Hodgy 976 Posted April 23, 2014 They'll probably put out some story saying it was Smart's decision to step down, and they'll hand pick guests from other teams on a horses for courses basis. Maybe it will be Smart's decision - can't imagine he's enjoying it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted April 23, 2014 Maybe it will be Smart's decision - can't imagine he's enjoying it. Or thats what we will be told. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted April 23, 2014 Maybe it will be Smart's decision - can't imagine he's enjoying it. I can't imagine a lot of the lesser reserves are really enjoying it that much either as well as it must be destroying their confidence with every meeting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted April 23, 2014 Our reserves at birmingham are so far tailed off when not against another reserve it's pointless there closer to been lapped than catching a rider.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted April 23, 2014 Our reserves at birmingham are so far tailed off when not against another reserve it's pointless there closer to been lapped than catching a rider.... At least you'll get a good pick next season. But then again I bet teams will suddenly make the decent riders assetts by then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) I can't imagine a lot of the lesser reserves are really enjoying it that much either as well as it must be destroying their confidence with every meeting. They only have to really do their jobs in Heats 2 & 9 tho. Edited April 23, 2014 by stevebrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted April 23, 2014 They only have to really do their jobs in Heats 2 & 9 tho. A lot of travelling to do though Steve for 2 heats when all you're fighting for is 3rd place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted April 23, 2014 A lot of travelling to do though Steve for 2 heats when all you're fighting for is 3rd place. If your only job is to beat your opposite number then it should give them plenty to feel its worth the effort. Some of the NL standard riders are beating better riders - Ben Morley for one and Joe Jacobs as another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodgy 976 Posted April 23, 2014 Or thats what we will be told. Well it doesn't matter if true or not. Your minds made up and it hasn't happened, yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,935 Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Eay to say their crap, Why not get on the bike yourselves? Ben Reade is trying his hardest so to say he's out of his depth is extremely unfair. If you knew the amount of hours Ben puts into his speedway then you wouldn't dare utter a bad word against his name. Michael Jepsen Jensen rode like a novice on his Panthers debut, Lahti rode like a novice for the whole season. Young riders need time but most importantly, they need moral support. Edited April 23, 2014 by KingKennyBjerre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,258 Posted April 23, 2014 Ben Reade has looked particularly out of his depth so far but Belle Vue usually give their riders opportunity to come good rather than chop and change all the time like some other teams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted April 23, 2014 Who is on the cards to replace Smart ? Shame that even the great Middlo couldnt get anything out of Smart. I thought he prided himself on being able to get the best out of a rider. Didn't manage it with Daniel Davidsson despite certain Poole fans saying he would be much better looked after than at Coventry and they would get him going. Wonder how long he lasted? I can't remember but I doubt if it was long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted April 23, 2014 Lee smart is 26 now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted April 23, 2014 Who is on the cards to replace Smart ? Shame that even the great Middlo couldnt get anything out of Smart. I thought he prided himself on being able to get the best out of a rider. Never got the best out of Doyle, that was all thanks to Swindon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david2905 230 Posted April 23, 2014 They only have to really do their jobs in Heats 2 & 9 tho. But a 10-2 can make or break a meeting. Lee smart is 26 now Hardly young and upcoming is he ?, I haven't looked in detail at the draft, but I can't imagine there's many over 22. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
