Fans of Everton have reacted to a supposed ‘snub’ from Eddie Howe regarding the open managerial position with the Toffees.
According to the Telegraph, the Cherries are confident that the English manager would remain with the south coast club even if the Toffees did come calling, which apparently constitutes as a ‘snub’ according to the Liverpool Echo (Live blog, 09:41, 12/12/2019).
With supporters not wanting Howe to be appointed in the first place, they were delighted to hear of this ‘snub’ in the offing.
He’s reportedly expected to snub #EFC… for nowhttps://t.co/0fLexCYr2s pic.twitter.com/pdkkKQ0BnW
— Everton FC News (@LivEchoEFC) December 12, 2019
‘Snub us’
— Scousericey (@scousericey) December 12, 2019
Huge risk and not one worth taking… stay at Bournemouth as long as you can, EFC too big a job for him.
— Rich Nicol (@RichEFC1878) December 12, 2019
Thank God
— Sax Mingo (@SaxMingo) December 12, 2019
Glad to hear it.
— TJ (@tommyjons1) December 12, 2019
Wouldn’t he have to be in the running first? Wouldn’t want that clown anywhere near here.
— BeerGuzzler (@BeerGuzzler1878) December 12, 2019
Would Eddie Howe be successful if Everton were to appoint him?Yes, he's proved he can be successful
No, it's only a sideways move really
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Over two stints at the Vitality Stadium, which were divided by just under two years with Burnley, Howe has overseen 430 matches at the helm of the Cherries (per Transfermarkt).
However, this season, things look a little more perilous for the 42-year-old, having won only four in 16 games and sitting 15th in the Premier League table (as per BBC).
Due to the south coast club faring worse than the Toffees so far this term, with one point fewer, supporters were pleased to see any link between the two have cold water poured on it.
Oh no, please, don’t…
— Chris Heaps (@ChrisHeaps) December 12, 2019
Thank God, if he does. He’s failed everywhere but Bournemouth
— Matt J (@MJsvg) December 12, 2019
Nice one mate we don’t want you anyway.even Marco is better than you
— He’s Brazilian (@HeBrazilian) December 12, 2019
What do we think?
While at first glance it does appear strange that Eddie Howe would ‘snub’ a job that he is not really in the running for, that is not actually what he said, meaning some of the criticism of him is unwarranted.
What he actually explained was that he is committed to Bournemouth and embarrassed about the links to other jobs because their current, poor form does not warrant it (per The Telegraph).
So, top tip – always read the original source before passing judgement on something.