teaboy279 1,038 Posted April 8, 2016 Yeah not sure how he fits, isn't it a 10 + average. Unless they have dumped someone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted April 8, 2016 another rider to be announced it says in the press release Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sussex bulldog 41 Posted April 8, 2016 he Eastbourne 'IT First Eagles' can now confirm that they have rebuilt their team for the 2016 season having only completed one league meeting. The Eagles management were forced into the changes after club number 1 Kyle Hughes broke his ankle in a horrible crash at Arlington on the dawn of the season. If this wasn't enough bad news the team were then dealt even worse luck when club Captain Richard Andrews hit the back wheel of Kent rider James Shanes. After a week resting his arm Richard went to the A&E again and was informed he had a broken scaphoid. Leaving club director Connor Dugard in an even harder situation having already dropped Ben Hopwood days before to make way for a potential number 1. The club had signed Ellis Perks to replace Hopwood giving the side an extra 0.86 to gain a higher averaged number 1 to replace Kyle. Today the club can confirm that Adam Ellis will join the Eagles as the clubs new number 1! Adam who has been scoring very highly in the nations top league is a brilliant addition to the seaside club! Connor said: "Adam was the man to complete the puzzle he was the rider I first enquired about and after a bit of time he wanted to join the club! He was by far the best visitor last year and it's great to have him join us! I must extend our thanks to Matt Ford at Poole and Jon Cook at Lakeside for letting us use Adam." Adam said "I'm really excited to be joining Eastbourne. They do the business on and off the track and I'm looking forward to joining them." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevec 300 Posted April 8, 2016 Good stuff. He flew last year. Even BWD could barely touch him. Did not see that coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,253 Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Well flip my biscuits i didn't see that one coming. Outstanding signing. Ok he isn't going to put a lot on his average but he will deliver solid point in all but a few meetings. Thought he was just doing EL and continental stuff this year but perhaps the offer was just too strong? I would say that makes the best top 4 in the league now? (ok 2nd best) But who will replace Andrews? Edited April 8, 2016 by Sings4Kings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted April 8, 2016 Cottham to replace Andrews? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted April 8, 2016 How much they got left to replace Andrews? Also do these changes affect Saturday nights meeting? If they have had to un-declare Andrews can they have RR for a non existent rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted April 8, 2016 Wow money certainly does talk even in the nl, told brum wasnt doung Nl this season, how wrong he was himself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee jay 234 Posted April 8, 2016 never mind a rabbit out of a hat that's a david blaine or dynamo size trick, i'm stunned. it fits in with the riders who turned connor down thinking it was a backward step though when you think about it, i wonder how much more it took to change his mind. i think the eagles and kent look much more equal now , although not sure about r/r still ,will be interesting on saturday. if i remember right in 2 meetings at arlington the only win bwd had against ellis was when ellis broke down when he was leading? nobody else did that not even on their home tracks. chuffed doesn't even cover it , nice one connor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 833 Posted April 8, 2016 I hope he enjoys being paid £10 a point. Oh wait.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigred 188 Posted April 8, 2016 I hope he enjoys being paid £10 a point. Oh wait.... think by the look of It you've lost a "0" on the end of that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted April 8, 2016 Unfortunantly Ellis isn't starting until next Saturday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,253 Posted April 8, 2016 never mind a rabbit out of a hat that's a david blaine or dynamo size trick, i'm stunned. it fits in with the riders who turned connor down thinking it was a backward step though when you think about it, i wonder how much more it took to change his mind. i think the eagles and kent look much more equal now , although not sure about r/r still ,will be interesting on saturday. if i remember right in 2 meetings at arlington the only win bwd had against ellis was when ellis broke down when he was leading? nobody else did that not even on their home tracks. chuffed doesn't even cover it , nice one connor Will be interesting next Saturday when he makes his debut. This week you will have to rely on Dan Greenwood keeping the Kings quiet. Couldn't have come at a better time for the Kent team . I guess you must have released Andrews to fit Ellis in also so can't run R/R? Either another signing or unattached 3 pointer i guess? Strudders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUFC_Brummie 132 Posted April 8, 2016 That's a cracking signing for Eastbourne, with home track advantage the Eagles are always going to be in the upper echelons of the league table but this will undoubtedly see them challenging for top spot now and not just the playoffs as I think had been largely predicted in the summer. Fair play, looking forward to seeing him competing against Zach at Perry Barr later in the season assuming he's still there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee jay 234 Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) Will be interesting next Saturday when he makes his debut. This week you will have to rely on Dan Greenwood keeping the Kings quiet. Couldn't have come at a better time for the Kent team . I guess you must have released Andrews to fit Ellis in also so can't run R/R? Either another signing or unattached 3 pointer i guess? Strudders? oh sugar . that's dampened my enthusiasm Edited April 8, 2016 by gee jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
