Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 10, 2015 Kent tried x3 3.00 men this season and it didn't work at all. So surely they won't try again. However maybe Basford was destined for the number 8 spot and as well as the travelling, he wants a regular spot. Im certain that Len is stubborn enough to try x3 3.00 riders again. Needs to different from last years dross though. As for Basford he was always heading elsewhere. Last year was just a chance to put himself in the shop window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 63 Posted December 11, 2015 With Clifton out of reserve on 3.5, you will be tracking 3 X 3 ish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 11, 2015 From Kent's press release as to why Clifton cant ride at reserve: 'the numbers 6 & 7 in an NL team: slots restricted to riders of three point averages only at the start of the season.' Well if this is a new rule brought in then how can Ruddick ride at reserve for Mildenhall & Kinsley for KL? Why don't Kent just sign 5 riders with a higher average than Clifton! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 11, 2015 From Kent's press release as to why Clifton cant ride at reserve: 'the numbers 6 & 7 in an NL team: slots restricted to riders of three point averages only at the start of the season.' Well if this is a new rule brought in then how can Ruddick ride at reserve for Mildenhall & Kinsley for KL? Why don't Kent just sign 5 riders with a higher average than Clifton! I also thought that was odd from the press release. Is it Chris getting confused, have Kent already signed another 3 pointer or have the rules been changed but not announced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted December 11, 2015 From Kent's press release as to why Clifton cant ride at reserve: 'the numbers 6 & 7 in an NL team: slots restricted to riders of three point averages only at the start of the season.' Well if this is a new rule brought in then how can Ruddick ride at reserve for Mildenhall & Kinsley for KL? Why don't Kent just sign 5 riders with a higher average than Clifton! So it says the rules are 6 & 7 must start season on a 3 average. How petty is the NL to insist a rider who has not raced for 10 years must start on 3.50 ? Trouble is now Kent must find another 3 pointer to go with Jack and this could be a big problem. But it does leave it open for Morley to return. And leaves 1 more place - Mark Baseby or Kingston ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex2000 266 Posted December 11, 2015 Is Jamie cousins a 3.00 if so that will be your other one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueherb777 571 Posted December 11, 2015 Is Jamie cousins a 3.00 if so that will be your other one Hope not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted December 11, 2015 Nah my view is track Luke at reserve, plenty of points to get 3 higher average riders in main body. Clifton could be key scoring big at reserve but having to go at #2 against numbers 1's after 12 years plus out could be very tough and quickly dwindle clifton enthusiasm 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 11, 2015 So it says the rules are 6 & 7 must start season on a 3 average. How petty is the NL to insist a rider who has not raced for 10 years must start on 3.50 ? Trouble is now Kent must find another 3 pointer to go with Jack and this could be a big problem. But it does leave it open for Morley to return. And leaves 1 more place - Mark Baseby or Kingston ? If that's the rules the Kings Lynn and Mildenhall are going against them? Mildenhall only by a tiny bit. Still think Clifton is cheap on a 3.50 from what ive heard so not too panicked. However the list of 3 pointers with some experience / composure are limited now as most have been snapped up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 11, 2015 I also thought that was odd from the press release. Is it Chris getting confused, have Kent already signed another 3 pointer or have the rules been changed but not announced? I think its more likely that Chris has got confused or simply wants to track x2 3.00 men. Nobody else has mentioned the rule but we know that we don't get told everthing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted December 11, 2015 I think its more likely that Chris has got confused or simply wants to track x2 3.00 men. Nobody else has mentioned the rule but we know that we don't get told everthing. Their press officer has apologised for making a mistake in the original PR and it's being rewritten. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21st century heathen 220 Posted December 11, 2015 A rider with previous experience with an average over 3 should not have that reduced to 3 IMO as it puts out there as a direct alternative to, potentially, a 15 year old on 3 who's trying to break through and get his first chance of NL racing. Depending on experience and previous average 3½ or 4 (higher relative to previous if relevant to a rider) seems fair to me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel1 72 Posted December 13, 2015 Jack is off the middle order list having gone to the Black Country. Can only assume Len and Chris have their quarry and not releasing details. Might be a cagey game or sound politics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 13, 2015 Jack is off the middle order list having gone to the Black Country. Can only assume Len and Chris have their quarry and not releasing details. Might be a cagey game or sound politics. Owen, Ritchings and a 3 pointer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted December 13, 2015 Don't want another 3 pointer, and tbf after the hand signals Marc Owen gave kent fans on more then one occasion this year I can't see him being popular with the faithful. Ritchings would certainly do a job. Think he has peaked somewhat but could certainly hold his own at 3 or 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
