Robert Eagle
Encyclopedia
Robert John Eagle is an English
professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Conference National
side Grimsby Town
. He has previously played for Norwich City
and Inverness Caledonian Thistle
.
's youth system and made his first team debut on September 19, 2006 when he started Norwich's Carling Cup tie with league one outfit Rotherham United
in which he helped Norwich to a 4–2 victory. He went on to make 10 league appearances before the end of the 2006–07 season
season. Eagle did not feature under manager Glenn Roeder
in the 2007–08 season
, but was awarded a new one-year contract in the summer of 2008. However, in April 2009 he was released by the club.
on trial, and played in a pre-season friendly against Highland League
side Buckie Thistle
. Eagle supplied the cross for Richie Foran
to head the first goal in a 2–0 win for Caley. Eagle went on to play for Inverness during the 2009–2010 season.
, and then Grimsby Town
. After a successful trial period, he signed for Grimsby on a two year deal on 5 August 2010. He scored his first goal against Forest Green Rovers going on to score another to help Town to a 3–3 draw. Eagle went on to bag himself some tremendous goals, including a strike from inside the centre circle in the 6-1 away win at Histon
, soon making him a favourite at Blundell Park.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. He has previously played for Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
and Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
.
Norwich City
Eagle was a product of the Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
's youth system and made his first team debut on September 19, 2006 when he started Norwich's Carling Cup tie with league one outfit Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
in which he helped Norwich to a 4–2 victory. He went on to make 10 league appearances before the end of the 2006–07 season
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season. Eagle did not feature under manager Glenn Roeder
Glenn Roeder
Glenn Victor Roeder is an English football manager and former player, most recently in charge at Norwich City. As a player, Roeder represented England B on 7 occasions...
in the 2007–08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
, but was awarded a new one-year contract in the summer of 2008. However, in April 2009 he was released by the club.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
In July 2009, Eagle joined Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
on trial, and played in a pre-season friendly against Highland League
Highland Football League
The Press & Journal Highland Football League is a league of football clubs operating not just in the Scottish Highlands, as the name may suggest, but also in the north-east lowlands...
side Buckie Thistle
Buckie Thistle F.C.
Buckie Thistle are a senior football club based in the town of Buckie, Banffshire, who currently play in Scotland's Highland Football League. Founded in 1889, they are also known as The Jags and play their football at Victoria Park, in Buckie....
. Eagle supplied the cross for Richie Foran
Richie Foran
Richard 'Richie' Foran is an Irish footballer who plays for SPL side Inverness CT.He has also played for St Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne, Carlisle United, Oxford United, Motherwell, Southend United and Darlington....
to head the first goal in a 2–0 win for Caley. Eagle went on to play for Inverness during the 2009–2010 season.
Grimsby Town
In July 2010, Eagle went on trial with Leyton OrientLeyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
, and then Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
. After a successful trial period, he signed for Grimsby on a two year deal on 5 August 2010. He scored his first goal against Forest Green Rovers going on to score another to help Town to a 3–3 draw. Eagle went on to bag himself some tremendous goals, including a strike from inside the centre circle in the 6-1 away win at Histon
Histon F.C.
Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league...
, soon making him a favourite at Blundell Park.
External links
- Robert Eagle player profile at canaries.co.uk