Haza 1,774 Posted January 18, 2018 27 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: My glass is half full Haza. Good for you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces High 70 Posted January 18, 2018 Isn't Bjerre doing three leagues already so in the same boat as NKI? Shame he doesn't have a ride in the UK, Lynn could do a lot worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INCOGNITO 357 Posted January 18, 2018 Nicki Pedersen available to ride in Britain as he is only signed up in Denmark, Poland and the GPs and while he doesn't live here anymore, it's the same for some others who fly in, ride then move on to the next meeting. Has certainly got himself fit again and wants to prove he is still at the top of his game and possibly the best signing Kings Lynn could make to attract visiting or new fans with the right marketing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted January 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, INCOGNITO said: Nicki Pedersen available to ride in Britain as he is only signed up in Denmark, Poland and the GPs and while he doesn't live here anymore, it's the same for some others who fly in, ride then move on to the next meeting. Has certainly got himself fit again and wants to prove he is still at the top of his game and possibly the best signing Kings Lynn could make to attract visiting or new fans with the right marketing. Nicki Pedersen has signed in Sweden so he isn’t available. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 18, 2018 in the "good old days" teams had 3 heatleaders averaging 10, 9, 8, a couple of 6 point second strings, and reserves - there's no way on this earth things should be compared to now 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INCOGNITO 357 Posted January 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, stevehone said: in the "good old days" teams had 3 heatleaders averaging 10, 9, 8, a couple of 6 point second strings, and reserves - there's no way on this earth things should be compared to now They mainly had four races then though and bonus points were on averages pkus the number ones only ever met in heat one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted January 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, stevehone said: in the "good old days" teams had 3 heatleaders averaging 10, 9, 8, a couple of 6 point second strings, and reserves - there's no way on this earth things should be compared to now Irrelevant. That has nothing to do with the ability of the riders. It's to do with size of the league, heat formats and bonus pts. Case in point, the top division in Poland, the strongest league there has ever been, it wouldn't come close to your criteria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, stevehone said: in the "good old days" teams had 3 heatleaders averaging 10, 9, 8, a couple of 6 point second strings, and reserves - there's no way on this earth things should be compared to now Some teams still do - just not King's Lynn because they struggled. That would be a team at the top of the table and including bonus points. In the "good old days" Swindon had Phil Crump at number one on a 10 point average, and Malcolm Holloway second on about 5.5, while Cradley's lowest rider, at the top of the league, was on about 6. Swindon's averages last year, when they were at the top of the league, and including bonus points were: Doyle 10.26 Morris 9.42 Musielak 8.32 Bellego 7.90 Ellis 6.27 Wilson-Dean 5.05 Wajknecht 4.86 The heat format in the "good old days" also led to higher heatleader averages as there was no heat 15. Edited January 18, 2018 by Grachan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted January 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Grachan said: He still should not be allowed to sign an 8 point rider from outside the league, regardless of whose daft idea it was. Can't speak for Bjerre but highly likely Lindgren wouldn't be interested in riding for another team in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted January 18, 2018 1 minute ago, BWitcher said: Can't speak for Bjerre but highly likely Lindgren wouldn't be interested in riding for another team in the UK. Neither was Jason Doyle before he got dumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted January 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Grachan said: Neither was Jason Doyle before he got dumped. Significant difference there, have a think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted January 18, 2018 6 hours ago, BWitcher said: Can't speak for Bjerre but highly likely Lindgren wouldn't be interested in riding for another team in the UK. That's not what he has been quoted as saying in this weeks' Speedway Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BWitcher 12,453 Posted January 18, 2018 49 minutes ago, KevH said: That's not what he has been quoted as saying in this weeks' Speedway Star. Fair enough, not seen this week's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, BWitcher said: Fair enough, not seen this week's. Clearly not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted January 19, 2018 12 hours ago, KevH said: That's not what he has been quoted as saying in this weeks' Speedway Star. Care to expand on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites