Islander15 1,065 Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Forget 2011, roll on 2012... After the extensive track work that has, and will be going on this winter let's hope that the riders on the track can show that it was worthwhile after a disappointing 2011 campaign. With respect to the other teams, at the end of the day we are a stand-alone team and, in my opinion, not making the play-offs, KOC final, or making any significant impression on the NLRC, pairs or fours in the 3 years that we've been in this league just isn't good enough. However I'm confident that can change! Come on you Islanders And now the actual team (confirmed signings only, points limit 40.00): 1. Nick Simmons 8.51 2. Marc Owen 5.33 3. Rob Smith 6.48 Ben Hopwood 5.96 4. Paul Starke 5.89 5. Danny Warwick 6.19 6. Rikki Mullins 3.00 7. Please anyone feel free to comment throughout the winter Edited March 10, 2012 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlottee 0 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I heard we could of had Bunyan back during this season but he wanted to be paid more for a point. in all honesty i dont see why we shouldnt get ben hopwood back, good rider round the home track, always consistant in getting points for us.. which we need to do better than coming 2nd from bottom! Edited November 11, 2011 by Charlottee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minty 1 Posted November 15, 2011 Si-co walker wants a team and I no he likes iow maybe a good rider to have?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted November 17, 2011 Good to Rasta Danny want to come back good little rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenB1 23 Posted December 5, 2011 Simmons yep, Warwick?, Cottham? Smith? Starke? maybe but i know 2 who are coming and I aint spoiling the fun, so keep guessing. Oh and its not Bunny, Ripper, Marsh, Bird or Aldridge, mind you a couple of them would make it interesting.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrystalCastles 292 Posted December 8, 2011 Nick Simmons and Marc Owen confirmed http://www.speedwayg...?extend.13993.6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 10, 2011 So 2 down, 5 to go, with one of those announced next week. Obviously Nick was going to come back, and Owen hadn't come into my thoughts to be honest as I expected him to join Lakeside's NL side. For the record he scored 0, 2, 0, 3 = 5 on his 1 trip to Smallbrook this season (riding at #4) Whilst last year he achieved 1, 0, 1, 0, 2 = 4 (also riding at #4). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted December 16, 2011 Good luck to Marc. Hope there's room for Gazza Cottham too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Skid 425 Posted December 16, 2011 Simmons yep, Warwick?, Cottham? Smith? Starke? maybe but i know 2 who are coming and I aint spoiling the fun, so keep guessing. Oh and its not Bunny, Ripper, Marsh, Bird or Aldridge, mind you a couple of them would make it interesting.... Could we not get Bunyan in the team, could he triple up!! EL, PL, NL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted December 18, 2011 I would think IOW would wanna keep Paul Starke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starkey 3 Posted December 18, 2011 LETS HOPE SO THANKS REALLY ENJOYED THE FANS AND MANAGEMENT LAST YEAR CHEERS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted December 19, 2011 If not Paul i would not mind seeing u at Lynn but im not sure where u based so could be a long trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 20, 2011 I'd love to see you back too Paul, as I'm sure the rest of Smallbrook would. I've been having a look at who might fit in given our 2 current signings and came up with this team, dependent on Resch's fitness though: 1. Nick Simmons 8.51 2. Marc Owen 5.33 3. Luke Priest 5.79 4. Paul Starke 5.89 5. Jack Hargreaves 7.04 6. Random 3 pointer 7. John Resch 4.29 With respect I think the question mark would be over Priest but his last 3 visits to Smallbrook have seen him score 11 from 5 (with Buxton), 9+2 from 6 (with Newport) and 9+1 from 4 (with Mildenhall), all in the past 2 seasons. Not bad! I had a quick search on Hargreaves and found his bebo account that says he's best mates with Priest too, that would help them settle in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg 123 Posted December 23, 2011 From news on the bspa website seem Brandon Freemantle was keen to join the IOW but may be out for some time as seems have broken his Femur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 23, 2011 From news on the bspa website seem Brandon Freemantle was keen to join the IOW but may be out for some time as seems have broken his Femur. Very disappointing news, hopefully you'll have a quick & trouble free recovery Brandon! I was under the impression he had actually already signed and the press release seems to suggest we'll be following a different strategy rather than sign a random 3 pointer instead of him. On another note, happy christmas speedway fans from me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
