Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted November 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tsunami said: How old was Kenny Carter when he rode for us at Newcastle. Must have been about 16. Also what about my all time favourite especially at Newcastle JOE OWEN how old was he when he started at barrow I'm sure he was either 16 or 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo 142 Posted November 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, pienpeesman said: Also what about my all time favourite especially at Newcastle JOE OWEN how old was he when he started at barrow I'm sure he was either 16 or 17 16. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted November 2, 2019 Darcy Ward not been mentioned yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hacksaw Jim Duggan 199 Posted November 2, 2019 22 hours ago, DC2 said: It’s pretty alarming that a 15 year old lad who turns 16 next February and who has completed just one season in the NL has been signed for Scunthorpe next season? Is he old enough? Is he experienced enough? Will he lose confidence? Will he put other riders at risk? It’s crazy, isn’t it? Surely it’s at least a season too soon? How does his progress compare with Chris Holder, Tai Woffinden, Lewis Bridger and Drew Kemp? Shouldn’t riders complete at least two seasons in the NL? http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.37681 Shut up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo 142 Posted November 2, 2019 30 minutes ago, squall said: Darcy Ward not been mentioned yet? Mark Loram(Hackney Kestrels). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted November 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Hacksaw Jim Duggan said: Shut up Good point, well made. Quite the charmer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebaker 199 Posted November 2, 2019 I remember a couple of riders back in the 70s. The National League as it was named then. Trevor Vincent. Rode underage. Used the name Trevor Charly. Remember him riding for Mildenhall, Weymouth and Stoke. Am sure that ex Weymouth and Hackney rider Sean Wilmott rode underage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,357 Posted November 2, 2019 Jason Crump(Poole) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountyGround 75 Posted November 3, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 5:36 AM, DC2 said: Possibly. But then again there’s older young riders who have found it too much: Jack Smith, Parkinson-Blackburn, Wajtknecht, Jacobs, Bailey, Knight, Thomas, Wood and Atkins. Something has gone wrong for these lads and I’d hate to see Palin get the stuffing knocked out of him and disappear. Is one year’s NL experience really enough? The only problem with the Championship (AKA 2nd. division) are the riders allowed to ride in it @ the top end of the teams. This will slow the natural development of young talented riders progressing & of course cost the teams £££££s. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRock18 6 Posted November 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Fromafar said: Jason Crump(Poole) I remember JC (and Mark Lemon) racing post main meeting for Reserve League team or whatever it was calling itself. Apart from a few tape exclusions, he was clearly destined for greatness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,253 Posted November 3, 2019 Mitch Shirra at Coatbridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Connor bailey did ok for his first year in the championship even thou he has had never ridden in the uk and only a year older Jordan will do ok and and will hold his own I think his age doesn't really come into it Edited November 3, 2019 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted November 3, 2019 He will be at 7 on a 2 point average. No pressure on him what so ever. And that’s what you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,338 Posted November 4, 2019 29 minutes ago, poolebolton said: He will be at 7 on a 2 point average. No pressure on him what so ever. And that’s what you want. Perhaps now is the time to say that NDL lads stepping up to the CL should be 'protected' by keeping them at reserve for their first season? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites