Eagles: Eagles target Bridger and Kennett

Eastbourne Eagles manager Trevor Geer is out to prolong Lewis Bridger's Coventry woe this evening as the teams lock horns in a crucial Elite League clash.
Bridger, who remains an Eagles asset, has struggled for form since leaving Arlington in the closed season. An ill fated spell at Peterborough was brought to an end in May when he was offloaded to the Coventry Bees, but the move has done little to improve his fortunes. The 21 year old is riding well below his average and his loss of form has come at a bad time for the Bees, who have slipped towards the bottom of the standings. And Geer is hoping to take advantage of Coventry's stumble to secure a rare away maximum. He said, "(Former Eagle) Ed Kennett and Lewis are struggling; I think we've got a good opportunity of going there and getting the three points. And there is a bit of needle there between the boys."The Eagles have not managed a victory away from Arlington all season, but did register an impressive point at Wolverhampton in April.Geer added, "The way the team's going, they're all talking about trying to make the play offs but it all depends on what other teams do."And while it will take a dramatic turn around for the Eagles to secure a top four finish, with a favourable August schedule ahead, Geer is confident of avoiding bottom spot and the relegation ride off which would ensue."The boys have got it together. It's been a remarkable turnaround, they're riding like they're capable of beating anyone."In Simon Gustafsson and Lukas Dryml we've got the strongest reserve pairing in the league, everyone has bucked their ideas up."Meanwhile Matej Zagar, who took criticism from some Eagles supporters in current weeks, returned to score well in the narrow defeat at Swindon last Thursday. And with skipper Cameron Woodward also back on the shale to claim a 12(2) at the Abbey, the Eagles line up appear finally to be hitting their straps as one. Geer said, "Cam's just come back from injury and looked better than before, he came back to a tough meeting and got the team together."Polish rider Dawid Lampart is back in contention to ride for the Eagles in the season's closing stages, after recovering from a broken collarbone.

Eagles: 1. Matej Zagar, 2. Tomasz Jedrzejak, 3. Ricky Kling, 4. Cam Woodward (captain), 5. Joonas Kylmakorpi, 6. Simon Gustafsson, 7. Lukas Dryml

The Eagles were in action against Lakeside Hammers at Arlington last night; see Wednesday's Gazette.

Eagles: Win Burlington tourney

The Erin Mills Eagles under-15 boys defeated London Southend United FC 2-1 in penalty kicks to win the Burlington Soccer Tournament on the weekend. The Eagles dominated round robin play going unbeaten through three games. They scored six goals while allowing just one against. The championship game was a hard fought affair that was almost lost with seven minutes remaining to play when London scored off a free kick. Erin Mills continued to press and knotted the score at 1-1 in the final minute when Michael Pudzianowski pounded home a rebound off a penalty kick. The goal sent the team members and their parents on the sidelines into a wild celebration.Ten minutes of overtime play solved nothing and the game went to a shootout. The contest was won on sudden death penalty kicks. Erin Mills goalie Dylan Greene made a brilliant save on London's second sudden death shooter after Tyler Goncalo had scored for the Eagles and Erin Mills were crowned champions. Erin Mills coaches Marcelo Lemos and Cesare Urlando accepted the championship trophy. The tournament most valuable player for the Erin Mills team was Shane Nazareth for his outstanding defensive play.

Eagles: Burnley FC winger Chris Eagles rejects Rangers FC offer

Burnley FC midfielder Chris Eagles has decided not to accept an offer from Rangers FC claiming such a move ‘would not be in his best interests’. The two clubs had agreed a fee for the winger who yesterday toured Ibrox and visited the SPL giants’ Murray Park training ground. However the 24 year old, who has a year remaining on his Turf Moor contract, was unable to agree a deal. A statement on Burnley's official website read: "Chris Eagles has tonight decided a move to Glasgow Rangers would not be in his best interests."The two clubs had agreed a fee for the 24 year old, but he was unable to agree personal terms with the Scottish champions."Eagles has played 95 games for Burnley since signing from United two years ago.

Eagles: Stand Up for Vick, Attorney Confirms Cake Smashed in His Face

The Philadelphia Eagles were already aware of Michael Vick’s confrontation at his 30th birthday party before a Virginia Commonwealth’s attorney made that information public on Wednesday.
The team believes that statements made by attorney Harvey L. Bryant were a mischaracterization of the incident according to Jeffrey McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
“In terms of just using good judgment, at one point, he got in the limousine, and should have left at that point,” Bryant said Wednesday. “He got out of the limousine, and with the help of several friends, he was returned to to the limousine and left.”
The attorney also confirmed previous reports that Vick had cake smashed in his face at the party. Bryant conceded that would have angered anyone.
“Obviously, that’s an aggravating factor for any human being,” Bryant said Wednesday, per Jen McCaffery of the Virginian-Pilot. “And he correctly went and got into his vehicle.”
Virginia Beach Police closed the case on Tuesday without filing charges as the victim, Quanis Phillips, was being uncooperative. Detectives maintain they know who the shooter is, but are unable to proceed without his cooperation.
While Vick may be in good standing with the Philadelphia Eagles, he may not be so lucky with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell or state and federal prosecutors.
It remains to be seen whether the courts will go after Vick for violating his parole by associating with Phillips, his co-defendant from the federal dog fighting trial.

Eagles World Football body still assessing ban

Eagles World football governing body, FIFA will not act instantly on the decision by President Jonathan Goodluck to suspend Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, from international competitions for two years. FIFA Spokesman, Nicolas Maingot said on Thursday during a World Cup briefing that the body was still assessing the situation:
"We have been now officially informed of that and we are looking at this case," he said and added: "We need a little bit of time. ... We are not at the step of taking sanctions."