The story of Eddie Howe is what football fairy tales are made of. The man was with the club through its thick and thin and has perhaps been the most influential person in Bournemouth’s fantasy journey to the top tier of English football.
When Eddie Howe, retired from football in 2007, Bournemouth were playing in the fourth tier of English football. In his two spells at the club, he managed their progress through League One and the Championships to the glorious Premier League.
Bournemouth are in no mood to rest on their laurels and want to continue to grow in the Premier League. After securing a promotion in the 2014-15 season to the Premier League, they finished 16th on their first campaign in England’s premier club competition. They surprised everyone by doing even better and finished a record high ninth in the league last year. Things have been difficult this year with the club currently sitting in the 17th position. They have failed to find the net on a regular basis with the Cherries only scoring 7 goals in eleven league games.
However, with Eddie Howe in charge, the club can still hope to pull off more miracles and continue their footballing journey in England’s top flight. They are looking better in the league recently with two wins in their last 3 matches and the one odd defeat in between against champions Chelsea.
They come up against the newly promoted Huddersfield Town side, who like them have learned to punch above their weight. It promises to be an exciting clash with Huddersfield Town currently doing well in the league and Bournemouth seeking to continue their comeback to winning ways in the league.
Here is how Eddie Howe will look to set his team up for the important clash.
Predicted Line-Up: 4-4-2
Defence
Asmir Begovic is expected to play in goal for the Cherries. Nathan Ake is expected to play in the center back position and will most likely be partnered by Simon Francis. Adam Smith will be starting as the right back for the Cherries with Charlie Daniels as the natural choice for the left back position.
Midfield
The central midfielders are likely to be Andrew Surman and the exciting, young Lewis Cook. Jordan Ibe will be expected on the right wing position with Marc Pugh on the left wing for the Cherries.
Attack
The popular Callum Wilson will be expected to lead the line alongside the experienced Jermain Defoe for Bournemouth.