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But his character shines through in his farewell letter - a man with grace.

Quote from: Microscopist on Sat 01 Aug 2020 21:51

But his character shines through in his farewell letter - a man with grace.

Jas is currently still at the club as caretaker manager & he'd have my 100% support if he took the role. I have a lot of love for Jas. Today is however a sad day for the club and the town.

A sad day indeed with what Eddie and Jas have achieved over a period of time. To be honest, I can't see Jason staying on without Eddie, I think that he would feel that he is being disloyal, however, I could be wrong. Chin up bmb, it's football and there is nothing ever certain, however, it is only a game no matter how much money is thrown at it or how much they try to make it 100% perfect.

Is there any reason to believe it's not Howe's decision?

I was expecting them to agree with a parting of the ways. Howe's been there a very long time for modern football and I think it's the right time for him to move on for his career.

If Bournemouth actively wanted him out they should have done iti n January!

I'm sure he would be welcome at Wigan provided he's not a "Southern softie" 

Quote from: Ashington46 on Sat 01 Aug 2020 22:17

Quote from: bmb on Sat 01 Aug 2020 22:01

Quote from: Microscopist on Sat 01 Aug 2020 21:51

But his character shines through in his farewell letter - a man with grace.

Jas is currently still at the club as caretaker manager & he'd have my 100% support if he took the role. I have a lot of love for Jas. Today is however a sad day for the club and the town.

A sad day indeed with what Eddie and Jas have achieved over a period of time. To be honest, I can't see Jason staying on without Eddie, I think that he would feel that he is being disloyal, however, I could be wrong. Chin up bmb, it's football and there is nothing ever certain, however, it is only a game no matter how much money is thrown at it or how much they try to make it 100% perfect.

Well that shows how much I know! Jason Tindall appointed manager with a 3 year deal.
I have to admit that I was a little surprised, mind you, I wonder if he could appoint Eddie as his assistant? 

Looks like Uncle Jas will be joined by Uncle Purchy (Stephen Purches) as his assistant - one happy bmb jr!

Probably the only 2 people who would have my 100% backing to carry on what Eddie started! Love my Jas, have done for 21 years and will always back him. Really proud of him & pleased for him.

Jas as a player - his idea of defending was hoooof! Often used to joke with him about how many balls ended up on the roof of the sovereign centre!!! (shopping centre about 1 mile from the ground)

I used to go and watch Weymouth when he was manager there, 14 years ago. They played nice football. Marcus Browning (the origin of bmb) was his assistant. His win rate was lowish - 38% but he has matured a lot since then & he has most certainly not been a silent partner in the Eddie & Jason team of the past 11 years. He came up with a lot of the set play pieces for a start. Sure will be interesting seeing him go out on his own now. He has a 21 year affiliation to the club, there is a bond & a love for the club that we'd not get with an outsider.

1983 was the last time we appointed a manager with no links to the club. Since then it's been ex players or internal promotions!