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ARTICLE: Eagles flies into Boundary Park

Post by ClaretTony » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:04 pm

And a new club for Chris Eagles

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Post by Papabendi » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:31 pm

A real talent and a cut above often for us

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Post by Indecisive » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:37 pm

Papabendi wrote:A real talent and a cut above often for us
I liked him. A few moments of genius.

He would never get near a Dyche team. Always struck me as someone who was thick as treacle... positioning, tactical awareness, decision making... all really pretty poor.

Seem to remember reading he had some personal difficulties at some stage, that has maybe had a detrimental effect on his career?

Definitely not one I’d look back on either overly fondly or with disdain. Was decent enough for us and I wish him well.

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Post by Woodleyclaret » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:40 pm

Who can forget the Girly hair song at Wembley
I wish him well.

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Post by Vino blanco » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:43 pm

Good luck to him. Hope he does well.
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Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:47 pm

Didn’t always deliver but he was exciting.
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Post by John Johnson 1605 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:49 pm

My favourite memory is Derby away under Howe where we won 4-2 and for long periods, especially second half he was unplayable.

I also remember him on the Turf playing for Sheffield Wednesday. A loan from United and he looked an incredible prospect.

Sadly failed to fill his real potential but still wish him all the best even in such a barm pot of a club.
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Post by Bin Ont Turf » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:50 pm

I've got more stamina than he has.

And I would have hit the underside of the crossbar and bounce it in at Coventry, to make it look a better goal. :)

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Post by Bosscat » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:58 pm

The 1st Lamborghini parked in Turf Moor car park when he was here :lol: :lol: :lol: , and people go on about Tarkas G Wagen :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by beddie » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:09 pm

I too wish him well. I really hope it works out for him.
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Post by Dark Cloud » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:26 pm

He always reminded me of someone who was legend in his own bathroom, probably because of his upbringing at Utd, but even so, he did have some good games for us, even if he too often flattered to deceive. I think he gave us his all for a while and we probably got him just about at his best, whatever you think that was. I too hope he does well. My clearest memory was him doing brilliantly and then hitting the inside of the post late on at home v Arsenal in our first PL foray. It would have made a superb and deserved winner and somehow kind of sums him up in a nutshell.
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Post by ClaretTony » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:26 pm

John Johnson 1605 wrote:My favourite memory is Derby away under Howe where we won 4-2 and for long periods, especially second half he was unplayable.
Simply outstanding that day and the away game at Sheffield United in the promotion season stands out too. Just nowhere near enough of those games unfortunately.

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Post by Juan Tanamera » Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:01 pm

Ten years on and memories sometimes become a little foggy, but my mate (who sits next to me) and I always had a little wager when Eagles was through one on one with the opposing goalie.
He always scored.
Anyone care to prove me wrong?
He was something of a maverick and it was fun while it lasted.
Albeit all to briefly.

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:07 pm

The player a lot of fans couldn't take to with his long hair and standing out a mile from the rest ability wise.

If you can perform like he did at his best, every week, then you play for Real Madrid not Burnley.
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Post by Cubanclaret » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:15 am

He was a very exciting signing at the time and had some great games at home too. The game v Norwich stands out during the Coyle season. It was the featured game on the Championship highlights, he scored both in a 2-0 win. Tbf he had a good spell under Laws too when we were strong at home, for a while at least.

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Post by Garnerssoap » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:21 am

Tottenham away league cup 1st half.
I loved him but then again I loved jean louis Valois. Maybe I’m quince

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Post by Guller Bull » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:22 am

There was one moment in a game at home (cant remember who against) where he played a Rabona pass from the wing. There was no other way to lay off the ball to keep the flow of the move going and he executed it perfectly.

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Post by TheFamilyCat » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:23 am

Bristol City away in the promotion season was another brilliant performance, especially in the second half. Him and Paterson ran them ragged.

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Post by Hendrickxz » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:28 am

We were minutes from our first proper Wembley final in years when he lost the ball around the half way touchline and allowed Spurs to get the breakaway goal that knocked us out. He should have hoofed the ball as far as he could but his fancy Dan tactics got us knocked out -- at least that's how I remember it.

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Post by Garnerssoap » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:35 am

Hendrickxz wrote:We were minutes from our first proper Wembley final in years when he lost the ball around the half way touchline and allowed Spurs to get the breakaway goal that knocked us out. He should have hoofed the ball as far as he could but his fancy Dan tactics got us knocked out -- at least that's how I remember it.
Don’t ruin my memories of a wonderful love affair what with your dyche like pragmatisms

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Post by Lord Beamish » Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:07 am

Hendrickxz wrote:We were minutes from our first proper Wembley final in years when he lost the ball around the half way touchline and allowed Spurs to get the breakaway goal that knocked us out. He should have hoofed the ball as far as he could but his fancy Dan tactics got us knocked out -- at least that's how I remember it.
In fairness, he was dead on his feet by that point. He could barely kick it. Stamina, or lack of it, was his Achilles Heel, for me.
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Post by claptrappers_union » Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:34 am

He suffered from asthma and he’s been through some family issues recently, but I’ve never grasped why he hasn’t settled into clubs since leaving Bolton.

He was popular at Port Vale I believe though

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Post by RammyClaret61 » Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:09 am

Hendrickxz wrote:We were minutes from our first proper Wembley final in years when he lost the ball around the half way touchline and allowed Spurs to get the breakaway goal that knocked us out. He should have hoofed the ball as far as he could but his fancy Dan tactics got us knocked out -- at least that's how I remember it.
Wasn’t it Akinbiyi who lost the ball?

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Post by IanMcL » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:43 pm

At times, he was sensational.

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