Bedford want Gravesend to be promoted

[Simon BTFC]

Are Bedford known as the Eagles because the play at the Eyrie or is the ground called the Eyrie because the Eagles play there? Either way how did the Bedford/Eagle thing come about? (Just thought I'd ask whilst we're on the subject of badges!)

[Windy]

Is that a local factory on the Braintree badge?

[Guest]

Indeed Crystal Palace should really be referred to as the Glaziers....which takes us back to Crittals Windows Factory.

[Windy]

Thanks Iron knob. I didn't really expect any sensible answers.<p>Sadly I am not so well informed so can't answer the Eagles questions. I would think the ground became known as The Eyrie because the Eagles play there and I know that we were nicknamed the Eagles long before Crystal Palace got in on the act - that's what an article in the Independent claimed when we reformed in 1989 anyway.

[Willow Street Ender]

Tut Tut Bald Eagle, are you a Bedford Fan?<p>When I woz young and Bedford and Romford were in the Southern League Bedford's old ground was, I believe called the Eyrie. Could it be that is why Bedford's new ground is called the New Eyrie.<p>Did u not once give Arsenal or was it Everton, a tough time at the old ground?<p>Regards from the bottom of the pyramid, good luck next season.

[Windy]

Yes Mr Whisperer, I am well aware that our old home was also called the Eyrie. It was a fine old ground that I had the pleasure of visiting on numerous occasions in my younger days.<p>That wasn't the question though. What I was unable to answer was which came first - the ground name or the nickname as both are obviously linked.<p>We've played both Arsenal and Everton. Arsenal won in a replay after a 2-2 draw at Highbury. All before my time.

[Rob_the_Saint]

Something to do with the County badge perhaps? (even though the bird is actually a falcon, not an eagle).<p>

[Willow Street Ender]

Hi Mr Bird,<p>I agree, the old Eyrie was a good ground. Looks like the answer to your question could be before both our times. I would guess that BTFC are pretty pleased eith the New Eyrie.