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| Eagle1971 |
Martin Hagon back and ....oh no he isn'tArgus says.......Eagles plan busy seasonBy Brian Owen » Eastbourne Eagles are lining up a bumper 34-meeting schedule for Arlington fans next season after welcoming Martin Hagon back to the club. Hagon, who quit as co-promoter alongside Bob Dugard recently, is expected to return in charge of a new youth side to race in the third tier of British speedway. Eagles will be racing in the inaugural National League, where their closest rivals geographically will include Poole’s youngsters as well as Isle of Wight and possibly Sittingbourne. Hagon admitted life in charge of an Elite League club took up too many hours which he could have dedicated to his shock absorber business and his family. However he clearly enjoyed developing Eastbourne’s youth set-up and made no secret of his wish to take a junior team into what was, at the time, the Conference League. Eagles expect to run 22 first team meetings in the nine-team Elite League and its associated competitions, as well as 12 National League fixtures. Dugard said: “We have been accepted into the National League and that will be Martin’s baby. “I’m very happy about that. He wants to run on GP Saturday nights but not on Sundays, so that will give us something nearly every Saturday night.” Eighteen-year-old Finn Appe Mustonen has been identified as the young Scandinavian prospect Eagles intend to bring in at the No. 7 spot next season. Elite League bosses have agreed various rule changes for next season, most notably a new points scoring system. Home teams will now receive an extra point for winning by seven or more. Away sides will earn one point for a defeat by six or less, two points for a draw, three points for a win by six or less and a bumper four-point haul for winning by seven or more. There will be a doubling up system in place, allowing riders with a Premier League average of 8.00 or less to share an Elite League place. |
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| Tweagle |
All Very PositiveI like the sound of all this.
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| Aussie2 |
Good to see that we are going to run a team in the new National League. So Martin Hagon is going to be charge of this, hope he does not find it takes up to much of his time, and walk away.
 Hope I am not being too much of a sceptic,  but the old adage "once bitten twice shy", could apply. I would love to see home grown riders coming through.  
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| rayjay2 |
if this happens then i , and many others , owe martin hagon an apology . i hope it turns out so i can do this personally . | ||||
| parker |
You've a short memory.
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| rayjay2 |
no what i stated is true parker , he cannot . just to prove it he has changed his mind yet again . what would you consider that then , reliable and trustworthy ? let's wait and see , best not to hold your breath though . i posted " IF" , read the post properly , or go to specsavers  anyway what with no concessions on season tickets , not sure of management structure , will meridian still sponsor after the upset of last season , what riders will eventually ride , no , a long way to go before we have to make any decisions either . 
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| rayjay2 |
somebody " in the know " says there are problems of the rent the new young team 's management are being asked to pay . i can believe it bearing in mind who is setting the rent , but surely if this stops the fruition of the youngsters then somebody is cutting off his nose to spite his face .  
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| emjay |
Nothing new there then Rayjay. That same someone has done exactly the same with the concessions. For a businessman he does not seem to be much in touch with the real world. | ||||
| rayjay2 |
see my post on " general speedway " , on "no AJ" theme emjay , for more about who we are discussing . arrogance and ignorance seem to go together here . 
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| emjay |
I suppose the trouble with running a team in the National League is that no one knows how many or how few will turn up to watch. It will be a pity if only a few do, or if it starts well and tails off. It will be helpful that it is to be run on Saturdays. I really hope it is a success for Martin H, though I am most surprised that he has come back to work with Mr BD. The guy sure has guts. | ||||
| peppapig |
There will not be a team in the national league, so no return for Martin Hagon this year. Lucky escape eh:D( for Martin) | ||||
| speedy dan boy |
peppapig where has your info come from? im loosing track if martin is coming or going.At this rate he will top the speedway come backs hall of fame, ive never known anything like it!!!mabe mid week he will be back...... and by the end of it.....?????? |
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| Eagle1971 |
Oh yes he is, oh no he isn't..................it's that time of the year
Dugard asked to take over from Dad 10:30pm Monday 24th November 2008 By Brian Owen » Martin Dugard has been offered the chance to succeed his father in charge of Eastbourne Eagles. The former Grand Prix rider, dubbed the Master Of Arlington during his racing days at the Sussex track, has been told a co-promoter’s position alongside Trevor Geer is his if he wants it. Eagles supremo Bob Dugard would like to take more of a back seat at Arlington, possibly within the next year, and sees son Martin as a possible successor. Geer has been handed co-promoter duties alongside his role as team manager but will also retain his day job with a construction company. Dugard senior is very much top man at Eastbourne but combines his roles as club promoter and stadium co-owner with running the family machine tools company in Hove. He said: “I’m waiting for an answer from my son Martin if he wants to get involved as well. “I’ve offered it to him. I’d like to think he would also become a co-promoter and within half a season he and Trevor could pretty well be handling all that together. “I’m going to be 67 next year and I want an easier life, not a harder one. I think Martin knows what a big decision it is, though, because it takes your life over.” Dugard believes he has cut costs radically with his new look line-up and has revised his break even crowd figure down from 1,350 to about 1,000. However, he remains keen to bring in investment. He said: “I'm talking now with two sponsors. One would be a secondary sponsor and I’m talking with one company that would be a mainline sponsor. It’s an international household name.” Meanwhile, former co-promoter Martin Hagon has decided against rejoining Eastbourne to take charge of a team in the new National League. Eastbourne will not be represented in the new third tier of British speedway next year but will continue to develop young riders through second-half meetings and challenge fixtures. Hagon had planned to take a young Eagles side into the Conference League but that has now been replaced by a more professional National League and the costs of entering a competitive team are seen as prohibitive. |
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| ashfordeagle |
Please say Yes Martin D.
The team is crying out for someone with the speedway knowledge you have. You are respected at Arlington and would make a big difference. |
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| rayjay2 |
martin dugard ---- on please, please . we would have him back properly --- again .he started a new era on his return from oxford , he could start another one now . he could even get the best out of trevor as he would get the best out of the riders ---- and the fans  . so peppapig right , it seems the matriarch treated his in-law as an outlaw , and with charging rent ontop of running expenses the limited income would not cover the outgoing . so the eaglets have lost their nest .
if martin dugard takes this on there will be a new and enlightened future . if he does not === well i don't even want to think about it !!!!. |
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| Aussie2 |
Like rayjay I would love to see Martin return. He is a legend in his own right, and I would think he will stand no histrionics from any of the riders. This is what Trevor needs, someone to say what he thinks, and no pussyfooting around. The riders would perhaps take more notice. So it looks as though we will not be racing GP Saturdays, which is a good thing. I am sorry that the youngsters will not be riding in the National League, but once again money rears its ugly head. | ||||
| parker |
Other than the posibility of MD becoming the new co promoter the other piece of good news was that BD was in talks with prospective sponsors .
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| rayjay2 |
well there has to be a main sponsor to replace hagon shocks . an internationally known name we are informed , so won't be hastings direct . whoever they are hope they let us have our eagle back on riders chests . so what has happened to dennis isaac and meridian , any news ? | ||||
| Bazra |
In the know again piggy. Tell me are you male or female? |
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| rayjay2 |
the caricature of peppapig is wearing a skirt , and has " hagon " across the chest . could it be charlotte hagon , bobby's daughter ?
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| peppapig |
Sorry Ray i am not who you think i am.Sorrr Ray but i am not who you think i am. If you go to the following link that will show you that peppapig is a kids tv show, I went for the Hagon logo on the top like the team.Might have to change the logo to the new team sponsor when or if we get one. www.peppapig.com As you can seei changed my top just to please you. |
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| MD |
Re: Sorry Ray i am not who you think i am.
Thanks for clearing that up Dave.. |
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| samthepalaceman |
If Bridger does leave then maybe Hagon might be back as that was the impression I am under as to why Hagon left. | ||||
| speedy dan boy |
Re: Sorry Ray i am not who you think i am.
MD do you know something about peppa that we dont know!!!! |
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