Endeavour 681 Posted December 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, DJC said: Basso Can’t say I’m surprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted December 10, 2021 At least most Pirate fans have been prepared for losing him. As it was fairly clear from his end of season comments. Glasgow fans will love his swashbuckling style - as long as he stays injury-free!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted December 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, Jaizer said: What's I'm looking forward to most about the side that looks like being put together is that it's exciting. Made up of racers and predominantly young guys who will only improve. Finally no more has beens on "false averages" Does look an exciting Team so far,like you say no “bargain averages “,if indeed there is such a thing!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,853 Posted December 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: Does look an exciting Team so far,like you say no “bargain averages “,if indeed there is such a thing!!! Exactly it's a term never agreed with. Rider has an average over 20 meetings, that's indicative of their form. Very few of these older guys on way down ever come back up. Ully being exception Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted December 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, Jaizer said: What's I'm looking forward to most about the side that looks like being put together is that it's exciting. Made up of racers and predominantly young guys who will only improve. Finally no more has beens on "false averages" did some one say that last season and the season before ? good money after bad so some say , i say if you have got it , spend it . must be getting down to the bottom of the barrel and here comes the golden rivet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) It was obvious we couldn’t fit in Ben Basso from the word go. We are a Wednesday club. How can we sign a rider who rides Wednesdays in Denmark? Good luck to Ben in his future career. I expect him to end up in Poland as the top Dane in 3 years time. Edited December 10, 2021 by Steve Shovlar 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,305 Posted December 10, 2021 37 minutes ago, Jaizer said: It hurts when they go, we seemed to do that for years bring guys over then have them nicked off us once had a real average. Back in days when all foreigners came on a 9 rusty Harrison particularly stung Rusty self destructed not too long after this having been saddled with the future world champion label at Derwent and also suffering health issues by which time we had happily banked the money for him and Aidan Collins not long before. Worky were renowned for throwing money about during this era, quite ironic when you read some of the comments now from that neck of the woods. Rusty came back to us around 10 years later and was decent around Ashfield averaging about 7 overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,853 Posted December 10, 2021 Just now, MD said: Rusty self destructed not too long after this having been saddled with the future world champion label at Derwent and also suffering health issues by which time we had happily banked the money for him and Aidan Collins not long before. Worky were renowned for throwing money about during this era, quite ironic when you read some of the comments now from that neck of the woods. Rusty came back to us around 10 years later and was decent around Ashfield averaging about 7 overall. Yup. The ill-fated 2014 season that nearly bankrupted us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,020 Posted December 10, 2021 23 minutes ago, jenga said: did some one say that last season and the season before ? good money after bad so some say , i say if you have got it , spend it . must be getting down to the bottom of the barrel and here comes the golden rivet ! Good grief, you are a very very bitter man 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted December 10, 2021 Great signing for Glasgow, well done. No lie really sad he isn't at Poole but can understand with the fixture clashes, but lets be honest on a 5.00 average you have a steal of a rider who will only improve, once dialled in he will be quick and beat other sides heat leaders, which he did at Poole at times with ease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,300 Posted December 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: It was obvious we couldn’t fit in Ben Basso from the word go. We are a Wednesday club. How can we sign a rider who rides Wednesdays in Denmark? Good luck to Ben in his future career. I expect him to end up in Poland as the top Dane in 3 years time. Does seem a bit strange, we've had Danes in the past, ie Bjarne, and made it work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,088 Posted December 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, Cookiefan said: Good grief, you are a very very bitter man There are a few down that neck off the woods. Not all I must add but that’s what floats there boat ,who cares really there opinions matter not a jot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,088 Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Jaizer said: What's I'm looking forward to most about the side that looks like being put together is that it's exciting. Made up of racers and predominantly young guys who will only improve. Finally no more has beens on "false averages" Won’t be boring watching them progress that’s for sure. Very strong looking team being assembled. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentLurker 104 Posted December 10, 2021 Great signing in Basso. Looking forward to watching him improve over the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 821 Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: It was obvious we couldn’t fit in Ben Basso from the word go. We are a Wednesday club. How can we sign a rider who rides Wednesdays in Denmark? Good luck to Ben in his future career. I expect him to end up in Poland as the top Dane in 3 years time. I heard he left Poole because he hated you all. Nothing to do with fixture clashes. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
