Eastleigh FC

A remarkable story was today released by the Daily Echo claiming that Eastleigh manager Jason Dodd, is due for talks with Southampton boss George Burley over a possible move to St. Mary's in a coaching capacity. Saints legend Dodd, guided Eastleigh to Conference South survival having taken to the helm in December and turning around the fortunes of the club. With Glyn Snodin departing St. Mary's just this week, it would appear that Jason, who made 399 appearances for the club, is highly sought after by the Championship club. Click here for source

Martin Thomas has parted company with Eastleigh Football Club, which has been his footballing home for the past three years, to sign for AFC Totton of the Wessex League. 'Tommo' joined the Spitfires back in 2004 and played a key role in getting the club promoted to the Conference South with back to back promotions. The Ex-Saint, no-nonsense utility man found his chances limited however, in the past season and as a result finished the campaign at Winchester City on loan. FA Vase runners up, AFC Totton this week managed to secure what they regard as a 'massive signing', 'one of the club's best ever'. We wish Martin well, and thank him for his great service to the club. Click here for full story from Daily Echo

Following a highly creditable fifth placed finish with many youngsters last season, it will be interesting to see how the second string fair under newly appointed coaches, Brian LeBoutillier and Adie Burford. Eastleigh's Reserve side will feature amongst the following sides for the coming 2007/8 campaign. AFC Wimbledon, Ashford Town (Mx), Basingstoke Town, Beaconsfield SYCOB, Burgess Hill Town, Burnham, Carshalton Athletic, Eastleigh, Fleet Town, Harefield United, Hayes & Yeading United, Hillingdon Borough, Metropolitan Police, Sutton United, Tooting & Mitcham United, Uxbridge, Wealdstone and Whyteleafe. In the League Cup First Round we are at home to Carshalton Athletic, and if successful, will play East Grinstead away in the Second Round. No dates given yet. (Thanks to Ray Murphy and Wayne Mew for this information)

Wing Ace Moving To Eastleigh - Managing Director, Dave Malone released a statement on the club's messageboard on Friday evening which read as follows: "Eastleigh Football Club are delighted to confirm that we have agreed terms for the signing of Damien Scannell, an exciting young wide player from Fisher Athletic. The transfer is subject to ratification of the FA. Damien has been a sought after player, and was on trial at Millwall in February 2007. We welcome Damien to the Silverlake Stadium, and look forward to his first appearance in an EFC shirt!!"

Paul Doswell, Eastleigh's Director of Football, today revealed to the Daily Echo that he does not anticipate a major influx of players ahead of the new campaign. Click Here for Full Article