Olga 31 Posted January 21, 2017 Agree ... The only difference is all those riders have been at a higher level than Mason ... so a dropped average for those boys is more understandable given they have Heat 13 and 15 to deal with. Mason has yet to reach those levels yet ... which I think is where a lot of worry comes in. Yep me too ... I'm glad the Comets mgt are persevering and speedway is "on" again ... just waiting for the season to start now ... I can almost smell the bikes ha ha ha ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanzi 39 Posted January 21, 2017 Agree ... The only difference is all those riders have been at a higher level than Mason ... so a dropped average for those boys is more understandable given they have Heat 13 and 15 to deal with. Mason has yet to reach those levels yet ... which I think is where a lot of worry comes in. Yep me too ... I'm glad the Comets mgt are persevering and speedway is "on" again ... just waiting for the season to start now ... I can almost smell the bikes ha ha ha ha Something tells me that Mason Campton has in fact spent less time at reserve than Hansen has in Comets colours. Hansen has been riding for years and 10x the experience of Mason. But yet he was the biggest let down in Comets colours last year. You have to remember Campton has had the Visa issues haven't helped meaning he has only had 3 full seasons in England (spending only 1 month at reserve at Glasgow and 2 meetings for Workington). What did Roynon do last year that Campton didn't? I don't believe Roynon performed well. If Campton was poor all year, Roynon would have been in the main team much earlier, giving Campton time to build his confidence. But it didn't happen and nobody questions him. Think it's very harsh on Campton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olga 31 Posted January 22, 2017 I could well be wrong on this ... I don't remember Hansen ever being in a reserve birth for Comets? Apologies if this is not the case. With the level of injuries sustained by Roynon ... I think it's incredible he rides at all ... can't knock that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanzi 39 Posted January 22, 2017 I could well be wrong on this ... I don't remember Hansen ever being in a reserve birth for Comets? Apologies if this is not the case. With the level of injuries sustained by Roynon ... I think it's incredible he rides at all ... can't knock that 2015 he rode at reserve in June after many abysmal performances the same as 2016 although the didn't go to reserve. Yes I do agree with you there but you have to remember Campton broke his collarbone in the first meeting and rode through the pain barrier while it was still broken. Roynon should not be judged any different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted January 22, 2017 I could well be wrong on this ... I don't remember Hansen ever being in a reserve birth for Comets? Apologies if this is not the case. With the level of injuries sustained by Roynon ... I think it's incredible he rides at all ... can't knock that I think Kong is right about making a comparison between Roynon and Campton and Campton getting all the flak is unfair. I totally agree that it id remarkable that Roynon still rides but, in picking a successful team, that cannot be a relevant factor. A club that chooses its team members on a sympathy vote is headed for the bottom of the league. Not that Workington have done that. However, in my view, there is as much pressure on Roynon to perform as Campton and, indeed, I think they hold the key to Comets success or failure this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olga 31 Posted January 22, 2017 That's bang on HT ... Roynon and Campton as 4th and 5th average classified riders in the Comets line up ... they do hold the key to Comets success or failure this season for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 22, 2017 nice bit of debating from you guys . a change from all the p== you normally read about workington . looking forward to the Cumberland sausage as well .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted January 22, 2017 What about being positive you still have speedway not to mention cc and tj 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 22, 2017 people will always find a negative , even if their teams were filled with the top riders . as you say , we are happy we are running and we have managed to pinch tj away from berwick . i have to say , berwick look really useful and will surprise a few so called great teams. everything looks good at berwick with the new guys in . hope you have a good season, but worky have a great season .lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) people will always find a negative , even if their teams were filled with the top riders . as you say , we are happy we are running and we have managed to pinch tj away from berwick . i have to say , berwick look really useful and will surprise a few so called great teams. everything looks good at berwick with the new guys in . hope you have a good season, but worky have a great season .lol. So no money running out comment for Berwick or do you just save that for us frequently. Edited January 22, 2017 by Gazc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 22, 2017 do berwick have money to start with ? i dont SAVE the money running out comment for anyone , its first come , first served lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted January 22, 2017 people will always find a negative , even if their teams were filled with the top riders . as you say , we are happy we are running and we have managed to pinch tj away from berwick . i have to say , berwick look really useful and will surprise a few so called great teams. everything looks good at berwick with the new guys in . hope you have a good season, but worky have a great season .lol. You'r right about the optimism at Berwick, Scott Courtney was like a breath of fresh air last year, bringing a lot of enthusiasm to the team as manager and hopefully that will continue now he is promoter. As for Workington, if I was a fan I would think of a few things to look forward to this season. Firstly you have one of, if not the, top rider in the league. Then you have TJ, who I would really liked to have seen back at Berwick. You want entertainment, you'll get it with him. You also have a very decent set of reserves. Williamson will improve and Shuttleworth is a non-stop trier. It won't make many headlines, but the deal the promotion done in the off season with the landlords regarding getting income from food and drink sales will also bring in a lot more income. It won't make a difference on the track but it will give the promotion more financial security and hopefully ease worries about the future. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tapeworm 169 Posted January 23, 2017 You have to remember Campton has had the Visa issues haven't helped meaning he has only had 3 full seasons in England (spending only 1 month at reserve at Glasgow and 2 meetings for Workington). FYI, Glasgow is NOT in England and never has been. If you look at your school atlas, you'll see a line from Gretna across to Berwick. England is the bit below that line. But keep sending us more than our share of UK tax revenues !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) FYI, Glasgow is NOT in England and never has been. If you look at your school atlas, you'll see a line from Gretna across to Berwick. England is the bit below that line. But keep sending us more than our share of UK tax revenues !! but not for long if sturgeon gets her way ! B.N.F.L. is not the initials of British nuclear fuels ltd , its But Not For Long . you hang on to those English lads , one day they MAY win you the league L.O.L. maybe donald trump could let us use the blueprint of the wall he is threatening to build BIGGER LOL,S all in good fun . Edited January 23, 2017 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted January 24, 2017 You'r right about the optimism at Berwick, Scott Courtney was like a breath of fresh air last year, bringing a lot of enthusiasm to the team as manager and hopefully that will continue now he is promoter. As for Workington, if I was a fan I would think of a few things to look forward to this season. Firstly you have one of, if not the, top rider in the league. Then you have TJ, who I would really liked to have seen back at Berwick. You want entertainment, you'll get it with him. You also have a very decent set of reserves. Williamson will improve and Shuttleworth is a non-stop trier. It won't make many headlines, but the deal the promotion done in the off season with the landlords regarding getting income from food and drink sales will also bring in a lot more income. It won't make a difference on the track but it will give the promotion more financial security and hopefully ease worries about the future. genrally i agree with what you say but not for 1 minute do i think the income from the cattering will be a lot of money yes maybe a few hundred quid now and then and also doing the catering for the rugby wil also bring in a few quid but cant see it being big money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
