Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted January 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: People (including me) thought that last year, as they did about Swindon the year before. I’m quite happy to be unfancied again, not saying this team will finish top but certainly be in the mix come September and riders will improve and be a side greater than the sum of its parts. I think this side is bottom two material without changes, but yes it might surprise and we shall see.If Puk comes back???? fitter refreshed and rearing to go then it might be different as we all know what he is capable of. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted January 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: People (including me) thought that last year, as they did about Swindon the year before. I’m quite happy to be unfancied again, not saying this team will finish top but certainly be in the mix come September and riders will improve and be a side greater than the sum of its parts. I dare say changes will be made if it doesn’t cut it, Riss and MPT made the difference last year but then you also had Iversen as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,742 Posted January 30, 2019 I’m sure changes will be made if need be. Iversen may be an option but he was well below his normal standards last season and we coped well, the question is can one of the others step up to the number five position but other teams have those sorts of questions over them too. Don’t like to think about changes unless enforced, riders should be signed with the whole season in mind and being worked with to improve them and maximise what they can contribute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted January 30, 2019 Has NKI announced he wont be riding in the UK? If not then id be surprised if he isnt in this Lynn team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pinny said: Has NKI announced he wont be riding in the UK? If not then id be surprised if he isnt in this Lynn team. There are a few on here that say he deffo isn't. Who really knows? Edited January 30, 2019 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted January 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: There are a few on here that say he deffo isn't. Who really knows? PUK? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,072 Posted January 31, 2019 Anyone spotted Iversen at Stansted yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,692 Posted January 31, 2019 33 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Anyone spotted Iversen at Stansted yet? Yes......... ..... in departures 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,115 Posted January 31, 2019 I'm assuming as ty Proctor was with nige and kelv last night, he'll be with them tonight too perhaps . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,072 Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Yes......... ..... in departures I did see he said about catching up with someone called Mark laws yesterday so that would infer he was in this country then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: I did see he said about catching up with someone called Mark laws yesterday so that would infer he was in this country then. He does live in this country. Anyway, it ain't Iversen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starboy118 237 Posted January 31, 2019 This is soooooo exciting, I can hardly wait!! A true masterclass in the maximisation of media exposure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,072 Posted January 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: He does live in this country. Anyway, it ain't Iversen If h lives here permanently surely it makes sense to ride here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted January 31, 2019 22 minutes ago, foreverblue said: If h lives here permanently surely it makes sense to ride here. What - like Tai Woffinden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted January 31, 2019 16 minutes ago, foreverblue said: If h lives here permanently surely it makes sense to ride here. Arguably not. He didn't ride so well last season although still recovering from his injury maybe not helped and with a hectic schedule. They guy has qualified now for a full 2019 Speedway GP and has commited to DK (has to anyway to allow him to continue to qualify for DK Champs which he needs to get into the SGP qulaifiers etc) also commited to SWE and POL. Yes he lives in UK mainly I assume due to family here i.e partner/child ??. However look at things from his perspective. If you are riding 3 Leagues plus a full GP season is there really the need at his age to be tearing around Europe/UK for an additional min 24 meeting plus poss play offs and any Ind meetings in UK. Geograpically it works well with Pol Sun - Swe Tue - DK Wed (Think most riders probably drive/ferry POL to Swe and then use the bridges to now drive Swe to DK. He can then recoup for a couple of days at home in UK before taking on the SGP meetings on Sat - No doubt will ride in DK Individ Champs as well to get to SGP Qualifiers where he will also ride them as backup if not making top 8 in SGP. Don't think he was so happy with tracks at KL or places like Poole in 2018, so does he need the risk of possible injury which could prejudice his Continental and SGP commitments. I would say NKI doesn't need that pressure any more and if you factor out costs for Bikes/Engines/Mechanics and all associated costs (even if Sponsors part involved) with the much lower money now available in UK does he need it ?? If it was say Hans Anderson he loves i,t but then he doesnt ride SGP for a long time plus is the twilight of his career so wants to max earnings around Europe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
