theblueboy 960 Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Correct he rode for them in 2010, so it seems with the usual ambiguity in and not thinking the rules through, could he be our second rider required by the rules?.I am not a rules person per se, however, I have checked them. 18.7.1makes no reference to the fact that the rider must be British. The only stipulation is that you start with, and maintain (18.7.3) two riders who have ridden in the NL. By default, I think we have ourselves our 2nd NL rider! 👍 Good news if that is the case as that will give us some wriggle room if we go ahead and make any changes. Edit: We also have ZW but given BWD is currently injured he may be a casualty of the numbers game depending on the length of time he is on the sidelines. Edited May 21, 2017 by theblueboy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,314 Posted May 21, 2017 Looking at roughly how Doyley Morra and David will look average wise think we need to make another team change now otherwise fitting someone in worthwhile after 4+4 will be pointless Maybe we need a nice heavy defeat at Wolves! When changes are made will have a big effect on who goes. If we change before the 4+4 then Adam is most likely to get replaced, but if he gets his 3 average we will instantly get the standard of reserve we needed. So it seems we have plenty of leeway as far as NL is concerned, with BWD and Nick Morris also included, giving us 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted May 21, 2017 Maybe we need a nice heavy defeat at Wolves! When changes are made will have a big effect on who goes. If we change before the 4+4 then Adam is most likely to get replaced, but if he gets his 3 average we will instantly get the standard of reserve we needed. Yeah Monday could be rather useful! So it seems we have plenty of leeway as far as NL is concerned, with BWD and Nick Morris also included, giving us 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted May 21, 2017 Maybe we need a nice heavy defeat at Wolves! When changes are made will have a big effect on who goes. If we change before the 4+4 then Adam is most likely to get replaced, but if he gets his 3 average we will instantly get the standard of reserve we needed. So it seems we have plenty of leeway as far as NL is concerned, with BWD and Nick Morris also included, giving us 4. We should have had a couple of big defeats earlier as that would make very little difference come Sept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DunRobin 465 Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) So is it two Brits or 2 of NL experience? Can Nick Morris count as a Brit or BWD as a NL eligible rider?! I seem to remember that Nick has dual nationality. I think that he didn't need a visa when there was all that problem with the Aussie's visas. Edited May 21, 2017 by DunRobin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted May 21, 2017 20 point defeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted May 24, 2017 The Sprockets are racing at Swindon thurs and then at Plymouth fri. Write up and teams for thurs http://www.swindonrobins.co/news.php?extend.2883 Will repost this in NL section for comments etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted May 24, 2017 20 point defeat. For who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted May 24, 2017 For who? Somerset next monday . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Somerset next monday . How can that be, Swindon haven't won at home in the league all season. If its as good as the match at the Oaktree, which is unlikely, will be in for a treat. Hopefully good weather and 2000 plus crowd. Edited May 24, 2017 by beefy keefy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) How can that be, Swindon haven't won at home in the league all season. If its as good as the match at the Oaktree, which is unlikely, will be in for a treat. Hopefully good weather and 2000 plus crowd. The way our luck is going we will lose to them. Will have to see if ER has two different outfits on that day. Edited May 24, 2017 by A ORLOV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted May 24, 2017 The way our luck is going we will lose to them. Will have to see if ER has two different outfits on that day. Ha! I have to admit the "20 point defeat" comment was my (as it turned out)!poor prediction for the match at Wolves! Monday's match will always be Swindon for me. Swindonian born and bred! Somerset is fantastic speedway every week and I am fortunate enough to live within striking distance of both clubs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted May 24, 2017 Ha! I have to admit the "20 point defeat" comment was my (as it turned out)!poor prediction for the match at Wolves! Monday's match will always be Swindon for me. Swindonian born and bred! Somerset is fantastic speedway every week and I am fortunate enough to live within striking distance of both clubs. After visiting Somerset they have become my second team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted May 24, 2017 After visiting Somerset they have become my second team. That's how it was for me keef. First visit was whenSwindon rode at the OTA in a challenge match in 2006 I think. I got totally hooked by the brilliant racing, then used to visit 3/4 times a season. Now I'm a regular and a fan. The club is run superbly with friendly management and track staff. The supporters are knowledgeable and sporting. Friday night is definitely speedway night for me these days. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,904 Posted May 24, 2017 Somerset will perhaps be strengthened by Lewis Bridger coming in at #2 in place of Lewis Kerr on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
