Black Angus 79 Posted December 6, 2015 Berwick fans do not adore Alex Edberg. Where did you get that from? True. But they like him better than Charlie Gjedde! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,734 Posted December 7, 2015 True. But they like him better than Charlie Gjedde! Very good point, close finish but Gjedde gets it by a rasher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted December 7, 2015 I think Gjedde will average 7.4 (I think ish) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted December 7, 2015 True. But they like him better than Charlie Gjedde! I was there in 2012 when he returned with the Rockets. The reception he received was rather feisty to say the least, especially after he reeled off 3 straight wins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted December 7, 2015 I was there in 2012 when he returned with the Rockets. The reception he received was rather feisty to say the least, especially after he reeled off 3 straight wins The reception he received that night, or introduction on parade at least, was unnecessary and unprofessional, but surely everyone has moved on since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted December 7, 2015 The reception he received that night, or introduction on parade at least, was unnecessary and unprofessional, but surely everyone has moved on since then. Pretty sure Mr Barrie will attempt to stoke the dwindling flames for the amusement of a few of the local thick heads with longer memories and less intelligence than the more sensible Berwick folk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted December 7, 2015 Enjoyed watching him during his time at Rye. No reason he can't average around eight I'd say, especially if Holder and/or Newman can step up and push him for that number one spot. Like the look of this Plymouth side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted December 7, 2015 SCB, Gjedde has got no chance of a 9 point average in my opinion. Would like a friendly bet on it if you like ? Now this is where I was careful with what I wrote. I don't think he'll get 9 over the whole season, but from about July onwards I think he'll average 9. The guy has raced a handful of meeting in 3 years so I fully expect him to take him to settle but I see no reason why he can't be back to his best once he's settled. People make too big a thing out of riders returning from injury and time out, most riders carry on as before. Charlie has done it in the past so don't see why he won't again. Remember when he started at Berwick after a season out and averaged "only" 7 but then averaged 10 for Newport from July onwards? I see something similar happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted December 7, 2015 Now this is where I was careful with what I wrote. I don't think he'll get 9 over the whole season, but from about July onwards I think he'll average 9. The guy has raced a handful of meeting in 3 years so I fully expect him to take him to settle but I see no reason why he can't be back to his best once he's settled. People make too big a thing out of riders returning from injury and time out, most riders carry on as before. Charlie has done it in the past so don't see why he won't again. Remember when he started at Berwick after a season out and averaged "only" 7 but then averaged 10 for Newport from July onwards? I see something similar happening. There was a reason he "only" averaged 7 in his time at Berwick IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Angus 79 Posted December 7, 2015 Not just your opinion, mate! Everybody's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To The Point 356 Posted December 7, 2015 Not just your opinion, mate! Everybody's! Only at Berwick, the rest of the speedway community knew what was happening, almost common knowledge when he signed for Berwick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) There was a reason he "only" averaged 7 in his time at Berwick IMO. Yes, he was coming back from 18 months off the bike and was inconsistent! Take his EL and his PL average by month that season and you'll see that until July he was inconsistent but plodding in both leagues. From mid-july his consistency shot up and thus his average did in both leagues. There was no anti-Berwick thing about it. Edited December 7, 2015 by SCB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Yes, he was coming back from 18 months off the bike and was inconsistent! Take his EL and his PL average by month that season and you'll see that until July he was inconsistent but plodding in both leagues. From mid-july his consistency shot up and thus his average did in both leagues. There was no anti-Berwick thing about it. You obviously did not attend many Berwick meetings to watch the effort he was putting into his meetings!!.in an away meeting at Workington I watch him tour round never beat an opposition rider come back into the pits take his helmet off and sit on his seat till his next ride his mechanic simply refuelled the bike no set up changes so everything must have been ok for him to tour around.I personally was disappointed with him as like a number of other fans though he was a great signing when announced.Everybody knows the score now with him !!!Ps His scores rocketed after he left Berwick. Edited December 7, 2015 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted December 7, 2015 You obviously did not attend many Berwick meetings to watch the effort he was putting into his meetings!!.in an away meeting at Workington I watch him tour round never beat an opposition rider come back into the pits take his helmet off and sit on his seat till his next ride his mechanic simply refuelled the bike no set up changes so everything must have been ok for him to tour around.I personally was disappointed with him as like a number of other fans though he was a great signing when announced.Everybody knows the score now with him !!! Ps His scores rocketed after he left Berwick. While I agree with you, surely Berwick had ample opportunity to get rid of a rider where it was clear as to what he was up to, instead they left him in the team week after week to continue see his average fall to such a level that Newport took him off our hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted December 7, 2015 While I agree with you, surely Berwick had ample opportunity to get rid of a rider where it was clear as to what he was up to, instead they left him in the team week after week to continue see his average fall to such a level that Newport took him off our hands.Thats history for me.Bottom line is they didn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
