Thursday’s Toffee Bites: Eddie Howe is linked to the Everton manager job...again

Why not Eddie Howe? The boyhood blue has become a forgotten name in Everton’s rumoured search for their next manager. The 40-year-old has been at the helm of Bournemouth since 2012 after previously managing the Cherries from 2008-2011, coming up through their academy and playing for the club for the vast majority of his career. During his time in charge, he has helped Bournemouth earn promotion from League Two, League One and the Championship to where they are currently in the Premier League. At that club, this is an incredible achievement that shouldn’t be overlooked. He deserves the chance to prove himself on a bigger stage if he desires.

A number of jobs in England’s top flight could come open this summer, but doesn’t Everton just seem like the perfect landing spot? They aren’t a Champion’s League club, but they could become one if the right buttons are pushed. He supported the Toffees as a young lad. And there wouldn’t be quite the pressure of an Arsenal or elsewhere.

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Thursday’s Toffee Bites

Bournemouth sure Eddie Howe will stay this summer - Mirror Online
The Arsenal and Everton jobs could both be available, with Arsene Wenger and Sam Allardyce feeling the heat.

Evans' Wonder Strike No Surprise To Unsworth - EvertonFC.com
Everton Under 23s boss David Unsworth hailed Antony Evans’ “top-drawer” finish after the midfielder's free-kick set the young Blues on their way to a 2-0 victory over Swansea City on Monday night.

Is there a problem between two of Everton FC's key players? - Daily Post
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher spotted something in the Blues' defeat at Burnley.

England ready to hand Dominic Calvert-Lewin first senior call-up - Mirror Online
Forward whose goal won last summer's U20 World Cup final a candidate to understudy likes of Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy.

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