AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe wants his side to improve upon last season in all departments.
The Cherries enjoyed arguably their most successful campaign last season, setting various club records for the second tier of English football.
The 10th place Championship finish was the highest rank the club has ever achieved and Howe would like to build on that this season.
Howe told the Daily Echo…
‘…We are aware this is going to be a difficult season but I don`t believe we have anything to fear. We looked at last season as a challenge and tried to hit that head-on and this season will be no different…’
‘…My personal expectations are very high. I want us to improve and to do better than we did last season in all departments and in all ways.
“You have to set the bar very high internally because going the other way is of no use and will only see you move backwards. My drive is very strong and I am very ambitious personally so would like to think we can achieve everything that is possible to achieve. Whether we end up doing that is in the lap of the gods at times. We have prepared very well and it is all geared up to be successful.”
“We can still be perceived as underdogs in probably 60 to 70 per cent of the games but we don`t view ourselves that way. We view ourselves as a professional outfit with a squad with one of the best attitudes in the Championship…’
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