CaptainAudi Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Ben Barker, Jake Allen and Thomas Jorgensen will be bandits in 2015! Good start for you guys! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Jake Allen could be real cracker of a signing. I did say I was excited a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Jake Allen could be real cracker of a signing. I did say I was excited a while back That's because you thought it was Olly!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Jake Allen could be real cracker of a signing. I did say I was excited a while back His performances in Queensland recently have been top drawer. Recently just pipped in State Championship to Josh Grajczonek and has been heading some good UK bases Australians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 His performances in Queensland recently have been top drawer. Recently just pipped in State Championship to Josh Grajczonek and has been heading some good UK bases Australians. He does look to be a great young talent. The Aussies rarely disappoint too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Berwick just announced first three signings on their newsletter, apparently. Can you post a link then please, as I can't see any updates since 17th November !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster00 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Barker - Cracking signing an out and out number once which is what we lacked last season in the play offs against the likes of Cookie and Masters very pleased with that Allen - I don't know an awful lot about but I'm pleased were trying out a fresh face we'll see what he has to offer Jorgensen - Don't really rate him personally he's never shown me enough and most of his big points hauls seem to come at reserve can't see him upping that average but I'd be happy if he proved me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodiepatchie Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Ben Barker, Jake Allen and Thomas Jorgensen will be bandits in 2015! Good start for you guys! its only good if Robin approves Edited December 1, 2014 by Goodiepatchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Can you post a link then please, as I can't see any updates since 17th November !! It was via their newsletter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Can you post a link then please, as I can't see any updates since 17th November !! You don't get links, you sign up and get an e-mailed Newsletter. Over 400 go out every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodiepatchie Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=1eae037e98f1eeb292537b153&id=3ded419f86&e=e7d8e2d439 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 It was via their newsletter. Yes sorry, I've just re-read your post and realised that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRackBandit Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Chuffed we've got Barker 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 OK, just for KevH (but he'll need to sign up for future releases)... NEW SEASON, NEW RIDERS : To end ill-informed speculation on social media, and allow potential club sponsors to step forward, John Anderson and George Hepburn have tonight confirmed the club's intentions for 2015. "We will be running as usual, and in the Premier League" said Anderson. "We have made no secret that sponsorship is needed, but to be fair to those we are talking to on the subject, and to supporters who might be wanting to take up the attractive offers on season tickets as Christmas presents, we feel a statement has to be made, so many stories are flying about" While emphasising that, if the club's financial situation is not improved after 2015, the end of their efforts to maintain the sport in the borders could come to an end, John and George have announced it will be all systems go -- and have released the names of their first three signings! Berwick have moved quickly over the past seven days to tie up three new faces and will be working to tie up the remaining four places for a 2015 team as soon as is feasible. Chairman John stated tonight: “We are announcing initially these three new riders and feel that these captures will excite potential sponsors --- as well as fans of course. We can only reiterate that we need the support of a new main sponsor as well as associate sponsors as announced earlier, but by pushing on with progressive team news we feel this can only encourage folks to support and back the 2015 Bandits” BEN BARKER : The signing of the season! Agreeing terms to become a Bandit in 2015 is Cornishman Ben, a Team GB rider and regular British Final roster-man. At 26, he could be poised for an excellent season, and Bandits are delighted to have agreed with his parent club Coventry Bees for his link-up at Shielfield Park. Ben is heading to Argentina to race down there from mid December into February and will hopefully be fully race-fit when he returns to the UK in preparation for the 2015 season after having his 2014 season curtailed by a shoulder injury. He is a rider loved by the Berwick fans for his all out action style when appearing at Shielfield as a visiting rider and he has produced some big scores in Tweedmouth on his visits. Truro-born Ben is looking forward with optimism to joining Berwick a club, to quote him “ A team I have always wanted to ride for” He comes in on an average of 8.91. George Hepburn added “It is no real secret that we would have liked Ben in our 2014 team but for various reasons it did not work out, but it will come to fruition this season and we are delighted. He comes in on a 8.91 average and we thank Coventry Bees, Mick Horton and Neil Watson for all their assistance. Ben hopes to ride Elite league too and when Berwick meetings allow, matches in the Polish Leagues” THOMAS JORGENSEN : Also coming on board will be 22 year old Danish rider THOMAS JORGENSEN, who joins us from Scunthorpe to fill the gap created by David Bellego (away to Sheffield, as his extensive continental engagements currently require David to be loaned to a midweek circuit). Thomas also wanted a change of home track this coming season and had some very impressive scores on his travels last season. He will also ride regularly again in the Danish top league and Berwick beat off a lot of competition from other Premier League tracks to snap the likeable Danish youngster up. He pushed his average up to 7.09 in 2014 last season and is a rider with undoubted talent who will fill an ‘engine room’ role at Berwick. John said tonight “ Thomas guested for us a couple of times last term and despite illness on one occasion impressed us greatly. His performance for us at Sheffield In the KO Cup really made everyone sit up and take notice” JAKE ALLEN : While the signing of any Australian or non-EU citizen these days has to be tagged as "subject to his getting a visa" 19 year old Jake, from Queensland, Australia is a capture for the club, adding a talented young rider to the Shielfield stable. Jake has made more than a few pundits sit up and take notice this winter, recently finishing second, beaten only a wheel, in the Queensland State Championship two weeks ago -- this ahead of UK-proven riders such as Tyson Nelson, Ryan Douglas and Kozza Smith. Jake Allen has recently performed exceptionally well in the Hefferman Speedway series ‘down under’ and in 2014 won the Darren Winkler Memorial Trophy ahead of a talented line up of riders who race in the UK. The speedway press in his home country have publicly stated “ Jake Allen is the most improved and talented young rider in Queensland this winter” He now goes on to ride in the Australian Championship series as well as the Under 21 championship. Bandits' resident globetrotter Dick Barrie has also commented favourably upon Jake's style, having watched him with interest in Australia earlier this year. John Anderson praised Dennis for getting the deal done, quietly and efficiently as always. Dennis added ”We have now obtained a UKVI Certificate of Sponsorship for Jake as he meets the guidelines of the BSPA (finishing in the top four of his State championship). He seems a very committed and sensible young man, very determined to come and carve a career for himself in the UK and is now going through the process of getting his Visa, so hopefully this all goes to plan". "Remember too he has been in this country before as a 17 year old touring around tracks and from memory won a meeting at Scunthorpe, so he is not totally new to folks, but has improved by leaps and bounds this winter in his homeland” Jake will bring a CMA of 5.00 to the squad, becoming an asset after the required number of matches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Chuffed we've got Barker hope he does well for you,,, shame he was'nt coming to Newcastle :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Top signing in bb Jury is out on the other two for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Big up to the promotion .... Gives much more optimism for 2015 already 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Top signing in bb Jury is out on the other two for now You should read your Speedway Star over past weeks to see about Jake Allen. A very impressive winter so far and in the mould of top young Aussies from that part of world aka Morris, Douglas etc. Plus an asset to Berwick and it might put a smile on your face later although I doubt it. You cant expect these young lads to be instant hits over hear but much better than bringing in a more experienced 5 pointer from another track? Edited December 1, 2014 by Catch Me If You Can 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodiepatchie Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 its only good if Robin approvesah well one out of three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Jake Allen certainly seems to be one of the good young Aussies, rather than one of the "well he must be good, listen to that accent" Aussies. Should be a tidy signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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