Vocalizing Sport

After Manchester United managed to secure their place in the Carling Cup final after a 4-3 aggregate win over Derby County all eyes now turn to Burnley and Tottenham as they battle each other to secure a final match at Wembley against the Red Devils. Tottenham lead Burnley 4-1 as they travel to Turf Moor to try and finish off Burnley and book themselves a place in the final at Wembley. Many United fans are likely to be cheering on Burnley, not only because of the slightly poor relationship between the two clubs after the signings of Michael Carrick and Dimitar Berbatov from Spurs to United, but also because former United player Chris Eagles joined Burnley in the summer, and United fans will surely be backing Eagles and his team mates to see how he has progressed since his move.

Eagles will perhaps be most remembered by United fans for scoring the final goal in a spectacular 4-2 win against Everton at Goodison Park on April 28th 2007, a result which practically handed United the title in the race against Chelsea. After coming back from 2-0 down to make the scoreline 3-2 Eagles cooly finished off his move curling a shot past Richard Wright into the back of the net.

Since his move to Burnley from the Barclays Premier League and UEFA Champions League Champions, Eagles has impressed his new club with 5 league goals in 25 league appearances for his new club as well as 4 league assists. This impressive form has helped Burnley climb to 7th in the Championship table, just one spot off of a play off place. His great form has also meant that he has become considered as one of the best signing for a Championship team during the summer transfer window.

Burnley will be hoping the great form of Eagles will continue leading into this match at Turf Moor against current Carling Cup holders Tottenham, with Burnley facing the uphill struggle of overturning a 3 goal lead Spurs have as their advantage, but I for one believe that Burnley can overcome this struggle, and would love to see Eagles facing his former club at Wembley.

Wembley here we come.
COME ON EAGLES.