Hackett 220 Posted July 1, 2021 A number of teams are going to struggle with replacing riders this season with the travel limitations. When Len Silver was interviewed at Eastbourne he was quite strong on the fact that Kent Kings would be loyal to riders. Starke and Nicholls was impressive at Arlington but the Kings were always going to be one of the weaker teams in the Championship and Poole one of the stronger as long as the Cooks were up to speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 1, 2021 57 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: pre season everybody knew the worst sgning in living memory was hurry on a 5+ average, it impacts on the whole side too, massive surgery needed to that kent side Paul is taking up a berth that could be given to a rising star who is desperate for a team place. He is old, over weight, and his days of getting close to scoring are long gone. He really doesn’t deserve a team spit and he must know it as well. A club can be loyal to riders but really the Kent fans want to see their team be as competitive as they possibly can be and Paul should hold his hands up and say what everyone can see. Offer to be a coach and mentor to the juniors. His experience is worth more than his arse over a saddle. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Paul is taking up a berth that could be given to a rising star who is desperate for a team place. He is old, over weight, and his days of getting close to scoring are long gone. He really doesn’t deserve a team spit and he must know it as well. A club can be loyal to riders but really the Kent fans want to see their team be as competitive as they possibly can be and Paul should hold his hands up and say what everyone can see. Offer to be a coach and mentor to the juniors. His experience is worth more than his arse over a saddle. You were never ever good anough to put your fat ass over a saddle were you..? Think about what you saying before posting what do you know about riding a speedway bike ..? Edited July 1, 2021 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: You were never ever good anough to put your fat ass over a saddle were you..? Think about what you saying twit , before posting what do you know about riding a speedway bike ..? I have never in my life put my backside over the saddle of a speedway bike. The only time I have sat on a bike was Martin Dugard bike set up for be the gater, leaving fastest time for dropping the clutch. But I don’t have to be a rider of any standard to witness what was evident in front if my eyes. Anyone with a modicum of speedway knowledge could see that his time has gone. Have Gary May or Rob Lyon been riders? Sorry but your post is moronic in the extreme. Edited July 1, 2021 by Steve Shovlar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 1, 2021 Just now, Steve Shovlar said: I have never in my life put my backside over the saddle of a speedway bike. The only time I have sat on a bike was Martin Dugard bike set up for be the gater, leaving fastest time for dropping the clutch. But I don’t have to be a rider of any standard to witness what was evident in front if my eyes. Anyone with a modicum of speedway knowledge could see that his time has gone. Has Gary May or Rob Lyon been riders? Sorry but your post is moronic in the extreme. You are so disrespectful of the highest order maybe Silver got it wrong …? Len Silver knows more about the sport than you would ever know trust me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted July 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: You were never ever good anough to put your fat ass over a saddle were you..? Think about what you saying before posting what do you know about riding a speedway bike ..? Not that one again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: You are so disrespectful of the highest order maybe Silver got it wrong …? Len Silver knows more about the sport than you would ever know trust me. I am sure he does. But would you be happy for him to be riding in your team, scoring zero every meeting? If yes, then you are talking utter BS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Steve Shovlar said: I am sure he does. But would you be happy for him to be riding in your team, scoring zero every meeting? If yes, then you are talking utter BS. No but you talk crap , Hurry was a mistake old Father Time has caught up with him end of move on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Paul is taking up a berth that could be given to a rising star who is desperate for a team place. He is old, over weight, and his days of getting close to scoring are long gone. He really doesn’t deserve a team spit and he must know it as well. A club can be loyal to riders but really the Kent fans want to see their team be as competitive as they possibly can be and Paul should hold his hands up and say what everyone can see. Offer to be a coach and mentor to the juniors. His experience is worth more than his arse over a saddle. Sad though it is for Paul Hurry - Steve is absolutely correct. Why on earth Len signed Paul straight into a CL berth - maybe in the hope of attracting a few nostalgic Lakeside fans to come and watch? - it has clearly been shown to be an error of judgement. He has been struggling to complete 4 laps of Central Park without taking a fall, and I really do wonder about his fitness to race competitively after so many injuries. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted July 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: I have never in my life put my backside over the saddle of a speedway bike. The only time I have sat on a bike was Martin Dugard bike set up for be the gater, leaving fastest time for dropping the clutch. But I don’t have to be a rider of any standard to witness what was evident in front if my eyes. Anyone with a modicum of speedway knowledge could see that his time has gone. Have Gary May or Rob Lyon been riders? Sorry but your post is moronic in the extreme. Garry May rode in the seventies but had to retire after nasty injury at Poole. Finished as a Poole asset 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted July 1, 2021 Just now, sugarray said: Garry May rode in the seventies but had to retire after nasty injury at Poole. Finished as a Poole asset Gary rode for Weymouth if I remember correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted July 1, 2021 1 minute ago, scottyfan said: Gary rode for Weymouth if I remember correctly. Crayford and Weymouth. There's some Weymouth pictures on the excellent Karl Fialas Facebook site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: Sad though it is for Paul Hurry - Steve is absolutely correct. Why on earth Len signed Paul straight into a CL berth - maybe in the hope of attracting a few nostalgic Lakeside fans to come and watch? - it has clearly been shown to be an error of judgement. He has been struggling to complete 4 laps of Central Park without taking a fall, and I really do wonder about his fitness to race competitively after so many injuries. We can say that about a few riders over the years Bob Kilb Swindon ( great rider bad back injury) and Eric Boocock 1983 ) never came back but put bums on seats. Edited July 1, 2021 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 1, 2021 3 hours ago, lisa-colette said: I thought it might be for something else as the statement was a bit harsh. But he comes over as really professional esp on SM, so I don't get it! A bit of dissent bubbling in the pits apparently - MF didn't want it to become a big issue for other riders/mechanics!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,028 Posted July 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Skidder1 said: A bit of dissent bubbling in the pits apparently - MF didn't want it to become a big issue for other riders/mechanics!! Understandable!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites