teaboy279 1,038 Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) So Newcastle have applied to run in this years NT, i suspect it's a test to see if running in the NL is viable. Would give IoW Mildo and Plymouth an extra home meeting to enjoy. Edited February 11, 2020 by teaboy279 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 660 Posted January 12, 2020 Good for them I’m all for an extra meeting for my team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted January 12, 2020 Any ideas if it will be a true Gems side i.e 7 riders unsigned elsewhere or a cradley style NT side which was the best 1-7 available by current averages from teams not in the competition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted January 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Any ideas if it will be a true Gems side i.e 7 riders unsigned elsewhere or a cradley style NT side which was the best 1-7 available by current averages from teams not in the competition it has to be approved first at the Special meeting on the 21st, I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete cc 322 Posted January 12, 2020 55 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Any ideas if it will be a true Gems side i.e 7 riders unsigned elsewhere or a cradley style NT side which was the best 1-7 available by current averages from teams not in the competition Here's 2 for you. Alcock & Embleton (If not riding elsewhere ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted January 13, 2020 Sounds a good idea to me. I’ll try to make it up when the Warriors are there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper11 134 Posted January 13, 2020 13 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Any ideas if it will be a true Gems side i.e 7 riders unsigned elsewhere or a cradley style NT side which was the best 1-7 available by current averages from teams not in the competition Amazingly cradley we’re allowed to build a team with whoever they wanted, including from teams in the NT. Certainly kemp, perks, Bowtell and Edwards were riding in the NT for their NL teams. I remember going to Leicester and Swindon for NT team matches v Kent but I’m not sure on the rules for their team building. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted January 13, 2020 2 hours ago, flipper11 said: Amazingly cradley we’re allowed to build a team with whoever they wanted, including from teams in the NT. Certainly kemp, perks, Bowtell and Edwards were riding in the NT for their NL teams. I remember going to Leicester and Swindon for NT team matches v Kent but I’m not sure on the rules for their team building. Swindon & Leicester were also allowed to pick riders of other teams upto the normal points limit. They got little criticism as they didn’t build ‘super teams’ whereas Cradley cherry picked all the best riders. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chewbacca 653 Posted January 13, 2020 Rather checking the viability of NL at Newcastle (hint - there isn’t any), I’drather believe this is an attempt to keep some promising youngsters in the North of England and get some sort of asset base built up. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) I kinda hope we go with locals rather than just the best of the best, which is what I think we will do tbh... I'd rather our second team lost with young locals who are gaining experience than won with all the big names in the NDL Jamie Halder, Josh Embleton, Joe Alcock, Kieran Douglas and Archie Freeman MUST be in the team imo... Then build the two heat leaders from there... I know Max Clegg isn't an option, but a big number 1 like him to guide the young'uns would be ideal... Maybe Wilko will hop back on a bike just for these meetings? As captain, and maybe he'll get some sort of management role within the side? Good experience for him for the future if that's the path he wants to take... Would James Wright be eligible? Edited January 13, 2020 by Dandelion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted January 14, 2020 In all fairness Josh,Joe,Kieran & Archie could slot into the team at their relative positions and be a respectable group of 2nd strings and reserves. Bit much to ask Halder to be 3rd heat leader though. Danny Phillips seems likely to be included so its just two other heat leaders and its an honest side built with a local flavour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted January 14, 2020 On 1/12/2020 at 4:51 AM, teaboy279 said: So Newcastle have applied to run in this years NT, i suspect it's a test to see if running in the NL is viable. Would give IoW Mildo and Plymouth an extra home meeting to enjoy. Would be rather pathetic from the BSPA to say no..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25yearfan 476 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) What like they did with Readings bid to race at Swindon, giving the NL another much needed team, exposure for a homeless club trying to increase interest with a view to finding a location for a new track while giving more NL opportunities for British youngsters?? Edited January 14, 2020 by 25yearfan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,983 Posted January 15, 2020 20 hours ago, 25yearfan said: What like they did with Readings bid to race at Swindon, giving the NL another much needed team, exposure for a homeless club trying to increase interest with a view to finding a location for a new track while giving more NL opportunities for British youngsters?? It was pathetic of the BSPA to say no to Reading! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,983 Posted January 15, 2020 On 1/13/2020 at 10:33 PM, Dandelion said: I kinda hope we go with locals rather than just the best of the best, which is what I think we will do tbh... I'd rather our second team lost with young locals who are gaining experience than won with all the big names in the NDL Jamie Halder, Josh Embleton, Joe Alcock, Kieran Douglas and Archie Freeman MUST be in the team imo... Then build the two heat leaders from there... I know Max Clegg isn't an option, but a big number 1 like him to guide the young'uns would be ideal... Maybe Wilko will hop back on a bike just for these meetings? As captain, and maybe he'll get some sort of management role within the side? Good experience for him for the future if that's the path he wants to take... Would James Wright be eligible? One of Clegg, Wilkinson or Wright could ride in NT team, but only one allowed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites