philfromcov 326 Posted November 27, 2016 you dont need a number one to win the league, but good reserves you do )or at least 1!) remember the first leg play of final against belle Vue? i think crump scored a faultless 21 point maximum, we didnt even attempt to go after him, just the rest of the team belle vue ended up with 37 points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.V 72 1,054 Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) you dont need a number one to win the league, but good reserves you do )or at least 1!) remember the first leg play of final against belle Vue? i think crump scored a faultless 21 point maximum, we didnt even attempt to go after him, just the rest of the team belle vue ended up with 37 points! Yes but remember we had to use r/r for our in form injured no 2 K Bjerre no replacement allowed back then.Not saying we would have won it but in my opinion it would have been much closer.As we did finish top of the league with a team that had a top number one (Crump 9.89 ave) that year and if i remember it right did you not have a top of his game S Nicholls(9.25 ave) as your no 1.Plus B/vues res final combined ave were 9.47 and Covs 9.56 so no difference really.So seeing as both teams had a top number 1 and good reserves i cant' see your point. Edited November 27, 2016 by B.V 72 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted November 28, 2016 Don't think it's as bad as people are making out. They should get plenty of heat two 5-1's and there are riders there who can and probably will increase their averages. Sarjeant will turn what should be a nailed on reserves heat 5-1, into a 3-3 by jumping the start once every other meeting. Other than Sky matches I haven't seen much of Coventry recently. Is Sarjeant likely to overtake Shanes, Branford & Clegg if he gifts them a 15m start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted November 28, 2016 Is Sarjeant likely to overtake Shanes, Branford & Clegg if he gifts them a 15m start? Yes and probably lap them as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted November 28, 2016 you dont need a number one to win the league Yes you do. TR's & heat 15. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted November 28, 2016 I definitely won't be doing any running but I do take my own seat so I'll be okay. That's a little unfair as you will more than likely be using that particular seat to take Molly & Lucy for walks too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) I would of thought Horton knowing that this could potentially be the last year of Coventry Speedway would of put together a team with a few surprises and made it at least a force to be reckoned with, but what a load of absolute brown stuff this is. I feel sorry for the Coventry fans in general with this team and with the stadium coming down bit by bit. Edited November 28, 2016 by Pirate Oliver 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beesboybert 95 Posted November 28, 2016 I really don't understand the doom and gloom over this team. Comparing it to an "Elite League" team, it doesnt look great, but we aren't in that world any more. In Bates/Sarjeant and Kerr we should have the best two reserves in the league all season, and looking at what other reserves are likely to be signed, they should clean up, and then be full of confidence if/when they move into the main body of the team. I'm quite optimistic for this teams chances.... as long as the stadium issue is sorted 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted November 28, 2016 I really don't understand the doom and gloom over this team. Comparing it to an "Elite League" team, it doesnt look great, but we aren't in that world any more. In Bates/Sarjeant and Kerr we should have the best two reserves in the league all season, and looking at what other reserves are likely to be signed, they should clean up, and then be full of confidence if/when they move into the main body of the team. I'm quite optimistic for this teams chances.... as long as the stadium issue is sorted nor do I k bjerre will score points in this league garrity surely improve not all doom and gloom is it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted November 28, 2016 I really don't understand the doom and gloom over this team. Comparing it to an "Elite League" team, it doesnt look great, but we aren't in that world any more. In Bates/Sarjeant and Kerr we should have the best two reserves in the league all season, and looking at what other reserves are likely to be signed, they should clean up, and then be full of confidence if/when they move into the main body of the team. I'm quite optimistic for this teams chances.... as long as the stadium issue is sorted Bates is a good young improving rider, Sargeant and Kerr are young but seem to have a high average for their ability and i expect most people can't see them improving much. I expect most were expecting a better rider in the main body of the team with one weak reserve which seems to be the way some other teams have done it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon Hammer 576 Posted November 28, 2016 Lewis Kerr is on a bargain average - was struggling with new machinery for 3/4 of the year, changed back to what he knew & was flying in the last 1/4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted November 28, 2016 When is the statement coming anyone know, or has Horton still got the tops off his suntan lotion? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted November 28, 2016 When is the statement coming anyone know, or has Horton still got the tops off his suntan lotion? Sandhu's statement is due tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Jasper 192 Posted November 28, 2016 I believe the statement is coming from Jeremy Heaver, at least it is according to The Stox forum. http://forum.stoxnet.com/topic/30851-coventry-rumours/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sancho 28 Posted November 28, 2016 I believe the statement is coming from Jeremy Heaver, at least it is according to The Stox forum. http://forum.stoxnet.com/topic/30851-coventry-rumours/ They seem as much in the dark as us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites