whistlegang 88 Posted November 2, 2017 Lakeside suffered this year because of the lack of 3 pointers who could actually score 3 points. Nothing has changed, no new riders have suddenly appeared. There is no doubt that ANY kid with a bit of talent WILL find a team place in the National League no matter what team average is applied. These are the riders we all love to see progress, the Ben Morleys of this World are the target for them to aim at, so any team with a good mix of both kinds will be popular with their fans. Loved the comment by "Sings 4speedway". Clearly not a Len Silver fan. I had many years attending at both West Ham and Hackney The Hawks never won anything, but the entertainment was terrific, so Len was rarely criticised in those days. I went to Sittingbourne a few times this year, especially when either the full Hammers team was there, or as was often the case, Ben Morley was guesting for them. No signs of Len jumping about on the centre green as he did at Hackney, but in the main the racing was exciting and I was less than happy that the Kings finished above the Hammers In the final table. How much was attributable to Len, I don't know. Chris Hunt seems to be a decent team manager, so what is it that "Sings4speedway" is unhappy about ? George Hunter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 121 Posted November 2, 2017 I think you could see the young star come back as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottCampos178 15 Posted November 2, 2017 I think you could see the young star come back as well. That won't be happening for a while... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted November 2, 2017 The young stars wont survive in a 40 point limit though like previous years their home track record is near on unbeatable but away theyre pretty bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted November 4, 2017 Yes, I see your point Sings4Speedway, Shanes would obviously have been a major force in the league, but the 3 pointer to go with him ( probably Spooner ?) would have counteracted his scores. But in the event, both Stoneman and Clifton got serious injuries which COULD have been anticipated as both of them had dodgy legs anyway. A more astute promoter may have taken that into consideration perhaps ? As it happens, Kent's 3rd place in the table wasn't exactly a failure, annoying me personally as my team then finished below them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eaglesno1 43 Posted November 21, 2017 Portwood confirmed for the Warriors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moleman27 31 Posted November 21, 2017 Portwood's signed for IOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 21, 2017 Dugard confirmed for eastbourne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,847 Posted November 23, 2017 Increase the limit to 40 and make the league more challenging, not such a gap up to the Championship. Reducing it is not answer as there are not enough youngsters to fill the lower end. Must say that I have seen some great meetings this year with all riders just getting on with it. The average limit each year should be 42.00 (7 X 6.00) so if the team limit is "raised" to 40.00 the league will still be weaker than this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,008 Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) All 3 leagues 42.5, then leave it alone. Every one will be able to build from the last greensheets from November. Only thing may need tweaking is the conversion between the various leagues. Edited November 23, 2017 by gazzac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 25, 2017 All 3 leagues 42.5, then leave it alone. Every one will be able to build from the last greensheets from November. Only thing may need tweaking is the conversion between the various leagues.Far too simple.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted November 25, 2017 All 3 leagues 42.5, then leave it alone. Every one will be able to build from the last greensheets from November. Only thing may need tweaking is the conversion between the various leagues. so simple clubs can sign riders on 2 year deals then and sign riders alot earlier so they can prepare for the up coming seasons all winter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted November 28, 2017 Jordan Jenkins, Drew Kemp, Sam Bebee and Matt Marson confirmed at Mildenhall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted December 1, 2017 Ayres confirmed at Mildenhall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted December 14, 2017 Ayres finished 4.24 in Championship so surely that means he starts on a 8.48? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites