Arson fire 4,785 Posted July 5, 2017 I agree. I hope the Diamonds fans don't expect too much too soon. Alfie is young and inexperienced and still has a lot too learn. He is still inconsistent but the great thing, as others have said, is that he is dead keen and wants to learn. He came to the Lakeside track which didn't suit his style but he has impressed everyone with the way he has buckled down and learnt to ride it. Given time I am sure he will prove to be a good signing for the Diamonds.Well he was very impressive on Sunday, maybe didnt beat much but attacked the track from his first ride... something alot of seasoned heat leaders dont do year in year out. He looked steady and assured and that he had something about him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dantodan 314 Posted July 5, 2017 Good signing Alfie, learn Brough Park's tricky track and you will go away a much better rider. Does anyone know how bad Ben Hopwood's foot injury is ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,843 Posted July 5, 2017 Well he was very impressive on Sunday, maybe didnt beat much but attacked the track from his first ride... something alot of seasoned heat leaders dont do year in year out. He looked steady and assured and that he had something about him. That doesn't surprise me. He is not short of bottle. I can't remember who it was against but a few weeks ago two opponents made gThe gate and were team riding, keeping Alfie out. 90% of riders, especially those with limited experience like Alfie ve settled for third but Alfie kept on trying to split them in the gutsiest ride I've seen for a long time, riding really close. Eventually one of the others fell off and Alfie got excluded on a near 50/50 call by the ref, but far better someone goes down fighting than settling for a safe third. But, as I said before, keep in mind that he is young and inexperienced, and don't expect miracles every meeting 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomerang 26 Posted July 5, 2017 impressed with him on sunday if the two reserves can get 3 points each home and away they will more than done there job,then its down to the other top 5 to perform then maybe have a chance of picking up a few away wins or at least getting a point in meetings where we would,nt have and might have an outside chance of making play off,s if only a slim chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted July 6, 2017 A question... Adam Ellis' new PL average (as of 10/07/2017) is going to be 4.17... He started the year on a 7.64 average... If, for example and this is purely just an example, we dropped Ashley and brought in Adam Ellis, would his average for our league be 4.17 or 7.64 (which wouldn't fit) The two leagues shared averages at the beginning of the year, would this now be the case for the rest of the season? And season's to come? This is just examples because I think I'd prefer Ashley over Adam anyway, but it's just a rule I'm curious about how the averages for the PL and CL work... Adam Ellis would be a bargain on a 4.17 average!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,089 Posted July 6, 2017 A question... Adam Ellis' new PL average (as of 10/07/2017) is going to be 4.17... He started the year on a 7.64 average... If, for example and this is purely just an example, we dropped Ashley and brought in Adam Ellis, would his average for our league be 4.17 or 7.64 (which wouldn't fit) The two leagues shared averages at the beginning of the year, would this now be the case for the rest of the season? And season's to come? This is just examples because I think I'd prefer Ashley over Adam anyway, but it's just a rule I'm curious about how the averages for the PL and CL work... Adam Ellis would be a bargain on a 4.17 average!!! As far as I am aware his 4.17 average would have a conversion rate for the championship,what that rate is hasn't been made public,strange that as the BSPA were wanting to be transparent allegedly. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted July 6, 2017 As far as I am aware his 4.17 average would have a conversion rate for the championship,what that rate is hasn't been made public,strange that as the BSPA were wanting to be transparent allegedly. Thanks for the information Damn BSPA!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted July 6, 2017 As far as I am aware his 4.17 average would have a conversion rate for the championship,what that rate is hasn't been made public,strange that as the BSPA were wanting to be transparent allegedly. Been told it's x 1.2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond@heart 399 Posted July 7, 2017 Good 2nd place for Connor Coles in the The Vincents's Motorcycles and Antiques Individual at Isle of Wight last night and a 3rd place by Alfie Bowtell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedway28 171 Posted July 7, 2017 Really happy to see Alfie get a Championship place. You can never fault his effort and he'll definitely pick up points. Was disappointed to see him leave Mildenhall at the end of last season but it has certainly worked in his favour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Been told it's x 1.2 Which makes Adam Ellis a 5.00 rider, still a massive bargain imo, an international on a 5.00 Haha Good 2nd place for Connor Coles in the The Vincents's Motorcycles and Antiques Individual at Isle of Wight last night and a 3rd place by Alfie Bowtell Didn't even know that was a meeting lol, but well done to all involved, especially Connor and Alfie Really happy to see Alfie get a Championship place. You can never fault his effort and he'll definitely pick up points. Was disappointed to see him leave Mildenhall at the end of last season but it has certainly worked in his favour. He did really well last Sunday, if he can ride Brough like that every week, he'll do great!! What is his style? Does he like tight tracks and hate big tracks? Slow and steady (a bit like Ben Hopwood) or just quick around everywhere? Edited July 7, 2017 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted July 9, 2017 Bowtell to be on the chopping block next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted July 9, 2017 Bowtell to be on the chopping block next? Why? He's the best of the three we've tried this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted July 9, 2017 Bowtell to be on the chopping block next?Christ thats a bit rich from a panthers fan😂😂 Lindgren and Morris would be my personal choices though👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 9, 2017 Christ thats a bit rich from a panthers fan Lindgren and Morris would be my personal choices though He would be mine too. Oooops!!! We have both just upset Dandelion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
