Cherries: Sven's boys still the team to beat says Eddie

30 October 2009 07:00
CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe has delivered his verdict on the League Two title race insisting Notts County are still rightly regarded as favourites.[LNB] The moneybags from Meadow Lane boast the shortest odds with all the leading bookmakers, despite trailing leaders Cherries by six points.[LNB] But given the clubs spending power, Howe thinks they remain the team to beat.[LNB] Speaking about County, who appointed Hans Backe as their new manager on Tuesday, Howe said: If you look at the resources and squad theyve got, quite rightly, theyre favourites in the eyes of everybody.[LNB] Thats not to say any team in this division will roll over and let them win it.[LNB] So if we can stay where we are and maintain our form, well be giving it everything to try to upset the odds.[LNB] When asked about other teams who have caught his eye, Howe added: Chesterfield were as good as any side Ive seen in this league so far this season and that includes games Ive watched which we havent been involved in.[LNB] Bury have gone on a good run. They had a little hangover from their play-off disappointment last season but they will be there or thereabouts. There are some good sides, but were a good side as well.[LNB] Cherries will discover first hand Notts Countys capabilities when they host Backes side in front of the Sky cameras on Monday, December 21.[LNB]

Source: Bournemouth_Echo