drew2 252 Posted November 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, Ghosty said: I still don't think the penny has dropped with most promotions (including Somerset) the fans & sponsors you do have support the team & riders you had, they bond with the riders & that bond/ support grows. When you have wholesale changes from one season to the next that bond has been lost! If you favorite, second, third & forth favorite riders has gone from the previous season then you may seriously consider continuing your support for YOUR team. Do the riders think that way though or are they just chasing the £'s in what could be a short career? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, drew2 said: Do the riders think that way though or are they just chasing the £'s in what could be a short career? Riders probably don't give two hoots but fans do. Social media went crazy last year when we announced Doyle was coming back, and not because it was the World Champion but because it felt like 'one of our own'. The same would of happened this year if Jake, BWD and even more so Charles Wright was signed. The team might do well and looks reasonably strong (I use the term strong as being relevant, and use it loosely) in the league, but nothing about it excites me except seeing Covatti back. It doesn't scream Somerset, it doesn't scream exciting or entertaining, I've never liked Schlein, Harris is just topping up his retirement fund by now and if I have to pay £16 for the privilege I'm sure I'm not alone in considering whether I will bother or not. It is actually quite sad - I've never felt so downbeat about Speedway and Somerset Speedway in particular in 19 years of following them Edited November 28, 2018 by Najjer 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,093 Posted November 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Najjer said: Riders probably don't give two hoots but fans do. Social media went crazy last year when we announced Doyle was coming back, and not because it was the World Champion but because it felt like 'one of our own'. The same would of happened this year if Jake, BWD and even more so Charles Wright was signed. The team might do well and looks reasonably strong (I use the term strong as being relevant, and use it loosely) in the league, but nothing about it excites me except seeing Covatti back. It doesn't scream Somerset, it doesn't scream exciting or entertaining, I've never liked Schlein, Harris is just topping up his retirement fund by now and if I have to pay £16 for the privilege I'm sure I'm not alone in considering whether I will bother or not. It is actually quite sad - I've never felt so downbeat about Speedway and Somerset Speedway in particular in 19 years of following them I'm the same mate . The ridiculous points limit doesnt fill me with excitement . Even worse for you guys after being upstairs for a couple of seasons . Still it means i get to see my team racing at one of my favourite venues again , rather than make the pilgrimage as a neutral as i have done the past two years . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman65 9 Posted November 29, 2018 16 hours ago, Najjer said: Like with Jake Allen, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that Bradley isn't included in the team for next year. I would imagine he's off to Eastbourne. why do you think brad and jake weren’t in team this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RebelDan 203 Posted November 29, 2018 Todd Kurtz confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aroundtheboards 264 Posted November 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Batman65 said: why do you think brad and jake weren’t in team this year? It's time to move on. Unfortunately the trend has changed since the halcyon days and riders never stay long now. I wish Jake and Brads all the best ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idh 209 Posted November 29, 2018 23 hours ago, idh said: I think you may be spot on there Kurtz average fits BWD doesn't now got one correct in the end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aroundtheboards 264 Posted November 29, 2018 12 hours ago, Paulco said: I'm the same mate . The ridiculous points limit doesnt fill me with excitement . Even worse for you guys after being upstairs for a couple of seasons . Still it means i get to see my team racing at one of my favourite venues again , rather than make the pilgrimage as a neutral as i have done the past two years . Move on !!! In six months time you will have forgotten all this and embraced the team you have !!! Go Rebels !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted November 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Batman65 said: why do you think brad and jake weren’t in team this year? For want of a better term, I believe they have 'fallen out of favour'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliffeboy 577 Posted November 29, 2018 Good luck to the 2019 Rebels, top three will definitely have to hit the ground running. I will make an assessment of our chances when the other teams reveal their line ups, at this early stage Scunny look decent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idh 209 Posted November 29, 2018 41 minutes ago, Najjer said: For want of a better term, I believe they have 'fallen out of favour'. Could't have put it better Najjer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer 340 Posted November 29, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 4:26 PM, Najjer said: Shocking value on a season ticket too. If you miss two matches you are out of pocket! Farcial that price reflected against the PL pricing too. Just when you think it can't get any worse, Jason Doyle has signed for Swindon today And it's a £2-99 admin charge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Always a RACER said: Todd Kurtz confirmed Congratulations - you've got a good bloke there. A great team man and getting better year after year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,329 Posted November 29, 2018 Todd has reached his level at best a 7pt rider but has a uncanny knack of being nearer a 5pt ave at seasons end. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 370 Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, lewy said: Todd has reached his level at best a 7pt rider but has a uncanny knack of being nearer a 5pt ave at seasons end. Many riders do that towards the end of the season Edited November 29, 2018 by Buttons 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites