Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe poses with the Championship trophy back in 2015Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is set to be given the position of Honorary Freeman of the Borough for his managerial achievements at Dean Court. The 41-year-old was appointed caretaker manager in 2009 with the club facing relegation from the football league as well as possible liquidation. The proposal, the highest award a council can give, is likely to be the final act of Bournemouth Borough Council before it merges with neighbouring Poole and Christchuch. On the news, Eddie Howe said: "It would be a great honour and I felt the right thing to do was to accept the proposal on behalf of everyone associated with AFC Bournemouth, in recognition of all the success we have achieved over the past ten years. The Special Council meeting will take place on Tuesday March 5 and will be the last decision that Bournemouth Borough Council will ever take.

Source: Sky sports February 25, 2019 21:11 UTC