Former Eastbourne Eagles rider Dean Barker has returned to the club as assistant team manager in a bid to transform their form.

The Eagles have lost nine of their last 10 Elite League meetings.

Co-promoter Mike Bellerby told BBC Sussex: "Dean's vast knowledge and experience will help to get more out of the riders.

"To bring in a former rider with knowledge of set-ups was a natural decision to make."

Barker, 39, spent 23 years riding for the Eagles and had a testimonial in March 2009.

Eastbourne are currently bottom of the Elite League, but four of their next five meetings are at home.

Bellerby said: "If we can do the business at Arlington Stadium we've got every chance of moving up the table with our run of home fixtures."

The Eagles welcome Coventry Bees on Thursday.

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