After Saturday's draw with Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth fans have been given hope for the first time since Gary O'Neil took over his role on a permanent basis. Whilst the 1-1 draw against high-flying Newcastle United does change our league position nor our "relegation favourites" tag, the improved showing provided Cherries fans with hope and positivity ahead of a challenging second half of the season.

Eddie Howe received adulation from all sides on his return to Dean Court, and whilst the teary full-time reunion supplied some bittersweet emotions to all the Cherries fans in attendance, the feelings quickly turned to optimism and promise - after an impressive ninety minutes which hopefully might be the spark for some positive momentum going forward.

Sam Davis, Tom Jordan and Neil Dawson are in the podcast studio to ponder whether the improvement can be maintained - as well the questioning where this leaves us in terms of our thoughts towards Gary.

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