Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe admits Cherries Dean Court stadium has a special place in his heart after Bournemouth draw with Newcastle #AFCB

February 14, 2023
Howe returned to Dean Court on Saturday for the first time since leaving the club more than two years ago, with his Newcastle United team. The game ended level, with Miguel Almiron cancelling out Marcos Senesi’s opener in a 1-1 draw. Cherries are now winless in nine matches across league and cup since Gary O’Neil went from interim to permanent head coach. Despite that, Howe believes his former club have what it takes to avoid the drop, following a busy January transfer window. Asked if he thinks Cherries’ new-look squad will get the points required in the second half of the season to avoid the drop, Howe told the Daily Echo: “Yes, without a doubt I do. “Coming here, the power of the home ground and what this ground can do, I’ve been the beneficiary of that, many, many times. “I think home form will probably be absolutely crucial. “But definitely I think they’ve got the players and the manager to stay up.” Dorset-raised Howe came through the academy at Cherries, before going on to make more than 300 appearances for the club across two spells. Having retired early due to injury, he was then thrust into the managerial hotseat aged just 31, masterminding the ‘Greatest Escape’, keeping the club afloat despite starting the 2008-09 campaign on minus 17 points. Howe then piloted the club all the way up from League Two to the Premier League, returning after a brief spell away at Burnley, keeping them in the top flight for five seasons. He left Cherries by mutual consent in August 2020, following relegation from the Premier League, taking a sabbatical before returning to management with Newcastle in November 2021. Since moving to Tyneside, Cherries legend Howe is already a fans’ favourite with his new club, guiding them away from relegation trouble last season before taking them through to a first cup final since 1999 this year. They will face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup showpiece later this month. On top of that, Newcastle currently sit fourth in the Premier League. “My heart will always have a place here, because of my history,” Howe said, reflecting on his return to Cherries. “Not just mine, but my family’s. My brother played here and I’ve got a long association. “So an element of my heart will always be here, but I’m very much focused on my challenge now at Newcastle and enjoying that immensely.” Discussing seeing some of his former players having such a key role in Cherries’ current side, Howe added: “I’m really pleased for those players. I think they’re all top players. “They’re all very different, of course. I won’t sit here and talk about each and every one of them. “But I’m very pleased to see the club doing well and back in the Premier League. “I hope it continues to go from strength to strength.”
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe on ‘special moment’ with Bournemouth fans after fighting draw against ex team #NUFC

February 12, 2023
Howe was making his first return to the club he made his name, both as a player and manager, before leaving in August 2020. The 45-year-old is enjoying a brilliant campaign in charge of Newcastle United, the Magpies sitting fourth in the Premier League after Miguel Almiron’s strike cancelled out Marcos Senesi’s opener. Touching moment for Eddie Howe as he leaves the Vitality Stadium to a standing ovation! 👏🍒 pic.twitter.com/K2xuPd0Ju6 — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 11, 2023 Following the game, all four sides of the ground stood to applaud Howe and sing his name, with the Newcastle boss taking in the adulation and showing his thanks. Asked about that moment with the Cherries fans, Howe said: “It was emotional. I’m not going to hide that fact. “I think with how long I’d been at this football club without the chance to say goodbye to people who had given me so much in my life. “And not just for me, for my family as well. That was difficult. “I thought the Bournemouth supporters were amazing with me today. “I can’t thank them enough for that and it’s just a chance really for me to thank them. It was a very special moment. “To have that reception from two sets of supporters means the world to me. I’m just very, very grateful for it.” He added: “The long association, coming here as a 12 year old with my mum driving me to training. “All of those sort of memories come back.” Discussing what it was like entering the stadium as an away manager, Howe said: “That part was fine. “The walk through the stadium and so many familiar faces and surroundings. But anyone who knows me, I was just very much focused on the game. “The game was the only thing that mattered. Trying to win the game, trying to produce a team that gives a good performance. “Those thoughts never change. So I was really focused on that. It only really struck me on the final whistle when I knew what was about to happen really and I knew I had to thank both sets of supporters obviously. “Firstly my set of supporters, Newcastle, for travelling this journey, the length of the country, to support their team. And they did brilliantly for us again today. “And then the long wait to thank the Bournemouth fans for everything they gave me in my time here. That’s as a player and a manager. I really felt the need to do that.”
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe admires tough games against Southampton in league cup and praises Nathan Jones for doing a brilliant job’ #NUFC #SaintsFC

February 2, 2023
NEWCASTLE United manager Eddie Howe insisted Saints boss Nathan Jones is "doing a brilliant job" after two tough EFL Cup semi-final ties.  Howe masterminded his side to a 3-1 aggregate victory over Jones’s charges, with Sean Longstaff scoring twice to settle the tie at St James’ Park. Saints had scored to end goalkeeper Nick Pope’s 10-match clean sheet run through Che Adams, but could not find a second to level on the night after Adam Armstrong saw an effort saved. Howe inherited this Newcastle side in a relegation battle in November 2021, but new owners have allowed him to propel them to new heights with a cup final and potential Champions League qualification. Jones must lift his side, also backed by new owners who have spent in the January transfer window, off the bottom of the Premier League table and to safety by the end of May. Assessing his opposition, Howe told the Daily Echo: “Two really tough games. I think Nathan is doing a brilliant job. “We knew it was going to be a tough game today, we knew they would have a plan. They changed systems a couple of times in the game and that makes it awkward for you as a team to control the flow and momentum of the game.” The former AFC Bournemouth man added: “They’ve got some dangerous players, Che Adams’ goal was an excellent strike, and they were in the match right until the end. That was no surprise, we knew it was going to be a difficult game.” After all three of Newcastle’s goals came from midfielders drifting into space inside the Saints penalty area, the Daily Echo probed Howe on whether this was a deliberate part of his plan. “It’s an important part of our game with our system and how we set up,” he responded. “We need goals from midfield areas, I’m really pleased with the way we created the goals. “I’m sure I’m going to enjoy watching the second goal back. But it was a really well-constructed move, the type of goal we’d love to score on a consistent basis. So yeah, that’s part of our game.” Tuesday night’s victory over Saints at a packed St James’ Park kept alive the Magpies’ hopes of landing a first piece of major silverware since 1969 and a first domestic prize since the 1955 FA Cup. However, with Manchester United awaiting them at Wembley on February 26, head coach Howe insists they cannot be done yet. He said: “You always want something. We’ve achieved what we wanted to achieve, which was getting to the final, but then you say, ‘Well, I’m not happy with that, we want to win it’. “We really want to embrace our past and be very proud of what’s happened here before, but we also want to create new history for ourselves so that’s what we’re determined to do.” Don't miss a moment with our Saints morning briefing email. A message from the Editor Thank you for reading this article on the Daily Echo. Your support means we can bring you the latest breaking news, exclusive Saints features and coverage - and much more. Digital subscribers get unrestricted access to all of our stories, our dedicated app including e-version of the newspaper, and an advertising-light website. If you want all the latest articles delivered straight to your inbox you can join the thousands of subscribers who are signed up to our newsletters. They include our popular daily morning news briefing, breaking news, crime and court, and Southampton FC bulletins - plus business, heritage and our what's on newsletters.
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
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#PLStories- Eddie Howe admits making late calls on first-team stars for Cherries cup clash #NUFC

December 20, 2022
NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe is set to make late calls on a number of players ahead of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup clash with Cherries (7.45pm). For the second time this season, Howe is set to take on his former club at St James’ Park, after the two sides drew 1-1 in the Premier League back in September. This time, a spot in the cup quarter-finals is up for grabs, in Gary O’Neil’s first match since being named as the club’s permanent head coach. Howe is set to make late calls on the fitness of Dan Burn, Joelinton and Miguel Almiron, while Allan Saint-Maximin picked up a knock during Saturday’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano. Discussing Saint-Maximin, Howe said: "I think there's a slight injury - we'll see today how he comes in. “Obviously after a game things can be sore, but they can settle quickly, so hopefully that's the case." Newcastle also had five players away at the World Cup. Two of them – England duo Nick Pope and Kieran Trippier – played against Rayo Vallecano, while compatriot Callum Wilson, Switzerland defender Fabian Schar and Bruno Guimaraes of Brazil were not involved. Howe did however describe former Cherries striker Wilson’s physical condition as “fine” but would not confirm if he would be involved tomorrow. Howe said: “I spoke with all the international lads when they came back, obviously. Kieran and Nick were very keen to play in the game (against Vallecano). “Those conversations are important because those boys have had not just the physical load from being at the World Cup, but the mental side of it can’t be underestimated, so I’ll continue those conversations with the other lads and we’ll see where we are.” Discussing the importance of this fixture, ahead of the Premier League returning next week, Howe added: "We've tried to give this game the same importance as a Premier League game, and for us it is, because it's a chance to progress in a very important competition for us. “That's how we've approached the game."
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe remains coy on Callum Wilson availability ahead of Cherries reunion #AFCB #NUFC

December 19, 2022
EDDIE Howe remained coy over a potential reunion between Callum Wilson and Cherries in the Carabao Cup. Gary O’Neil’s charges travel north on Tuesday night (kick-off 7.45pm) to face Howe’s Magpies as the season restarts, with a spot in the quarter-finals on offer. Wilson, who missed the league meeting between the two sides in September due to a hamstring injury, reportedly picked up a minor knock whilst with England in Qatar for the World Cup. Only recently returning to Newcastle from international duty, the striker missed the Magpies’ final friendly of the break against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Asked for an update on the 30-year-old, Howe responded: "We've only seen Callum briefly, but I don't want to give too much away, to be honest." Wilson’s fellow attacker Alexander Isak is also a doubt with a thigh injury. Howe restarted: "With Alex, there was no fixed return date on him. I think the medical team have just tried to look at his recovery day by day, and try and get him in the best physical place he can be in the ideal time. "We hoped to have him fit and available for the Bournemouth game, but I don’t think that’s going to look likely. We’ll just take it on a game-by-game basis. It’s a difficult one. "We haven’t got a return date on him. He's with the medical team at the moment, and he’s working hard and making progress. "I can’t give you a return date."
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe reflects on leaving AFC Bournemouth #AFCB

November 8, 2022
EDDIE Howe revealed how he would have departed Cherries no matter the outcome of their 2019-20 campaign, saying: “I think it was time.” Cherries legend Howe called time on his second spell as manager at the Vitality Stadium following relegation from the Premier League in the summer of 2020. The fan favourite had won promotion to the Championship in his first season back on the south coast in 2013, before taking Cherries to a new high by winning the second division title in 2015. A five-year stint in the Premier League followed, with Howe departing after being unable to prevent Cherries slipping back into the Championship. Shortly after relegation was confirmed, it was announced Howe would be leaving his childhood club. Speaking on the High Performance podcast, Howe revealed that even if Cherries had beaten the drop he would have departed. He shared: “I think it was time. I knew that season that it had taken every ounce of energy from me to try and keep the team up. "There was a moment in my head that I just knew. “I knew I had to leave at the end of that season, because I think there was a two-week break because of COVID. “So two weeks, the lads were back in for pre-season training, and I wasn’t there mentally. I would not have been the manager Bournemouth needed me to be. “But if that was the case with Bournemouth, that would have been the case with anybody else. “I just needed to get away. It was a mutual decision, we had such a good relationship and such an unbelievable time together. We sat down and I discussed my feelings and it was mutual. “It was hard decision when football is my life, but also Bournemouth was my life.  But I always felt in my heart that I had to do what was right for Bournemouth, not for me. “Which was absolutely true at the time, I was thinking of both sides of it. “My history with Bournemouth, and not just the club but my history with the town, my time there was intertwined with everything.”  
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe gives view on competitiveness of ex team – AFC Bournemouth squad #AFCB #NUFC

September 20, 2022
EDDIE Howe insisted Cherries were “very well-coached tactically” and had players that have “proven themselves in the Premier League before”. The legendary Cherries boss, who piloted the Dorset club from the depths of League Two to the Premier League across two separate spells, was asked about the competitiveness of Gary O’Neil’s side following their 1-1 draw with his Newcastle squad. Previous comments from former Cherries boss Scott Parker, before his sacking last month, implied the Dorset club were “weaker” than they were at the end of last season, and not competitive for the top flight. Asked about the work done by the likes of interim boss O’Neil, as well as coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, to make Cherries competitive, Howe said: “They’ve got some very good players. “They’ve got players that have played in the Premier League for not just a short period of time, they’ve proven themselves in the Premier League before. “So, yes it’s not the same squad, but certainly the core of the group is there and I think they’ve proved today (Saturday) they’re stubborn. Very well-organised, very well-coached tactically. “They didn’t leave any spaces for us. We have to give them a lot of credit. “Of course, I’m in this (Newcastle) camp, and I’m looking at us going we need to do a lot better to break that down.”
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe believes Ryan Fraser produced a decent performance against Bournemouth #NUFC #AFCB

September 19, 2022
EDDIE Howe feels Ryan Fraser produced a "decent performance" on Saturday, despite being bombarded with abuse from the travelling Cherries fans at St James' Park. The section of supporters who made the trek to the north east made their feelings known towards their former star, regularly booing and chanting against him whenever he got the ball during the Premier League contest. Fraser used to be a fans' favourite on the south coast, until the summer of 2020. With his contract running down, the Scot opted against signing a short-term deal to try and help the club stay in the Premier League following the enforced break due to the initial COVID-19 lockdown. Cherries ended up getting relegated under Howe, with Fraser moving on to Newcastle United on a free transfer. Speaking after the move, Fraser added further fuel to the fire, saying: "At the end of the day, I need to look after myself. My contract was done, so it’s not like I refused to play any games. "The worst thing is that I didn’t want them to go down – it would have been a lot easier if they had stayed up. With me playing, without being big-headed, I think I would have helped massively. "I wanted to help the team and I didn't want them to go down. "I felt if I played - without sounding big-headed or big-time - because I'm very honest, I hope people think that, I'd like to think I'd have kept them up. That hurts even more. "But I wasn't under contract so I didn't actually do anything wrong." Fraser had numerous shots during Saturday's 1-1 draw, denied by a brilliant diving Neto stop, before being replaced with 20 minutes to play. Asked if he spoke to Fraser in the build-up to the game to prepare him mentally for the reception he might receive from the Cherries fans, Newcastle boss Howe said: "We had discussions in the week, as I would have discussions with all my players in the build-up to the game. "I thought it was a decent performance from Ryan. "We probably didn’t him enough of that ball in the first half. There was some good little moments from him. "But I think our attacking players, probably their overall performance were epitomised by the fragmented nature of our performance. "We couldn’t build that momentum to really show them at their best."
Gary O’Neil
Posted in2022-2023-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Gary O’Neil recognizes contributions of Eddie Howe to Cherries development as a club #AFCB #NUFC

September 17, 2022
INTERIM boss Gary O’Neil is hoping to keep his team on message when Cherries face Newcastle, whilst understanding the narrative surrounding the reunion with legendary manager Eddie Howe. Focus this season has turned to Howe’s first encounter with the club after his departure in the summer of 2020, with numerous current Cherries handed their debuts by the now Newcastle United manager. READ NEXT: Newcastle hosts Cherries with both sides on seven points after six games, and whilst stand-in head coach O’Neil understands that there will always be sentimental links and storylines ahead of games, he believes his side will be unwavering in their approach to today’s game. Reflecting on the reunion, O’Neil shared: “I think the boys are very used to there being noises outside that can take away from what is another game. “And the boys will always approach it as the next game, whether it's going back to your old club, whether it's an old manager, whatever it may be. There will be things like that for somebody every week and we just approach it like it's another game. “Obviously, Eddie's impact on the club was huge. “I'm sure everyone around here is still grateful for the fact that when he came in, they were in League Two and he took him to the heights of the Premier League. “So it’s an incredible job he's done. But the boys will approach it like we're going to Newcastle to win a game of football and see if we can accomplish that.” The match with Newcastle marks O’Neil’s third game in charge of the side as the club continues their search for a permanent manager. After a dull 0-0 draw with Wolves to mark his managerial debut, O’Neil’s charges bounced back to complete a rousing comeback win over Nottingham Forest last time out. When asked if the 3-2 victory looked good in terms of showing his managerial credentials, O’Neil shared: “That isn't what I'm thinking, but, yeah, I'm sure it would have been. “I'm not considering my CV. I'm just fully focused on the 25, making sure they're ready, making sure I've given them everything they need and that they're ready to go and represent the club again on Saturday.” O’Neil then shared his belief that his side will face a tough atmosphere at an amped up St James’ Park, with the former Bolton man stating: “I think the style of football they're playing at the moment helps get the fans off their seats and create an atmosphere. “The boys will be ready. We know what's coming. We go up there determined to show a real resilience and show our qualities.”
Eddie Howe Bournemouth
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Eddie Howe reveals how ‘outstanding’ Chris Wood is improving Newcastle’s style of play #NUFC

March 10, 2022
NEWCASTLE boss Eddie Howe insists Chris Wood has been “outstanding” since his move from Burnley in the January transfer window. The New Zealand international headed to St James’ Park in a £25million move, ending a four-year spell at Turf Moor. Wood has come under pressure in recent weeks, having failed to score in his first seven appearances for the Tyneside club. But Howe reckons the forward has had “a dramatic effect” on the Magpies, who are unbeaten in their last eight league matches. “I think he’s been outstanding since he’s arrived. He does a lot of the things people don’t necessarily see,” said the Newcastle chief. “But he’s had a dramatic effect on the team. He’s given us the ability to retain the ball from loads of different situations. “He brings others in to play and his tactical understanding is of the highest level. Yes, he hasn’t scored but the team has performed. “I can’t speak highly enough of him and I’ve got no thoughts of taking him out the team.” Howe’s men are now up 14th in the Premier League table following Saturday’s 2-1 win against Brighton – seven points above the drop zone. Wood could come up against his former teammates when the Magpies head to Turf Moor on the final day of the season. Newcastle also brought in former Burnley defender Kieran Trippier in the January window but the full-back is currently sidelined by a foot injury. Clarets on social, plus take out a subscription... Keep up to date with our Burnley coverage on social media by joining us on Facebook and Twitter Gain unlimited access to the Lancashire Telegraph website with a premium digital subscription Or if you want the Telegraph newspaper delivered to your door, get in touch with our home delivery team or call us on 0800 953 0227
Ralph Hasenhuttl
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#PLStories- Ralph Hasenhuttl reveals admiration for Eddie Howe and his managerial impact at Newcastle United #SAINTSFC #NUFC

March 10, 2022
SAINTS boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has claimed “there is not the big threat of relegation any more” at Newcastle United, following their recent run under manager Eddie Howe. The Magpies looked to be in big danger of being relegated out of the Premier League by the end of 2021, but an unbeaten run of seven has changed the outlook drastically. Following their takeover by a Saudi-backed consortium this season, they are one of the richest clubs in world football and competing in England’s top-flight was a must. They are only seven points behind Saints in the division, who are now ninth, but equally they are only clear of the drop zone by the same margin. Despite this, Hasenhuttl has declared that there is no longer a big threat of the side going down. “Absolutely good. Fantastic,” he said of Howe’s impact. Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe (Pic: PA) “They stabilised the team, stabilised the club and stepped out of the relegation zone if you want. There is not the big threat of relegation any more. “They are on a good run of form and it will be an interesting game. When I saw him at Bournemouth I think he had different styles. “There was a moment where he played a lot of football and built up from behind, there was a time when they were struggling and he only kicked the ball long.” Hasenhuttl continued: “He’s a manager who knows what he needs to do with a team. The most important thing in our job is to be flexible, to look at the quality you have in your team, and then decide in what direction to go. “I would not ever mark a manager on one style or one shape that he wants to play. It always depends on the situation at that moment. This is what you can see in his managerial career. “He’s definitely able to look at what he needs, and deliver the kind of football that is necessary in that moment.” Asked to elaborate on his comments regarding their Premier League safety, Hasenhuttl continued: “It’s not interesting what I see, I think it’s interesting what they think! “As you know, the Premier League is such a tough league, and when you have a good run of form it definitely helps. “But it can change very quickly in a different direction, and if there are only one or two games that are not running perfectly for you, then suddenly you are in a different situation. “You can never be sure, the league is too strong, and the daily business is too effective for everything. “One mistake and everything can change around, so nobody is safe, everybody has pressure, and has to be consistently at their highest level.”