason by royal appointment.
UTCIAD.......

bollybear says...
11:28am Tue 23 Oct 12

I think Eddie will bring out the best in McDermott as well.

nonnogeppetto says...
11:29am Tue 23 Oct 12

jontee wrote:
We just need everyone to calm down now. I keep reading about how high we are going to finish and how we are going to be in the play-offs or how we are going to get auto promotion.
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Get real. Eddie has a huge job on his hands. If Groves had been allowed to remain we were on course for league 2 next year and conference the year after.
The first target is to get enough points to remain in league 1. I for one will be quite happy with that. Once that is achieved, we can look further.
.
Eddie is a manager who goes for a win in every game, which is why his teams are great to watch. They play with style and use the wings. And they can go direct too.
.
Playing that way means losing a few games, but that's the territory. If you prefer the cautious route, go with a manager like SOD (thank God we didn't get him back !).
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I have always been a Harry Arter fan. He was one of Eddie's signings and he has faith in him. Still some rough edges, as has been said the late tackles and the petulance. Also he tends to be a bit injury prone. But under Eddie he will work on all that and I think he will come through.
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It's early days yet, and we will have a few setbacks. I think tonight might be one of them. A draw would be a very fine result, but I don't think Eddie plays for a draw !
I tend to agree with you. There is a very long road ahead of us and some people are expressing what is the ultimate desire and who can blame them but let's hope that the momentum continues and so does the non stop chanting.

We all want AFCB to finish top and none of us want anything else but there is a lot of mess to be got rid of which will take some sorting. UTCIAD

let football be the winner says...
12:08pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Tough couple of games coming up and a good start for & JT I know you cant come in and sack a team and you need to assess people however Addison never has been and never will be a footballer, maybe rugby football in the scrum but not the purest game, when he double howlered for their goal I though he was going to cry for about 10 minutes it took Jameo, Macdonald and a couple of other players to come up to him and tell him to get his chin up and stop blubbing, this to the captain so now he not only is not a footballer but now shown he is no captain either, there is a reason why we have one of the worst goals against in this league and look no further than the man that has a bigger turning circle and the same acceleration as Fletch. And that reminds me what the F*** was he doing on the bench ahead of De’mouge, If he is still needed after all the money spent on this squad and the size of it then sorry but that is old boy mates at work........ 3 strikers started the game Gabbon, Barnard & Mcquoid then 2 on the bench with Tubbs and Past it, that makes 5 strikers and yet we only had 1 defender on the bench has Zubes, Meads & Bowles completely under impressed EH. If so hope we don’t get any defensive injuries because we will be well up Shyte Creek.

atha says...
12:40pm Tue 23 Oct 12

We won!
Yet your still complaing about team selection and the subs.
Bet you will be a barrel of laughs when EH loses a game.

let football be the winner says...
12:48pm Tue 23 Oct 12

atha wrote:
We won! Yet your still complaing about team selection and the subs. Bet you will be a barrel of laughs when EH loses a game.
not complaining, they are worth while points, bet your one of the planks that sings Fletchs name and begs for him to play every week yawn yawn yawn, do you watch England play and sing hooray we won, when we dish up the rank cr*p every week but yea we won,

TedMacsCherryPants says...
12:53pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Looking forward to going to Coonty tonight after being 'oop t' north for the last 2 'homecoming' games and obviously would like to see a result. But I am bearing in mind the precious little training time E&J have had with the squad since returning, another 3pts is a big ask but here's hoping. COYR!!!

smhinto says...
1:26pm Tue 23 Oct 12

nonnogeppetto wrote:
I concur with all of the above and also like to wish the lads all the very best and to those fans who will be travelling up to see the game take care and have a safe journey there and back. We all know that some games will be tougher than others but whatever the result. UTCIAD
Dear Mr Nonno

Just puzzled at what you found so boring about my last post ??
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I admitted my prediction was wrong.
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You really do 'befaddle[' me totally. This is clear evidence that you do not actually read my posts and inwardly digest. Try reading it again please.
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As for the 'numpties' who diparaged my post for me saying what a good performance it was when I was not even there.
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The answer to that one is that a scout representing Cardiff city who resides in Lincoln did attend the game and gave me the low down. It is a case of engaging brain before opening mouth.
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My prediction for tonight is
NOTTS COUNTY 1 AFCB O.
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This is based on the fact that Notts County have lost their last three home games. They will be fired up. The worst thing we can do is let them take the lead, as this will fill them with confidence.
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Just for 'empty head' Mr Nonno - YES I DO HOPE I AM WRONG. and will admit it if I am wrong.
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Regards Gentlemen.

atha says...
1:34pm Tue 23 Oct 12

No, I think Fletch is past it.
When Cherries/England play crap I'm gratful if we get a win.
Not much of that over the last 18 months at Dean Court.
I was referring to your comments about the team/subs against Tranmere, even though we played well and won.
A plank eh?

nonnogeppetto says...
2:13pm Tue 23 Oct 12

smhinto wrote:
nonnogeppetto wrote:
I concur with all of the above and also like to wish the lads all the very best and to those fans who will be travelling up to see the game take care and have a safe journey there and back. We all know that some games will be tougher than others but whatever the result. UTCIAD
Dear Mr Nonno

Just puzzled at what you found so boring about my last post ??
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I admitted my prediction was wrong.
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You really do 'befaddle
It’s not about reading what you say SMHINTO it is all about the way you say that I find boring. Can I say that I would never ever venture out and predict any score unless it was about a sweepstake during the European/World Cup. The reason being that predicting a result is not very easy and you have done it again about tonight’s game. If it comes to pass that the score is 1-0 so be it. What concerns me is how well we play and how many chances we create the actual score is irrelevant to me as long as we were to get the three points. Just for your information I would settle for one point but would prefer three.

I am sure that you are a fairly intelligent guy so I really don’t see why you should be so rude as to suggest that anyone who disagree with you has either ‘reinforced concrete’ in their brains or are numpties. I know that I myself indulged (regrettably) into name calling with you but matters can be debated in a much more grown up way without resulting to insults.

West moors 1 says...
2:26pm Tue 23 Oct 12

Arter blows hot then cold, consistancy is what he needs to find, if he can do that then yes I agree he could be useful. It would also help if he could tackle without getting a booking. I still feel overal he's out of his depth but would love to be proved wrong.

abc100 says...
3:22pm Tue 23 Oct 12

I think that most players in the lower leagues blow hot and cold that is why they play there, I have always thought Arter is a good player, but he does have things that he needs to work on. I think he is Unfortunatly one of those players that our own fans make a scapegoat when things ain't going our way. If we can see more performances from Harry like we did at Yeovil & Pompey in the cup then he will be massive for us this season especially if he can get a few goals too

molbol says...
3:23pm Tue 23 Oct 12

smhinto wrote:
nonnogeppetto wrote:
I concur with all of the above and also like to wish the lads all the very best and to those fans who will be travelling up to see the game take care and have a safe journey there and back. We all know that some games will be tougher than others but whatever the result. UTCIAD
Dear Mr Nonno

Just puzzled at what you found so boring about my last post ??
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I admitted my prediction was wrong.
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You really do 'befaddle
I think you're wrong about your prediction for tonight smhinto....

I can only see one of three outcomes - a draw, a win to County or a win for Cherries; i'm sure of it.

nonnogeppetto says...
3:39pm Tue 23 Oct 12

molbol wrote:
smhinto wrote:
nonnogeppetto wrote:
I concur with all of the above and also like to wish the lads all the very best and to those fans who will be travelling up to see the game take care and have a safe journey there and back. We all know that some games will be tougher than others but whatever the result. UTCIAD
Dear Mr Nonno

Just puzzled at what you found so boring about my last post ??
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I admitted my prediction was wrong.
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You really do 'befaddle
I think you're wrong about your prediction for tonight smhinto....

I can only see one of three outcomes - a draw, a win to County or a win for Cherries; i'm sure of it.
oh you are a naughty boy Molbol!!!

lofty1971 says...
4:00pm Tue 23 Oct 12

smhinto wrote:
nonnogeppetto wrote:
I concur with all of the above and also like to wish the lads all the very best and to those fans who will be travelling up to see the game take care and have a safe journey there and back. We all know that some games will be tougher than others but whatever the result. UTCIAD
Dear Mr Nonno

Just puzzled at what you found so boring about my last post ??
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I admitted my prediction was wrong.
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You really do 'befaddle
Boring! Still the same old bile Smhinto.

I honestly think you are a troll as you are obviously not an AFCB fan.

I predict either a win, draw or loss for both teams LOL

golfer33 says...
6:12pm Tue 23 Oct 12

I have gone for a nice double, Shaun MacDonald 1st goal scorer and a 1-2 win for the cherries @ 125/1. also backed them @6/1 to reach the playoffs.
come on you reds.

Atkins1990 says...
7:57pm Tue 23 Oct 12

good luck boys im going with 2-0 feeling confident on a clean sheet with this one i think all the boys will be really focused/motivated after last game, watch this space!

nonnogeppetto says...
9:59pm Tue 23 Oct 12

I will post this on here because I may not have th eopportunity to do it on the actual match report.

What a game!! well done the lads it sounded down and out at half time and you came back with (what sounded) some fantastic football. In a previous post I said that I would happily take a point from tonight’s game so I am off to Italy tomorrow singing Barmy Army always there and hopefully put a smile on my brother’s face.
AND SMHINTO you can now see (should anyway) why I do not predict scores
I will be as polite as I can.
Please give up on predicting scores because you cannot wriggle out of this one no matter how you wish to explain your way out of it. If you want to join us in an intelligent discussion about football stop pretending that you know everything that there is to know about the game and don’t accuse, those who may disagree with you, of being emptied headed or brains full of reinforced concrete. Or even better leave the comments to us who attend games.

mossy 1 says...
10:12pm Tue 23 Oct 12

nonnogeppetto wrote:
I will post this on here because I may not have th eopportunity to do it on the actual match report. What a game!! well done the lads it sounded down and out at half time and you came back with (what sounded) some fantastic football. In a previous post I said that I would happily take a point from tonight’s game so I am off to Italy tomorrow singing Barmy Army always there and hopefully put a smile on my brother’s face. AND SMHINTO you can now see (should anyway) why I do not predict scores I will be as polite as I can. Please give up on predicting scores because you cannot wriggle out of this one no matter how you wish to explain your way out of it. If you want to join us in an intelligent discussion about football stop pretending that you know everything that there is to know about the game and don’t accuse, those who may disagree with you, of being emptied headed or brains full of reinforced concrete. Or even better leave the comments to us who attend games.
Nonno- just rise above all his rubbish,do as I do and as soon as you see his post scroll down to the next one,don`t waste your time replying to him.Have a nice trip(or at least try, best wishes to your brother and family).

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