ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted January 5, 2018 What about luke chessell he has returned ? is he a 2.00 rider ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 304 Posted January 5, 2018 21 minutes ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: What about luke chessell he has returned ? is he a 2.00 rider ? Certainly one worth considering... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpison 21 Posted January 6, 2018 Management have formed a very good 1 to 6 team for 2018 season, supporters deserve this after 5 very poor seasons and teams, please do not let us spoil things by having a outclassed number 7, this will certainly do the riders confidence no good, and we have suffered too much over the years by not having a scoring number 7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 7, 2018 With having a 2 point rider he’s going to be outclassed on numerous occasions at home and away but as long as there’s progression it’s not a problem. This team is built to be able to win with 6 riders scoring well with no pressure on the number 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 907 Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: With having a 2 point rider he’s going to be outclassed on numerous occasions at home and away but as long as there’s progression it’s not a problem. This team is built to be able to win with 6 riders scoring well with no pressure on the number 7 and building teams this way helps build teams for the future aslong as the riders you help out and give a chance to when others wont repay the favour when they do improve unlike the ones who just follow the money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 76 Posted January 7, 2018 Most years we have had a dummy No.7 and wasted points, this year I couldnt give a monkeys who they have there. We've had riders who are meant to do well and get 0,0,0 so this year the last guy will have no pressure, the rest of the team can get the points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScunnyDan 335 Posted January 7, 2018 Rob mentioned in the SS this week that Alfie Bowtell is a name that stands out, I'd like to see him in the no 7 birth, impressed me a lot when he came with Newcastle last season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted January 8, 2018 If as in the speedway star rob is considering Alfie Bowtell does his average fit as I thought it was to high but I don’t know his reduction to his average , thoughts anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Johnson 285 Posted January 8, 2018 his average is 2.19. with a reduction it is 2.13. we only have 2.11 to play with, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 8, 2018 21 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: With having a 2 point rider he’s going to be outclassed on numerous occasions at home and away but as long as there’s progression it’s not a problem. This team is built to be able to win with 6 riders scoring well with no pressure on the number 7 I have posted that our no7 will be riding against fellow no7's with a few having a 4+ average which means experience at this level. What I see, as a problem, is that there are still a lot of riders doubling up & if they are injured, it affects both teams. Using r/r & a no6 struggling for whatever reason will hit you hard. This applies to all teams but is a reason why I would not have a novice at no7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted January 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Paul Johnson said: his average is 2.19. with a reduction it is 2.13. we only have 2.11 to play with, Get in touch with Lakeside as there might be a way to get some of our riders on old averages 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 8, 2018 59 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: I have posted that our no7 will be riding against fellow no7's with a few having a 4+ average which means experience at this level. What I see, as a problem, is that there are still a lot of riders doubling up & if they are injured, it affects both teams. Using r/r & a no6 struggling for whatever reason will hit you hard. This applies to all teams but is a reason why I would not have a novice at no7. workington have mason Campton @ number 6 on a 5.74 average and a bright young star @ 7 . if mason has a good start and Rasser or Dan has an indifferent start to the season , either could find themselves in the number 6 spot . maybe even Klink ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 8, 2018 3 hours ago, jenga said: workington have mason Campton @ number 6 on a 5.74 average and a bright young star @ 7 . if mason has a good start and Rasser or Dan has an indifferent start to the season , either could find themselves in the number 6 spot . maybe even Klink ! Klink will just as likely get beat by no7 2 pointers who out gate him as he will beat opposition no1s - cant think of too many more inconsistent and frustrating riders as him 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 8, 2018 4 hours ago, IronScorpion said: I have posted that our no7 will be riding against fellow no7's with a few having a 4+ average which means experience at this level. What I see, as a problem, is that there are still a lot of riders doubling up & if they are injured, it affects both teams. Using r/r & a no6 struggling for whatever reason will hit you hard. This applies to all teams but is a reason why I would not have a novice at no7. Yes but when you only have 2.11 left that’s what your getting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted January 8, 2018 27 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Klink will just as likely get beat by no7 2 pointers who out gate him as he will beat opposition no1s - cant think of too many more inconsistent and frustrating riders as him we are used to the inconsistent speedway riders . we had along period of being broken in last season on the number 6 spot . so hopefully it wont be too bad watching klink. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites