89buttons 751 Posted November 28, 2018 Woffinden to me is probably the most skilful and talented rider in the world currently and has been the last few years - but it’s everything else that’s made him a 3 time world champ, lost count of how many times I’ve heard him say in interviews I know no one is working harder than I am off the bike to be the best he can be on the bike! All the top guys work so hard to maximise their potential and make any tiny little gain they can to help give them an edge, matej Zagar for example is a reserve in the Slovenian special forces - each winter he spends a couple of months training in the forest with them - a far cry from an Australian beach and cooler full of beer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 751 Posted November 28, 2018 Side note, Ryan Douglas back in the uk next year 2017 champ average is 6.12 so converts to 4.08 in Prem, has always been pretty useful round Foxhall think he could certainly do a good job on that average at reserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodgy 976 Posted November 28, 2018 6 hours ago, semion said: Looking at pic. That’s certainly not an iron, looks for sure a Wood to me. Looks like a ‘Semion’, or golf ball in the pocket 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, 89buttons said: Side note, Ryan Douglas back in the uk next year 2017 champ average is 6.12 so converts to 4.08 in Prem, has always been pretty useful round Foxhall think he could certainly do a good job on that average at reserve. Pretty useful at Foxhall.... he did score a max whilst guesting for the Witches so must be in with a shout ala Dakota North! but don't think he's completed his last 2 meetings there... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggytastic 180 Posted November 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: Friends/girlfriends and alcohol etc is what keeps a rider at standstill. Robert Lambert was relying purely on ability and looked to have hit a wall in progression. Thus until his time with Woffy in 2017 and during the 2017 winter break dedicated himself to health and fitness. What a change he was in 2018, a totally different rider. Speedway today is a different animal to the beer drinking socialising mayhem it used to be. To be at the top, you have to drop ya mates and train bloody hard. There are some very very talented young rider's in British Speedway but unfortunately they get to caught up in "having fun" outside Speedway rather than the dedication needed to try and be the best they can be. Ahh, the good old days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 751 Posted November 28, 2018 Ok how about rory Schlein 7.92 bwd 5.27 danny king 6.36 scott nicholls 6.48 troy batchelor 7.69 nico covatti 4.70 ryan Douglas 4.08 42.5 exact! Note this is with Danny and Scott being eligible for the 2.5% reduction, I’m still not entirely sure if they are or not! would be a superb team at Foxhall and have a strong reserve pair all year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted November 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Note this is with Danny and Scott being eligible for the 2.5% reduction, I’m still not entirely sure if they are or not! Not Nicholls(no NL/CL), definitely King(CL) and possibly BWD(NL) & Schlein(CL) if it is all riders as originally announced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB1 130 Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 11:30 AM, Spl77 said: Let's go retro Nicholls Andersen Protasiewicz Struth! Is buster trying to claim pension credits for these lads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 751 Posted November 28, 2018 31 minutes ago, Alan_Jones said: Not Nicholls(no NL/CL), definitely King(CL) and possibly BWD(NL) & Schlein(CL) if it is all riders as originally announced. Well if it applies to those two instead of nicholls team would still fit so still a worker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 28, 2018 39 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Well if it applies to those two instead of nicholls team would still fit so still a worker! I think if it applies to the other 2 and not Scott you may see the lawyers in action again 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, TB1 said: Struth! Is buster trying to claim pension credits for these lads. Of course there could be a conspiracy theory on this whole Buster thing. If Buster had not taken over both Ips/Pet then chances are maybe only 5 clubs would have been willing to stay in Prem as both Som/Leic wanted to drop down, probably & mainly due to losses and not race night of choice. Meaning Prem would have been in effect buggered. Buster buying into both clubs on no doubt some deferred payment scheme would allow a 7 team Prem thus also keeping a top League and also not losing TV rights. Now it is said Buster tends to name his team late and into the new year. Could it be that he is waiting for the other 4 teams to mop up the riders they want at whatever going rate the riders want or teams will pay, knowing that come the new year if they are done and dusted the riders left will have less bargaining power and he can then dictate terms more favorably to him for those guys not yet fixed up but who will start becoming more desperate to do so. No doubt he will protect his first love KL with Lambert and whoever he wants there, but when you think about it maybe not so daft a thought ?? As said that is of course just a conspiracy theory I do hope for both Ips/Pet that some decent riders are signed and announced sooner rather than later as it will also prove that such a theory is utter crap. Plus all of us want to see competitive teams and racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 10:16 AM, 2ndbendbeerhut said: With 21 places up for grabs for Busters teams I wonder if the pay rates will be the same for all? Also wonder if he will wait for other teams to be completed... then can offer a take it or leave it offer to riders knowing they have only his 3 teams left? In line with your conspiracy theory Steve - As suggested by beerhut yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted November 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: In line with your conspiracy theory Steve - As suggested by beerhut yesterday Sorry didn't realise I was expanding on an earlier posting. Maybe I did see it and it turned a light on in my head to post something. Maybe there is some truth in the first part of my post as well as without the 2 clubs he purchased coming up then the so called beloved top league would have been well and truly screwed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted November 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Sorry didn't realise I was expanding on an earlier posting. Maybe I did see it and it turned a light on in my head to post something. Maybe there is some truth in the first part of my post as well as without the 2 clubs he purchased coming up then the so called beloved top league would have been well and truly screwed Also if memory serves me well, when Chris Louis owned the club didn't he announce his team last season well before most others ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted November 28, 2018 1 minute ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Sorry didn't realise I was expanding on an earlier posting. Maybe I did see it and it turned a light on in my head to post something. Maybe there is some truth in the first part of my post as well as without the 2 clubs he purchased coming up then the so called beloved top league would have been well and truly screwed I would say its a case of great minds thinking alike but I know beerhut and you wouldnt want to think like him everyday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
