Eastbourne 2019

[Hackett]

Commercial Director - Ian Jordan 

"We must dust ourselves down and look at some significant changes for 2020 on and off the track...."

 

 

[HGould]

26 minutes ago, Hackett said:

Commercial Director - Ian Jordan 

"We must dust ourselves down and look at some significant changes for 2020 on and off the track...."

 

 

Eastie fans i spoke to at Leicester yesterday seem to think Jordan is off to Plymouth and Connor Dugard coming back to run Speedway with Jon Cook and set up some kind of Junior Academy track at back of Stadium. 

[gazzac]

1 hour ago, HGould said:

Eastie fans i spoke to at Leicester yesterday seem to think Jordan is off to Plymouth and Connor Dugard coming back to run Speedway with Jon Cook and set up some kind of Junior Academy track at back of Stadium. 

Shame they took the old one out a few years ago, always thought it was a mistake, although was getting a bit tired. 

[woofers]

1 hour ago, HGould said:

Eastie fans i spoke to at Leicester yesterday seem to think Jordan is off to Plymouth and Connor Dugard coming back to run Speedway with Jon Cook and set up some kind of Junior Academy track at back of Stadium. 

I hope not.

Ian Jordan is the breath of fresh air that has revitalised Eastbourne Speedway and I believe he considers the ‘project’ to be greater than just a one year stint and that there are more things to be done in order to establish speedway at Arlington for the long term.

I must confess that I would not miss Jon Cook, I’m not sure what he brings other than old school experience. He may have fallen out with the BSPA given some of his recent remarks, which is a bit rich coming from a former member of that Association.

Connor Dugard had success with the National League set up, (not sure how much was down to Martin though), and pressed ahead with ideas that were ‘different’ but in the end didn’t make that much difference in my opinion.

[ruckerroo]

13 minutes ago, woofers said:

I hope not.

Ian Jordan is the breath of fresh air that has revitalised Eastbourne Speedway and I believe he considers the ‘project’ to be greater than just a one year stint and that there are more things to be done in order to establish speedway at Arlington for the long term.

I must confess that I would not miss Jon Cook, I’m not sure what he brings other than old school experience. He may have fallen out with the BSPA given some of his recent remarks, which is a bit rich coming from a former member of that Association.

Connor Dugard had success with the National League set up, (not sure how much was down to Martin though), and pressed ahead with ideas that were ‘different’ but in the end didn’t make that much difference in my opinion.

Agree 100%

[gazzac]

Ian Jordan is the commercial manager, don't think that will change? (Hopefully)

Edited September 16, 2019 by gazzac

[gazzac]

1 hour ago, Richard Weston said:

He came in as commercial manager but he is now Director of the operating company (effectively the MD).  There is only one other director of the company, Les from the headline sponsor, Fineprint.

Many thanks, assume they're not going anywhere soon then as hoped. 

Edited September 16, 2019 by gazzac

[Hackett]

.Be surprised if it is Ian Jordan that moves on , he has been central to the commercial development of the club over recent years. Sponsoring riders Tom Brennan, Jason Edwards to now being a director and driving a lot of the organisation forward. 

On track - Dependent on BSPA deciding on one league or two. Think on track main change will be the balance of the team heat leader heavy and effectively 3 reserves didn't work. 

Tom Brennan will be back even though attached to a false average from his time at reserve.

Be surprising if Eagles don't persist with Jason Edwards with a couple of months experience in CL.

Lewi Kerr has stated his preference of returning for another season and is a fans favourite.

Lawson has done an excellent job for majority of the season. An excellent rider at this level. Part of Jon Cook's Hammers quartet that was brought in so be interesting if he returns. 

Newman has done a solid job at second string + steadily improved at Arlington. Has an average that doesnt get considered in first team draft but if fits Eagles 2020 I would look to bring him back. 

Woods was announced over speakers he had retired from speedway. Excellent at Arlington woeful away. #Eastbournitis 

Bowtell flattered to deceive but was handed 2nd string spot to start which was unfair + struggled for confidence. At reserve was better but if the Eagles go for Edwards at reserve unlikely to return.

Kennett never going to live up to starting average - was solid until hampered with arm injury. Surgery over winter taking plates out be interesting to see whether he wants to continue or return. 

 

 

 

 

[ruckerroo]

32 minutes ago, Hackett said:

.Be surprised if it is Ian Jordan that moves on , he has been central to the commercial development of the club over recent years. Sponsoring riders Tom Brennan, Jason Edwards to now being a director and driving a lot of the organisation forward. 

On track - Dependent on BSPA deciding on one league or two. Think on track main change will be the balance of the team heat leader heavy and effectively 3 reserves didn't work. 

Tom Brennan will be back even though attached to a false average from his time at reserve.

Be surprising if Eagles don't persist with Jason Edwards with a couple of months experience in CL.

Lewi Kerr has stated his preference of returning for another season and is a fans favourite.

Lawson has done an excellent job for majority of the season. An excellent rider at this level. Part of Jon Cook's Hammers quartet that was brought in so be interesting if he returns. 

Newman has done a solid job at second string + steadily improved at Arlington. Has an average that doesnt get considered in first team draft but if fits Eagles 2020 I would look to bring him back. 

Woods was announced over speakers he had retired from speedway. Excellent at Arlington woeful away. #Eastbournitis 

Bowtell flattered to deceive but was handed 2nd string spot to start which was unfair + struggled for confidence. At reserve was better but if the Eagles go for Edwards at reserve unlikely to return.

Kennett never going to live up to starting average - was solid until hampered with arm injury. Surgery over winter taking plates out be interesting to see whether he wants to continue or return. 

 

 

 

 

I agree with most of that, be amazed if brennan doesnt get an average reduction if they apply for it, tough on him 6.25 then one match in main team and wallop

[IronScorpion]

17 hours ago, ruckerroo said:

I agree with most of that, be amazed if brennan doesnt get an average reduction if they apply for it, tough on him 6.25 then one match in main team and wallop

I would be surprised if he gets an average reduction through injury as he has not been out for a year. I think that was the rule in place, previously, but David Howe retired because of his injuries(mainly shoulder) but returned about a year & a half later, with no reduction.

[cityrebel]

23 hours ago, HGould said:

Eastie fans i spoke to at Leicester yesterday seem to think Jordan is off to Plymouth and Connor Dugard coming back to run Speedway with Jon Cook and set up some kind of Junior Academy track at back of Stadium. 

I heard the same rumour on Saturday. Far too many 'Cooks' spoil the brew!

[old bob at herne bay]

Interesting that Mr J Cook slagged off the NL and it's riders in his programme notes earlier in the season ... now there's rumour of a junior academy re appearing at Arlington. 

Does he think the academy will provide riders for his Eatbourne team ? or to be loaned out the NL he clearly dislikes ? 

 

 

 

[old bob at herne bay]

Granted the NL 2020  looks very shaky.  Maybe Eastbourne will run a CL team in 2020 alongside their PL team if the academy gets off the ground ? They certainly have enough CL standard riders they could use.  

Cannot see Len taking a club into the PL on Monday nights starting at 6.30pm with thier current planning constraints.Not sure I can see Len running a team in the PL ...period. He runs the speedway at Sittingbourne as regular weekly entertainment with a full fixture list throughout the season. Don't see how that is remotely possible in either the PL or the CL? 

Travelling support would be non existent outside of the local Kent area with a 6.30pm start. 

Championship is currently  a no go on a Monday night .... maybe 2020 might be very different  ??

 

 

[old bob at herne bay]

Of course I meant  Eastbourne running a National League team alongside their Championship team in 2020 .....

[Sings4Speedway]

23 hours ago, gazzac said:

Shame they took the old one out a few years ago, always thought it was a mistake, although was getting a bit tired. 

The removal of the junior track was one of the most harmful things to happen to British speedway in the last 15 years. How many riders have missed out on vital track time or even missed out on becoming speedway riders since its demise we will never know. What i do know is that the destruction of training tracks is a huge crime towards the sport. 

[gazzac]

2 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said:

The removal of the junior track was one of the most harmful things to happen to British speedway in the last 15 years. How many riders have missed out on vital track time or even missed out on becoming speedway riders since its demise we will never know. What i do know is that the destruction of training tracks is a huge crime towards the sport. 

As a matter of interest, I obviously know the one at Arlington,  but have there many over the years at other places?

[TurnTwo]

Can’t see Dugard running a team. I recall his interest in rye house but when you speak to him at Arlington he says how he enjoys being able to arrive a lot later and enjoying the less responsibility.

[old bob at herne bay]

gazzac  - Lakeside had one in the last few seasons of their existence - run originally by George Barclay, then taken over by Paul Hurry.  Iwade near Sittingbourne is still running.  Kingsl Lynn used to have a junior track inside thier existing circuit run by Olle Nygren. (don't think that's still there) 

 

 

[cityrebel]

1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said:

gazzac  - Lakeside had one in the last few seasons of their existence - run originally by George Barclay, then taken over by Paul Hurry.  Iwade near Sittingbourne is still running.  Kingsl Lynn used to have a junior track inside thier existing circuit run by Olle Nygren. (don't think that's still there) 

 

 

Reading and Sheffield also had training tracks inside the stadium grounds.

[allthegearbutnaeidea]

We have one at Berwick, in Duns specifically. There is one over at Workington called Northside, been broken into a few times and I think it’s changed hands but is still running I think.