KevtheRev 122 Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) How about NBJ and Lewis BrIdger as replacements? Bridger's average should come down a bit I would expect after the start at Berwick. He could be key in the Prem. Edited April 12, 2017 by KevtheRev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted April 12, 2017 How about NBJ and Lewis BrIdger as replacements? Bridger's average should come down a bit I would expect after the start at Berwick. He could be key in the Prem. Bridger's never been great at Rye and he's struggling in the second tier. Plus the small matter of him riding for a Saturday night track means luckily we'll be spared him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackneyrocket 139 Posted April 12, 2017 NBJ would do a good job, but like all the other boys needs a track with grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackett 220 Posted April 12, 2017 Rye House track has always been on the slick side .... "slicker than a strippers bikini line" ... Not the first time they have had trouble with the track. Only last year that the Rye House Raiders vs Eastbourne Eagles meeting was abandoned. Issue is a lot of riders don't like grippy or deep tracks. The Rockets with Nicholls, Robbo + Harris have three racers in the team. Bomber has never been a gater and needs dirt and grip to give him a chance to pass from the back. So few tracks have a decent amount of dirt on these days BUT then I guess that saves them from spending too much money on track prep + a blade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted April 12, 2017 Rye House track has always been on the slick side .... "slicker than a strippers bikini line" ... Not the first time they have had trouble with the track. Only last year that the Rye House Raiders vs Eastbourne Eagles meeting was abandoned. Issue is a lot of riders don't like grippy or deep tracks. The Rockets with Nicholls, Robbo + Harris have three racers in the team. Bomber has never been a gater and needs dirt and grip to give him a chance to pass from the back. So few tracks have a decent amount of dirt on these days BUT then I guess that saves them from spending too much money on track prep + a blade. It probably loses them business as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted April 12, 2017 The majority of senior tracks are now on the slicker side due to the riders' machinery!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted April 13, 2017 Poor result to get KO tonight but I would give Rye a bit of time. Might be a few teams changes. Scott Nicholls is still a superb rider who always give 100% and scores consistently. Hard year at Belle Vue but a credit to the sport and a great asset to every team he rides for.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted April 14, 2017 Watt's got two meetings over this weekend to prove he can still cut the mustard imo. With no out and out number one the lions share of our points have to be shared between the top four and he's looking a shadow of the rider he was right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted April 14, 2017 With 15.34 for both Watt/Robson you've got to make changes imo Garrity 8.55 and Busk 6.50 would make Rye a lot stronger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted April 14, 2017 Four rides 6 points from the difficult no2 berth and away from home is a decent return for Robbo. The fans have to be happy with that, no ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Master 88 10 Posted April 14, 2017 What about Rob Mear would fit in with Nicholls etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,134 Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) With 15.34 for both Watt/Robson you've got to make changes imo Garrity 8.55 and Busk 6.50 would make Rye a lot stronger! Garrity left Rye House under a cloud. Doubt he'd be asked back, but you never know. NBJ is available and would welcome a return he told me. Can't see this promotion making knee jerk changes after three meetings, unless Watt decides to step down voluntarily. What about Rob Mear would fit in with Nicholls etcWe don't need a reserve change Edited April 14, 2017 by Shads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) What average would a genuine no1 like Linus come in at ? Or is he already doing Poland and 2 others ? Shads, wasn't Garritys fall out with Uncle Lennie ? Edited April 14, 2017 by semion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) RYE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: By CRAIG SAUL :::::: ROCKETS EXIT CUP AFTER STING IN TAIL Thursday April 13, 2017 THE BMR Rockets’ foray into this season’s Knock-Out Cup may have proved a brief one, but they were able to draw positives from a battling second leg performance that saw them go down 51-39 at Swindon to drop the tie 100-80 on aggregate.It was always going to be an uphill battle to salvage the tie after losing their home leg by 8 points, but the Rockets stayed in contention to secure a positive result from the second until the very closing stages, when three consecutive Robins 5-1s swiftly elevated the score from 36-36 to its final, lopsided 12 point spread. In between times, the Hertfordshire side had kept the meeting tight, with no more than 2 points separating the teams all evening and not a maximum result in sight. While only providing five race wins, the Rockets proved a compact unit with those five successes coming from different riders. Particularly encouraging was Stuart Robson bouncing back to form after his recent lean spell with a victory and 6 points, and newly qualified British U-21 Finalist Ellis Perks scoring in all bar one of his five outings in what was his first visit to the circuit. Ultimately, the Hertfordshire side was taken down by the left-right combination of Aussies Jason Doyle and Nick Morris (who featured in two of the tail-end 5-1s), with another flurry from fellow Anzac Bradley Wilson-Dean thrown in for good measure.Talking afterwards, Rye House Team Manager Peter Schroeck felt that “Overall, there were a lot of positives from tonight. The last three races spoiled it a bit, but we generally hung on in there and kept fighting.“It gives us something to build on when we go back there in the League.“We are only a fortnight into the season, and three matches in. This was the first of three meetings in three days, and should really help us to build some rhythm. Now it’s on to King’s Lynn tomorrow (Good Friday) before we take them back to Rye House on Saturday.“It was good to see Robbo (Stuart Robson) back amongst the points. Now we just need to get Davey (Watt) going. His form is very important to us, and there were a few glimpses tonight that he is turning the corner; we just need to get the full breakthrough the way we have with Robbo.“The next two nights are about local derbies, and that will raise everybody’s game. It’s not just about the points; it’s about local pride, and we’ll get stuck in and go for the result in both matches.” BMR Rockets:Scott Nicholls 9, Chris Harris 8+1, Edward Kennett 6+1, Stuart Robson 6, Rob Branford 4, Ellis Perks 3+1, Davey Watt 3Swindon: Nick Morris 16+1, Jason Doyle 12+1, Bradley Wilson-Dean 10, David Bellego 7+2, Emil Grondal 6, Zach Wajtknecht 0, Adam Ellis R/R Edited April 23, 2017 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArthurRudge 347 Posted April 14, 2017 What's NBJ's average? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
