scaramanga 902 Posted October 30, 2017 Where is this info coming from? Thought they wanted top league move?2nd tier has been top league for a few years now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 956 Posted October 30, 2017 Apparently it came from an end of season get together, I think it’s a case of they couldn’t afford the top flight as it stood at the time, dropped down to the NL only to find it was a bit of a drop to far so have decided to go for a more intermediate approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted October 30, 2017 I don’t see Kim riding for us either, his average would be too big a chunk and I don’t think he would ride in the second tier anyway, think the lad has more ambition than that. But despite Jon claiming to have said he would like an all British team I don’t think you can rule out the odd Australian. I am sure we could find seven brits though no problem at all, if we can get at least three hopefully four of those all well under 23 and future prospects then Even better, Ben, Zach and Alfie (at reserve) would fit that bill, just need another reserve to partner Alfie, could we get someone like Tom Brennan? You'd be heading into the season with four reserves and struggle to win a meeting home or away. Two of Wajknecht, Morley and Bowtell at reserve wouldn't be a bad start though. All three potentially could be accommodated but you'd have to have a very good top four because some meetings (particularly away) they'd need carrying. It depends how the conversion rate between divisions is being handled, could see something along the lines of Lawson, Kennett, Bridger, Ellis, Morley, Wajknecht and Bowtell if it fits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealFiend 1,109 Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Can you imagine the team. Lawson, Kennett, Bridger, Kerr, Morley, Wajtknecht and one other. Edited October 30, 2017 by Brandon Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted October 30, 2017 BRIDGER , who the Feck want him ? overrated and a show pony ...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,843 Posted October 30, 2017 I don’t see Kim riding for us either, his average would be too big a chunk and I don’t think he would ride in the second tier anyway, think the lad has more ambition than that. But despite Jon claiming to have said he would like an all British team I don’t think you can rule out the odd Australian. I am sure we could find seven brits though no problem at all, if we can get at least three hopefully four of those all well under 23 and future prospects then Even better, Ben, Zach and Alfie (at reserve) would fit that bill, just need another reserve to partner Alfie, could we get someone like Tom Brennan? With regard to an all British team, I don't think it is written in stone yet. Jon rattled of a few names and said we "could " have an all British time if I heard him correctly, but I agree that everybody's favourite Swede would be ruled out by his average. I wouldn't rule out Scott Nicholls. He has wanted to come for years and would probably like a CL place an hours journey from home at this stage of his career. With regard to Alfie, I like him a lot but at this stage of his career I think he is still trying to find his feet in the CL, and we really need someone to kick on a bit. Alfie, by his own admission, has done well this year because he has been partnered by Paul Hurry who has protected him a bit, but he has found it hard going when he was on his own in the CL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealFiend 1,109 Posted October 30, 2017 BRIDGER , who the Feck want him ? overrated and a show pony ...... He's good around Lakeside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickRushbrook 202 Posted October 31, 2017 Without getting ahead of myself, would really look forward to the 4TT. Always liked that tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted October 31, 2017 Will a move into the Championship be enough to get our fans back from Rye House ? A very Northern based league with only Peterborough and Ipswich as local Derbies. None the less is probably the best move given that National League did not pay its way. It's now up to all of US to pay our money at the gate, stop moaning about the management and make sure we have a future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted October 31, 2017 BRIDGER , who the Feck want him ? overrated and a show pony ...... Aye ! Berwicks big mistake this year, all worries about him , shown to be true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,358 Posted October 31, 2017 Aye ! Berwicks big mistake this year, all worries about him , shown to be true Yip,he is just wasted talent ,nothing will change with him IMO . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickRushbrook 202 Posted October 31, 2017 It's incredible to think that Bridger and Woffinden were very equal when coming through the youth system. I actually thought Lewis had the edge back then. I like Lewis though and he's great to watch when on the gas. Just a shame that he couldn't fulfill his undoubted potential. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I Addio 15,843 Posted October 31, 2017 It's incredible to think that Bridger and Woffinden were very equal when coming through the youth system. I actually thought Lewis had the edge back then. I like Lewis though and he's great to watch when on the gas. Just a shame that he couldn't fulfill his undoubted potential. Tai has been almost dripping in sponsorship from Day One in the sport, whereas Lewis has never had much, and that makes a big , big difference in the modern sport. Having said that, Lewis has let people down at times and that in itself turns potential sponsors off. However neither Tai nor Lewis can be described as genuine team players and I wouldn't particularly want either in my ideal team. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though. Lakeside's licence is for EL/Premier League and their application to join the Championship has yet to be accepted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted October 31, 2017 Lets hope there are no problems if one or two move up to the premier as predicted ,i would think there would be no problem// Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim3751 88 Posted November 1, 2017 Pardon me for asking but if there has recently been promotion/relegation matches and Sheffield lost out, how can a team just decide to enter anyway? Does that mean Sheffield will want to enter as well? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites