Hunters 210 Posted November 21, 2018 Beginning to warm to the idea of Championship, If the talk of Cook rejoining us is true then Lawson, Ellis, BWD, Kennett, Wood, Brennan and Edwards fits. That would be an entertaining side to watch and should hold their own with loads of improvement potential. As BWD would no doubt stay with the Dugard family again inward travel costs would be minimal (Ellis?) Is it just wishfull thinking ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted November 21, 2018 If I recall the Dugard’s and bwd didn’t end in good terms after his sale to Somerset Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,223 Posted November 22, 2018 I would expect Kennett, Wood & Brennan all to be involved, might be a year too early for Edwards but would make a handy number 8. As for the rest who knows? Morley, Ellis, Steve Worrall, Lewi Kerr? Any of those would form a formidable home side and would likely fit the historic Eastbourne mould of being a bit pants away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee jay 234 Posted November 22, 2018 15 hours ago, TurnTwo said: If I recall the Dugard’s and bwd didn’t end in good terms after his sale to Somerset i wasn't there , but was told bwd was at a meeting some time the following season picking the 50/50 ticket so doubt there's any bad feeling now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,008 Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: I would expect Kennett, Wood & Brennan all to be involved, might be a year too early for Edwards but would make a handy number 8. As for the rest who knows? Morley, Ellis, Steve Worrall, Lewi Kerr? Any of those would form a formidable home side and would likely fit the historic Eastbourne mould of being a bit pants away. Pants away in the old Elite league, hopefully we can carry on with the away form we've had this year in the NL, unlikely though with tougher opposition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,223 Posted November 22, 2018 2 hours ago, gazzac said: Pants away in the old Elite league, hopefully we can carry on with the away form we've had this year in the NL, unlikely though with tougher opposition. To be honest win 99% of your home matches and pick up a few away points and Eastbourne will make the play offs whatever league. Then its a lottery as everyone knows plus being one of the few smaller tracks in the Championship will be an advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 22, 2018 Hopefully we will find out soon, what league and what race night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted November 22, 2018 big article on Eastbourne 2019 and Jon Cook in today's star...but still no official announcement.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted November 22, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 4:13 PM, Hunters said: Beginning to warm to the idea of Championship, If the talk of Cook rejoining us is true then Lawson, Ellis, BWD, Kennett, Wood, Brennan and Edwards fits. That would be an entertaining side to watch and should hold their own with loads of improvement potential. As BWD would no doubt stay with the Dugard family again inward travel costs would be minimal (Ellis?) Is it just wishfull thinking ? Ellis is riding in Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted November 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Mike.Butler said: big article on Eastbourne 2019 and Jon Cook in today's star...but still no official announcement.... Not seen what the Speedway Star says. However, no announcement can only mean nothing is settled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted November 23, 2018 Probable hold up reading the Speedway Star article is whether Cook has a promoters licence. So whether its M Dugard and T Geer or AN Other promoting a Championship side is thei probable issue. Cook madea pretty good pitch for the job in the Sater this week and its a good read throughout with lots of interesting articles around the promotoers Xmas bash ( AGM ) Cooks promotoers licence allegedly hangs on Lakeside's ability to clear debts primarliy caused, I have to say IMO by Mr Rob Godfrey and the cancellation of Friday fixtures. (Restraint of trade claim surely could be brought against he BSPA? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunters 210 Posted November 24, 2018 So it is definitely Championship and they have already signed some riders. Interesting Announcement on Eagles website today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted November 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Hunters said: So it is definitely Championship and they have already signed some riders. Interesting Announcement on Eagles website today. Just about there -- pressing ahead with plans to accept invitation to join the Championship is the phrase used. https://www.eastbourneeagles.co/news-1/2018/11/24/latest-statement 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterPlinge 657 Posted November 24, 2018 What are the odds on Jon Cook running an Eastbourne team in the Championship, and the Dugards running a Young Eagles team in the National League? hmmmmm....rumours... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, WalterPlinge said: What are the odds on Jon Cook running an Eastbourne team in the Championship, and the Dugards running a Young Eagles team in the National League? hmmmmm....rumours... Eastbourne are not a promotion that likes to run too many meetings. I'd be amazed if they ran two teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites