For the latest in my series of The Big Interviews, I caught up with Newcastle’s very own legal Eagle, assistant head coach and Eagles Community Foundation trustee Dave Forrester to chat about his life as an Eagle and his thoughts on many things basketball and Newcastle related. As always Dave wasn’t backward at coming forwards…
Today Northumbrian Water Group hosted another great event at our Eagles Community Arena today and it looked so good, we just had to share it with you. Check out the photos from the hospitality rooms you might recognise as The Brian Manning Suite on BBL game nights, transformed into an exciting conference space, utilising five of…
The Newcastle Eagles still need to win their last two BBL Cup North Group games against Manchester Giants to ensure qualification for the competitions quarter-final stage. But, following their 69 – 76 home loss on Friday night against Leicester Riders their chances of a home tie at that stage are all but over. It was…
Unstoppable Georgia Ohrdorf played her way into next week’s WBBL All Star Five with an another eye-catching double double to destroy a shellshocked Durham Palatinates. The Maiden Castle club were blown away by the black and whites as a one-sided derby went the way of the rampant visitors. And Ohrdorf built on her burgeoning reputation…
Newcastle Eagles were left to lament a poor third quarter performance as they blew a half-time lead against long-time rivals Leicester Riders in the BBL Cup Northern Group. Heading into the second half, Newcastle held a six point lead over Leicester. But unfortunately for coach Ian Macleod’s side, a bruising third quarter and costly turnovers…
The first North East derby of the WBBL season can’t come soon enough for in-form Georgia Ohrdorf as Newcastle Eagles and Durham Palatinates battle it out for basketball’s regional bragging rights. Both clubs have set their sights on a top four finish as two rosters packed with talent look to upset the league’s big guns….
Kai Williams is readying himself for a wide-open season of top-flight hoops after predicting a rollercoaster ride for players and fans alike. The BBL veteran is a keen student of the domestic game and believes the current campaign could be the most unpredictable yet. But Williams sought to reassure the Newcastle faithful that the Eagles…
It’s THE BIG ONE this Friday night at the ECA as we welcome Leicester Riders for their first visit to our new home. Looking forward to the game, Dan caught up with Rahmon Fletcher after training this morning in the latest episode of The Midweek Interview series: Watch The Midweek Interview Ahead of Eagles vs…
It was a very disappointing and difficult night for Newcastle Eagles last Friday down in Sheffield as they suffered a heavy 93 – 69 defeat at the hands of the Sharks. It means that this Friday’s home game against Leicester Riders is even bigger than normal. The Eagles are looking to get in to the top…
