stevebrum 6,824 Posted March 15, 2018 20 hours ago, fubar said: So, does anybody think that young Kean Dicken has the ability to make the grade? Has anyone seen him ride and did they get the impression that he has a talent that is waiting to burst out in a Bewleyesque fashion? When I saw young Bewley first ride, it was obvious that he had a huge natural talent. I must admit that I have some doubts if Master Dicken is quite ready for this and I just hope he doesn't do himself some damage. Seen him several times practising and having races against other similar abilities in 2017 and is so far off the pace it's untrue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) The team aren’t as bad as some of the previous posts have suggested. It’s just Dicken that’s the strange/poor signing. It should be a comfortable midtable as the top 3 will be heavy scorers and Lawlor will beat most other second strings at home and he knows the place so can hit the ground running. Mellish & Luke not returning are unfortunate as then it would’ve been a strong team, especially as Ben showed last season that he’ll be a useful reserve. Edited March 15, 2018 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Being in the team will boost Kean,s confidence also riding on a great home track should help his away form and having other riders around him will also help him as most kids never listen to there father lol hope they stick with him as you can only get better riding against better riders Edited March 15, 2018 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fubar 68 Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, stevebrum said: Seen him several times practising and having races against other similar abilities in 2017 and is so far off the pace it's untrue. This gets more depressing by the minute! Surely, if he's that poor then his dad should have had a word in his ear and suggested taking up football or some other namby pamby sport instead. It'll be a bit embarrassing if he's half a lap behind in the reserves race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted March 15, 2018 46 minutes ago, fubar said: This gets more depressing by the minute! Surely, if he's that poor then his dad should have had a word in his ear and suggested taking up football or some other namby pamby sport instead. It'll be a bit embarrassing if he's half a lap behind in the reserves race. I have to say I was beyond shocked when he was signed. He wouldn't have lasted a month if he hasn't started injured at the P&P. Maybe he has improved over the winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fubar 68 Posted March 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, stevebrum said: I have to say I was beyond shocked when he was signed. He wouldn't have lasted a month if he hasn't started injured at the P&P. Maybe he has improved over the winter. Well, I have booked my seat for Good Friday when Coventry come to visit. Kean only has to beat the likes of Ryan MacDonald and Jamie Halder, so no problem there then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, fubar said: Well, I have booked my seat for Good Friday when Coventry come to visit. Kean only has to beat the likes of Ryan MacDonald and Jamie Halder, so no problem there then. He isn't even that standard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted March 17, 2018 On 15/03/2018 at 7:34 PM, stevebrum said: He isn't even that standard. On 15/03/2018 at 7:34 PM, stevebrum said: He isn't even that standard. When I have seen him I'd agree. I'd be surprised if Belle Vue took him on on the strength of his name, though, so hopefully he's improved significantly. We'll find out on Good Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fubar 68 Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said: When I have seen him I'd agree. I'd be surprised if Belle Vue took him on on the strength of his name, though, so hopefully he's improved significantly. We'll find out on Good Friday. I shall watch for you jumping up and down and cheering loudly after heat 2. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted March 17, 2018 Kean is one of those riders that uses no throttle on the straight and pins it when he gets into the bend. So perhaps the wide spaces of Bell Vue may do wonders for his confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fubar 68 Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, adonis said: Beat Ryan Mcdonald and Halder , Fubar ? ,haha , get along to specsavers I wasn't actually being serious. I was extracting the urine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 10:00 AM, adonis said: Forgive me for asking but ,where have you ever seen any promise from Kean Dicken ? In 2016 he wasn't even winning MDL races ,so why Brummies signed him God only knows , during 2017 the few races he had he was abysmal , So if you would be so kind explain " Promise" . Beat Ryan Mcdonald and Halder , Fubar ? ,haha , get along to specsavers It was more a statement of the gambles promoters are prepared to take without being held responsible in any way for the consequences. There is a constant scamble at present to unearth (or claim to) the next big thing. If a rider owns a bike and can slide around each corner providing they have just gone through puberty they are tagged as "promising" and thrown into a side often long before they are ready. Very occasionally a natural with be uncovered but more often they flop and are never to be seen again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,046 Posted March 22, 2018 Gotta say, can see Belle Vue in a fight to avoid the wooden spoon this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fubar 68 Posted March 25, 2018 On 17/03/2018 at 11:12 AM, teaboy279 said: Kean is one of those riders that uses no throttle on the straight and pins it when he gets into the bend. So perhaps the wide spaces of Bell Vue may do wonders for his confidence. Having watched young Dicken last night, I must agree with your analysis of his technique. He trails the throttle down the straight and then whacks it open going into the bend in order to initiate the slide. Whilst this technique might get you round 4 laps, sadly the other riders have all buggered off into the distance. There is a real danger here that an inability to modulate the throttle will increase the likelihood of a sizeable accident. Fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces High 70 Posted March 26, 2018 I am not an expert in technique or anything but I was shocked by Kean Dicken in that race on Saturday. I know it takes courage to even get on a speedway bike but he will need to improve a lot. I cant see a track as fast as the NSS suiting him, it was almost like he had no idea how long the straight was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites