Eddie Howe faces an emotional reunion this weekend as he prepares to face Bournemouth for the first time since his exit. The Newcastle United head coach will have to put sentiment to one side as he aims to lead the Magpies to just their second Premier League victory of the season.
Howe brought his 25-year association with Bournemouth to an end in the summer of 2020 after suffering relegation to the Championship. The current Magpies boss was responsible for leading the Cherries from the brink of sliding into the National League to five seasons in the Premier League.
Howe oversaw more than 450 matches in charge of Bournemouth, having also made more than 300 appearances for the club during his playing days. The now 44-year-old described his decision to part ways by mutual consent as one of the 'hardest' calls he had ever had to make.
