New era Panthers 2,055 Posted January 26, 2018 32 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Agree, regarding Kennett. Clegg has done ok at Brough in the past, but the name I heard has a higher average than Ash and, would come in at reserve. Tero Aarnio perhaps average 5.02 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, New era Panthers said: Tero Aarnio perhaps average 5.02 A hope not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winditon 233 Posted January 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Tsunami said: At Newcastle it really doesn't matter who is captain as both Ludde and Robbo seem to get involved together. Ludde is the appointed Club captain, and does a good job, but Robbo is allways there to help anyway. Time to move on. I totally disagree. I qute like Ludde he's a 100% rider and which i love watching him especially at home. I think he knows he needs to improve his away perfomances but don't think he's an ideal captain as he is constantly beating himself up after a bad ride whether it's shouting at himself or his mechanic or smashing his helmet off his pits area.He should be ready to give encouragement to the riders going out in the next heat and more often than not he's not in a position to do so. For this reason I think Robbo should be handed the captaincy because of his mild manner and his experience. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted January 26, 2018 29 minutes ago, Winditon said: I totally disagree. I qute like Ludde he's a 100% rider and which i love watching him especially at home. I think he knows he needs to improve his away perfomances but don't think he's an ideal captain as he is constantly beating himself up after a bad ride whether it's shouting at himself or his mechanic or smashing his helmet off his pits area.He should be ready to give encouragement to the riders going out in the next heat and more often than not he's not in a position to do so. For this reason I think Robbo should be handed the captaincy because of his mild manner and his experience. Feel free to disagree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enotian 562 Posted January 27, 2018 What about Lindgren, Robson & Morris joined by T Jorgensen, Rose, Wilson Dean and Clegg. Total 42.46? Expected end of season averages based on Morris & Clegg spending the majority of the season at reserve (both their starting averages are after riding mostly all season in the top 5): Jorgensen 8, Rose 7.5, Lindgren 7.5, Robson 7, Wilson Dean 7, Morris 6 and Clegg 5. Total 48. Should be competitive. Especially as all bar Lindgren will also ride in the Premiership. No out and out No1 but if you can't afford one use up the points with riders who can improve. I still fondly remember the season we started with Thorpe and Lamb at reserve. Strongest reserve pairing ever???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chewbacca 653 Posted January 27, 2018 Prefer a proper #1. I remember the Josef Franc at #1 years when we would be close to teams Home and and away and lose heats 13 and 15 by 10-2 to lose the match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbieblackadder fan club 145 Posted January 27, 2018 Have to agree heats 13& 15 so important not to get out scored in them as they can generally set the outcome of the meeting Thorpe and lamb at reserve awesome both ended up as heat leaders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted January 27, 2018 12 hours ago, Winditon said: Ask Steve Park he will know or does he just state the obvious?? I just state the obvious..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted January 27, 2018 5 hours ago, StevePark said: I just state the obvious..... Obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winditon 233 Posted January 27, 2018 7 hours ago, StevePark said: I just state the obvious..... All the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted January 28, 2018 On 27/01/2018 at 12:56 AM, enotian said: What about Lindgren, Robson & Morris joined by T Jorgensen, Rose, Wilson Dean and Clegg. Total 42.46? Expected end of season averages based on Morris & Clegg spending the majority of the season at reserve (both their starting averages are after riding mostly all season in the top 5): Jorgensen 8, Rose 7.5, Lindgren 7.5, Robson 7, Wilson Dean 7, Morris 6 and Clegg 5. Total 48. Should be competitive. Especially as all bar Lindgren will also ride in the Premiership. No out and out No1 but if you can't afford one use up the points with riders who can improve. I still fondly remember the season we started with Thorpe and Lamb at reserve. Strongest reserve pairing ever???? Jorgensen? Why? He had struggled at BP in the past and l’m not sure how resilient he is. Not for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted January 28, 2018 6 hours ago, Terrace Grumbler said: Jorgensen? Why? He had struggled at BP in the past and l’m not sure how resilient he is. Not for me. Not for me either, but I can't see a change in the Nicholls/Kennett situation,,, so there might not be much left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbieblackadder fan club 145 Posted January 28, 2018 Does anyone know when/if a decision about Kenneth/Nichols will be made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniew 163 Posted January 28, 2018 I reckon they're putting off a decision on Kennett/Nichols until after they have both retired! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted January 28, 2018 Ludvig Lindgren piece on the Diamonds Website. For those who didn't want him back, the last paragraph is just for you!! http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100824 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites