*JJ 508 Posted September 23, 2013 Rumours about Hansen seem to be floating about, how come no other club have tried to sign him over the years or is he only good around Brandon? Probably after he reneged on a deal with Birmingham a few years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naffer 442 Posted September 23, 2013 Probably after he reneged on a deal with Birmingham a few years ago. It's usually the brummies who renege on a deal!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john birch 85 Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) Think it can be said Havvy hasn`t motivated the team especially the number one, even on the track walks the team walked in split directions Poles one way, english speaking the other, Don`t think Havvy will be back next season he`ll fit in better at Poole. No surprise there, ask anyone who works with large numbers of them. As regards next year (if the league standard remains similar) I'd try AJ for no.1 if he isn't be in the Gp, Shamek or Larsen and Harris. Absolutely no way should we sign Sundstrom. No real progress at Peterboro - remember they were bottom when he was in the team and zoomed up the table after he got injured. Has found his level a bit like Kennett. You've already got a home track specialist if you include Zengota. And no Roynon, it was questionable to include him this year after two serious injuries in 2012 and after another two this year it would make even less sense. The only caveat to that would be if his average particularly fits a league pitched at Pl+ level. But in that case i'd like Fisher and Barker. But of course Fisher was involved in that crash with Havvy a few years back. Edited September 23, 2013 by tiberon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbee 510 Posted September 23, 2013 No surprise there, ask anyone who works with large numbers of them. As regards next year (if the league standard remains similar) I'd try AJ for no.1 if he isn't be in the Gp, Shamek or Larsen and Harris. Absolutely no way should we sign Sundstrom. No real progress at Peterboro - remember they were bottom when he was in the team and zoomed up the table after he got injured. Has found his level a bit like Kennett. You've already got a home track specialist if you include Zengota. And no Roynon, it was questionable to include him this year after two serious injuries in 2012 and after another two this year it would make even less sense. The only caveat to that would be if his average particularly fits a league pitched at Pl+ level. But in that case i'd like Fisher and Barker. we don't want Barker back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john birch 85 Posted September 23, 2013 we don't want Barker back And along with Kildemand, Harris, Morris and Andersen all Rosco era riders (+Smolinski) who have just scored about FORTY points between them and made their teams favourite to make the play off final. If only we could have a new owner. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedybee 295 Posted September 23, 2013 Paid 61 tonight from either Bees assets or riders who have passed through our ranks in the Rosco era .. Hans Andersen - 2, 2', 3, 0, 3 = 10+1 Edward Kennett - 1', 3, 3, 1 = 8+1 Peter Kildemand - 3, 2, 1, 2 = 8 Nick Morris - 2', 1', 3, FX = 6+2 Martin Smolinski - 2', 1', X, 0 = 3+2 Ben Barker - 2, 3, 1, 3 = 9 Chris Harris - 3, 3, 3, 2, X = 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john birch 85 Posted September 24, 2013 I admit that i'm not a fan of Mick Horton's ownership. I also accept though that it's not my money keeping the team in business. Now if as I said earlier we are heading for a PL 1 type league I can understand why Robson and Allen were used this year and Roynon persevered with. And if this sort of league doesn't include many of today's heat leaders I can understand why we might look at guys like Kenneth Hansen. But if the league continues at a similar standard it's incomprehensible that we would sign a journeyman like Hansen. Look at the teams he's ridden for - Malmo and Krakow - hardly giants of European speedway and not signed by anyone here since 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted September 24, 2013 Paid 61 tonight from either Bees assets or riders who have passed through our ranks in the Rosco era .. Hans Andersen - 2, 2', 3, 0, 3 = 10+1 Edward Kennett - 1', 3, 3, 1 = 8+1 Peter Kildemand - 3, 2, 1, 2 = 8 Nick Morris - 2', 1', 3, FX = 6+2 Martin Smolinski - 2', 1', X, 0 = 3+2 Ben Barker - 2, 3, 1, 3 = 9 Chris Harris - 3, 3, 3, 2, X = 11 That should keep the Bees season going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) I think we need to be realistic about the riders Coventry and most other clubs are likely to sign for 2014. I wouldnt be at all surprised if Poole didnt have Holder and Ward Edited September 24, 2013 by woz01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted September 24, 2013 I think we need to be realistic about the riders Coventry and most other clubs are likely to sign for 2014. I wouldnt be at all surprised if Poole didnt have Holder and Ward Neither would I!! NB. Happy Birthday today CHRIS HOLDER! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbee 510 Posted September 24, 2013 That should keep the Bees season going Paid 61 tonight from either Bees assets or riders who have passed through our ranks in the Rosco era .. Hans Andersen - 2, 2', 3, 0, 3 = 10+1 Edward Kennett - 1', 3, 3, 1 = 8+1 Peter Kildemand - 3, 2, 1, 2 = 8 Nick Morris - 2', 1', 3, FX = 6+2 Martin Smolinski - 2', 1', X, 0 = 3+2 Ben Barker - 2, 3, 1, 3 = 9 Chris Harris - 3, 3, 3, 2, X = 11 are you sure Andersen / Smolinski were Rosco era and Harris was signed in 2004 I think Kennett was there before Rosco I'm sure you will put me right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naffer 442 Posted September 24, 2013 Hans was he did the press day and then injured himself I don't think he rode a league match for us that season. Think smolinski was in hibernation when rosco was in charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted September 24, 2013 Hans definitely rode 1 meeting for the Bees under Rosco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedybee 295 Posted September 24, 2013 are you sure Andersen / Smolinski were Rosco era and Harris was signed in 2004 I think Kennett was there before Rosco I'm sure you will put me right Andersen was signed by Rosco after the winter of discontent, though he'd ridden a few meetings before in 08 I think. The point I was trying to make was that they're all either assets or have ridden in recent seasons for Coventry and any/most of that septet would have given Bees fans something to cheer about this year, if not more success, and it pains a little to see them getting other teams into the play off finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted September 24, 2013 Rumours about Hansen seem to be floating about, how come no other club have tried to sign him over the years or is he only good around Brandon? I do recall him cleaning up at Brandon when he rode for Peterborough He has been announced as riding in the Brandonapolis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites