Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Boss singles out Marv and Josh
MAKESHIFT defender Marvin Bartley and dropped winger Josh McQuoid were both singled out for special praise by boss Eddie Howe following Cherries' 2-2 draw at Notts County on Monday.[LNB] Bartley again starred at the heart of the Cherries defence in an unfamiliar role, while McQuoid was relegated to the bench despite his man-of-the-match exploits against Morecambe.[LNB] Howe, who restored Liam Feeney in place of McQuoid, said: It was a very difficult decision. I just felt Liam had been excellent all season and that was behind my decision.[LNB] Josh played very well against Morecambe and it put him right in my thoughts. He was unfortunate not to get on but I just didn't want to disrupt our rhythm at a stage when we were well on top.[LNB] Discussing Bartley's display, Howe said: I thought Marvin did well. He's not a centre-half, he's a central midfielder. We've only got one fit centre-half at the club at the moment but he's doing a great job.[LNB] It's not easy because you need to play centre-half for a long time before you know the position and there are certain things that don't come easy to central midfielders when they are put there. But he has shown a great attitude and that's the main thing. We will accept the mistakes because he is willing to put his reputation on the line in a foreign position. I thought he coped really well.[LNB]
