89buttons 749 Posted December 19, 2018 Good start, no surprises in Danny and let’s face it he doesn’t get beaten too much at Foxhall by many of the top boys in second league so should still bang points in from the middle order. jake Allen as others have said was on most people’s wishlist - an early candidate for most improved rider, took a step forward last year and only looks like his trajectory will continue upwards 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Irving 381 Posted December 19, 2018 Allen is a cracking signing. There’s clearly a lack of top end big hitters around these days and it’s clear to see the way some teams are shaping their teams. Both Poole and Peterborough look to have very strong reserves, now Ipswich have signed another. Allen will be a match for any of them. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluPanther 21,637 Posted December 19, 2018 I suspect everyone is really looking forward to the top end signings, it's somewhat hazy to see who they might be. Although expected, King and Allen are good signings, especially Allen who is more than likely to improve in 2019... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted December 19, 2018 I would still expect the team to be something like..... 1. ? 2. ? 3. Lawson 4. King 5. Nicholls 6. Allen 7. Heeps/Jensen No idea what would leave and what options we have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted December 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: As in heatleaders most definitely. But Allen is a “big” signing IMO. He was on many people’s wish lists on here and will be a very handy rider at reserve. Good signing for you there. I bet he had a good few teams after him as well. I would of welcomed him at the AFA for 2019. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,684 Posted December 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Gavan said: I would still expect the team to be something like..... 1. ? 2. ? 3. Lawson 4. King 5. Nicholls 6. Allen 7. Heeps/Jensen No idea what would leave and what options we have Think that woukd leave somewhere around 14 points for the final 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestGorton1884 621 Posted December 19, 2018 14 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Think that woukd leave somewhere around 14 points for the final 2 KK ? Tungate ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted December 19, 2018 no tungate anywhere yet surely rohan not that bad ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 849 Posted December 19, 2018 34 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Think that woukd leave somewhere around 14 points for the final 2 I calculated it at 13.40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted December 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, ray c said: no tungate anywhere yet surely rohan not that bad ? Rohan burnt a few bridges at Foxhall before he left, constantly moaning about the track not being prepared properly and having a fall out with Louis. If thats all water under the bridge then he could easily be in the 1-7 but wouldnt leave huge amounts for the last rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted December 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Gavan said: Rohan burnt a few bridges at Foxhall before he left, constantly moaning about the track not being prepared properly and having a fall out with Louis. If thats all water under the bridge then he could easily be in the 1-7 but wouldnt leave huge amounts for the last rider Tungate & Jakobsen as an option ?? My only fear on Jakobsen is I think he will develop later rather than earlier so would the team be able to carry him (possibly) early season ?? Matt Ford said in an article last few days that 1/2 teams had shown interest as Poole cannot accommodate/afford him due to cost constraints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,232 Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, BluPanther said: I suspect everyone is really looking forward to the top end signings, it's somewhat hazy to see who they might be. Although expected, King and Allen are good signings, especially Allen who is more than likely to improve in 2019... Think anywhere else King wouldn’t particularly be seen as a good signing. But for us you’d have to say he is. Knows Foxhall like the back of his hand and as was said earlier, is rarely beaten by the heatleaders in the Championship around the Heath so should be a solid scorer to help win our home meetings which is important. Edited December 19, 2018 by Arch Stanton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,684 Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Col said: I calculated it at 13.40. After Brit discounts?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted December 19, 2018 ok I think based on what I am hearing personally the team is going to look very close to this. 1. Smolinski 2. Lawson 3. Nicholls 4. King 5. Tungate 6 Haertel 7 Allen Seems Ipswich will opt for the cheaper option of Tungate who will be based in the UK and cheaper cost and easier logistic side of bringing two German riders over together as opposed to opting for riders from different countries. However depending upon who you actually talk to and what other say the team could look like this 1. Hampel 2. Lawson 3. Nicholls 4. King 5. Przedpelski 6. Allen 7. Heeps People saying Hampel does not want the UK at his age or would be too expensive, Hampel now would be less expensive than he was a few seasons ago, looking at the other no.1's it could be seen as easier for him and thus easier money and would bring Pawel with him to develope him, I believe they do share a sponsor or two who would like to see this partnership develope, it would certainly be exciting even if for one season. Przedpelski is keen to continue in the UK after a short stint at Leicester and only Wolves is a small track in this league so it would definately suit him and bring him on. Heeps is the enigma, but I can see Louis and Hawkins giving him the first few meetings to see what Heeps comes to the party, if he does well then great if not will be replaced by Kemp once he has achieved his average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iand 133 Posted December 19, 2018 Would Kemp start with a 2 average? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites