Bagpuss 10,783 Posted July 11, 2018 Yep, at least Lambert should be reasonably competitive at Lynn. Morley was the only other rider I could see who might be suitable without being too inexperienced, and the fact that it's a 28 day deal for Lambert suggests that somebody stronger will come in for the latter stages of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted July 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Yep, at least Lambert should be reasonably competitive at Lynn. Morley was the only other rider I could see who might be suitable without being too inexperienced, and the fact that it's a 28 day deal for Lambert suggests that somebody stronger will come in for the latter stages of the season. I thought you couldnt sign anyone after the end of July? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 351 Posted July 11, 2018 As its 28 day I was assuming it then allows Kasper back after a month. I guess in the scheme of things Simon isn't too bad a replacement, but had hoped for better. Getting the right rider for number 2 position is now quite crucial.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted July 11, 2018 Another rule that can be bent/ignored/stretched ....?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted July 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, Steve0 said: I thought you couldnt sign anyone after the end of July? I thought the deadline was some time in August? If it is the end of July then I presume the 28 day nature of Lambert's contract means that he and Andersen could be replaced before it elapses by a third rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,734 Posted July 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I thought the deadline was some time in August? If it is the end of July then I presume the 28 day nature of Lambert's contract means that he and Andersen could be replaced before it elapses by a third rider. 16.3.4 No Team changes will be allowed after 12TH August with the effective date being 15th August, except for riders returning to the Team after injury who must re-take their position, dictated by their MA with their replacement being released 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted July 11, 2018 48 minutes ago, Icicle said: Another rule that can be bent/ignored/stretched ....?? Nope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted July 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Icicle said: Another rule that can be bent/ignored/stretched ....?? Another post rushed into without finding the facts..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted July 12, 2018 11 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Yep, at least Lambert should be reasonably competitive at Lynn. Morley was the only other rider I could see who might be suitable without being too inexperienced, and the fact that it's a 28 day deal for Lambert suggests that somebody stronger will come in for the latter stages of the season. Looks as if Kasper is the allegedly stronger rider than Simon Lambert. Do you know, on the evidence of his completed ride last week that is probably true. Does not say much for Lambert's "strength" in the meantime though. It could all be brighter IF the replacement for Lewis Kerr is an ambitious one. We will be told in "due course" - 24 hours before the next home match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted July 12, 2018 No disrespect to Lambert but really? The club seems to have no vision and take the easy option. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted July 12, 2018 The 2 questions (1) would Anderson have been replaced had he not got injured ?... Im suggesting no he wouldn't. (2) Will lambert score any less than Anderson ?.... Im suggesting again no he wouldn't. Ok Lambert is what he is and is never going to be more than a Championship League Reserves/2nd string., but that is how far the top the league is diluted when these standard of riders can score points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) If the club are serious about making the play offs Kerr’s replacement needs to be a rabbit out the hat type of signing a inspiration signing that makes othe clubs sit up and take notice . Even more important now with Lambert signing Edited July 12, 2018 by Haza 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted July 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Haza said: If the club are serious about making the play offs Kerr’s replacement needs to be a rabbit out the hat type of signing a inspiration signing that makes othe clubs sit up and take notice . Bugs Bunny might be available 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted July 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Star Lady said: Bugs Bunny might be available More like tweety pie as he’s cheap cheap cheap lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Haza said: If the club are serious about making the play offs Kerr’s replacement needs to be a rabbit out the hat type of signing a inspiration signing that makes othe clubs sit up and take notice . Even more important now with Lambert signing You won't get any top quality, rabbit out the hat for under a 6 average. Any replacement will be a run of the mill, 2nd string type rider. The options are a rider from the Championship, a Swede or Pole that don't compete in any top league's or try to convince Huckenbeck. Expectations have to be set low and hope any replacement just punches above their weight. Edited July 12, 2018 by Daniel Smith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites