Howe's Burnley exit agreed

3:28pm Friday 12th October 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter

Eddie Howe Eddie Howe

EDDIE Howe’s departure from Burnley back to Bournemouth has now been agreed.

Talks between the two clubs hit a stalemate last night in what was understood to be a tussle over the compensation package.

Negotiations between the Clarets and the Cherries resumed this morning, with talks between the two clubs reaching a conclusion this afternoon.

Howe is expected to be unveiled before Bournemouth's game against Leyton Orient tomorrow.

HOWE: I'm leaving for personal reasons

The Clarets have released a statement saying: "Burnley Football Club can confirm that a compensation package has today been agreed with AFC Bournemouth for the services of manager Eddie Howe.

"Howe has today left Burnley Football Club for personal and family reasons."

The 34-year-old, who had 18 months left to run on a three-and-half year contract at Turf Moor, returns to the club he first managed and led to promotion from League Two in his first full season in charge.

A statement issued by joint Burnley chairmen John Banaszkiewicz and Mike Garlick said: "We are surprised and disappointed that Eddie is leaving a great club like Burnley so soon in the season.

“However, we understand that his decision reflects his personal circumstances rather than any matters at Burnley Football Club, be that supporters, the players or the Board.

“We wish Eddie well in his future career and thank him for the hard work he has done at Burnley over the past 20 months.

“Since we were elected co-chairmen, we have embarked on a wide-ranging programme of development at Burnley Football Club and this will continue.

“In some ways this change creates new opportunities that we can take on board as we look to improve upon our league position and create a strong platform for the future.

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“We remain 100 per cent committed and ambitious for the club.

“Eddie’s sudden departure will not deter us from our plans and we are confident that the team will rally round while we seek his replacement – a search that has already begun.”

 

Comments (27)

3:34pm Fri 12 Oct 12

bfcbez says...

What a joke.
What a joke. bfcbez

3:35pm Fri 12 Oct 12

DirtyHarry says...

Fair enough, can't knock him for that.
Fair enough, can't knock him for that. DirtyHarry

3:35pm Fri 12 Oct 12

midas says...

Thanks Eddie for bringing Austin to the club (can't think of much else!). Onwards and upwards, who will be on the shortlist;

OGS
Shuster
Benitez
Hughes
Rodgers
Martinez
Pep

Should I just cut and paste from the Rovers list!!!
Thanks Eddie for bringing Austin to the club (can't think of much else!). Onwards and upwards, who will be on the shortlist; OGS Shuster Benitez Hughes Rodgers Martinez Pep Should I just cut and paste from the Rovers list!!! midas

3:47pm Fri 12 Oct 12

greenscreener says...

Owen Coyle
Steve Kean
Eric Black

all looking for a new job
Owen Coyle Steve Kean Eric Black all looking for a new job greenscreener

3:50pm Fri 12 Oct 12

jim 2012 says...

steve kean forBurnley job done!!
steve kean forBurnley job done!! jim 2012

3:53pm Fri 12 Oct 12

mellorb&w says...

jim 2012 wrote:
steve kean forBurnley job done!!
Why not ? They've been his biggest fans for the last 18 months.
[quote][p][bold]jim 2012[/bold] wrote: steve kean forBurnley job done!![/p][/quote]Why not ? They've been his biggest fans for the last 18 months. mellorb&w

3:53pm Fri 12 Oct 12

McClaret says...

Best wishes EH, now for the fun!
Best wishes EH, now for the fun! McClaret

3:56pm Fri 12 Oct 12

mellorb&w says...

Is there something we should know? Blackburn, Bolton and Burnley all without managers.
Is there something we should know? Blackburn, Bolton and Burnley all without managers. mellorb&w

4:16pm Fri 12 Oct 12

BacupBoy says...

Guardiola's free
Guardiola's free BacupBoy

4:17pm Fri 12 Oct 12

BlackburnExile says...

AGENT KEAN IN!
AGENT KEAN IN! BlackburnExile

4:18pm Fri 12 Oct 12

handsj14 says...

I really hope we break the bank for Steve Kean. He had such a rough deal from our neighbouring idiots that I hope we give him the chance to prove what a good manager he is!! If we do get Kean then lets go and poach Hendry & Black from them aswell and really show Rovers who the big boys are.
I really hope we break the bank for Steve Kean. He had such a rough deal from our neighbouring idiots that I hope we give him the chance to prove what a good manager he is!! If we do get Kean then lets go and poach Hendry & Black from them aswell and really show Rovers who the big boys are. handsj14

4:22pm Fri 12 Oct 12

RADRover says...

handsj14 wrote:
I really hope we break the bank for Steve Kean. He had such a rough deal from our neighbouring idiots that I hope we give him the chance to prove what a good manager he is!! If we do get Kean then lets go and poach Hendry & Black from them aswell and really show Rovers who the big boys are.
Be our guest!
[quote][p][bold]handsj14[/bold] wrote: I really hope we break the bank for Steve Kean. He had such a rough deal from our neighbouring idiots that I hope we give him the chance to prove what a good manager he is!! If we do get Kean then lets go and poach Hendry & Black from them aswell and really show Rovers who the big boys are.[/p][/quote]Be our guest! RADRover

4:25pm Fri 12 Oct 12

ewood1952 says...

By eck it must be Grim in Dingle Land.
By eck it must be Grim in Dingle Land. ewood1952

4:33pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Gaz M says...

bfcbez wrote:
What a joke.
Your words bez could describe both east lancs clubs at the moment lets hope both clubs can get back to some semblance of normality soon .
[quote][p][bold]bfcbez[/bold] wrote: What a joke.[/p][/quote]Your words bez could describe both east lancs clubs at the moment lets hope both clubs can get back to some semblance of normality soon . Gaz M

4:33pm Fri 12 Oct 12

fylde exile says...

When somebody said poach Hendry I totally agree,he'd still be the best centre half we'd got.
When somebody said poach Hendry I totally agree,he'd still be the best centre half we'd got. fylde exile

4:35pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Robbie says...

CALLING OVER ROVERS FANS ----- WE ALL NEED TO STICK A QUID ON KEAN FOR BURNLEY - LETS MAKE HIM FAV FOR THE JOB!!!
CALLING OVER ROVERS FANS ----- WE ALL NEED TO STICK A QUID ON KEAN FOR BURNLEY - LETS MAKE HIM FAV FOR THE JOB!!! Robbie

4:42pm Fri 12 Oct 12

speedie_rovers_legend says...

Bumley fans make not like this but i have it from a good source that they are seriously thinking of getting Steve Kean former manager of Blacburn to manage the club on a rolling contract until the end of this season.
Bumley fans make not like this but i have it from a good source that they are seriously thinking of getting Steve Kean former manager of Blacburn to manage the club on a rolling contract until the end of this season. speedie_rovers_legend

5:07pm Fri 12 Oct 12

midas says...

speedie_rovers_legen
d wrote:
Bumley fans make not like this but i have it from a good source that they are seriously thinking of getting Steve Kean former manager of Blacburn to manage the club on a rolling contract until the end of this season.
LOL the only good "source"you have is HP!
[quote][p][bold]speedie_rovers_legen d[/bold] wrote: Bumley fans make not like this but i have it from a good source that they are seriously thinking of getting Steve Kean former manager of Blacburn to manage the club on a rolling contract until the end of this season.[/p][/quote]LOL the only good "source"you have is HP! midas

5:31pm Fri 12 Oct 12

UKdarran says...

Hahaha!

Burnley - the club that's so bad the manager leaves to join a club a division below!
Hahaha! Burnley - the club that's so bad the manager leaves to join a club a division below! UKdarran

6:52pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

handsj14 wrote:
I really hope we break the bank for Steve Kean. He had such a rough deal from our neighbouring idiots that I hope we give him the chance to prove what a good manager he is!! If we do get Kean then lets go and poach Hendry & Black from them aswell and really show Rovers who the big boys are.
LoL
[quote][p][bold]handsj14[/bold] wrote: I really hope we break the bank for Steve Kean. He had such a rough deal from our neighbouring idiots that I hope we give him the chance to prove what a good manager he is!! If we do get Kean then lets go and poach Hendry & Black from them aswell and really show Rovers who the big boys are.[/p][/quote]LoL Rovers1975

7:02pm Fri 12 Oct 12

merlinrabbit says...

Joking aside, Kean will certainly put his hat in the ring as he has done at Bolton. He has been Burnleys man all through so looks like he might get another job soon at Turf Moor
Joking aside, Kean will certainly put his hat in the ring as he has done at Bolton. He has been Burnleys man all through so looks like he might get another job soon at Turf Moor merlinrabbit

7:15pm Fri 12 Oct 12

i8dingles says...

Seen the light Eddie, nice touch saying personal reasons, we all know the truth.... Interbred, six fingered, Yorkshire supporters, pish ground and town, big club my arse
Seen the light Eddie, nice touch saying personal reasons, we all know the truth.... Interbred, six fingered, Yorkshire supporters, pish ground and town, big club my arse i8dingles

9:31pm Fri 12 Oct 12

stefjam says...

Bolton Blackburn Burnley - football teams managerless, skint... all 3 towns are in decay... this not just about football this sums up the whole of East Lancashire in depression...
Bolton Blackburn Burnley - football teams managerless, skint... all 3 towns are in decay... this not just about football this sums up the whole of East Lancashire in depression... stefjam

10:15pm Fri 12 Oct 12

madari says...

Robbie wrote:
CALLING OVER ROVERS FANS ----- WE ALL NEED TO STICK A QUID ON KEAN FOR BURNLEY - LETS MAKE HIM FAV FOR THE JOB!!!
Madari the snake charmer says:

For your information Mr Kean has already done a fantastic job for the Clarets.....bringing the bollywood circus into the Championship,
[quote][p][bold]Robbie[/bold] wrote: CALLING OVER ROVERS FANS ----- WE ALL NEED TO STICK A QUID ON KEAN FOR BURNLEY - LETS MAKE HIM FAV FOR THE JOB!!![/p][/quote]Madari the snake charmer says: For your information Mr Kean has already done a fantastic job for the Clarets.....bringing the bollywood circus into the Championship, madari

10:18pm Fri 12 Oct 12

noddy57 says...

agent kean, finally the window of opportunity has arrived,,best of luck at burnley,,
agent kean, finally the window of opportunity has arrived,,best of luck at burnley,, noddy57

10:23pm Fri 12 Oct 12

i8dingles says...

Steve kean's six fingered claret and blue army
Steve kean's six fingered claret and blue army i8dingles

10:25pm Fri 12 Oct 12

jellybiff says...

Since we were elected co-chairmen, we have embarked on a wide-ranging programme of development at Burnley Football Club and this will continue

.hahahah priceless you couldn't write this sort of stuff.So know we can change our name back from Bourneley.
Since we were elected co-chairmen, we have embarked on a wide-ranging programme of development at Burnley Football Club and this will continue .hahahah priceless you couldn't write this sort of stuff.So know we can change our name back from Bourneley. jellybiff

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