teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 19, 2019 Anything but an eastbourne fan, but for the 2nd year running they have tracked a completley British team, and I can only compliment that. Hope kent follow suit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted November 19, 2019 4 hours ago, TurnTwo said: As predicted kemp confirmed leaving the eagles a fair way under the limit Only .74 under with all those reductions. So similar to a team with no Brits really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted November 19, 2019 Decent team, all done and dusted nice and early. With the additions of Poole and Kent in the league, there should be some good local derbies next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted November 19, 2019 Kemp is a good signing, talented and will improve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted November 19, 2019 Doesnt look a great team in my opinion... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted November 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, therefused said: Doesnt look a great team in my opinion... Good at home but poor away, pretty much par for the course for John Cook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted November 19, 2019 36 minutes ago, therefused said: Doesnt look a great team in my opinion... Not a lot to compare it with at the moment, so we'll see when all are complete I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northyorksbear 610 Posted November 19, 2019 Top quality side in my opinion - I have installed them as my favourites for the title already Would have loved kemp at Redcar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted November 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, northyorksbear said: Top quality side in my opinion - I have installed them as my favourites for the title already Would have loved kemp at Redcar Totally agree good side, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted November 19, 2019 3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: Good at home but poor away, pretty much par for the course for John Cook. What’s Cook got to do with it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted November 19, 2019 Very envious....'Kemp' is a great signing imo…. not sure why he'd want to ride Eastbourne every week though? just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloom89 494 Posted November 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Very envious....'Kemp' is a great signing imo…. not sure why he'd want to ride Eastbourne every week though? just my opinion. To improve his gating? He might think he had a year at Sheffield big open track he’s gone the opposite way so he can try and master a small technical track? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunters 210 Posted November 20, 2019 10 hours ago, bloom89 said: To improve his gating? He might think he had a year at Sheffield big open track he’s gone the opposite way so he can try and master a small technical track? He does not need to try to master Arlington probably the smallest 'technical'track. In the various finals between Eastbourne and Mildenhall at end of 2018 his races against Brennan and Wood, who were at the peak of their form at home, were legendary. He lost some but he also won in some very aggressive heats for the league title. It has been a disappointing year for him in 2019 particularly in the NL where he was expected to do big things but finished up lowering his average by a whole point. I think this is the perfect move for him as part of an all British team with no language problems, 2 other teenagers and good technical support who will help him to release his potential. I expect him to average over 5 next season and as his confidence grows it could be 6. I have a good feeling about this team, solid heat leaders, and bags of young potential. Not too worried about winning the league though I think top 6 could be on but they are all racers and are sure to entertain. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) I hope he (Kemp) does well, simply for the future of British speedway. He definitely has the potential to follow Lambert and Bewley imo….. Edited November 20, 2019 by GiveusaB 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted November 20, 2019 Eastie fans are renowned for taking racers to their hearts and generally never put pressure on them if they have a bad patch. Think Drew will become another fans favourite, and that's why we always have a high percentage of returning riders if points allow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites