Islander15 1,061 Posted January 28, 2018 They can still fit in a duo like Joe Lawlor & Taylor Hampshire. Imagine that as a pair of reserves in the final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted January 28, 2018 Cradley came back into the league, beating all before them, with 1500+ crowds enabling them to pay decent wages on top of a good riders package. They cherry picked the better riders, until after 5 or 6 years just the hardcore were left, money in shortfall, ground sharing at 2 clubs while still hoping, after nearly 10 years, of having their own stadium. They milked it & lined their own pockets & are trying it on, again, for a successful return in 2019 cherry picking top riders. Mark my words, they don't like playing 2nd fiddle this past few years to Birmingham, Eastbourne, Belle Vue & probably Mildenhall this next year. I agree with others in that they should have picked from available riders or, at least, a limit on riders declared in 2018 teams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted January 28, 2018 Well done Cradley and all who run the club. You should all hang your heads in shame for devaluing the National Trophy. You have lost my sympathy in your search for a new home because it seems you care only about yourselves and not the sport as a whole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted January 28, 2018 So what is the current dream team? And what’s left? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argos 262 Posted January 28, 2018 3 hours ago, IronScorpion said: Cradley came back into the league, beating all before them, with 1500+ crowds enabling them to pay decent wages on top of a good riders package. They cherry picked the better riders, until after 5 or 6 years just the hardcore were left, money in shortfall, ground sharing at 2 clubs while still hoping, after nearly 10 years, of having their own stadium. They milked it & lined their own pockets & are trying it on, again, for a successful return in 2019 cherry picking top riders. Mark my words, they don't like playing 2nd fiddle this past few years to Birmingham, Eastbourne, Belle Vue & probably Mildenhall this next year. I agree with others in that they should have picked from available riders or, at least, a limit on riders declared in 2018 teams. Best Post on this Cradley thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,061 Posted January 29, 2018 8 hours ago, Panthers89 said: So what is the current dream team? And what’s left? It’s on the confirmed signings thread but Roynon, Jenkins, Bickley, Kemp & Edwards with 9.47 left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GiveusaB Posted January 29, 2018 It's hardly Cradley's fault, this farce of a team selection? It's the people that run the league/competition that allow these farcical rules! Surely Cradley will get more fans/backing if they field a strong a team as possible ? At the end of the day they are going to get more neutrals to their fixtures if they have 'top talented' riders riding? And who cares who wins the '???' oh, yes.....'National Trophy' in the 3rd tier of a dying sport!? Cradley are my teams biggest enemy....but I don't begrudge them the chance to see their clubs colours flying! Life's way too short to get worked up over something so trivial ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted January 29, 2018 Must agree with GiveusaB. If Cradley are to attract anything like a crowd, they must have an attractive team. And the other clubs in their section of the National Trophy will also benefit. The suggestion that the promoters are only trying to "line their pockets" is ludicrous....isn't earning profit what Speedway promoting is all about ? And when that does not happen the club folds up...so please do not "Knock" profit, let's have more of it....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,176 Posted January 29, 2018 https://t.co/uSAHI0L7TE Conor Dwyer next rider announced Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted January 29, 2018 Well I'm delighted withthe approach from the promoters. We've got some of the most promising youngster in the sport and I'm really looking forward to seeing them. Don't forget a strong, successful Cradley team = plenty of away support and that must be good news for the Clubs we will be visiting. Sad that we've only got 'half a season' but it's better than the alternative of sitting at home on race nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,061 Posted January 29, 2018 Dwyer signing changes things. Under previous season’s rules all riders have to have a permanent spot but something must have changed to allow the Dwyer signing. So riders out of work, like Bowtell, could have got a NL ride. Also NT meetings don’t count towards an average, so how will he get a 2018 average? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,223 Posted January 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Dwyer signing changes things. Under previous season’s rules all riders have to have a permanent spot but something must have changed to allow the Dwyer signing. So riders out of work, like Bowtell, could have got a NL ride. Also NT meetings don’t count towards an average, so how will he get a 2018 average? Very good question and does seem a slightly bizarre move from both parties? Why would Cradley want a rider who is only doing 8 meetings and would be very rusty compared to others & why would Dwyer turn down a full team place to just do 8 meetings? I assume that his average will remain the same as effectively he is taking a year out from league racing the same as Chessell is starting 2018 on his 2016 average? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,007 Posted January 29, 2018 42 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Very good question and does seem a slightly bizarre move from both parties? Why would Cradley want a rider who is only doing 8 meetings and would be very rusty compared to others & why would Dwyer turn down a full team place to just do 8 meetings? I assume that his average will remain the same as effectively he is taking a year out from league racing the same as Chessell is starting 2018 on his 2016 average? Thanks for clearing that up then Sings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted January 29, 2018 Jason Edwards, Drew Kemp, Jordan Jenkins, Adam Roynon will all be cup tied, if normal sporting rules apply. But, hey ho, it's speedway where the rules are made up as we go along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,162 Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Cradley will have seven 'guests'... A good few tracks (as is often the case every year) will run at some stage during the season with four 'guests' and rider replacement... Not that much different is it? Both scenarios being farcical, however.. This is British Speedway don't forget, so hardly any surprise there... And fans are more than well used to it by now, so those who still attend will accept any nonsense put out before them... So fair play to those in charge for continually serving it up... Edited January 30, 2018 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites