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Bolton midfielder Eagles holds no grudge against ex-Man Utd teammates

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Chris Eagles holds no grudge against those at Manchester United who took his place.

Eagles faces his former club today.

"People don't realise how hard it is, what it's like to play at Old Trafford," he recalled to the Daily Mail. "When you walk out there in front of 70,000 people it takes your breath away.

"It is difficult when other players arrive but it's not personal. It's not their fault. Anderson and Nani, for example, are both great lads.

"But it's hard when you go on tour, play in the games, score goals, come back and play the friendlies. Then the season starts and you are straight back out again. It does hurt. I won't lie.

"I went and watched United and Arsenal and it just brings back memories.

"Seeing all the lads playing together, it sort of upsets you in a way. But Bolton is my club now. I am thrilled to be here and I don't regret a thing."

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