Irk Deflector 130 Posted November 27, 2013 In a watered down League Cook will hit 9 Nicholls 8 and Worral 7.5. That's a hellva foundation the Aces management have put downWatered down - would that be the league or just one bend? 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted November 27, 2013 In a watered down League Cook will hit 9 Nicholls 8 and Worral 7.5. That's a hellva foundation the Aces management have put down If rumours are to be believed it won't be watered down for heat leaders in fact it will be more difficult if they don't face reserves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 27, 2013 Watered down - would that be the league or just one bend? HAD to laugh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedraid 14 Posted November 27, 2013 Watered down - would that be the league or just one bend? Nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted November 27, 2013 So With No Freddie an no Holder, that's just so far, it's not a watered down League. ? Not to mention 2 National League riders in the 1-7. Throw in the ever increasing R/R. The gap between the 2 Leagues has never been so close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,834 Posted November 27, 2013 So With No Freddie an no Holder, that's just so far, it's not a watered down League. ? Not to mention 2 National League riders in the 1-7. Throw in the ever increasing R/R. The gap between the 2 Leagues has never been so close. Yet not one PL side would get close to an EL side however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skthecat 90 Posted November 28, 2013 Yet not one PL side would get close to an EL side however. No Fast Freddie, Noddy Holder, apart from those two, which other "big names" will be missing in 2014........? Or will it just be the mediocre, yet familiar foreigners that won't be in track.....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TesarRacing 1,825 Posted November 28, 2013 Yeah, I don't buy this watered down league bit! Supporters of all EL teams are stating the same so surely it evens itself doesn't it? A 7.5 ave rider in 2013 suddenly becoming a 9 pointer next season - ain't gonna happen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted November 28, 2013 Yet not one PL side would get close to an EL side however. Where in my post did I say they would get close, I said the gap is closer now that ever before or do you disagree with that ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy jimmy 298 Posted November 28, 2013 Where in my post did I say they would get close, I said the gap is closer now that ever before or do you disagree with that ? it is closer, but again, is that really a bad thing right now? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,866 Posted November 28, 2013 Personally I think some of the potential 1-5s look better than last year 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) If British Speedway cannot afford the big boys riding over here, then yes, for me, that is the way to go. The Premier League is good quaility, as was proven by the likes of Cook, Worral, Barker, Doyle, and a good few others who doubled up last season. The problem c ould be with a self governing sport, as Speedway is, can anyone really see Promotion and relegation being permitted ? Note Sorry Belle Vue fans I have taken this thread miles of track... I will leave it there Edited November 28, 2013 by semion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,834 Posted November 28, 2013 No Fast Freddie, Noddy Holder, apart from those two, which other "big names" will be missing in 2014........? Or will it just be the mediocre, yet familiar foreigners that won't be in track.....? Time will tell if anyone else will be missing. Where in my post did I say they would get close, I said the gap is closer now that ever before or do you disagree with that ? You didn't, i did. I suppose by taking out a couple of GP boys in theory the league is weaker - however my point remains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
500cc 309 Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) Personally I think some of the potential 1-5s look better than last year There is a misconception that from a team building perspective that the points limit has been radically cut by 4.5 points, when actually in reality it's been reduced by less than 2 points (about 1.75). So to an extent some teams may well look better. From a points building exercise, then Belle Vue appear to be a definite improvement as the points limit reduction has had no impact on them. Edited because as SteveO pointed out it to say it was not cut but it was reduced was illogical. I meant to say the reduction isn't as large as the headline figures. Edited November 28, 2013 by 500cc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted November 28, 2013 There is a misconception that from a team building perspective that the points limit has been cut, when actually in reality it's been reduced by less than 2 points. So to an extent some teams may well look better. From a points building exercise, then Belle Vue appear to be a definite improvement as the points limit reduction has had no impact on them. There's no misconception - its been cut! Whether it is 1 point, 2 points or more - it's still a cut! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
