lisa-colette 6,028 Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Terrace Grumbler said: Well, it was certainly interesting to see Troy Batchelor at Brough Park this afternoon. Interesting, in what way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbieblackadder fan club 145 Posted August 22, 2021 Just goes to show what you can do with a couple of decent heat leaders 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigred 187 Posted August 22, 2021 A proper no1 would be a good start.Barker def ain’t that.a team manger that knows what it’s about would be another huge step forward,why Royno wasn’t put in 14 is anyone’s guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, szkocjasid said: could've been worse, imagine Flint or Dan Thompson replacing Freeman! Can't imagine it as both of those riders were in the same U19 Final meeting that Archie was in. Edited August 22, 2021 by Tsunami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted August 22, 2021 Oh, on a number of levels. (He's still a very good gater, for example). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted August 22, 2021 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Interesting, in what way? Oh, on a number of levels. (For example, he is still a very good gater). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chewbacca 653 Posted August 23, 2021 What is Batchelor doing at this level, other than making easy money of course? Nice to see Max Clegg back to 2019 form. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbieblackadder fan club 145 Posted August 23, 2021 Is there any chance of bringing anyone in before the transfer window shut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted August 23, 2021 42 minutes ago, Chewbacca said: What is Batchelor doing at this level, other than making easy money of course? Nice to see Max Clegg back to 2019 form. For Batchelor read a great many more... Hence teams are struggling at the 2nd tier level due to the costs involved in paying many 1st tier heat leaders.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted August 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, mikebv said: For Batchelor read a great many more... Hence teams are struggling at the 2nd tier level due to the costs involved in paying many 1st tier heat leaders.. I don't think Batchelor is finding it easy money in the Championship. He has been beaten many times and even had the occasional last place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted August 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, robbieblackadder fan club said: Is there any chance of bringing anyone in before the transfer window shut With only upto 3 home and, after Wednesday upto 3 away league matches left,,, could you see it happening? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted August 23, 2021 Just now, East End Fan said: I don't think Batchelor is finding it easy money in the Championship. He has been beaten many times and even had the occasional last place. No surprise really as he is riding against virtually all the same riders he rides against in tier one.. My point was he shouldnt be singled out given so many tier one riders are doing exactly the same.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted August 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, East End Fan said: I don't think Batchelor is finding it easy money in the Championship. He has been beaten many times and even had the occasional last place. It’s the pay rates for these “dropping a league “ riders that’s the problem. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 556 Posted August 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, robbieblackadder fan club said: Is there any chance of bringing anyone in before the transfer window shut Not a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtf 621 Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: It’s the pay rates for these “dropping a league “ riders that’s the problem. Somebody has got to agree to pay them, you can't blame a rider for being overpaid, when a promoter agrees to pay it. Its a bit like people blaming MacDonald's for being fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites