Clarets await Eckersley ruling

22 February 2010 19:46
The two clubs attended an independent tribunal on Monday which sat to decide a fee for Eckersley, who joined the Clarets in July on a four-year deal after allowing his contract at Old Trafford to expire.[LNB]The tribunal committee will inform Burnley and United of its verdict in the next few days.[LNB]Burnley manager Brian Laws told the club's official website: "We had a very good hearing and put our case across.[LNB]"We remain hopeful of a positive outcome, but we must now await the verdict."[LNB]Salford-born Eckersley, 20, made his senior debut for United last season after progressing through the club's youth ranks.[LNB]He has made three appearances for Burnley this campaign, although has yet to feature for the Clarets in the Premier League.[LNB][LNB][LNB] Burnley v Portsmouth. Click here to bet.  

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