stevebrum 6,819 Posted October 8, 2014 Killer surely has to be nailed on if he is staying in the EL. He really looks the real deal these days and i for one hope he will be racing in the EL next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dump that clutch 630 Posted October 9, 2014 could be an Aussie spine to the attack in 2015 Doyley Morris Batchelor Brady Kurtz Schlein...? Ryan Douglas..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reliant Robin 492 Posted October 9, 2014 We can always live in hope that the decision is taken at the AGM to improve the quality of the league! Stranger things have happened! 1. Kildemand 2. North 3. Doyley 4. Morris 5. Batchelor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblueboy 960 Posted October 9, 2014 Potenially there could be Doyle, Batch and PK in the GP series. If that is the case, and it would pain me to say it regarding PK, I wouldn't want any of them. Simply, their focus will be elsewhere and as Worrall found out towards the end, riding in several leagues takes it out of you. Morris and Gustaffson for me. Unfortunately, North has ridden himself out of the team on his average. I am guessing as long as he proves his fitness then Richings will be one of our reserves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Potenially there could be Doyle, Batch and PK in the GP series. If that is the case, and it would pain me to say it regarding PK, I wouldn't want any of them. Simply, their focus will be elsewhere and as Worrall found out towards the end, riding in several leagues takes it out of you. Morris and Gustaffson for me. Unfortunately, North has ridden himself out of the team on his average. I am guessing as long as he proves his fitness then Richings will be one of our reserves. Hopefully they will change the team limits as it was pointed out by many that some of the second strings would be on false averages due to the FTR system. Edited October 9, 2014 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted October 9, 2014 Hopefully they will change the team limits as it was pointed out by many that most of the second strings would be on false averages due to the FTR system. As will most heat leaders. Still the same number of points available for their averages.As reserves were guarenteed 14, thats 7 a team and a team need ~41 to win a meeting that means the top 5 only needs to average 34. Throw in the odd reserve beating a second string too. The limit doesn't need to go up too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted October 9, 2014 I would be very surprised if the Robins went with Ritchings again from the start of the season, even though he did actually look pretty good in his first meeting at Lakeside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van wolfswinkel 635 Posted October 10, 2014 I would be very surprised if the Robins went with Ritchings again from the start of the season, even though he did actually look pretty good in his first meeting at Lakeside. They should stick with the local Purton-flyer, one of the few who really wants to ride for the team. I wouldn' be bothered about having a rider in the GPs as well, Iversen and Wardy were still top 2 of the EL averages, and Zagar was in top 4, and Harris in top 6.Woffy was affected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted October 10, 2014 They should stick with the local Purton-flyer, one of the few who really wants to ride for the team. I wouldn' be bothered about having a rider in the GPs as well, Iversen and Wardy were still top 2 of the EL averages, and Zagar was in top 4, and Harris in top 6.Woffy was affected. I'd love to see him in there too, I really would. Just can't see it sadly. I reckon he might have to start with just National League and work his way up. Seems like he might know a lot more soon http://www.swindonlinksport.com/swindon_sports_news/shamecalledoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted October 11, 2014 could be an Aussie spine to the attack in 2015 Doyley Morris Batchelor Brady Kurtz Schlein...? Ryan Douglas..? Brady Kurtz nailed on for Poole 2015 Dumpers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitusTokio 43 Posted October 12, 2014 I'd go for a top five of. God knows what will happen with the reserves. Doyle Morris Schlein North Batchelor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham78 215 Posted October 12, 2014 I'd go with the same as Titus except I'd have PK instead of Batch. PK's got to be one of the most entertaining riders in Speedway even when he's not quite on it. Doyley in for Batch for me as I think he would give us the top end consistency which we've lacked this year. I hate leaving Batch out as I think he's been a great skipper and is a real team man but I think Jason is in front of him at the moment and has really come to the fore over the last 2 years. Schleiny in for Simon as he loves the Abbey and is a battler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted October 12, 2014 I thought we all hated Schlein though? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gresham78 215 Posted October 12, 2014 You have me at a disadvantage there Roundabout, I didn't realise Schlein is unpopular at Blunsdon. Any particular reason..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted October 12, 2014 He was unpopular from around 2006 for various childish gestures to the Blunsdon crowd. In the 2007 final at Coventry he surpassed his previous antics by setting fire to a Swindon Robins flag after the Bees had clinched victory. Quite unbelievable to watch to be honest. He seems to have grown up a little over the years and most likely his recent performances at Swindon in the ELRC and the Bob Kilby memorial seems to have erased most Robins fans dislike of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
