eaglesno1 Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) https://www.eastbourneeagles.co/news-1/2018/11/24/latest-statement So Eastbourne almost ready to accept their move to the Championship, should be confirmed by next weekend. Edited November 24, 2018 by eaglesno1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Glad to hear. A club with the heritage of Eastbourne would be a welcome addition to the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 That looks like good news for the Eagles and I wish them all the best. Sadly it could have a bad effect on the National League which is worrying as that is where the next generation of riders learn their trade. For the good of British Speedway all three leagues need to be kept as strong as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Fantastic news welcome back Eastbourne to the middle tier of racing. I remember by visits fondly from the 90’s ( well actually i was always in a foul mood as my team invariably got stuffed!). Great news for speedway that the club feel confident enough to step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 They will have a team that will be very hard to beat at home ,Arlington is a very hard track to get around and the home team will have plenty practice there and I think if their reserves are Brennan and woods they will get a barrow load of points even against heat leaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Ah, it feels so good seeing the Eastbourne name in this section. I was gutted when we moved out the Elite League but soon forgot all that with the great success in the National League but I am ready. I hope we can proove to be as successful in the Championship but at the same time, I am happy to be patient for a year or so. I hope all fans feel the same!! Surely Georgie and Tom at reserve but who else?? Exicting couple of months seeing signings come in!! BUT BLIMEY!!! Away tris are gonna be a bit of a long haul! Hope some will come back to back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 Was there in 1977 as the bonny Bandits were in the cup final. We got humped but happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 I'm assuming the 5 riders Jon Cook named in the Speedway Star article this week will be in your side so; Lawson, Kennett, Bowtell, Wood, Brennan which leaves around 14.35. Add in Adam Ellis perhaps and that would be 6.71 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted November 24, 2018 Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 That's the team I am hoping for with Bradley Wilson Dean the last member. Would be difficult to beat at home and should be worth a point or two away. Would certainly be crowd pleasers with all but Lawson & Bowtell ex Eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Only one I am not sure of is Bowtell. How has he progressed over the last year or so? Certainly used to struggle at Arlo. Is he championship second string level or would it mean Goergie be in the main team? Edited November 25, 2018 by stevec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 41 minutes ago, stevec said: Only one I am not sure of is Bowtell. How has he progressed over the last year or so? Certainly used to struggle at Arlo. Is he championship second string level or would it mean Goergie be in the main team? Ben Morley might have been a better shot. He is excellent at Arlington. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesno1 Posted November 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, stevec said: Only one I am not sure of is Bowtell. How has he progressed over the last year or so? Certainly used to struggle at Arlo. Is he championship second string level or would it mean Goergie be in the main team? The last time Bowtell rode Arlo was the first meeting in 2017, I think he rode it ok then. Looking at how much he has improved over the last 2 season he easily has the capability to get to grips with it. I would imagine that if he is included that him, Wood and Brennan would end up swapping between the reserve berths and no2 throughout the season as none of them are really second strings yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, eaglesno1 said: The last time Bowtell rode Arlo was the first meeting in 2017, I think he rode it ok then. Looking at how much he has improved over the last 2 season he easily has the capability to get to grips with it. I would imagine that if he is included that him, Wood and Brennan would end up swapping between the reserve berths and no2 throughout the season as none of them are really second strings yet. Yeh, that would be my woryy if we have all three of them. Mind you, I trust in our management to do the right thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 If Cook is confirmed as your new promoter, Bowtell will be in your team.....he’s one of Cook’s favourites. Not sure about Alf on the smaller tracks - he’s done well at IOW in the National , but only time will tell how he copes with Arlington at Championship level. Adam Ellis would be useful....but people tell me he’s riding in Poland in 2019?? Not useful for a Saturday track ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 Ellis has acontract in the Ekstraliga with Stal Gorzow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 47 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Ellis has acontract in the Ekstraliga with Stal Gorzow thing is skidder , because of the squads contracted doesn't mean a lot . riders have gone all season and had one or two rides even none in some cases so it might not be too much of a risk . however i don't know if he would be expected to be there if he was riding or not as that would nail it. i'd like to see adam ellis and ellis perks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 25, 2018 Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 2 hours ago, gee jay said: thing is skidder , because of the squads contracted doesn't mean a lot . riders have gone all season and had one or two rides even none in some cases so it might not be too much of a risk . however i don't know if he would be expected to be there if he was riding or not as that would nail it. i'd like to see adam ellis and ellis perks back. That’s the trouble with riders with Polish or othe countries contracts,there has to be a clear decision on the rules regarding missing riders in GB.( whatever is decided) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 26, 2018 Report Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) On 11/25/2018 at 11:23 AM, Richard Weston said: In the NL, some big track riders adapted very quickly to Arlington...no reason to believe Bowtell will be any different, if he is a team member. There enough people at Eastbourne to help him learn. He done well at Newcastle.... looked the part if nowhere near the finished article.. Long straights with iddy biddy corners... Regards THJ Edited November 26, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) When is confirmation expected in regard to the elevation of Eastbourne and Birmingham from the National League to the Championship? Edited November 29, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesno1 Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 38 minutes ago, gustix said: When is confirmation expected in regard to the elevation of Eastbourne and Birmingham from the National League to the Championship? Don't know about Birmingham but Eastbourne issued a statement last weekend pretty much confirming it and it said there would be official confirmation in another statement this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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