boston five 16 Posted August 28, 2013 Who are the 2 new riders and who has gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Antebellum 87 Posted August 28, 2013 This is a big own goal by the Rebels' promotion. Their public saw a terrific match, and Stefan Neilsen giving everything to their cause last night, yet he is dumped after the meeting. Supporters might like success, but not at any price. I thought that was about the best match I've seen this year at the OTA, yet all we are talking about today is the reserves being sacked. Bad PR. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted August 28, 2013 This is a big own goal by the Rebels' promotion. Their public saw a terrific match, and Stefan Neilsen giving everything to their cause last night, yet he is dumped after the meeting. Supporters might like success, but not at any price. I thought that was about the best match I've seen this year at the OTA, yet all we are talking about today is the reserves being sacked. Bad PR. Must admit, the actions and behaviour of some folks in charge at Somerset are 'anything at any price'. They had to apologise in the last year for cheering when one of our guys fell off, even though a previous faller in the first run of that heat meant they were assured of the overall win. Not a good example to be copied by their supporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond_ren 209 Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Quite harsh to sack them just before the deadline so they haven't a chance to find another club Edited August 28, 2013 by ren 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knowle 51 Posted August 28, 2013 This is a big own goal by the Rebels' promotion. Their public saw a terrific match, and Stefan Neilsen giving everything to their cause last night, yet he is dumped after the meeting. Supporters might like success, but not at any price. I thought that was about the best match I've seen this year at the OTA, yet all we are talking about today is the reserves being sacked. Bad PR. Top post. Judging by last night Stefan is the most popular rider on the terraces, he gives 110% and is young and got a future. Very disappointed at this decision, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boothers 223 Posted August 28, 2013 Whilst I can understand dropping Lambert (apologies, I hate saying anything like that) the removal of Nielsen is almost unbelieveable. On 2013 form the lad has added 1.59 points to his starting average and is easily in my 'Top 20 Most Improved Riders' - 12th place at the end of July! Wish he had a chance to go to a club that would appreciate him! I can think of one immediately! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandersome 281 Posted August 28, 2013 Accepted, i'm not a Rebels fan but i feel very sorry for Stefan. Any young rider who puts nearly 2 points on his starting average in his first season, in turn helping Somerset into the box seat for the league and cup i think deserved the chance to get to go for the honours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted August 28, 2013 Who's in then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dietbowers 522 Posted August 28, 2013 Just wondering if the northern tour had anything to do with it,both reserves for the Waspels were really struggling at all three venues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,126 Posted August 28, 2013 Who's in then? Charles Wright and Lewis Rose apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Antebellum 87 Posted August 28, 2013 Quite harsh to sack them just before the deadline so they haven't a chance to find another club Absolutely. Hopefully, the BSPA MC might give special dispensation if either or both were to be invited to fill in for an injured rider elsewhere, even if the "transfer window" has passed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Cheers Badge, At least being replaced with 2 Brits..... So Nielsen scores a 15 paid max on 14th and 2 weeks later is dropped, how bizarre! Edited August 28, 2013 by 2ndbendbeerhut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted August 29, 2013 Im still trying to understand, the thinking behind this, Stefan has earned his place it the rebels Team, and did not deserve to be dropped, obviously he had upset someone, because this cannot be justified by the points he has scored. I think the management need to come out, and clear up the real reason behind this. I cannot see the 2 replacements scoring any more than Stefan would have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montie 1,273 Posted August 29, 2013 Seem a big shame that the lads points have helped a fine Somerset team make the play-offs yet now he will take no part in what I think will be a league winning season for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,378 Posted August 29, 2013 Charles Wright and Lewis Rose apparently while Charles Wright is outstanding in NL, but he has had a number of chances in PL and fails to maintain his form for any length of time ,dropping Neilsen seems to be a bit harsh.We don't know what is going on behind the scenes though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
