GS550 449 Posted October 28, 2021 A couple on here saying to either drop Sam Jensen or loan him out to another track next year. I say a definite no to that as I reckon he will become more consistent next year and will be on a rising average - the very type of rider any team needs to be successful. He's already shown that he is an out and out racer and can overtake almost anybody. Seems to me that his form dipped later in the season when, due to wetter weather, tracks were prepared that bit slicker and overtaking at a premium, needed a different set up for the bike and riding to suit. He's shown he definitely has the talent, can often overtake good riders easily, and he was even gating well before all the wet weather, all he needs is a bit more consistency, especially when it gets really slick and of course some will point out that he's Danish so should suit him but he was definitely was on form before it got all wet and slick, and even going into the main body of the team he performed more like a heat leader and very reliable. I reckon it would be madness to let him go to another club next year who would benefit from his rising average. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted October 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Fromafar said: Think Sam and Ricky are the 2 you would change,Eric Riss would be a good signing as second heat leader.IM0. Riss isn't reliable in 13 or 15 when the heat is on. Can't see improvement in him from what we've already seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Fromafar said: Think Sam and Ricky are the 2 you would change,Eric Riss would be a good signing as second heat leader.IM0. Sam Jensen - why would you drop a rider on a rising average? Ok so later this season his form dipped, but his overall trajectory from last season is definitely on the way up, he's shown he's an out and out racer, can overtake good riders with ease, and even when he went into the main body of the team performed more like a heat leader and very reliable, he was even gating better, it was later in the season when it became wetter and track prepared slicker and needed a different bike set up and riding to suit that his overtaking heroics subsided and his form seemed to dip, therefore lowering his average which in team building terms for next season aint such a bad thing as it turns out. All he needs is better consistency which he will gain as he becomes more experienced. Definitely an out and out racer that can overtake even good riders with ease with his overtaking heroics, performing more like a heat leader at times, on the way up on a rising average. It would be complete madness to let another club snap him up. First on the teamsheet for 2022 as far as I'm concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted October 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, GS550 said: Sam Jensen - why would you drop a rider on a rising average? Ok so later this season his form dipped, but his overall trajectory from last season is definitely on the way up, he's shown he's an out and out racer, can overtake good riders with ease, and even when he went into the main body of the team performed more like a heat leader and very reliable, he was even gating better, it was later in the season when it became wetter and track prepared slicker and needed a different bike set up and riding to suit that his overtaking heroics subsided and his form seemed to dip, therefore lowering his average which in team building terms for next season aint such a bad thing as it turns out. All he needs is better consistency which he will gain as he becomes more experienced. Definitely an out and out racer that can overtake even good riders with ease with his overtaking heroics, performing more like a heat leader at times, on the way up on a rising average. It would be complete madness to let another club snap him up. First on the teamsheet for 2022 as far as I'm concerned. What I'm saying is that a season riding a more technical track would bring him back a far more complete and consistent rider ready to be an out and out heat leader. I'm not saying bin the guy, far from it, its for the long term benefit of the club and the rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted October 28, 2021 Keep Sam ,Tom and Connor and build round them definite no to Riss. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted October 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jaizer said: What I'm saying is that a season riding a more technical track would bring him back a far more complete and consistent rider ready to be an out and out heat leader. I'm not saying bin the guy, far from it, its for the long term benefit of the club and the rider Downside is that he may well put 2 points on his average next season which is feasible why should another club benefit from that, I get your point but Sam has to be back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted October 28, 2021 Just now, Gazc said: Downside is that he may well put 2 points on his average next season which is feasible why should another club benefit from that, I get your point but Sam has to be back. No I get you, I'd think he'd maybe maintain current average and then when comes back puts 2 points on . I suppose the perfect solution is getting on the blower to wolves or Ipswich n get him set up there in premiership. 2 birds one stone n all that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted October 28, 2021 10 hours ago, lisa-colette said: He's 42? Wow, I didn't realise that. Seems very fit then. 10 hours ago, Jaizer said: Yeah or will be next season. Turned 41 this year I believe Age is just a number so I'm told and he does look fit and lean, not obviously at the same level, but a lot younger than Greg Hancock when he retired from top line speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, Jaizer said: No I get you, I'd think he'd maybe maintain current average and then when comes back puts 2 points on . I suppose the perfect solution is getting on the blower to wolves or Ipswich n get him set up there in premiership. 2 birds one stone n all that Yeah I do understand your point Jaizer, you're saying loan him out next year, and yeah you could be right about stabilising next year, etc, its one of those personal judgement things, who do you bet on improving in the coming season, I just reckon his biggest improvement will be in 2022 season, and that's why I reckon better not to loan him out. As you will know, Bowes was loaned out in 1994 season, but that was for a different reason as he was already on a 9 point ave and couldn't be fitted in and returned to Glasgow in 1995 season. On this one I just reckon Jensen will improve a fair bit on his current average and that's why I reckon he should be first on the teamsheet. On top of that he's an out and out racer, can overtake almost anybody, he's more like a heat leader at times, so first on the teamsheet and maybe written in bold as well then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GS550 449 Posted October 28, 2021 Any truth in the rumours that Glasgow may go Premier for 2022? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted October 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, GS550 said: Yeah I do understand your point Jaizer, you're saying loan him out next year, and yeah you could be right about stabilising next year, etc, its one of those personal judgement things, who do you bet on improving in the coming season, I just reckon his biggest improvement will be in 2022 season, and that's why I reckon better not to loan him out. As you will know, Bowes was loaned out in 1994 season, but that was for a different reason as he was already on a 9 point ave and couldn't be fitted in and returned to Glasgow in 1995 season. On this one I just reckon Jensen will improve a fair bit on his current average and that's why I reckon he should be first on the teamsheet. On top of that he's an out and out racer, can overtake almost anybody, he's more like a heat leader at times, so first on the teamsheet and maybe written in bold as well then. Haha aye I get you, he's a racer and an entertainer that you'd pay to watch, much like bowesy . I think after a season settling back in that there's a 7.5 rider in broc Nicol waiting to come out. I wouldn't be unhappy if both stayed. 1994 didn't feel the same to me winning without Shane, didn't feel quite right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted October 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Jaizer said: Yeah or will be next season. Turned 41 this year I believe Ulrich will be 41 in April 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,027 Posted October 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, GS550 said: Any truth in the rumours that Glasgow may go Premier for 2022? Did those rumours start when Glasgow said they not ruling it out? I guess a lot could depend on how much they feel they need/want to be in the same league as Edinburgh. And if there are still protected race nights and if they feel happy to ride on a Monday/Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted October 28, 2021 43 minutes ago, GS550 said: Any truth in the rumours that Glasgow may go Premier for 2022? Can't see it. Closest home match is Manchester, most matches further south. And as a spectacle it doesn't excite me being in premiership. Only way happen if some kind of concessions/ financial rewards for doing so. In the past always said it was unlikely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Can't see it. Closest home match is Manchester, most matches further south. And as a spectacle it doesn't excite me being in premiership. Only way happen if some kind of concessions/ financial rewards for doing so. In the past always said it was unlikely The championship clubs face a few years now under the dictatorship of one team , the premiership has teams that all reside as equal and treat each other as such Edited October 28, 2021 by scoobydoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
