Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted February 14, 2015 How? Had 2 seasons of hosting Milton Keynes home matches & a Raiders team last season. As stale as things have gone in the past few seasons, the commitment to training and developing riders has always been there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackneyrocket 139 Posted February 14, 2015 Had 2 seasons of hosting Milton Keynes home matches & a Raiders team last season. As stale as things have gone in the past few seasons, the commitment to training and developing riders has always been there.I know about the past, have seen it.I'm talking about the new owner. As far as I know there is no team this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 308 Posted February 14, 2015 The minimum average limit is 30.00 not 34.00 Sorry, did this from memory without checking. This is what happens when you are an OAP! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted February 15, 2015 Each team should have 2 x 3 pointers. If you bring in 3 or 4 then someone has to go at 2 and 4. The 2 riders you have 'most faith in' will go at reserve an instant confidence knocker for the other 2. Why don't they want me at reserve? You have to go out in ht 1 as a 2 with, it has to be said, some opposition. Unless the other team's 2 is a rookie you haven't a hope. Then the reserve with the 'easier rides' appears a better option and starts nicking yiur rides. The list is endless. How is that going to help a young or inexperienced rider? Unless every team builds like Scunny last year putting too many 3 pointers in can do more harm than good A fair few teams have got riders with averages between three-four in their main bodies this season. There's no problem with putting more than two three pointers in, it's not about knocking their confidence because there's only two reserve spots, it's about giving them a full season of competitive speedway. That's better than no team slot at all and another year of a NL which wasn't helping to blood British youth. Once the first set of averages come out the better riders will move out of reserve berths and the worse ones will drop down as always. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 67 Posted February 16, 2015 Rye House Raiders have continued their team-building by announcing the signings of Rob Branford and Sam Woods for the coming National League season. Anglo-Aussie Branford, the 2013 British Under-21 champion, will spearhead the side at No 1, while exciting prospect Woods is being tipped to make rapid strides in the sport. The duo join Luke Priest and skipper Luke Chessell who were unveiled last week and are both seen as having a key role to play for the Raiders this year. Adelaide-born Branford, 21, who will double up with Premier League champions Edinburgh, returns to British speedway after a year out in 2014, though he continued to race Down Under. When I first met Rob I was on a ferry heading towards the Isle of Wight, recalled Raiders chairman and team manager Andrew Silver. He was helping someone and I had him down as a young Aussie mechanic rather than a rider. Rob was everywhere that season if he wasnt riding, he was helping someone in the pits. In just one meeting at Kent he gained my respect beyond just being everyones friend. Northern-based, coming down south regularly to get ride, he had a quality I liked. Hes a burly rider who is not afraid to get stuck in and his progress was quick, probably due to his keenness to get involved. Obviously he went on to become British Under-21 champion, which is a far cry from my original impression of him as a mechanic! But that is what impresses me about Rob, every time I see or hear of him he blows my socks off, making a new and better impression than the last. I rate Tyson Nelson as much as anyone, but in races out in Australia, Rob made short work of him. Having taken 2014 out from riding in the UK, Rob is back hungry for more and will be sure to impress. Hold on to your socks! Silver is also looking forward to seeing Boston-born 21-year-old Rye House asset Woods in a Raiders racejacket and is tipping him for a year of progress. Hes already ridden in Europe as well as on loan with Kent, Mildenhall and Scunthorpe in the NL and that experience could be invaluable, according to Silver. Because of the lower points limit all teams in the National League will have to field more than a couple riders with three-point averages (the minimum starting average) irrespective of whether they have been assessed as a three pointer or an earned average from previous outings, explained the Raiders boss. Sam can do an excellent job for us, and has some experience which will hopefully prove valuable in the order of the team. Different riders need different things to elevate their game. I have watched Sam for over a year now and I reckon he will find just what he needs at Rye to further his career. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted February 16, 2015 A fair few teams have got riders with averages between three-four in their main bodies this season. There's no problem with putting more than two three pointers in, it's not about knocking their confidence because there's only two reserve spots, it's about giving them a full season of competitive speedway. That's better than no team slot at all and another year of a NL which wasn't helping to blood British youth. Once the first set of averages come out the better riders will move out of reserve berths and the worse ones will drop down as always. Anuybody over a 3 not new to the league I agree. New to the league. I'm not so sure we will agree to disagree on this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayleigh 362 Posted February 17, 2015 Well considering the time Andrew Silver has had to build a team he is doing a damn good job. I believe there is still enough points for Brendon Johnson and 3 three pointers (including a No 8) Leek, Hume and Watts. The team will be much more competitive than I dared hope for. Andrew, lets hope it is the start of a long managerial role at Rye you have made an impressive start. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BossMan 8 Posted February 18, 2015 Well considering the time Andrew Silver has had to build a team he is doing a damn good job. I believe there is still enough points for Brendon Johnson and 3 three pointers (including a No 8) Leek, Hume and Watts. The team will be much more competitive than I dared hope for. Andrew, lets hope it is the start of a long managerial role at Rye you have made an impressive start. ....how much time has he had then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted February 18, 2015 ....how much time has he had then? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 67 Posted February 23, 2015 Kyle Hughes the latest Raider to be announced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 23, 2015 Looking like a top side is being put together. Hughes can be class although a little too un-genuine IMO although now is his chance to prove it. Regular weekend racing might be better for him in terms of finances / taking time off work. Looks like Andrew has done a fantastic job so far..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted February 23, 2015 Looking like a top side is being put together. Hughes can be class although a little too un-genuine IMO although now is his chance to prove it. Regular weekend racing might be better for him in terms of finances / taking time off work. Looks like Andrew has done a fantastic job so far..... Wonder which month he'll retire THIS year? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted February 23, 2015 Looking like a top side is being put together. Hughes can be class although a little too un-genuine IMO although now is his chance to prove it. Regular weekend racing might be better for him in terms of finances / taking time off work. Looks like Andrew has done a fantastic job so far..... Should be in the running for challenging for honours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bolly 96 Posted February 23, 2015 Kyle Hughes very good rider at this level. But form can be very up and down, depending on his mood. Hope Andrew can keep him committed to the Raiders all season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted February 23, 2015 Kyle Hughes the latest Raider to be announced.Had more farewells than Frank Sinatra and Status Quo combined.Though if he's up for it, and happy he'll be a very decent signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
