crescent girl 1,911 Posted November 2, 2013 If the right riders are brought in then it can work not only can they maintain there avg but even increase while providing the excitement that will bring the missing fans back. Think we know who I mean No, I don't think anyone knows who you mean by "the right riders"? Pray tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted November 2, 2013 Peter Waite though he had faults new how to spot a rider and in doing this bringing them over to the club, he got consistant performances from them. Maybe with better financial packages from sponsors etc, he would have had more he got a good 10 years service from Makovsky and Rymel in two of his last 3 years as a Bandit under PW averaged 9 points ish. Pietraszko as well, I'm convinced had he stuck with Speedway he would have gone on to bigger things. Realistically there isn't a PW among the promotion, who knows the foreign market. While Waite excelled at Scouting talent bringing in forgotten journeyman making them tick. Our talents seem to be putting on big meetings (which the club did very well). These riders are out there though a look in the Speedway Star or a browse of Speedway Results International section could very well open unseen gems. In ideal world we would have a No1 and two reserves capable of interchanging with the main body. I do think you need to look at the club's history of performance in recent seasons too give of an idea of how we will perform in 2014. The resources we have available in terms of riders is not ideal. Bellego is a talent, Wethers is solid Carr/Starke at reserve is not going to scare anyone and we have no big hitters to carry us through in the later races. Then again we could really pull it out of the bag with a big signing (or something) and have a great season. Peter Waite was also a great motivator getting the best from his riders. Has Ian Rae done this? Ian said in the programme its important the boys are having a "good time". Yes, I am sure they enjoyed the season as much as they club's supporters did. Mr Anderson's tenure putting to one sides all the stadium work, has brought mid table finishes close home wins and usually going missing on away tracks. Nothing at present is suggesting 2014 will be any different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigeddiechek 1,094 Posted November 3, 2013 Hmmmm, I seem to remember myself and a few others supporting Peter on here, when the usual lot lambasted him. Now he is some kind of hero. He was good at all the things mentioned. The current Promotion also have many strengths. They both won the 4s. Neither have won the league: yet... I wonder if certain folk will ever be able to accept the incumbent promotion (now, or in the future). Rather sad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted November 4, 2013 Put both of there good points together and you have a fine blend, without going bust, winner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted November 4, 2013 Dont think its been mentioned on this thread so far but it appears that Berwick will make a later start than normal to the 2013 season,which IMO would make all kinds of sense.In the season just gone there was far to many blank saturdays in the middle of the season,some couldnt be avoided with the switch due to Sky coverage for the visit of Newcastle and the Cardiff GP,some couldve been avoided if the team had qualified to the later stages of the KOC etc.Continuity on saturday speedway has to be something the promotion need to look at for the 2014 season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,455 Posted November 4, 2013 Dont think its been mentioned on this thread so far but it appears that Berwick will make a later start than normal to the 2013 season,which IMO would make all kinds of sense.In the season just gone there was far to many blank saturdays in the middle of the season,some couldnt be avoided with the switch due to Sky coverage for the visit of Newcastle and the Cardiff GP,some couldve been avoided if the team had qualified to the later stages of the KOC etc.Continuity on saturday speedway has to be something the promotion need to look at for the 2014 season.While I agree regarding season just past. The problem is that if you have a good Cup run AND finish inthe top 6 you will need another 5 /6 weeks of Saturdays the complete the season.Also there seems to be a consensus that the season runs far too late into October and the weather and track conditions deteriorate.So unless there is a restructure of the Leagues you could still have problems regarding fixtures in a shortened season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilali 500 Posted November 4, 2013 Not sure about averages but what about something like: Allen Bellego Smith Doolan Vissing Carr J. Anderson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orderly 174 Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) Not sure about averages but what about something like: Allen 8.09 Bellego 6.36 Smith 7.15 Doolan 7.51 Vissing 6.89 Carr 6.09 J. Anderson 3.97 Total 41.96 Edited November 4, 2013 by starshooter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilali 500 Posted November 4, 2013 Not sure about averages but what about something like: Allen 8.09Bellego 6.36Smith 7.15Doolan 7.51Vissing 6.89Carr 6.09J. Anderson 3.97Total 41.96 Carr cant be 6.09? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catch Me If You Can 260 Posted November 4, 2013 Not sure about averages but what about something like: Allen Bellego Smith Doolan Vissing Carr J. Anderson I assume you mean Jake Anderson at Reserve? Rest of team looks good Going by BSPA site total is 42.97 sadly just too high? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted November 5, 2013 wethers for smith... winner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chucks 63 Posted November 5, 2013 wethers for smith... winner wethers one of the few gentlemen in speedway . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YAMYAMBANDIT 560 Posted November 5, 2013 Carr cant be 6.09?Should be a straight 3,wont have ridden enough for a PL average 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,317 Posted November 5, 2013 O Allen 8-09,D Bellego 6-36,A Tully 7-19,M Wethers 6-79,L Bjerre 7-44,P Starke 3-61,L Carr3-00 Total 42.48 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
