Eddie Howe 'needs' Celtic challenge as manager's Bournemouth go-to man reveals dressing room consensus

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Eddie Howe 's Bournemouth stars always knew he was destined for big things. The 36-year-old centre-back played in every one of Howe's eight seasons at the Vitality Stadium and reckons he needs a challenge like Celtic to take him away from his comfort zone.

The manager is the leading contender to take the top job at Parkhead, having turned down offers from the Premier League to await the call from Glasgow.

Francis revealed the dressing room consensus at the Cherries was their boss had all the tools to become a top manager.Howe dragged Bournemouth from the depths of League Two and the threat of extinction all the way to the riches of England's top flight.And Francis suspects Celtic fans, despite their clear excitement, "don't realise how good.