Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 11, 2017 If ipswich move up, I'm sure greaves will be wanted by all our fans too. What a fantastic season he has had for us. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabbsjoe 149 Posted October 11, 2017 Under the same scenario as 2017 he'd be 8.77. A tad high for a second string! if that is the average he'd be on in the league I'd only be looking at him if we failed to re-sign any 3 of Lindgren, Masters, Thorssell and Schlein then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perton Wolf 396 Posted October 11, 2017 If ipswich move up, I'm sure greaves will be wanted by all our fans too. What a fantastic season he has had for us. Sounds like he will ride for us if offered a team place, based on what he said in the rider interviews after the meeting. Would be excellent value on his average as a no7. if that is the average he'd be on in the league I'd only be looking at him if we failed to re-sign any 3 of Lindgren, Masters, Thorssell and Schlein then. I like Masters but I'd keep JT & Lindgren assuming they want to come back. Then sign Greaves as your no7 and see if Woffinden or Pawlicki would be interested in returning on fixed race nights, especially if there are squads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted October 11, 2017 Under the same scenario as 2017 he'd be 8.77. A tad high for a second string!With the news of a suspected bigger league and more teams I doubt that they will use those inflated averages again.Still, one never knows! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted October 11, 2017 Inflated averages were only brought in for team building this season after the EL and PL rode to different race formats in 2016. If a rider did NOT double up in 2016 then his inflated average was used. If he did double up then his PL average was used for team building to a 50 point maximum in the Premiership With the 2017 race format being the same in both leagues this season their is no need to use any figure other than what riders actually achieved this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted October 12, 2017 Inflated averages were only brought in for team building this season after the EL and PL rode to different race formats in 2016. If a rider did NOT double up in 2016 then his inflated average was used. If he did double up then his PL average was used for team building to a 50 point maximum in the Premiership With the 2017 race format being the same in both leagues this season their is no need to use any figure other than what riders actually achieved this season. Except of course if they didn't get an average in 2017. In which case I'd say if they rode cl they should have a 1.2 divisor, if they riode 2016 EL then a 1.2 multiplier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perton Wolf 396 Posted October 13, 2017 https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/speedway/2017/10/11/wolves-speedway-owner-chris-van-straaten-could-retire/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) CVS has done a good job for Wolves over a long period. He has not only brought success to the club but ensured it's survival through difficult times for the sport. If he does retire I wish him well. I hope he overcomes his health problem and has a deserved long and happy retirement. I would be hypocritical if I didn't say that I have been less impressed during his various periods in positions of authority within the BSPA. I am sorry to say that I regard him as one of those who must share responsibility for the present state of the sport. Edited October 13, 2017 by Aces51 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted October 13, 2017 CVS has done a good job for Wolves over a long period. He has not only brought success to the club but ensured it's survival through difficult times for the sport. If he does retire I wish him well. I hope he overcomes his health problem and has a deserved long and happy retirement. I would be hypocritical if I didn't say that I have been less impressed during his various periods in positions of authority within the BSPA. I am sorry to say that I regard him as one of those who must share responsibility for the present state of the sport. Agreed along with Ford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 13, 2017 In today’s day and age any Promoter can run a track for 30 years deserves a medal, a Gold one at that, never any story’s of riders getting payed. The time he spent as Chairman had a detrimental effect on Wolves as I would think that position takes up so much time 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfsbane 12,944 Posted October 13, 2017 In today’s day and age any Promoter can run a track for 30 years deserves a medal, a Gold one at that, never any story’s of riders getting payed. The time he spent as Chairman had a detrimental effect on Wolves as I would think that position takes up so much time Ain't that the truth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 14, 2017 In today’s day and age any Promoter can run a track for 30 years deserves a medal, a Gold one at that, never any story’s of riders getting payed. The time he spent as Chairman had a detrimental effect on Wolves as I would think that position takes up so much time PRESUMABLY you mean NOT getting paid... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 14, 2017 PRESUMABLY you mean NOT getting paid...[/quoteof] OF course that’s what I mean WAS anything said last night if cvs was retiring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted October 14, 2017 PRESUMABLY you mean NOT getting paid...[/quoteof] OF course thats what I mean WAS anything said last night if cvs was retiring No, though he did make a point of thanking other staff for their help and support, particularly at the meetings he was unable to attend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted October 14, 2017 I’ve only ever been to 1 Wolves end of Season do, and it will always live in my mind because of the speech that Peter Adams give, pure classic, did he give one last night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites