foreverblue 6,096 Posted June 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: But the point is we could always have a strong reserve whether that’ll be Jensen, Bellego or an other alongside Perks. To do this we need to maximise the 4.9 we have to play with now. We will then be a major force in this league Not sure any rider under 4.9 will make a big difference there are no more Jensen's out there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyabb17 1,077 Posted June 19, 2019 I’m sure there are riders out there. It wouldn’t surprise me if we sign someone who’s not even been mentioned on here. Come next week I think we may even have 5 point to play with. I don’t get why you wouldn’t maximise that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted June 19, 2019 Swindon could easily have signed Starke to replace Zach. The fact we haven’t suggests that we have our eyes set on someone else. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: I’m sure there are riders out there. It wouldn’t surprise me if we sign someone who’s not even been mentioned on here. Come next week I think we may even have 5 point to play with. I don’t get why you wouldn’t maximise that. If you think about Monday hyabb we scored 6 points from 10 rides from reserve and only 5 for Tobi .Yet with Rasser scoring 13 in a tough riding position we ended up tearing Belle Vue apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyabb17 1,077 Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: If you think about Monday hyabb we scored 6 points from 10 rides from reserve and only 5 for Tobi .Yet with Rasser scoring 13 in a tough riding position we ended up tearing Belle Vue apart. The two zero from Tobi’s rides were the reserves which is my point. Rasser at reserve would make us so strong & then when he moved back up someone else would be there like Bellego or said other rider. I guess it’s all about opinion. Edited June 19, 2019 by hyabb17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted June 19, 2019 59 minutes ago, Anzum said: Would go for Douglas. Improved his average by nearly a point . Riding for a team that is winning which helps with confidence. Average is actually higher away than at home so scores on varied tracks. Just top scored 11 in away win at Somerset I agree - he would be a good signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted June 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Steve0 said: The advantage is that he can take 7 rides Only needs to take 7 rides if the top 5 are crap. If you have a top 5 that are scoring well then there's no need to replace them. A reserve that can beat other reserves is all we need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, hyabb17 said: A strong reserve gains you so much more. Don’t get me wrong I think Rasser can do a job in the top 5 but let’s say we keep Starke, Bellego struggles...only Starke & Perks can take one of his rides. Have Rasser there & I think we have the extra power needed. I would prefer we use the extra point for a better reserve than Starke. How many meetings this season have we had an advantage in heat 1 only to have that go against us in heat 2.... Bellego still has to take 3 rides though. Sure, Jensen would be a good reserve, but I think the side would be more balanced once he moved back into the top 5. I'd rather have Jensen in the top 5 beating heatleaders and a reserve beating reserves. Better than having Jensen at reserve beating reserves and a rider in the top 5 struggling in 3 rides and needing replacing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pluto 0 Posted June 19, 2019 Think we may need a new Swedish flag for the pits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, hyabb17 said: The two zero from Tobi’s rides were the reserves which is my point. Rasser at reserve would make us so strong & then when he moved back up someone else would be there like Bellego or said other rider. I guess it’s all about opinion. I do see both options hyabb, and Rasser can't keep scoring points like he has done in the top five.I wondered would Douglas/Pickering ( fitness????) fit in at reserve.? Edited June 20, 2019 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted June 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I do see both options hyabb, and Rasser can't keep scoring points like he has done in the top five.I wondered would Douglas/Pickering ( fitness????) fit in at reserve.? Yes, both fit. And Douglas would put Rasmus at reserve. Douglas would be a good signing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted June 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, DC2 said: Yes, both fit. And Douglas would put Rasmus at reserve. Douglas would be a good signing. Therefore after a month Douglas/ Bellego will always be at reserve with Ellis Perks .Without Tobi this looks pretty strong, but you have to say it is not as strong as Doyley, Rasser, Batch, Adam, Tobi.( another ?? ) Ellis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pluto 0 Posted June 20, 2019 1 hour ago, DC2 said: Yes, both fit. And Douglas would put Rasmus at reserve. Douglas would be a good signing. Think we may see a sweede heading to the abbey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyabb17 1,077 Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) Tonight proves my point about needing strong reserves. Peterborough have Wells & Summers who combined have scored 17 points. Perks has done his job but the other guy hasn’t (17-7) If we bring in someone above Rasser then we can negate this. Edited June 20, 2019 by hyabb17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noggin 1,390 Posted June 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: Tonight proves my point about needing strong reserves. Peterborough have Wells & Summers who combined have scored 17 points. Perks has done his job but the other guy hasn’t (17-7) If we bring in someone above Rasser then we can negate this. Top 5 letting us down, batch goes from 15 Monday to next to useless tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites