Burnley Football Club News

• Nickname:Clarets
• Founded:1882
• Manager:Owen Coyle

• Ground:Turf Moor
• Capacity:22,546

Eagles opts to stay at Burnley

25 Aug 2010 - 12:04:31

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Burnley winger Chris Eagles has rejected offers from both Celtic and Rangers to remain at Turf Moor, agreeing a new two-year contract with the Championship club.

The 24-year-old former Manchester United man had seemed set to leave the Clarets earlier this summer, but has now opted to stay put.

Manager Brian Laws told the club's official website: "Chris has agreed to sign a new two-year deal and is going to stay with us.

"That's great news for the fans and the football club, because quite clearly he has the talent.

"He is taking on board what we are asking of him and we hope he will produce for the rest of the season.

"It's really pleasing that he has committed himself to the club. It quashes any rumours about Celtic or Rangers. He wants to stay at Burnley and that's good enough for us."