He may have departed for Fratton Park in a £400k deal in March 2002, but returning to Dean Court for a months loan period but for Eddie Howe, it does not feel like he's been away at all!!
Speaking on BBC i, Eddie is quoted as saying: "I think there's a lot more to come from me, and hopefully I can improve with every game."
During his time away, he started just 2 games before a catalogue of serious injuries side lined him for the remaining period.