Steve55 340 Posted January 25, 2014 Tsunami is absolutely right, let's concentrate on what's coming. Steady's been training with Ash Birks and Josh Bates at Ryan Rhodes boxing gym, so he's really pumped up for the new season and apparently very happy with the way team buildings been going.I'll take this opportunity to wish Ash (another Sheffield lad) good luck for the new season after his horrific injury, although bizarre how it occurred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big johnowls 9 Posted January 25, 2014 So back to team building. Are people still expecting Andre to be announced? If so Is his average 4.36? If so who is available at more than 4.36 but no more than 4.85? as we only have 9.21 to play with and obviously ideal for him to start at reserve. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Duppcomic 100 Posted January 25, 2014 No ideas but the way this is shaping I think the likelihood of them naming Andre, and him being at reserve are very high. Loving this team. Clearly well thought through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackadder 280 Posted January 25, 2014 So back to team building. Are people still expecting Andre to be announced? If so Is his average 4.36? If so who is available at more than 4.36 but no more than 4.85? as we only have 9.21 to play with and obviously ideal for him to start at reserve. Any ideas? Alex Edberg, Simon Nielsen and Hynek Stichauer are the only ones I can see from last year's Green Sheets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted January 26, 2014 Looking at who is available it might be that if Andre is coming back he might have to go into the top five with A.N.Other at reserve. IMO can't see that being a major issue, but what a rider to have at reserve he could prove to be. Plus he'd be a big help to young Josh and would allow him to be brought on, allowing him to develop at a steady pace. Personally I would like to see Albin return to the team, with some better machinery, as I think having a second year might release some of that potential I believe he possesses. Back to Andre though as I've posted before I think he could easily improve, at least two points on that average. Still lets wait and see what's delivered this week by the new promotion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted January 26, 2014 Andre will be confirmed soon I reckon and then I think he will be joined by one of Koppe or Albin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifordukesfan 60 Posted January 26, 2014 Compton + Albin would potentially waste 1.23 points available to us Compton + Koppe would potentially waste 1.85 points available to us. Only Newcastle have come close to these figures, having 1.37 unused. All depends on whether Albin or Koppe could improve to make up the shortfall, personally, I'd prefer another fresh face in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJK86 180 Posted January 26, 2014 Compton + Albin would potentially waste 1.23 points available to us Compton + Koppe would potentially waste 1.85 points available to us. Only Newcastle have come close to these figures, having 1.37 unused. All depends on whether Albin or Koppe could improve to make up the shortfall, personally, I'd prefer another fresh face in the team. I'd go Edberg to get Compton in at reserve then watch us fly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Django 159 Posted January 26, 2014 Doesn't Edberg ride Sweden on Thurs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TFI THURSDAY 9 Posted January 26, 2014 Simon Nielsen says on his twitter that he has his kevlars and bike covers for the new season. Who is he riding for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz gp 184 Posted January 26, 2014 I hope it's us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILKO 38 Posted January 26, 2014 Andre at reserve would be a great help to young Joe. If he can gate with Andre he will get him home. Any one remember the race when Andre team rode Benji home, one of the slowest of all time but what a team ride. More of this please. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerite 319 Posted January 27, 2014 Andre at reserve would be a great help to young Joe. If he can gate with Andre he will get him home. Any one remember the race when Andre team rode Benji home, one of the slowest of all time but what a team ride. More of this please. Yes, it was against Rye House in 2006 and one of the best pieces of team riding I've ever seen at Owlerton. He literally dragged Benji round for the 4 laps in a race time 3-4 seconds slower than his normal times. Chris Neath was behind them and wasn't to impressed after the race. Andre would be an asset anywhere in our team, but even more so if at reserve. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted January 27, 2014 Simon Nielsen says on his twitter that he has his kevlars and bike covers for the new season. Who is he riding for?He's not shown in any of the line-ups confirmed in Britain, but he could be referring to his Danish team, presume he's riding over there this year? His tweet was posted a month ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted January 27, 2014 One off the press releases said that there would be as many as 3 new faces - which we've got - so thnk it's fair to say that it will be Compton and Albin or Koppe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
