I'm not doubting his love for Bournemouth but I think in his head he will know moving to us is the right decision to make. We are financially stable now and a club that have a vision for the future, an academy bursting with talent and the mention of a new stadium in the pipeline.

Whilst I dont have any ill feelings towards Bournemouth, I actually am happy for you doing so well after the torrid time you've had over past years, I cant see you being any more then a small threat towards the play offs in league 1. Your chairman seems to have taken matters into his own hands and your finances will be what stops you moving forward and seriously competing where you are at the moment.

I believe Howe knows that a move to Palace would be good for his career, a chance to be the start of something special and the continuation of the new era here but he doesn't want to hurt/offend Bournemouth by leaving, but who can blame him for that, after being with them for so long it was always going to be a hard decision.

I just hope he follows his head and leads us onto success in the future.

I dont want Roy Keane! It's a none starter really.

I think if I was in a similar position my first loyalty would be to the wishes of my family - so it wouldn't surprise me if Mrs Howe might have some influence in all this.

He has already confirmed that he has been offered the job publicly on BBC solent, just the decision to make now.

Don't let her anywhere near Croydon

According to tonight's Bournemouth Echo he'll be making his mind up over the weekend. Fingers crossed he'll join us.

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The crowd is outstanding, and especially with the penalty after 44 minutes it was clear when we came out after half-time the welcome would be pretty loud and not too friendly. Crystal Palace wanted to strike back, so that was all clear. This is a wonderful place to play football - Jurgen Klopp