Howe Praises Pugh

Former Hereford United winger Marc Pugh scored his first Premiership goal for Bournemouth last Saturday.

Manager Eddie Howe has spoken about Pugh's journey from Edgar Street.

This from the Independent:

Bournemouth’s other goal – the crucial third after West Ham had somehow pulled back to 2-2 – was scored by substitute Marc Pugh, whose journey is as impressive as any of his team-mates. 

“When we signed Marc and  the tribunal figure was £100,000 from Hereford, there were a few gulps in the boardroom,” recalled Howe, looking back on a very different time at AFC Bournemouth. “We had no money and it was a massive signing, which shows how far we’ve come. He deserves all the credit he gets.”

Pugh is not an automatic starter but Howe knows how important he is, for what he can do and for what he represents.  “With every challenge he has responded, grown and improved as the club has,” Howe said. “His attitude off the pitch epitomises everything we stand for.”

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