wealdstone 3,454 Posted January 13, 2020 The "right ruddy hames" regarding the team for this year makes one wonder whether the bosses know or care what effect this has on fans ( customers) This however seems to be Busters default position "my way or no way" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambpanther 172 Posted January 13, 2020 Nicholls turned down a return to panthers at end of last season hoping to get a offer from ippo or wolves.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMessiahOfTheBSF 84 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, cambpanther said: Nicholls turned down a return to panthers at end of last season hoping to get a offer from ippo or wolves.. Yes he wanted to ride for a club that has a technical track. They didn't want him so now he's on standby for us and we will only take him if we don't get what we want. Scotty has shot himself in the foot if NKI puts pen to paper. Edited January 13, 2020 by Rockstar99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,232 Posted January 13, 2020 Not at all convinced Iversen would be a good signing in all honesty. His schedule is a big concern obviously and he’s hardly committed to the UK these days with his priorities elsewhere. Not sure what kind of return you’ll get IF he signs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,163 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Rockstar99 said: Yes he wanted to ride for a club that has a technical track. They didn't want him so now he's on standby for us and we will only take him if we don't get what we want. Scotty has shot himself in the foot if NKI puts pen to paper. I would suggest that Scott will be in pole position for the first change made across all teams, if he doesn't start the season with a place.. Especially if the change will be at reserve.. If it is at reserve he would be in a strong bargaining position I would think when it comes to terms as well.. Edited January 13, 2020 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,253 Posted January 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Sully said: Or maybe waiting on the fixture list to be finalised? Is that now a factor in these days of fixed race nights in most countries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) On 1/10/2020 at 3:44 PM, foreverblue said: Other people have opinions too! It is my opinion that Hans is a good signing on a bargain average and should do very well next season. I think Hans could average between 6.50/ 7.00 but if he comes back lighter and fitter he might even average more.He is not the rider of old and I know he is not as quick these days but his trackcraft and his riding of clever lines are still there.He had a few bad smashes but his race at Belle Vue with Dan Bewley earlier in the season was a brilliant race showing he still has the craft. Edited January 13, 2020 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted January 13, 2020 I don't care if it's Tungate or Iversen..nothing between them imo.. Iversen didn't pull up any trees for Ippo last season and Tungate can do better than he did for us also..Scotty is a no brainer on his low average..and I'd take Ully too. He gets a lot of stick on here from the negative moaners but a real club man and sometimes crazy to watch...I'd take him over boring riders like for instance Worrall and Lawson any day of the week..but for some people it's win at all costs..for me I like great racing and if we win doing it then great. I like all the riders we have so far so keep them coming. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) # Edited January 13, 2020 by Lukas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted January 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I think Hans could average between 6.50/ 7.00 but if he comes back lighter and fitter he might even average more.He is not the rider of old and I know he is not as quick these days but his trackcraft and his riding of clever lines are still there.He had a few bad smashes but his race at Belle Vue with Dan Bewley earlier in the season was a brilliant race showing he still has the craft. From his starting position in the team, which will likely be 2nd string, I'd be disappointed if he didn't arrive at those figures you've stated. The problem recently with Andersen is he is constantly getting hurt. That has a big say. He's going to need to stay fit and healthy next season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,238 Posted January 13, 2020 As long as he's got his rolling start gloves on he'll be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted January 14, 2020 8 hours ago, foreverblue said: I would think he would be a far better fit at Wolves, he is much better at Wolves than Peterborough these days . I think Scott is overweight (for a speedway rider) He needs a track where he can still get paid and by that I mean a track where technical ability means more than speed, because he isn’t quick enough anymore on the bigger tracks. Why Wolves didn’t jump on him is beyond me. Put a lot of faith into Nichol and I don’t like that when it’s at the expense of a long serving and well respected British rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, acef said: I think Scott is overweight (for a speedway rider) He needs a track where he can still get paid and by that I mean a track where technical ability means more than speed, because he isn’t quick enough anymore on the bigger tracks. Why Wolves didn’t jump on him is beyond me. Put a lot of faith into Nichol and I don’t like that when it’s at the expense of a long serving and well respected British rider. I like Nicol and i think he could have a longterm future at Wolves but you are right Nichols at reserve say would of been a great move.I presumed Nicol would get a place in a stronger team meaning he had no real pressure now that scenario has changed.On the plus side if Douglas can up his home form in Becker,Douglas,Nicol they three riders who could feature regularly for the Wolves in years to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,055 Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, acef said: I think Scott is overweight (for a speedway rider) He needs a track where he can still get paid and by that I mean a track where technical ability means more than speed, because he isn’t quick enough anymore on the bigger tracks. Why Wolves didn’t jump on him is beyond me. Put a lot of faith into Nichol and I don’t like that when it’s at the expense of a long serving and well respected British rider. I don't think his weight is an issue, i think he had a particularly bad year due to personal issues and mechanical issues, like Harris, Hans etc he isn't the rider he was but i believe he will be better this season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPEEDY69 1,238 Posted January 14, 2020 6 hours ago, acef said: I think Scott is overweight (for a speedway rider) He needs a track where he can still get paid and by that I mean a track where technical ability means more than speed, because he isn’t quick enough anymore on the bigger tracks. Why Wolves didn’t jump on him is beyond me. Put a lot of faith into Nichol and I don’t like that when it’s at the expense of a long serving and well respected British rider. Disagree completely. There's little/no fat on him! In any case, weight has only a very very very small impact on speed. Ability, racing brain and machinery play a much bigger part. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites