foreverblue 6,055 Posted August 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If Richie confirms his fitness by 28th August latest then he'll be back! If not then a replacement will be signed for September/October. (in my opinion of course.) You say your opinion but we know you have your ear to the ground so to speak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: As FB has said Richie is worth more than 5 at home. The way it’s looking he won’t be replaced. Can’t be that far off a return. He will have to be replaced if he isn't fit soon but as we know there are very few if any viable options on his average and it would have to be like for like. We could of had Freddie Jacobsen but can't use him under the rules so just have to hope Richie comes back and doesn't need too many meetings to ride to his capabilities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 5,993 Posted August 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If Richie confirms his fitness by 28th August latest then he'll be back! If not then a replacement will be signed for September/October. (in my opinion of course.) When's the cut off for signings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,697 Posted August 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: When's the cut off for signings? 16.3.3 No Team changes will be allowed after 28th August with the effective date being 31st August, except for riders returning to the Team after injury who must re-take their position, dictated by their MA with their replacement being released Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 5,993 Posted August 2, 2019 Okay thanks, I thought it would be earlier than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,819 Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: As FB has said Richie is worth more than 5 at home. The way it’s looking he won’t be replaced. Can’t be that far off a return. A loss at home but guests are a plus away however. Swings and roundabouts whilst he is out. Seems a plus tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, stevebrum said: A loss at home but guests are a plus away however. Swings and roundabouts whilst he is out. Seems a plus tho. Appreciate what you are saying but you can't go in to the play offs with r/r. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Appreciate what you are saying but you can't go in to the play offs with r/r. Lynn would of been better off last season...… with RR in the play offs! Poole 53 Lynn 37...… Ellis for NKI scored 6 from 5. Lynn 51 Poole 39..... Ellis for NKI scored 3 ….. Howarth for Toft got 3 Full strength teams Lynn would of won.. Edited August 2, 2019 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,424 Posted August 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Lynn would of been better off last season...… with RR in the play offs! Poole 53 Lynn 37...… Ellis for NKI scored 6 from 5. Lynn 51 Poole 39..... Ellis for NKI scored 3 ….. Howarth for Toft got 3 Full strength teams Lynn would of won.. Part and parcel of the sport. Poole went into the playoffs without Ward and lost. Couldn’t cover for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Part and parcel of the sport. Poole went into the playoffs without Ward and lost. Couldn’t cover for him. To be honest how is any team going to cover for Darcy. We got lucky last season, Harris was on fire and guests are usually a problem, Ellis wasn't good and MPT was going well when he got injured. Edited August 3, 2019 by foreverblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,618 Posted August 3, 2019 12 hours ago, stevebrum said: A loss at home but guests are a plus away however. Swings and roundabouts whilst he is out. Seems a plus tho. Just to be clear, with only Richie missing from the 1-5 then only r/r or a permanent replacement are the options! Could only use a guest for Richie if r/r was already in operation for another rider! Also once we get to the play offs, if there are any more injuries then guests can only come from the 3 non-qualifying teams or the CL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,819 Posted August 3, 2019 15 hours ago, foreverblue said: Appreciate what you are saying but you can't go in to the play offs with r/r. You can, as other teams have had no choice. Ideally you would either want him back or sign a replacement before the cut off date. 4 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Just to be clear, with only Richie missing from the 1-5 then only r/r or a permanent replacement are the options! Could only use a guest for Richie if r/r was already in operation for another rider! Also once we get to the play offs, if there are any more injuries then guests can only come from the 3 non-qualifying teams or the CL. Yes fully aware of that. The play offs limit you for guests, unfairly, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites