john birch 85 Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Yes, along with everybody else I'm also very happy with the signings made so far. Let's just hope the last one is the right one. For the reserves, I wish Mick had signed Greenwood as an asset and he'd be my first choice from the storm team with either Sargent or Jacobs but i'm in the dark as to how the allocation of reserves will work anyhow. The sensible way would be for teams to nominate a qualifying asset (Eg Lakeside, Ellis) as their 1st draft pick with the other spots filled like a US draft with Leicester having the first pick followed by Coventry and Poole the last. But of course this is speedway. For the last rider in the top five I'd prefer someone foreign with potential, Rosen or Mikkelsen if we could get them or (and I say this for the umpteenth time) Vaclav Milik before someone else signs him!! Or even one the Latvians (no work permit issues) any one of Bogdanovs, Podzouks or Lebedev. Well done to Mick Horton on the team as it stands. Edited November 22, 2013 by tiberon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted November 22, 2013 Race night is Friday, 7.30pm Any timescales on when these reserve riders will be announced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,995 Posted November 22, 2013 Any timescales on when these reserve riders will be announced? Early December is our target Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted November 22, 2013 Are there any NL or PL riders with little experience that live local? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted November 22, 2013 Early December is our target Cheers Neil, I was expecting longer to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior fan 132 Posted November 24, 2013 Looking good at the moment Neil any news on reserves Jacobs & Branford maybe After watching Rob since he's been home he has improved a lot and if had some good equipment and someone to help his gating he could do well. Junior 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted November 24, 2013 ..... and someone to help his gating he could do well. Tell him to contact Chris Harris when he gets back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FTM 146 Posted November 24, 2013 Tell him to contact Chris Harris when he gets back. Naughty Gem but very funny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFE 105 Posted November 24, 2013 Impressed with the Team building so far, reckon the 5th signing will hold the key to the season, if we can find the right rider, then we look like we are in for a good season in 2014. Santa's wish list from me is as follows:- Ditch Bruce Forsyth, sorry Peter York as presenter, so damned annoying! Improve the Public Address system, so we can hear the announcements (or if we keep Yorkie, leave it as it is)!! Maintain the great improvements in 2013 to the Track preparation. Free transport to Poole for supporters, so that we can see our Team Manager at his favourite track enjoying his Testimonial (sorry for me this does not work well at all, no rapport with the supporters) A nice dry day for the Christmas Meeting. Finally best wishes to Scott for next season, always felt he gave it is best shot in a poor season this year! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghostie 6 Posted November 24, 2013 Impressed with the Team building so far, reckon the 5th signing will hold the key to the season, if we can find the right rider, then we look like we are in for a good season in 2014. Santa's wish list from me is as follows:- Ditch Bruce Forsyth, sorry Peter York as presenter, so damned annoying! Improve the Public Address system, so we can hear the announcements (or if we keep Yorkie, leave it as it is)!! Maintain the great improvements in 2013 to the Track preparation. Free transport to Poole for supporters, so that we can see our Team Manager at his favourite track enjoying his Testimonial (sorry for me this does not work well at all, no rapport with the supporters) A nice dry day for the Christmas Meeting. Finally best wishes to Scott for next season, always felt he gave it is best shot in a poor season this year! Who would be the best rider/s that would fit into the 5th spot ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BANANAMAN 330 Posted November 24, 2013 Who would be the best rider/s that would fit into the 5th spot ?Kevin Wolbert.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted November 24, 2013 riders that fit *Kozza Smith *Kevin Wolbert *Aaron Summers *Adam Roynon *Mikkel Michelsen (can't see it happening) *Simon Gustafsson Allen, Robbo and Szczepaniak all fit although not sure would be a good choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beesknees 23 Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) riders that fit *Kozza Smith *Kevin Wolbert *Aaron Summers *Adam Roynon *Mikkel Michelsen (can't see it happening) *Simon Gustafsson [/size] Allen, Robbo and Szczepaniak all fit although not sure would be a good choice My view is that one of the Bees assets is most likely, followed by Summers (albeit I think I read somewhere that he tweeted he wasn't being offered a place at the Bees for 2014). Wolbert is a good shout as he has had some very good meetings at Brandon. Gustafsson could be a possibility, especially if a loan swap deal done with Kennett. Can't see any way that Michelsen would move away from Eastbourne though ... The 5th rider could well make or break the Bees 2014 chances though ... Edited November 24, 2013 by beesknees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 804 Posted November 24, 2013 I would have Aaron back. Still think we`ve not seen the best of him, and if he was surrounded by a team of riders who can help him out and give him some encouragement I`m sure he would improve, I think he has a good attitude and comes over as a friendly chap and willing to learn. With Hans on board now I`m expecting a bit more team spirit which has been lacking in the pits for a few seasons now. All that remains to be said is that I`m Pumped and Stoked for the new season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bees_Man 454 Posted November 24, 2013 Please not roynon. Nice bloke, but certainly someone we don't want in the top 5! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
