Cherries: McQuoid out to repay faith

19 May 2010 07:00
YOUNG gun Josh McQuoid is determined to repay Eddie Howe's faith after admitting his relief at landing a new Dean Court deal.[LNB] McQuoid is desperate to prove himself in League One and hold down a regular starting place after signing a new one-year deal with Cherries.[LNB] The homegrown winger this week agreed fresh terms becoming the second out-of-contract player to commit himself to the newly promoted club.[LNB] Having followed in the footsteps of midfielder Danny Hollands by putting pen to paper, McQuoid is keen to demonstrate his talents in the third tier.[LNB] And the emerging talent believes he can make a positive impact after manager Howe gave him a chance to shine at the next level.[LNB] I think if I can get a run of games then confidence will come, he told the Echo.[LNB] I've just got to work hard and improve myself in pre-season.[LNB] I believe I can get in the team and help the team progress through the league.[LNB] I was very pleased to get another contract so I would love to pay back the club.[LNB] Asked whether he was relieved to be kept on, McQuoid said: It's always in the back of your mind.[LNB] You don't want to be too confident when you're thinking about getting a new deal. You have always got to have a bit of worry in your mind.[LNB] But I was just happy to get one.[LNB] Despite being required to make the step up and face more accomplished opposition, McQuoid thinks the higher division will be a good fit for Cherries.[LNB] He said: League One is much tougher, but we've been in it before.[LNB] We're a League One team, not a League Two team, so I think we will cope well in that division.[LNB] It's more of a footballing league so it will suit us quite well.[LNB] The club has been through a lot and we're finally back up and running and doing well.[LNB] We've made a name for ourselves and we would like to keep it that way.[LNB] McQuoid, who has been on the club's books for seven seasons, demonstrated his ability with a man-of-the-match display against Morecambe in March.[LNB] Reflecting on the part he played in Cherries' promotion campaign, McQuoid added: I thought it was my best season so far, but I think it can get better.[LNB] I think Eddie knows what I can do. I just need to prove it.[LNB]

Source: Bournemouth_Echo