DizzAssStar 203 Posted November 20, 2012 ....................................., cannot see a major problem. Should have gone to SpecSavers !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrss 691 Posted November 20, 2012 its effectively the same system as last year, with just one double upper named. we could name olly allen, and everytime hes not avaiable have david howe guest for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pointsmeanplayoffs 417 Posted November 20, 2012 I doubt neither Howe or Allen will want to settle for a 'pure' DU role - won't give them enough action as fixtures. Both would want a full 1-7 team place I reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted November 20, 2012 I doubt neither Howe or Allen will want to settle for a 'pure' DU role - won't give them enough action as fixtures. Both would want a full 1-7 team place I reckon. It is reported that Allen is wanted at Rhy House, not sure if he has signed yet but it would probably do him good, so he may d/u. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted November 20, 2012 It is reported that Allen is wanted at Rhy House, not sure if he has signed yet but it would probably do him good, so he may d/u. He has signed for Rye House. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted November 20, 2012 It's been report that Olly has signed for Rye .............. As i said thats crazy! Once again the BSPA have shot themselves in the foot. Teams that go for double-uppers could be seriously weakened if one (or more ) of those riders have PL commitments, so it discourages teams from doing it (Eastbourne already stated they wont), so how will that help developing riders get EL experience? Crazy. It'll only help develping riders if EL promoters sign them (of course), obviously EL promoters want the chance to or they wouldn't have brought in the rule?? The EL promoters will go through their potential rider's fixtures and in the case of injury they have the chance of bringing in anyone else in the PL up to their average (of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted November 20, 2012 There must be a desire to use double uppers by EL clubs as they have voted to increase the number of spots per team from two to three. Personally I think it makes sense to just name one rider and use guests, it will eliminate the need for R/R covering for a double up spot and get rid of the chopping and changing of the understudy like we have seen in the last couple of years, not least by my team. It may also lead to more PL riders getting EL experience with an extra double up slot and guest bookings. One final point, Brum and Plymouth showed last year with Barker that with a bit of planning and co-operation fixtures can be arranged so that double up riders have very few clashes in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rach1 5 Posted November 20, 2012 the stars mangerment have been very quite since end of the agm wonder when we will hear any team news anybody else heard anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted November 20, 2012 As with other years at this time don't panic - has the Chapmans ever let us down ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted November 20, 2012 As with other years at this time don't panic - has the Chapmans ever let us down ? I have no qualms as far as the Chapmans are concerned. It’s the state of the sport that really deflates my thoughts. It doesn’t seem important what riders are racing any more. The league, The BSPA, the whole thing, is a shambles. My enthusiasm has just about given out, to the point of, What’s the point??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted November 20, 2012 As with other years at this time don't panic - has the Chapmans ever let us down ? Have 2 words for you, Haza. Ricky. Wallace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted November 20, 2012 Have 2 words for you, Haza. Ricky. Wallace. ok yes you got me there lol - we will have a very good team on par with 2011 just don't panic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted November 20, 2012 Can't see anyone panicking.....I'm confident that lessons were learned from last year and we'll be pleased when names are announced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted November 20, 2012 For me Puk Wolbert and Szczpaniak are a must the other 4 must fit in around them 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
