It was great to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek last a full 90 minute game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Before an ankle injury made him miss around three months of football, the 22-year old was impressive and even played his way into Gareth Southgate’s squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Germany. He not only made the […]
Author : Patrick Austen-Hardy
Why Dele Alli should or shouldn’t start for England
Dele Alli made a major statement last weekend. His two goals in Tottenham’s 3-1 victory against Chelsea demonstrated his vast array of skills that have made many football critics regard him as being one of the most talented young players in the world today. A beautiful first touch, followed by a composed finish past Willy […]
England call up “In his hands”
Bournemouth manager, Eddie Howe believes that Callum Wilson has a great chance of forcing his way into Gareth Southgate’s World Cup Squad. The Cherries striker has had to fight back from serious knee injuries in the past but has seven goals in 21 appearances this season, more than Danny Welbeck who only has three goals […]
Lescott Lines up at Etihad Start Line
He was part of the title-winning back line that snatched the Premier League title from Manchester United in the dying moments in 2012. However, instead of being part of a backline containing Vincent Kompany, Pablo Zabaleta, and Gael Clichy, Joleon Lescott joined supporters at the start line of the annual City in the Community all […]
Howe not worried about Begovic
AFC Bournemouth manager, Eddie Howe highlighted that he is not worried about the form of goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as his Bournemouth side prepare to take on Champions League chasers Tottenham Hotspur. The Bosnian goalkeeper arrived from Chelsea for ÂŁ10 million in the summer, after falling behind Thibault Courtois in the blue’s pecking order. In the […]
Hodgson on the Selhurst Park Redevelopment and on Tottenham
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson lent his support to the potential redevelopment of Selhurst Park. Economic development and regeneration consultancy, Regeneris Consultancy highlighted the positive impact the redevelopment would have on the borough and the people of South London as a whole. As well as raising the stadium capacity to around 34,000, it would also […]
Ake praised by Howe ahead of Huddersfield trip
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe praised summer acquisition Nathan Ake and highlighted that a perseverance with personal footballing philosophies is “common sense” as his side prepare to take on Huddersfield. The Dutch Defender has been pivotal to the Cherries this season and scored a key goal against his former club Chelsea, in the 3-0 away […]
Cherries focus on Chelsea Game as Deadline Day is silent
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is not anticipating any transfer activity on deadline day and also highlighted that his club cannot compete with the big teams in terms of wages. While clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal have bolstered their squads with ÂŁ50 million players such as Aymeric Laporte and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, January has been […]
Eddie Howe: No focus to stop Arnautovic
Bournemouth manager, Eddie Howe highlighted that there will be no special plan to stop West Ham’s in-form striker Marco Arnautovic. The Austrian started the season poorly, however since the appointment of David Moyes the former Stoke City and Inter Milan striker has been in fine form scoring, six goals and three assists in his last […]
Bournemouth look to build on Arsenal victory
FC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes that his players will be more confident heading into today’s FA Cup 3rd round replay against Wigan Athletic. In the first round at the Vitality stadium, Bournemouth fought back from 2 goals down to force a replay against the Latics. But this the Cherries are coming off the back […]