Eagles retain six
Eastbourne to have almost identical side
By Graeme Bailey - Tweet me: @skygraemebailey. Last Updated: January 19, 2012 10:05am
Cameron Woodward: Will be back leading Eastbourne
Eastbourne Eagles have named six of last season's side in their team for the new season.
Eastbourne are one of the last teams to declare the majority of their line-up and they have now named most of their side in one announcement.
And the South Coast outfit have named all-but one of their team who rode last year, with just a new reserve to be confirmed.
Joonas Kylmakorpi will now step up to number one with Lewis Bridger, Lukas Dryml, Simon Gustafsson and captain Cameron Woodward completing the top five.
Timo Lahti will return at reserve with a new partner, who will be confirmed in the future.
Co-promoter and team manager Trevor Geer said: "Last year's team took us to the Elite League play-off grand final and the semi-finals of the KO Cup.
"We believe the riders we are bringing back can all improve on last year and increase their averages.
"I can give no details at present as to who will be the final member of the team. We have people in mind and have been approached by a number of riders.
"It is a crucial signing and Eastbourne Speedway is working hard to bring in a rider who we feel will significantly increase his starting average."
