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Listen in the appFor many AFC Bournemouth fans, Eddie Howe is more than just a former manager - he’s a symbol of the club’s greatest ever rise. From League Two to the Premier League, he gave us memories that will last a lifetime.
But right now, even as a distant observer… the current malaise at Newcastle United is a painful watch.
As pressure mounts on Howe at St James Park, there’s an eerie sense of déjà vu. The same fatigue, the same questions, the same noise that surrounded his final season at AFC Bournemouth.
In this preview ahead of Bournemouth vs Newcastle, we reflect on:
▪️ Why this feels so familiar for Cherries fans
▪️ The emotional conflict of facing a club legend
▪️ Whether Howe can turn things around again
▪️ And what to expect when the two sides meet
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"390 - Newcastle vs AFC Bournemouth: The STRIKING Eddie Howe Parallels" is an episode of Back Of The Net - The AFC Bournemouth Podcast. Runtime 46 min. Published April 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.