Steve0 5,517 Posted December 18, 2017 Not a surprise that Batch is back. It will mean Zach is the senior reserve so he will need to continue where he left off last season. The top 5 looks strong and they will need to maintain their averages to make the playoffs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted December 18, 2017 Amazing the difference a year makes, Last year Swindon couldn't wait to get rid of Batchelor, and were glad he was gone. Although we welcomed him with open arms, nobody away from Lynn had a decent word for him. Yet a year later everything is forgotten and he's welcome back to Swindon . Fickle Lot !!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted December 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, g13webb said: Amazing the difference a year makes, Last year Swindon couldn't wait to get rid of Batchelor, and were glad he was gone. Although we welcomed him with open arms, nobody away from Lynn had a decent word for him. Yet a year later everything is forgotten and he's welcome back to Swindon . Fickle Lot !!!! Not me. I've always liked Batch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted December 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, g13webb said: Amazing the difference a year makes, Last year Swindon couldn't wait to get rid of Batchelor, and were glad he was gone. Although we welcomed him with open arms, nobody away from Lynn had a decent word for him. Yet a year later everything is forgotten and he's welcome back to Swindon . Fickle Lot !!!! It was 2 years actually and he's like the prodigal son. He's like Marmite - he can be a match winner or ride disinterested on his day - as KL fans found out. Whether anyone likes it or not - he's signed ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 18, 2017 58 minutes ago, Grachan said: Glad to have Batch back. Was getting a bit worried by all the K K talk. Good top 5. Just a temporary no 7 to go now. Temporary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted December 18, 2017 Happy with that welcome back Batch!! a very strong top five and Zach will be fine certainly at home. Away there could be a few wobbles along the way but i think we can make the play/offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted December 18, 2017 36 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Temporary? Just a guess, but whoever it is they are unlikely to be scoring much. I suspect a few options will be tried at no 7 throughout the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted December 18, 2017 Not sure there will be a stronger top 5 in the whole league. That team with Zach at 6 will be pretty much unbeatable at home i would say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 9:23 PM, ReadingRacer2017 said: Kasprzak will be announced on Monday or Tuesday. Batchelor was considered but is giving British speedway a miss in 2018. Source: LK spot on as always! why the forum puts up with trolls is beyond me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/16/2017 at 11:40 AM, Gavan said: If thats the top 5 for Swindon and Zach in reserve then they will be favourites for the league along with Belle Vue Swindons top 5 is very strong especially at home and with Zach in reserve even more so. On 12/17/2017 at 7:54 AM, thecoombdog said: No chance. I know you hate Poole so love a sly dig at them but our reserves will get murdered by them and if their top 5 includes Holder and another that is rumoured then its better than ours. That's not to say a mid season change won't change that but right now there is no way we are favourites over Poole. Im struggling to see how ive had a sly dig at Poole? I feel Swindon and the rumoured Belle Vue team will be strong. Poole look to be building a decent side, but there is a doubt over Holder now and nobody can say with any certainty how the 2 new Poles will go. As i said last season Poole were hot favourites but it all went very wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 18, 2017 Hopefully the number 7 is Max Clegg rather than Mitchell Davey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 18, 2017 2 hours ago, g13webb said: Amazing the difference a year makes, Last year Swindon couldn't wait to get rid of Batchelor, and were glad he was gone. Although we welcomed him with open arms, nobody away from Lynn had a decent word for him. Yet a year later everything is forgotten and he's welcome back to Swindon . Fickle Lot !!!! The difference is the performances that Batch put in this season while guesting for us. He was fabulous. Other than that, we’re in no doubt he will have tantrums! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted December 18, 2017 I have no problems about Batch. Quality rider, who has been a fool to himself. Saw him guest for Swindon against Leicester last year and he was brilliant. A few days later, at the same track, riding for Lynn he was pathetic.. He obviously had an alternative motive, but it also shows what sort of person he is...... and that's not something to be proud of. I cant imagine there will be many at Lynn wishing he was back there..... You know what they say about burning bridges..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffster 60 Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 9:23 PM, ReadingRacer2017 said: Kasprzak will be announced on Monday or Tuesday. Batchelor was considered but is giving British speedway a miss in 2018. Source: LK LOL Mystic Meg you aint ! More like Septic Seb !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted December 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, jeffster said: LOL Mystic Meg you aint ! More like Septic Seb !! Clegg,Ayres, Sarjeant ,could they be in the frame for the no 7 berth? i dont know what the rule is could Tom Brennan be available to ride or not on a 2.00 average.? probably not there has to be a rule.!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites