Starman2006 2,354 Posted November 5, 2016 . The big names will never ride over here apart from the odd 1 or 2. Those days are gone we need to get used to it Ive been saying that for years now, to many big carrots elsewhere. Try telling that to a few on our forum who still live in the 60-70's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbee 510 Posted November 5, 2016 Ive been saying that for years now, to many big carrots elsewhere. Try telling that to a few on our forum who still live in the 60-70'sI didn't know Shovlar was that old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 5, 2016 Where are these final averages? I can't see them on the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted November 5, 2016 Elite League: http://www.speedwaygb.co/files/downloads/el16_issue_30.pdf You need to use column C if they have one Premier League: http://www.speedwaygb.co/files/downloads/pl16_issue_33.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted November 5, 2016 Where are these final averages? I can't see them on the website. The final averages haven't been released quite yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) As far as the 2016 EL averages are concerned there were no more qualifying meetings after the Column C 3/10/16. They were waiting for the Lions v Stars meeting to make the list 'Final' but we all know what happened to that!! Anyway as we're in the silly season how about this...... Andersen 10.01 Holder (J) 7.16 Gomolski 7.71 Batchelor 7.36 Watt 7.63 Newman 6.31 Perks 3.00 (or any other Brit reserve up to 3.82*) Total 49.18 (NB. The Swindon Co-promoter Bowden on radio yesterday stated that all teams would have to have 2 Brits, but not necessarily at reserve!!?) Edited November 6, 2016 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted November 6, 2016 As far as the 2016 EL averages are concerned there were no more qualifying meetings after the Column C 3/10/16. They were waiting for the Lions v Stars meeting to make the list 'Final' but we all know what happened to that!! Hi I am new to the BSF so this is my first contribution. Knowing Matt Ford to be a believer in investing in young talent here is a thought. What about trying to sign Jack Parkinson-Blackburn the young rider turned 16 this year who has been burning up the tracks in the NL in his first real season in Speedway. You only have to look at his final performance at Eastbourne where he scored 19 from 7 rides. He could maybe be secured on a 2 point average as no old PL or EL average and would go well with a more experienced reserve to help bring him along. This would give Matt Ford a lot more wiggle room in the top/middle order on points plus shows promoting arguably the hottest young talent currently around (just my opinion). Excluding Rob Lambert who let's not forget did racing in Germany etc as he was under aged so had experience before he made his debut for KL. Not sure if Jack is already commited or owned elsewhere but for sure I would push the boat out to signhim and also have him double up in NL or Championship to gain more experience. Food for thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted November 6, 2016 Hearing rumours of no Chris Holder in 2017. Too many points used up on one rider. Wish him well in his career, and hope to see him as a two time world champion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,126 Posted November 6, 2016 Hearing rumours of no Chris Holder in 2017. Too many points used up on one rider. Wish him well in his career, and hope to see him as a two time world champion. If it's only a rumour what's with the big farewell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy The Rebel 300 Posted November 6, 2016 How about this team Andersen 10.01 Holder 7.16 Watt 7.56 Batchelor 7.36 Ellis 7.84 Newman 6.31 T Perry 3.76 Total 50.00 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) How about this team Andersen 10.01 Holder 7.16 Watt 7.56 Batchelor 7.36 Ellis 7.84 Newman 6.31 T Perry 3.76 Total 50.00 I went for Poole assets at reserve and mainly Poole assets in the 1-5!! That way we couldn't be accused of nicking anyone else's riders to get an unfair advantage!! (Plus the fact that Adam's dad has said he can't see any way that Adam could be included in the Poole line-up) Edited November 6, 2016 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted November 6, 2016 I went for Poole assets at reserve and mainly Poole assets in the 1-5!! That way we couldn't be accused of nicking anyone else's riders to get an unfair advantage!! (Plus the fact that Adam's dad has said he can't see any way that Adam could be included in the Poole line-up) We wouldn't want to be accused of pinching riders would we... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted November 6, 2016 I went for Poole assets at reserve and mainly Poole assets in the 1-5!! That way we couldn't be accused of nicking anyone else's riders to get an unfair advantage!! (Plus the fact that Adam's dad has said he can't see any way that Adam could be included in the Poole line-up) Mainly Poole assets in the 1-5? - just two by my reckoning as Andersen, Batch and Ellis aren't Poole assets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy The Rebel 300 Posted November 6, 2016 I went for Poole assets at reserve and mainly Poole assets in the 1-5!! That way we couldn't be accused of nicking anyone else's riders to get an unfair advantage!! (Plus the fact that Adam's dad has said he can't see any way that Adam could be included in the Poole line-up) Good minds think alike and you reckon Adam won't be at poole that would be ashame even if his average does seem a bit high in this format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 370 Posted November 6, 2016 Hearing rumours of no Chris Holder in 2017. Too many points used up on one rider. Wish him well in his career, and hope to see him as a two time world champion. Makes you wonder if we will see any of the GP stars in the new SWP Premiership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
