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EASTBOURNE are turning their attentions towards Poland to complete their Elite League squad for the new season.The Eagles are running out of time in their bid to sign Russian star DenisGizatulin and an announcement is expected from the Sussex side within the next few days.A club statement has hinted at a new Polish rider joining the Arlington outfit in time for their opening meeting of the season against Peterboroughon Saturday, March 20.

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JAMES Wright, who made himself a big favourite during his time as a Workington Comets rider, is going back to Derwent Park.The Stockport-based Belle Vue star is the second rider announced by the Comets for their special 40th anniversary meeting on March 27.After starting with the Buxton Hitmen it was Workington who launched hiscareer in the Premier League and he climaxed his career at Derwent Park by winning the Premier League Riders Championship.Comets team manager Ian Thomas, the man who first signed Wright for the Comets, said: "I'm delighted that James is coming back to ride in this very special meeting. He was always going to be a very good rider and it was good to see him progressing at Workington and proving such an exciting rider for the Comets.

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NATIONAL League newcomers Dudley Heathens have added Adam McKinna and James Sarjeant to their squad.McKinna will ride for Newcastle at Premier League level but will double-up with the Heathens and Sarjeant will start to the season at reserve in the young side.Team manager Will Pottinger is thrilled with the double-swoop by the team carrying the famous old Cradley Heath nickname.He said: "Adam contacted us a number of times and was very keen to ride for the Heathens despite living in Newcastle."A full season at reserve will help James Sarjeant greatly as last season he spent more time in Scunthorpe's top five than at reserve."