Ian Baird’s Spitfires finally lost at home in the league last Saturday against Hampshire rivals Farnborough when they came up short to a 0-1 defeat at The Silverlake Stadium. Eastleigh played five at the back giving Michael Green a return at left back however winger Damien Scannell was left out of the starting line up…
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Spitfires take on Romsey Town in The Hampshire Senior Cup
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires will take on Romsey Town tomorrow night in the Hampshire Senior Cup quarter final at The Silverlake Stadium (7:45 pm kick off). The Spitfires did not have a game on Saturday as Salisbury City was playing in the FA Trophy against York City however the previous Saturday, Eastleigh travelled away to Dover…
Spitfires in winning spirit for the big Hampshire derby!
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires sent out a youthful side for there Hampshire Senior Cup third round tie at home to Evo-Stik Southern Division One Central outfit Fleet Town. Eastleigh got of to the best of starts with Chris Flood doing well to set up Jordace Holder Spooner who made no mistake with a cool finish after…
‘Missing’ Eastleigh player jailed
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Eastleigh FC midfielder Ali Fuseini who has been missing since his last game for the Spitfires on December 3, has been imprisoned for 10 weeks for motoring offences. Eastleigh FC had been worried about his non appearance at last Saturdays match and that he had not returned their phone calls However Southwark News has reported…
Missing footballer found?
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Reports on Twitter suggest that Eastleigh FC midfielder Ali Fuseini who has been missing since his last game for the Spitfires on December 3, has been imprisoned for 10 weeks for motoring offences. Eastleigh FC had been worried about his non appearance at last Saturdays match against Thurrock and that he had not returned their…
Spitfires sign Saints goalie
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires have signed N’Power Championship goalkeeper Jack Dovey from Southampton on loan. Eastleigh’s Director of Football announced on the fans forum today: “We are pleased to confirm that we hope to complete the loan signing today of goalkeeper Jack Dovey from Southampton FC. Assuming the formalities are completed, Jack will join the squad…
Spitfires seek back-to-back wins
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires are playing sixth placed Chelmsford City tonight away in the Blue Square Bet South at the Melbourne Stadium. Eastleigh will come in to this game with good spirits after a fantastic 3-0 league victory over second placed Welling United on Saturday. On loan Mike Green from nPower League 2 side Port Vale…
Eastleigh sign emergency left back
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires have signed N’Power League Two left back Michael Green from Port Vale on an initial one month loan. Eastleigh director of football Dave Malone wrote on the fans forum this morning. “We are delighted to confirm that we have agreed with Port Vale FC to sign Michael Green, on an initial short term loan. Many…
Spitfire young guns aim for Shots
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The Spitfires play Aldershot Town tonight at 7:45 PM The Ebb Stadium in the Hampshire Senior Cup 2nd Round. Eastleigh is due to put out a young team tonight as are Aldershot however The Shots have announced they will also play some first team players tonight. Former Eastleigh assistant manager Matt Gray is now a…
Spitfires meet Staines today
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires play Staines Town in the Blue Square Bet South at The Silverlake Stadium today. The Swans sit one place above Eastleigh in 18th place and like Eastleigh they have conceded two goals away in their last meeting with Dartford. Eastleigh lost 2-0 away to Sutton United on Tuesday and to really rub…
Spitfires look for win from Beavers
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires will be looking for a win at The Silverlake Stadium against last placed Hampton and Richmond Borough on Saturday to get back on track in the Blue Square Bet South. Although The Beavers have not won a game this season and have lost six times they have scored two more goals than…
Eastleigh start with point
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Eastleigh’s season is up and running with a highly positive and hard fought draw against promotion favourites Woking. After a run of three straight defeats from the Spitfires’ opening three games, Ian Baird’s side put in a really strong team performance to keep out Garry Hill’s side and ensure a valuable clean sheet. Eastleigh’s defensive…
Eastleigh V Saints preview
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The Spitfires will take on youthful Southampton XI at the Silverlake Stadium tonight however it has been confirmed that Ian Baird’s opponents will not be an entirely a under 21 side. It is expected that a few Southampton senior players will be in the stands watching on as well, but as always in this pre-season friendly , it is…
Spitfires win against Sholing
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires won 2-1 against Sholing at Portsmouth Road on Tuesday night. Goals by Slabber who stepped up to take the first penalty of the night. Last seasons top goalscorer sent the goalkeeper the wrong way with a strike straight down the middle. The home side got one back when Barry Mason pounced from…
Eastleigh to meet Reading today
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Ian Baird’s Spitfires will face Brian McDermott’s Reading XI at the Silverlake Stadium today Saturday 9 July in their latest pre-season friendly. Ex Spitfire Brett Williams will be against his former team as a part of a contract agreement when the striker moved to Reading for a rough sum of £50,000. Sean Morrison and Marcus Williams are…
