Gemini 4,894 Posted December 18, 2017 Okay fair enough. I'm not really into statistics but understand what you mean. Still think if you can get a good number one ~ Scott Nicholls ~ it will be a decent enough team. Peterborough did okay this year so the riders don't necessarily have to improve their average just keep the same? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Gemini said: Okay fair enough. I'm not really into statistics but understand what you mean. Still think if you can get a good number one ~ Scott Nicholls ~ it will be a decent enough team. Peterborough did okay this year so the riders don't necessarily have to improve their average just keep the same? Did they do ok? They got lucky (and unlucky at times, as well as self inflicted damage). If the 4TT wasn't at the EoES then they probably wouldn't have got out of the group, let alone winning it. The KO Cup speaks for itself when your TM says “But I told the Ipswich management and riders that they didn’t deserve to lose the final", and we all know what happened there. They must have done ok in a business sense because Rathbone decided to run in 2018 so they must be doing something right as he says? The mantra usually is that we only want riders who want to ride for the club, such and such can add a point to their average (because that's the way that you win the main prize), and the final chestnut is "that's the team we wanted". Having said that, looking at the 2017 table, Panthers were not far away despite finishing 6th but more of the same will bring the same result, or worse possibly, looking at some of the teams so far. You are right though in that a good no1 can make a whole world of difference but not too sure that it can save what we currently have? Edited December 19, 2017 by Crump99 , 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, Crump99 said: You are right though in that a good no1 can make a whole world of difference but not too sure that it can save what we currently have? If Peterboro need to get rid of some riders to fit others in, may I suggest it might be good to do it on 'press and practise day', (just for a laugh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted December 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: If Peterboro need to get rid of some riders to fit others in, may I suggest it might be good to do it on 'press and practise day', (just for a laugh) ‘He’s mad. He’s mad! He’s madder than Mad Jack McMad, the winner of last year’s Mr Madman competition.’ 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irk Deflector 130 Posted December 20, 2017 On 17/12/2017 at 9:32 PM, Flappy said: Spot on can anyone really see any of MPT, Ostergaard, Lunna, Lambert or Grondal adding 1.5-2 points to their average? Even if we do sign a big hitter at 1 it just leaves a disjointed team with Ostergaard and MPT in heat leader spots. There's a reason why Ostergaard was hidden at 4 all of last season Time will tell - much will depend on next 2 signings. Quite happy how team is setting up. #ingedwetrust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted December 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Irk Deflector said: Time will tell - much will depend on next 2 signings. Quite happy how team is setting up. #ingedwetrust The number 1 will need to be Mr Consistent as the others aren't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted December 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Flappy said: The number 1 will need to be Mr Consistent as the others aren't Panthers could go to the end of January before completing the final 2 team positions according to Carl Johnson they are waiting for proposed vote change , he also mentions we have plan A and a plan B for more details see the P/boro E .T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted December 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, New era Panthers said: Panthers could go to the end of January before completing the final 2 team positions according to Carl Johnson they are waiting for proposed vote change , he also mentions we have plan A and a plan B for more details see the P/boro E .T. With our BSPA think you need plan c-d-e & f as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted December 20, 2017 1 minute ago, balderdash&piffle said: With our BSPA think you need plan c-d-e & f as well Good job we have 26 letters in the alphabet which gives us a bit more scope then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted December 20, 2017 Other alphabets are available to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted December 20, 2017 So panthers have no plan and are waiting for a rule change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,701 Posted December 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Flappy said: So panthers have no plan and are waiting for a rule change 'According to Carl Johnson they are waiting for a proposed vote change , he also mentions we have plan A and a plan B' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 20, 2017 27 minutes ago, blupanther said: 'According to Carl Johnson they are waiting for a proposed vote change , he also mentions we have plan A and a plan B' What was the point of the pre agm agreements and then ratification at the agm if there is going to be a vote to change things now..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,701 Posted December 20, 2017 17 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: What was the point of the pre agm agreements and then ratification at the agm if there is going to be a vote to change things now..... Very good question. Maybe they realize that the 6pt ruling is both absurd and unfair on loyal British riders... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers89 1,922 Posted December 20, 2017 So we had the Hokey Cokey cup, now we have a Hokey Cokey team, shambles. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites