dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted August 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, The Third Man said: the team cant afford to carry him, what is the point of qualifying for the play offs if you know you have lost before they start Perhaps the sport could adopt Bullseye rules - if you dont think its worth giving it go then the next team down gets a chance..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 9:29 AM, archie21 said: The talk in the bar on Thursday after the meeting was that Troy has been or is been changed for Chris Holder after Chris rides in Toruns last meeting at the weekend. Turin can not get into the play offs and as such becomes available!!! Will he be riding at Sheffield with bro Jack ??? I presume any changes would have to be declared by now for inclusion for the Kings Lynn match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,216 Posted August 16, 2021 Looks like we are stuck with Batchelor, any signing from Polish league should have been announced by now oh well, that should make us everyone's fist pick in the playoffs, if we get there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted August 16, 2021 Thought polish league finished next weekend so we can sign a rider next week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenryW 1,178 Posted August 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Charlieboy said: Thought polish league finished next weekend so we can sign a rider next week Liga 1 finished the regular season this weekend just gone. Ekstraliga will finish the regular season this coming weekend. Obviously only teams that are not involved in the play offs are finishing at those times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mooose 19 Posted August 16, 2021 I have no inside knowledge on what’s going on with Troy but there’s got to be more to this than him simply not trying. He’s been incredibly tentative all year and that’s not the same as simply not trying. Not for the first time last week he got himself into a decent position in one heat but he couldn’t bring himself to drop it onto the visiting rider and block his run. At Kings Lynn I saw him ride like he didn’t know the track, at Peterborough he was miles off the pace, as he has been at Sheffield for the most part, at Wolverhampton he was rapid out of the gate and got stuck in, and he’s scoring points for Kent - as he should do. My point is, you can’t say it’s definitely rustiness, or confidence, his personal life, or his equipment. It could be all the above, but I genuinely don’t think it’s that he simply can’t be arsed. I actually hope we stick with him for the rest of the season and he gets his mojo back and comes back strong for us next season. I think he would agree he owes us one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted August 16, 2021 Well done to Adam Ellis British Champion representing Sheffield tonight. Brilliant and well deserved 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Charlieboy said: Well done to Adam Ellis British Champion representing Sheffield tonight. Brilliant and well deserved Agreed 100%. But I think Kyle Howarth deserves a mention too. He also represented (quite well I thought) your good selves and my temporary team in Leicester 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 6:55 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Perhaps the sport could adopt Bullseye rules - if you dont think its worth giving it go then the next team down gets a chance..... And here's what you could have won....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 795 Posted August 17, 2021 12 hours ago, The Third Man said: Looks like we are stuck with Batchelor, any signing from Polish league should have been announced by now oh well, that should make us everyone's fist pick in the playoffs, if we get there If they`re after Holder he`s still got one match to ride so he`s not free to be announced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted August 17, 2021 7 hours ago, False dawn said: Agreed 100%. But I think Kyle Howarth deserves a mention too. He also represented (quite well I thought) your good selves and my temporary team in Leicester Kyle rode very well aswell. Shame he had the fall. He seems more aggressive this year and I think that might be because his shoulder is stronger and he’s not trying to protect it as much as he had previously. Hope both lads keep up their form for the rest of the season. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,889 Posted August 17, 2021 David Bellego for Batchelor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted August 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Mooose said: I have no inside knowledge on what’s going on with Troy but there’s got to be more to this than him simply not trying. He’s been incredibly tentative all year and that’s not the same as simply not trying. Not for the first time last week he got himself into a decent position in one heat but he couldn’t bring himself to drop it onto the visiting rider and block his run. At Kings Lynn I saw him ride like he didn’t know the track, at Peterborough he was miles off the pace, as he has been at Sheffield for the most part, at Wolverhampton he was rapid out of the gate and got stuck in, and he’s scoring points for Kent - as he should do. My point is, you can’t say it’s definitely rustiness, or confidence, his personal life, or his equipment. It could be all the above, but I genuinely don’t think it’s that he simply can’t be arsed. I actually hope we stick with him for the rest of the season and he gets his mojo back and comes back strong for us next season. I think he would agree he owes us one. Trouble is he is doing well for Kent, so getting zero for Sheffield the other night was strange as the leagues are pretty close together now. I thought it was cos he got sacked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted August 17, 2021 Bellego for Batch would be a good move, haven't heard much of Bellego lately where is he riding now ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Mooose said: I have no inside knowledge on what’s going on with Troy but there’s got to be more to this than him simply not trying. He’s been incredibly tentative all year and that’s not the same as simply not trying. Not for the first time last week he got himself into a decent position in one heat but he couldn’t bring himself to drop it onto the visiting rider and block his run. At Kings Lynn I saw him ride like he didn’t know the track, at Peterborough he was miles off the pace, as he has been at Sheffield for the most part, at Wolverhampton he was rapid out of the gate and got stuck in, and he’s scoring points for Kent - as he should do. My point is, you can’t say it’s definitely rustiness, or confidence, his personal life, or his equipment. It could be all the above, but I genuinely don’t think it’s that he simply can’t be arsed. I actually hope we stick with him for the rest of the season and he gets his mojo back and comes back strong for us next season. I think he would agree he owes us one. Nice sentiment, and I believe that if Batchelor and Bates both came back, and did what they are capable of, would have a great chance of winning the play offs. In reality, don't think we will see the best from either of them this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
