Hunters 210 Posted February 23, 2021 Surely Georgie Wood is a certainty, one of the most popular eagles and a thrill to watch and Charlie Brooks is another unless already elsewhere. As Max Clegg is going to lead Newcastle we would need a Georgie to compete with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hunters said: Surely Georgie Wood is a certainty, one of the most popular eagles and a thrill to watch and Charlie Brooks is another unless already elsewhere. As Max Clegg is going to lead Newcastle we would need a Georgie to compete with him. Thought Georgie stopped riding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 23, 2021 I think both Georgie & Charlie have stopped riding (or stopped speedway at the least). Much will depend who is calling the shots with regards to Eastbourne favourites from old or a new breed. If you are thinking of comeback men then Jake Knight or Kelsey are more likely starters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: I think both Georgie & Charlie have stopped riding (or stopped speedway at the least). Much will depend who is calling the shots with regards to Eastbourne favourites from old or a new breed. If you are thinking of comeback men then Jake Knight or Kelsey are more likely starters. Didn't realise Charlie had stopped ☹ big shame he seemed like a huge prospect 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 23, 2021 What's Charley Powell up to these days? Still riding too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Dandelion said: What's Charley Powell up to these days? Still riding too? As much as anyone else is.....he was Grasstracking still last time things were running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Didn't realise Charlie had stopped ☹ big shame he seemed like a huge prospect Yeah i was shocked when i heard he had packed up. Flew under the radar a little but had good ability and seemed more suited to bigger tracks but chose wisely and rode on smaller home tracks to sharpen his skills. To be fair there is quite a list of riders who have retired after riding for Eastbourne (often due to achieving higher averages that just don't fit anywhere else. Knight, Bailey, Baseby, Powell, Brooks and Matt Saul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie Head 247 Posted February 23, 2021 Given the Ian Jordan connection with Plymouth I can see Henry Atkins (on 5.9) and Richard Andrews (on 6.6) on the roster but if the limit is to be 35 as rumoured then going with a really high average rider at 1 could be a drawback. In my opinion Atkins is quite capable of stepping up already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dickie Head said: Given the Ian Jordan connection with Plymouth I can see Henry Atkins (on 5.9) and Richard Andrews (on 6.6) on the roster but if the limit is to be 35 as rumoured then going with a really high average rider at 1 could be a drawback. In my opinion Atkins is quite capable of stepping up already. I though Ian had cut ties with Plymouth? That said despite many riders being signed up Eastbourne are in a strong position as they know the points limit and can build accordingly rather than amend the team to suit like others are doing. Weekend tracks are always a bigger temptation at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dickie Head 247 Posted February 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: I though Ian had cut ties with Plymouth? I thought he had given up his Directorship of Plymouth Speedway and was concentrating on developing the Coliseum for seven day usage so would be in regular contact with the speedway promoters. All that whilst being the prime mover at Arlington for the Eagles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted February 23, 2021 Jason Edwards is another name who could lead the team and it’ll be a confidence boost to go with his Championship outings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 660 Posted February 23, 2021 He certainly is still a very valued member of Plymouth.he was on local radio only last week extolling the virtues of the gladiators. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted February 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Jason Edwards is another name who could lead the team and it’ll be a confidence boost to go with his Championship outings. My thoughts exactly, has never had the same amount of NL rides as any of his peers, and never became a heat leader at NL before moving up, plus all kitted out already. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted February 24, 2021 NDL teams announced and Eastbourne are in. Looks like plenty of speedway at Arlington once we get going. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 24, 2021 No team built yet and still likely to be joint favourites with Kent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites