Bagpuss 10,750 Posted December 12, 2014 http://eastbourneeagles.co/news.php?extend.670 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted December 12, 2014 http://eastbourneeagles.co/news.php?extend.670 Commiserations Eagles fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted December 12, 2014 Commiserations Eagles fans. Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josietoms 44 Posted December 12, 2014 Local young talent to be brought through. First to riders are from poole. 😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted December 12, 2014 So far a big track rider who will be all at sea round a sharp track and an injury prone second string, at the same time the ideal no1 who rides the track well has signed for brum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted December 12, 2014 Commiserations Eagles fans. What's wrong? Don't you like BJ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAPIDFIRE 8 Posted December 12, 2014 So far a big track rider who will be all at sea round a sharp track and an injury prone second string, at the same time the ideal no1 who rides the track well has signed for brum One life threatening injury in 2009, yes really injury prone eh !!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steven101 103 Posted December 13, 2014 Looks like danny warwick will be our no.1 I think, which imo is now a huge risk, thought might of been a risk if not at no.1. Suprised theyve not confirmed kelsey yet ? Thought he would of been first name on the sheet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted December 13, 2014 Looks to me, that they may be going down the only 2 X 3 pointers route. Personally i think Luke Chessell would be a half decent signing appeared to make some significant progress in the 2nd half of last season, even held the Bronze Helmet having won it up at Stoke, and he is on a decent average which he will certainly improve on. Its never easy to find the balance between finding your own youngsters and having a competitive Team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josietoms 44 Posted December 19, 2014 Marc owen confirmed for the Eagles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Marc owen confirmed for the Eagles Do you mean the Isle of Wight Eagles ;) Edited December 19, 2014 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted December 19, 2014 What's wrong? Don't you like BJ? How long has he been around now? 7 or 8 seasons of NL racing and still only has a 6 point NL average. There just nothing there and for me he's proof if ever it exists that some clubs just sign 7 rider who fit into a point limit, not 7 riders will will improve and win you things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted December 19, 2014 How long has he been around now? 7 or 8 seasons of NL racing and still only has a 6 point NL average. There just nothing there and for me he's proof if ever it exists that some clubs just sign 7 rider who fit into a point limit, not 7 riders will will improve and win you things. I know what point you're making but BDJ is a unique example. He had a very serious injury and to be blunt is lucky to be alive after it. So his development, in points scoring ability, has been stunted but he showed before that at Smallbrook that he has potential which is why he's ridden in the PL. Mildenhall got a bit of that as he was on a false average next year but if he's settled I'm sure he will improve his average a little bit, even if there's nothing significant. However the biggest thing with Brendan is he's very likeable! If you want a rider that the fans can relate to then you pick him and I think with being a new NL team you need someone to become a fans favourite as there no-one already there! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted December 19, 2014 I know what point you're making but BDJ is a unique example. He had a very serious injury and to be blunt is lucky to be alive after it. So his development, in points scoring ability, has been stunted but he showed before that at Smallbrook that he has potential which is why he's ridden in the PL. Mildenhall got a bit of that as he was on a false average next year but if he's settled I'm sure he will improve his average a little bit, even if there's nothing significant. However the biggest thing with Brendan is he's very likeable! If you want a rider that the fans can relate to then you pick him and I think with being a new NL team you need someone to become a fans favourite as there no-one already there! He's also ridden for ten different teams and been dropped from most of them (or is it 'all'?) I thought Martin Dugard would be a good development manager, bringing on good young prospects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted December 19, 2014 He's also ridden for ten different teams and been dropped from most of them (or is it 'all'?) I thought Martin Dugard would be a good development manager, bringing on good young prospects. He wasn't dropped last season... One rider doesn't make a team. You put Brendan alongside 'good young prospects' and you'll win the league. You put Brendan in a poor team and at least the fans will endear themselves to Brendan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
