RAPIDFIRE 8 Posted January 16, 2015 Whilst I agree there is no rush if I was a rider I would like to know by now even if I was told to keep quiet until official release. If those involved had been notified then there is a stronger chance they would be better prepared / be investing in new or upgraded equipment sooner rather than a last minute rush. How do you know riders havent been told? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted January 19, 2015 How do you know riders havent been told? It amuses me that fans think promoters sign a rider and put the press release out 10 minutes later. Some riders are signed up for weeks, even months before being announced - sometimes for maximum exposure, sometimes because I think promoters like playing games because they can. Other times because the promoters have forgot the fans exist and need informing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted January 19, 2015 Hopwood to Buxton, interesting move. Perhaps the Raiders are going to go down the route of signing a Greenwood/Branford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted January 19, 2015 It amuses me that fans think promoters sign a rider and put the press release out 10 minutes later. Some riders are signed up for weeks, even months before being announced - sometimes for maximum exposure, sometimes because I think promoters like playing games because they can. Other times because the promoters have forgot the fans exist and need informing Agreed, but then at the opposite end of the scale, you must admit that approaching late January and no rider announced at all (the only one mooted looks ineligible) isn't going to create optimism within the supporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Agreed, but then at the opposite end of the scale, you must admit that approaching late January and no rider announced at all (the only one mooted looks ineligible) isn't going to create optimism within the supporters. Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted January 19, 2015 Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. I think it is safe to assume Luke Priest will be there. He said in the SS he was sorted for 2015 and I don't think he fits anywhere else does he? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted January 19, 2015 Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. Just because there won't be a lot of enthusiasm doesn't mean there won't be none and there should be no effort put it to entice the crowd. Atm it looks a possibility that Rye could end up with a team of newbies with most of the leading lights at other clubs or rumoured to not be in the league for one reason or another. Fans realise that it may take a few training sessions to find the right bottom end but not the top, and they need those top men to make the team competitive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted January 19, 2015 Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. The Rye House fans may not be expecting a table topping side but I doubt they will turn out for a "Scunthorpe" style side that gets battered regularly. The national league produces some of the most entertaining racing in the country (for both right and wrong reasons) and a Raiders side that could mix it in most meetings could be very well supported. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leicester Hunter 381 Posted January 19, 2015 I think it is safe to assume Luke Priest will be there. He said in the SS he was sorted for 2015 and I don't think he fits anywhere else does he? No, not since Ben Hopwood was signed by Buxton. I would think Andrew Silver is going to announce the team like his dad does, ie all seven in one go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted January 20, 2015 Are we running this year? On one side: I thought Moggo II and Hoppy were highly likely team members but both have now joined others On the other side: The fixture list have the match dates. Come on Andrew please enlighten us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted January 20, 2015 Priest would be a poor signing, not going to score enough to take pressure off the lower order and he's never going to get any better. There's plenty of time to name the team. We're not the kind of club that announces that we're running and then pulls out last minute. Riders are probably signed up already and awaiting announcement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted January 20, 2015 Priest would be a poor signing, not going to score enough to take pressure off the lower order and he's never going to get any better. There's plenty of time to name the team. We're not the kind of club that announces that we're running and then pulls out last minute. Riders are probably signed up already and awaiting announcement. I agree, but why the delay? What do Rye gain from it? Your own supported are now questioning if you're even running, which I'm sure you are btw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted January 20, 2015 I agree, but why the delay? What do Rye gain from it? Your own supported are now questioning if you're even running, which I'm sure you are btw. Maybe the whole team is not signed but some members are, Rye teams are usually announced in one go rather than drip fed to the fans. I believe that is the simple truth behind the lack of news so far. Drip feeding news across the winter keeps fans engaged however, something that our promotion have always seemed to struggle with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbird 54 Posted January 20, 2015 Priest would be a poor signing, not going to score enough to take pressure off the lower order and he's never going to get any better.Probably for the best that you're not picking the side RocketBen as I think you've had an issue with every rider people have suggested! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted January 21, 2015 Probably for the best that you're not picking the side RocketBen as I think you've had an issue with every rider people have suggested! Not problems, sensible reasons. Big difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
