TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Greg said: Could it even be klint.? Honestly Is that a joke... cos nice one if it is... PMSL... If not apologies and for one and possibly the main reason it won't be him Nik is committed to Poland so a Sunday team would be an absolute none starter... Regards THJ Edited March 4, 2019 by TotallyHonestJohn Missed out word Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamonds7 112 Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, StevePark said: whats left steve please average wise now the truths out ? Edited March 4, 2019 by diamonds7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, diamonds7 said: whats left steve average please now the truths out ? I think it's 4.34. (or 4.45 if he's allowed a reduction). Edited March 4, 2019 by StevePark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamonds7 112 Posted March 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, StevePark said: I think it's 4.34. (or 4.45 if he's allowed a reduction). Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted March 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, StevePark said: I think it's 4.34. (or 4.45 if he's allowed a reduction). Not a lot then. Carl Wilkinson , Max Ruml, Simon Lambert, Gino Manzares, and Josh MacDonald (if he's a 4.00) all fit. Not that I'm saying I'd want some of them signed up though. There are probably others I've overlooked as well. Tough on Victor as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted March 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, leander said: Not a lot then. Carl Wilkinson , Max Ruml, Simon Lambert, Gino Manzares, and Josh MacDonald (if he's a 4.00) all fit. Not that I'm saying I'd want some of them signed up though. There are probably others I've overlooked as well. Tough on Victor as well. Agree, tough on Vic, but gotta welcome Steve back is it Josh Macdonald that Worky had signed and is still planning to come over ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrP 241 Posted March 4, 2019 Mikkel B Andersen would also fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,189 Posted March 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Agree, tough on Vic, but gotta welcome Steve back is it Josh Macdonald that Worky had signed and is still planning to come over ? Would make a good asset if you get him think he will do ok over here seen him ride in the top gun at Sheffield looked the part rides a bit like josh Pickering around the boards 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, mac101 said: Would make a good asset if you get him think he will do ok over here seen him ride in the top gun at Sheffield looked the part rides a bit like josh Pickering around the boards Is this the Aussie who doesn't need a visa. ? Anybody like Pickering and I would grab him. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Agree, tough on Vic, but gotta welcome Steve back is it Josh Macdonald that Worky had signed and is still planning to come over ? Yes. His grandmother is british so he has a paternity visa as opposed to needing a work sponsored visa, which is why he can still come over and 'work' despite Workington closing (unlike the unfortunate Mason Campton). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted March 4, 2019 I'd opt for Simon Lambert - he's had some good meetings at BP in past seasons and always seems to give 100%. Unless MacDonald is Pickering Mk 2. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted March 4, 2019 Like everyone I was sorry to see us changing the 1 - 7 at this late stage of the season. Given Luna's withdrawal, and no natural replacement that I can see, it was unfortunate we had to drop another rider to improve the chance of still getting decent a team for the fans. The obvious one was Tero but he had and has reaffirmed his decision to go for it in Poland this year, so that ruled him out of the original team as well as this reshuffle. Fortunately Stevie was still available and looking for a ride in the championship, so he really is the best we could do for many reasons. Imagine, we now a have a top three of Stevie, Jorgensen and Lasse. Unbelievable. Leading riders to add to the current 6 would appear to be between Simon Lambert, Carl Wilkinson (if not retired) or even better, Josh Macdonald. He is apparently available, free to sign especially if he is in the country already, or has plans to still come over, and we would be training up our asset. Can see another signing pretty soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shearer09 48 Posted March 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, Terrace Grumbler said: I'd opt for Simon Lambert - he's had some good meetings at BP in past seasons and always seems to give 100%. Unless MacDonald is Pickering Mk 2. I’m pleased your not part of the promotion team 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamond geezer 60 Posted March 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Like everyone I was sorry to see us changing the 1 - 7 at this late stage of the season. Given Luna's withdrawal, and no natural replacement that I can see, it was unfortunate we had to drop another rider to improve the chance of still getting decent a team for the fans. The obvious one was Tero but he had and has reaffirmed his decision to go for it in Poland this year, so that ruled him out of the original team as well as this reshuffle. Fortunately Stevie was still available and looking for a ride in the championship, so he really is the best we could do for many reasons. Imagine, we now a have a top three of Stevie, Jorgensen and Lasse. Unbelievable. Leading riders to add to the current 6 would appear to be between Simon Lambert, Carl Wilkinson (if not retired) or even better, Josh Macdonald. He is apparently available, free to sign especially if he is in the country already, or has plans to still come over, and we would be training up our asset. Can see another signing pretty soon. I would have to agree Dave, really sorry that we have had to change the team too, and all the criticism of the promotion is unfair, had Nike not made the decision we would be kick starting our season with the original 1-7. looking around Stevie is a no brainer, out and out number 1, and makes our top 3 the envy of most in the league. We just simply need to make the right call with the last man, and if we do, we will be very hard to stop. My personal view is let’s try someone young/new who has potential and invest in them. Not seen anything about josh McDonald, but if comparisons are true, he is the obvious candidate. Mikel B also one to look at. After a year in the league you would have to expect him to put points on his average next year, and Newcastle could be a springboard for a rider who went to Redcar with real pedigree and is still young in comparison to other options. need to get the last one right however, as a weak number 2 leaves us really exposed and will undoubtably be the difference between a good year and a poor one. Here is hoping Nike returns to the league in future, too much potential and excitement and a big miss to the sport in this country if he doesn’t, shame however he wasn’t more open with the promoters before signing. Similarly, here is hoping Victor gets fixed up, was looking forward to seeing him this year, and he deserves a chance after committing the time and money to the season. Chuffed to see stevie back with us again, he was the first name on every team sheet I pulled together at the start of the year, and one of my favourite all time riders, great to have him back where he belongs! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
