Steve55 340 Posted December 3, 2016 Agree with Spinny, do believe that Josh will come to the fore next year, although he wants away from Sheffield (his words not mine), but even now without naming the last two we have strength in depth. Do believe Rob Branford will be at 6 and he will get the way of riding Owlerton, even if he's not the best JPB will do the honours there and Rob will give us a leg up at a lot of the more 'technical' away tracks. If it is him he'll be a good acquisition for next year. Sheffield have the best team I agree with you. Ipswich weak at reserve same as Redcar. Only Glasgow could beat Sheffield over 2 legs imo. Glasgow would appear to have a very strong top 3. They will do well at Glasgow, but dependant on the full team can't see them being so strong away from Ashfield. (not seen the full team yet so I reserve my opinion, respecfully.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted December 3, 2016 If its Branford for the senior reserve position then I believe that we have the best all round rider in that position in the league. Just need a solid second string to fill in the final position. Personally feel BWD will be stronger at reserve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted December 3, 2016 With a 5 point average, not many teams will fit BWD in at reserve I would imagine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,707 Posted December 3, 2016 With a 5 point average, not many teams will fit BWD in at reserve I would imaginethe pussycats can/will.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1stBendTiger 13 Posted December 3, 2016 Having looked back through all the individual scores from the last 2 seasons it shows up that for some reason Josh Bates scores better when Steady isn't in the team, could Josh have been trying too hard to emulate Simon and putting himself under pressure to do so?. When Steady is out of the line up (through injury and now retirement) Josh seems to "step up" and put in the better scores. Josh has had Steady in his corner for the 2015 Under 19 championship and the 2016 Under 21 championship (look at his performances in both of those). This should be the season where he kicks on and becomes a solid second string/heat leader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,607 Posted December 3, 2016 With a 5 point average, not many teams will fit BWD in at reserve I would imagine Panthers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted December 3, 2016 Not concerned, just wish the last 2 were announced! With most teams having now declared, the pool of riders left is getting smaller. Could it be the riders Sheffield have targeted for positions 5 and 6 are playing hard to get and are part of a bidding war between Sheffield, Glasgow, Peterborough and Edinburgh? Some people on this forum were saying a couple of weeks ago that there's plenty of time: 'four months to go before the start of the season' and all that rubbish. Are they still saying the same thing? I'm beginning to think we may not get the riders we'd all hoped for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,737 Posted December 3, 2016 With most teams having now declared, the pool of riders left is getting smaller. Could it be the riders Sheffield have targeted for positions 5 and 6 are playing hard to get and are part of a bidding war between Sheffield, Glasgow, Peterborough and Edinburgh? Some people on this forum were saying a couple of weeks ago that there's plenty of time: 'four months to go before the start of the season' and all that rubbish. Are they still saying the same thing? I'm beginning to think we may not get the riders we'd all hoped for. No, everyone already knows who Glasgow and Peterborough are signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerite 319 Posted December 3, 2016 With most teams having now declared, the pool of riders left is getting smaller. Could it be the riders Sheffield have targeted for positions 5 and 6 are playing hard to get and are part of a bidding war between Sheffield, Glasgow, Peterborough and Edinburgh? Some people on this forum were saying a couple of weeks ago that there's plenty of time: 'four months to go before the start of the season' and all that rubbish. Are they still saying the same thing? I'm beginning to think we may not get the riders we'd all hoped for. Yes, Speedway Star confirms the team will be announced next week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackadder 280 Posted December 5, 2016 Last 2 signings to be revealed early tomorrow morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted December 5, 2016 Sheffield have the best team I agree with you. Ipswich weak at reserve same as Redcar. Only Glasgow could beat Sheffield over 2 legs imo. Nope we are not weak at reserve. Hume will average over 4 easily in this league against riders he beats regularly. Mountain more of a gamble but has the potential to do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) Nope we are not weak at reserve. Hume will average over 4 easily in this league against riders he beats regularly. Mountain more of a gamble but has the potential to do the same.People forget Hume averaged i think 7.33 in the NL? an average that he upped from 3.59.? Also he did all of that in the top 5 a real achievement when you think that two other prospects Parkinson Blackburn and Smith were at reserve. Edited December 5, 2016 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bostonian 188 Posted December 5, 2016 Having looked back through all the individual scores from the last 2 seasons it shows up that for some reason Josh Bates scores better when Steady isn't in the team, could Josh have been trying too hard to emulate Simon and putting himself under pressure to do so?. When Steady is out of the line up (through injury and now retirement) Josh seems to "step up" and put in the better scores. Josh has had Steady in his corner for the 2015 Under 19 championship and the 2016 Under 21 championship (look at his performances in both of those). This should be the season where he kicks on and becomes a solid second string/heat leader Agree, Josh was a miles better rider when Steady was trackside with him. Did it for him at the end of 2015, and last season when he was out injured he helped Josh, he started to score better again. Think with Steady as TM, he could again bring the best out in Josh. When he doesn't over ride he's as quick as anyone around Owlerton. Looking forward to finding out the last 2 tomorrow morning. Think they will of been sorted a while but most clubs like to keep the fans interacting with them by releasing signings slowly. I personally think its a good idea as it keeps the off season interesting and also gives us lot plenty to talk about each week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted December 5, 2016 Could we fit Brady Kurtz and Nathan Greaves or is that over the limit ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted December 5, 2016 It's not just the Sheffield track that's coming in for some stick: https://twitter.com/chrislouisiwsc/status/805705443624546304 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
