Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Webb leaves Dean Court
Cherries boss Eddie Howe has reluctantly agreed to allow teenage midfielder George Webb to leave Dean Court.[LNB] Howe said he had no right to stand in the way of Webb, despite his departure further depleting Cherries threadbare squad.[LNB] Webb, who was on non-contract terms with Cherries and not being paid by the club, could now link up with Havant & Waterlooville.[LNB] A product of the clubs youth ranks, Poole-born Webb was handed his debut during Cherries 4-0 win at Morecambe on the final day of last season. But despite being elevated to the first-team squad, his chances have been limited this season.[LNB] Howe told the Daily Echo: Georges attitude has always been first-class. He has got great desire and is very professional in everything he does.[LNB] He has a nice demeanour and is a really positive lad. I hope he will be very successful in his future career because he is the type of person who deserves to do well.[LNB] He has been with us in an unpaid capacity and has never complained about money. That speaks volumes of him. He has conducted himself in an exemplary manner and is a role model for any of our youth-team players.[LNB] He approached me to express a desire to play first-team Football. I have no right to stand in his way and am not in a position to offer him a permanent contract, at this moment in time.[LNB] Wherever he goes, we will continue to monitor his progress and the door will still be open for him to train with us so he can continue his development.[LNB] Webb has been invited to line up in Cherries Football Combination clash at Swansea today and could continue to feature for the reserves depending on his club committments.[LNB] Meanwhile, Cherries are waiting to hear whether a request to extend Anthony Edgars loan spell from West Ham will be given the green light by the Football League with his first month due to expire tomorrow.[LNB] Howe said: Its in the hands of the league. Id like to keep him because hes a good option to have and will only improve.[LNB] When you come on loan for the first time, you have to get to know what the manager expects of you and what your team-mates expect. I think Anthony is just beginning to realise this is a tough league so it would be disappointing to lose him just when we feel we are getting somewhere with him.[LNB] I think hes got a lot of potential and will go on to be a very good player so, hopefully, we will be able to keep him.[LNB]
