Wee Eck 698 Posted November 25, 2021 15 hours ago, Jaizer said: Aye politics of it all would make it difficult. One thing that hasn't happened under the facenna ownership was promise of a training track. Shocking the lack of Scottish riders around nowadays. Lawson, Tully and Stoddard last of any decent level came through Tully isn’t Scottish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted November 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: Tully isn’t Scottish Was born on isle of man, I know. But was brought through with Edinburgh with a thick Scottish accent so thought I'd include him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 698 Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Was born on isle of man, I know. But was brought through with Edinburgh with a thick Scottish accent so thought I'd include him Sadly, it still doesn’t make him Scottish. It was the porn star moustache that he sported for a while that was the give away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted November 25, 2021 Rely on other tracks to produce riders it’s the proven method that Poole have operated for years! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, GWC said: Rely on other tracks to produce riders it’s the proven method that Poole have operated for years! Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted November 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) It shouldn’t be the case but the sport is too elitist (and expensive) for there to be a constant supply of talent. I followed Rye House for many years and their policy was to produce their own riders probably to the detriment of the club success wise but not entertainment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted November 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, GWC said: It shouldn’t be the case but the sport is too elitist (and expensive) for there to be a constant supply of talent. I followed Rye House for many years and their policy was to produce their own riders probably to the detriment of the club success wise but not entertainment. Yeah had good set up down there with the nl club feeding champ for a while. I'd love nothing more than a new James grieves to follow from wobbler to no.1, just don't see any talent around now that'll ever happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted November 25, 2021 22 hours ago, Edin03 said: Ideally both teams could run an NDL side but think we will both benefit long term from the Devils and the academy at Armadale. Maybe you could loan Bailey to the Monarchs for next season, he suited the blue and gold away at Newcastle Would love to have Edwards back but fear the travel may be too much for him. I have seen Edwards name in the Ekstraliga section in the Grudziadz team, although as an under 24 rider. I am unsure of race day for U24 teams. https://speedwayteams2022.blogspot.com/p/pge-ekstraliga-2022.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 633 Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Jaizer said: Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) Not to mention …….MR………….HARLEY…….…..HORWOOOOOD !!! lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,299 Posted November 25, 2021 Joey Ringwood was ok during that era of sign anyone from overseas that can stay upright for four laps. A second season would have benefitted him though perhaps he didnt want to come back. Jayden O'Malley was too young when he rode for us and being in a crap team was under pressure to score points, like everyone else. A year or two later in a stronger team and with a bit more nurture he may have made a go of it. Riding once a week just isnt enough for riders wanting to develop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,798 Posted November 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, MD said: Joey Ringwood was ok during that era of sign anyone from overseas that can stay upright for four laps. A second season would have benefitted him though perhaps he didnt want to come back. Jayden O'Malley was too young when he rode for us and being in a crap team was under pressure to score points, like everyone else. A year or two later in a stronger team and with a bit more nurture he may have made a go of it. Riding once a week just isnt enough for riders wanting to develop. Sure was a Slovenian, konda or something. Cory Blackman too. Dear god we watched some dross Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 6,976 Posted November 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Sure was a Slovenian, konda or something. Cory Blackman too. Dear god we watched some dross The Slovenian's first name was Ana 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spt82 75 Posted November 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Sadly, it still doesn’t make him Scottish. It was the porn star moustache that he sported for a while that was the give away Classes himself as Scottish on his Instagram. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 818 Posted November 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Sadly, it still doesn’t make him Scottish. It was the porn star moustache that he sported for a while that was the give away Thankfully you don’t dictate who is and who isn’t Scottish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,617 Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, IronScorpion said: I have seen Edwards name in the Ekstraliga section in the Grudziadz team, although as an under 24 rider. I am unsure of race day for U24 teams. https://speedwayteams2022.blogspot.com/p/pge-ekstraliga-2022.html The Poles will race and have official practices on whatever day they want!!!! Edited November 25, 2021 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites