Boss demands no slip-ups in Birmingham curtain raiser

Three league points, no slip-ups and no mistakes . . . those are the simple demands of Eastbourne Speedway team boss Trevor Geer ahead of Saturday’s opening Elite League match at Arlington against Birmingham.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Mar 2014, 17:21 BST
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Geer is telling his Lifestyle Eagles that a convincing win is a must against last season’s table-toppers.

He said, “I will make it crystal clear to our lads that we are out to win the league this year and go on to take the title in the play-offs.”

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He has warned the side they must be on top of their game from the moment the tapes go up in heat one and then ensure they dominate proceedings.

“We have a good run of early-season matches and we must win these and get points on the board. It sends team morale soaring and we know it gives supporters the vital feelgood factor. “

Both the Eagles and Birmingham have undergone a number of changes this year.

In the home camp, Simon Gustafsson and Lukas Dryml have gone while Timo Lahti is a temporary replacement for the injured Kim Nilsson.

As with all Elite League clubs, the reserves are brand new – the result of the “draft” system to advance British riders.

Lewis Blackbird and Danny Halsey fulfil that role for Eastbourne.

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