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EASTBOURNE manager and co-promoter Trevor Geer has given the thumbs-up to the clubs winter team-building.The Eagles have made two changes for 2013 with Bjarne Pedersen returning after helping the Arlington side to the play-off Final two years ago, whilst Adam Shields also makes an Eastbourne comeback after taking time out of the sport.Geer said: Adam is fit, I am confident of that. He did hundreds of laps in Italy towards the end of last year and he is going back to Italy shortly to do more laps. Adam is one of the toughest riders there is around.I am pleased with the riders we have. They didnt want to ride anywhere else. They are determined to do well for us and want to win the Elite League championship.(SPEEDWAY 2)

KENT have announced the signing of youngster Connor Coles as the build-up continues to their National League entry.Exeter-based Coles comes from a speedway family as father Michael and grandfather Bob both starred as riders, and he launched his career with Rye House Raiders last season.Rye promoter Len Silver, who is also heavily involved in the Kent venture, spotted Coles potential in a junior event at Peterborough, and due to his location arrangements have been made for his machinery to be worked on in Kent.Manager John Sampford said: It isnt the most convenient way for any rider to be situated, but this boy has enough potential to make the inconvenience worthwhile and I am sure he will continue to progress and help the Kings to gain success in this, their inaugural season.