ruckerroo 790 Posted November 22, 2019 Corporal jones or Private fraser are in the running to be robs reserve partner they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,223 Posted November 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: Corporal jones or Private fraser are in the running to be robs reserve partner they say. Now if it was rockin' Rob Hollingsworth....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted November 22, 2019 Is there any team that named their first two riders with a combined age of nearly.....NINETY??? 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,008 Posted November 22, 2019 Nothing against Rob Ledwith and hope he stays safe and injury free, but it does seem strange that all the years in the NL that Kent haven't nurtured a couple youngsters (like Eastie have with Brennan and Edwards to name 2) knowing at somepoint the step up could happen. Of course if the other reserve is a talented youngster maybe some sense in it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,008 Posted November 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, blueherb777 said: Is there any team that named their first two riders with a combined age of nearly.....NINETY??? That is an astonishing thought! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted November 22, 2019 I strongly expect Rob to ride both leagues, I known plenty of riders who just rode until there body had cried enough for the fun of it rather than any aspiration to move up. I speak to Rob Often and I know feels he has something to offer the sport still and has ambitions to go as high as he can. The man is highly driven and is fully aware how hard its gonna be but is preparing himself and machinery to give himself every opportunity to suceed. I think if he makes a go of it in the higher divisions it's a great story to pitch to the tv companies and newspapers etc to gain exposure. Best of luck to him. I think it's also worth noting that Kent have only ever had NL riders and all of whom mix with the fans, in the pits, around thier Van's, and in the bar afterwards, i think with Rob and Scott both of those will ensure that connection continues Also reference Lens comments about surprise international rider signing, I think maybe he meant an (ex) international level rider rather then a foreign one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,176 Posted November 22, 2019 Think some of the young kids unless they plan on making a career out of speedway will maybe doing there apprenticeships Or exams and if going to run in both leagues they might not get enough time off to fit all the meetings in , the amount of time and money that It takes to run in both leagues with travel bike upkeep is a full time job in itself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted November 22, 2019 2 hours ago, teaboy279 said: I strongly expect Rob to ride both leagues, I known plenty of riders who just rode until there body had cried enough for the fun of it rather than any aspiration to move up. I speak to Rob Often and I know feels he has something to offer the sport still and has ambitions to go as high as he can. The man is highly driven and is fully aware how hard its gonna be but is preparing himself and machinery to give himself every opportunity to suceed. I think if he makes a go of it in the higher divisions it's a great story to pitch to the tv companies and newspapers etc to gain exposure. Best of luck to him. I think it's also worth noting that Kent have only ever had NL riders and all of whom mix with the fans, in the pits, around thier Van's, and in the bar afterwards, i think with Rob and Scott both of those will ensure that connection continues Also reference Lens comments about surprise international rider signing, I think maybe he meant an (ex) international level rider rather then a foreign one? I always like to read your comments, Teaboy as you seem to know what you are talking about and never seem to spout some of the rubbish I read on this forum from self important know-alls who actually know nothing. So far as Ledwith is concerned, I don't care if he's 60, I enjoy watching him ride over the edge in 110% effort in every race. I think he deserves a chance to shine. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted November 22, 2019 3 hours ago, ruckerroo said: Corporal jones or Private fraser are in the running to be robs reserve partner they say. More like Pvt Godfrey -- misses the 2 mins warning because he needed to be excused. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 847 Posted November 22, 2019 4 hours ago, teaboy279 said: I strongly expect Rob to ride both leagues, I known plenty of riders who just rode until there body had cried enough for the fun of it rather than any aspiration to move up. I speak to Rob Often and I know feels he has something to offer the sport still and has ambitions to go as high as he can. The man is highly driven and is fully aware how hard its gonna be but is preparing himself and machinery to give himself every opportunity to suceed. I think if he makes a go of it in the higher divisions it's a great story to pitch to the tv companies and newspapers etc to gain exposure. Best of luck to him. I think it's also worth noting that Kent have only ever had NL riders and all of whom mix with the fans, in the pits, around thier Van's, and in the bar afterwards, i think with Rob and Scott both of those will ensure that connection continues Also reference Lens comments about surprise international rider signing, I think maybe he meant an (ex) international level rider rather then a foreign one? I always say they all look the same with their helmets on all the best to Rob ,he made a fist of it last year and I hope he proves the doubters wrong next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 600 Posted November 22, 2019 Is Greg Hancock going to resume his riding career? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byker Biker 468 Posted November 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Hamish McRaker said: Is Greg Hancock going to resume his riding career? No - Len Silver is!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper11 134 Posted November 22, 2019 13 hours ago, blueherb777 said: Is there any team that named their first two riders with a combined age of nearly.....NINETY??? Cant be many speedway clubs with a pair of promoters ( Roger & Len ) having a combined age of around 160. Fair to say there is a lot of experience at Kent!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted November 22, 2019 35 minutes ago, flipper11 said: Cant be many speedway clubs with a pair of promoters ( Roger & Len ) having a combined age of around 160. Fair to say there is a lot of experience at Kent!!! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted November 23, 2019 18 hours ago, East End Fan said: I always like to read your comments, Teaboy as you seem to know what you are talking about and never seem to spout some of the rubbish I read on this forum from self important know-alls who actually know nothing. So far as Ledwith is concerned, I don't care if he's 60, I enjoy watching him ride over the edge in 110% effort in every race. I think he deserves a chance to shine. I see Rob ride at Swindon earlier in the season and boy he looked quick he had one dodgy fall in one race but his gating was electric.The one thing that struck me about him in the pits was his enthusiasm and he also was a really nice bloke to speak to.He will be great for team moral and great to have around the younger members of the team really hope he has a great 2020 season. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites