After an interview with Offensive Coordinator Neale McMaster, Nick Smith of the Bedford on Sunday wrote the following article about the Eagles season so far.
EAGLES AIMING TO SOAR IN INAUGURAL SEASON
Written by NICK SMITH
Ouse Valley Eagles are in their first season of existence, but offensive co-ordinator Neale McMaster has high hopes for the fledgling team.
After an indifferent start to the season, the team is looking to press on and make big strides starting with Sunday’s home game against Essex Spartans.
The team have had an extended break due to Maidstone Pumas dropping out of the league, which saw them automatically awarded two wins.
Heading into Sunday’s game, McMaster said: “The break came at a great time for us. After a difficult loss we’ve had time to regroup and we’ve been working to fix the problems we’ve seen so far this season.
“Our aim for the season is to win every game we’ve got left. There’s no reason we can’t, with no disrespect meant to other teams. We’re just going to go out there and try and win our remaining games by as many points as possible and make the play offs.”
They are currently sat with a 3-2 record going into Sunday’s game against Essex, following a 19-0 shutout against Watford Cheetahs, a dominant 37-0 win over London Hornets and a heart-breaking loss to Kent Exiles last time out.
On the loss, McMaster said: “The game was there for the taking, we should have won. We had more yards and had more opportunities than our opponents but just couldn’t find a breakthrough and we lost 14-13.”
Having only formed as a merger between Bedfordshire Blue Raiders and Milton Keynes Pathfinders in January, the team has made great strides in a short period of time and will look to press on.
Kick off for Sunday’s game is at midday at Bedford International Athletics Stadium.