westhamboy66 599 Posted August 21, 2012 So Lambert is now back in having left Stoke. I just hope it's all worth it. Still sceptical about his ability to raise his average beyond Richie Hawkins but wish him well in the coming weeks. Hope it turns out well and also that after a rest Richie gets a berth somewhere as he is a decent racer. Have to say i am more concerned in the decision making this season that seems slightly dodgy to say the least. From my first view of Casper at Leicester i think it's obvious he will be a winner but far more of a concern is the temporary feeling about Mellgren. I do hope we don't end up losing the boy who from day one has been the real deal. Sign him up and we have the basis of a proper team next year that can get better as the season progresses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) ...so Simon Lambert's a Rocket again... http://www.ryehouse....After-All!.aspx Yeah so much for the wonderfull loyalty he was showing Stoke..Hawkins ,must feel for him after this like for like signing ..wheres the gain.??? Edited August 21, 2012 by waco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 907 Posted August 21, 2012 Simon Lambert makes his debut for Rye House at Ipswich on Thursday after leaving Stoke. so if he makes his debut on thursday when did he sign i thought it was you had to declare 5 days before first fixture before the signing took effect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted August 21, 2012 With the fixture on Thursday not being an official fixture, I'd imagine the rules are a bit more lenient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) far more of a concern is the temporary feeling about Mellgren. I do hope we don't end up losing the boy who from day one has been the real deal. Sign him up and we have the basis of a proper team next year that can get better as the season progresses. Len attempted to purchase Anders as a Rye House asset, but the BSPA want to wait until the end of the season, obviously to see if there are any more bidders and to hike up the price. Yeah so much for the wonderfull loyalty he was showing Stoke..Hawkins ,must feel for him after this like for like signing ..wheres the gain.??? Stoke would be heartless to stand in his way. I expect he left with their full blessing. As for your second point, I see every gain in replacIng a rider with zero confidence for someone who's keen and fresh. Simon may well be no improvement on what we had, but as Len stated on Saturday, Ritchie wasn't making any money out of speedway, so packing up was a no brainier. Edited August 21, 2012 by Shadders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockets 61 Posted August 21, 2012 Could nt agree more westham boy. Mellgren Nelson Garrity and Kasper should be shoe ins for next season. Happy to see how Lambert goes but cant help wondering whether it was worth taking a chance on another young Aussie instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) cant help wondering whether it was worth taking a chance on another young Aussie instead. Really, you think?... The last two Aussies Len signed may have put him off them for good. He managed to find the only Australian with a confidence problem, then signed up Ned Kelly's great great grandson! Edited August 21, 2012 by Shadders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Simon struggled in his last premier league team .i think Len sees him as another strong reserve with Bunyan or Garrity moving up shortly.. Still think hes a rider who has already reached his potential. Talking of Ned Kellys great grandson when are they letting him out!. Edited August 21, 2012 by waco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westhamboy66 599 Posted August 21, 2012 Really, you think?... The last two Aussies Len signed may have put him off them for good. He managed to find the only Australian with a confidence problem, then signed up Ned Kelly's great great grandson! So many Aussies out there that would fit the bill, perhaps you shouldn't ask a relative for a reccomendation which explains the first one and sadly Lens loyaly with the second was never going to be repaid. Generally they are exciting loyal and crowd favourites. No need to look further than Trevor O'Brien for one of the biggest crowd favourites since Len moved the Rockets to Rye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted August 21, 2012 Simon struggled in his last premier league team .i think Len sees him as another strong reserve with Bunyan or Garrity moving up shortly.. Still think hes a rider who has already reached his potential.. You're probably right, but what were the options? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted August 21, 2012 Depends on what points we had to play with ,,i dont know ,,,any ideas.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockets 61 Posted August 21, 2012 Ben on a three and a seven pointer to replace Luke? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bolly 96 Posted August 21, 2012 Depends how you do it I think ? Latest Greensheets show with 5 riders, CJ,AM,JB,JG and JLN we have 31.93 ave so if team redeclared we have 10.57 to play with. If you replace like for like, Luke on 5.57 and Richie on 5.38. Slightly less points on team redeclaration but easier to play with. Amazing but true we could just fit in Steve and Tommy in on these averages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waco 1,026 Posted August 21, 2012 Depends how you do it I think ? Latest Greensheets show with 5 riders, CJ,AM,JB,JG and JLN we have 31.93 ave so if team redeclared we have 10.57 to play with. If you replace like for like, Luke on 5.57 and Richie on 5.38. Slightly less points on team redeclaration but easier to play with. Amazing but true we could just fit in Steve and Tommy in on these averages 10 .57 thats a lot if its right A 7+ and a 3. pointer sounds good to me,,.but Lens into 5 pointers to keep strong reserves who ever goes up or down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted August 21, 2012 so if he makes his debut on thursday when did he sign i thought it was you had to declare 5 days before first fixture before the signing took effect 48 hours, I believe !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
