Charlieboy 412 Posted September 2, 2018 Congratulations to James shanes and the lads on winning the silver medal,he won't be too worried about the flack he's took for missing Friday's meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted September 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Charlieboy said: Congratulations to James shanes and the lads on winning the silver medal,he won't be too worried about the flack he's took for missing Friday's meeting. And Chris Harris i assume doubly delighted that he won the same silver medal and made the effort to honour a Speedway commitment on Friday evening. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted September 2, 2018 Yes well done to Chris Harris. How come he's not riding at sheffield today his average is above both Berwick riders ? Did he not think he could get back in time ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted September 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Charlieboy said: Yes well done to Chris Harris. How come he's not riding at sheffield today his average is above both Berwick riders ? Did he not think he could get back in time ? It is the top rider from each club & Cook is Glasgow's top rider. Then it is 5 of the 2nd best riders to qualify. But, to me & others have posted similar, it is not a team event as in pairs or 4's but an individual riders event which should be the top 16 riders using 2018 qualifying rides only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieboy 412 Posted September 2, 2018 His average is higher than the 2 ND Berwick rider ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, RS50 said: Ok I did not check his average but the point I am making is that it gives Rob scope to pick whoever is on the best form or goes well at a particular track. Have you checked what riders ARE available? here is a list taken from Top 20 in NL on Current Form Posted 5 hours ago My top 20 riders on current form as at 31.08.18 are as follows:- 01 (01) Tom Bacon-Birmingham-1150 02 (02) James Shanes-Birmingham-1140 03 (14) Danny Ayres-Mildenhall-1100 04 (04) Conner Mountain-Coventry-1035 05 (13) Georgie Wood-Eastbourne-1030 06 (07) Drew Kemp-Mildenhall-1025 07 (08) Ellis Perks-Plymouth-1010 08 (09) Mark Baseby-Eastbourne-1000 09 (03) Alfie Bowtell-Isle Of Wight-995 10 (11) Ben Morley-Isle Of Wight-990 11 (19) Josh Bailey-Mildenhall-985 12 ((---) Danyon Hume-Birmingham-950 13 (16) Jack Smith-Belle Vue-945 14 (15) Jack Thomas-Kent-940 15 (---) Anders Rowe-Kent-935 16 (---) Tom Perry-Belle Vue-930 17 ((---) Natham Stoneham-Kent-928 18 (---) Jordon Jenkins-Mildenhall-925 19 (12) Kyle Bickley-Belle Vue-910 20 (---) Leon Flint-Birmingham-905 From this list, 16 are unavailable through being in a CL team, having too high an average or underage. From the remaining riders, some have a similar average to what Danny has in the NL so it is about giving someone else a chance. Danny could have withdrawn his services because he is struggling & letting the team down. JPB & Shuttleworth did similar in previous years. Edited September 2, 2018 by IronScorpion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 304 Posted September 2, 2018 5 hours ago, IronScorpion said: Have you checked what riders ARE available? here is a list taken from Top 20 in NL on Current Form Posted 5 hours ago My top 20 riders on current form as at 31.08.18 are as follows:- 01 (01) Tom Bacon-Birmingham-1150 02 (02) James Shanes-Birmingham-1140 03 (14) Danny Ayres-Mildenhall-1100 04 (04) Conner Mountain-Coventry-1035 05 (13) Georgie Wood-Eastbourne-1030 06 (07) Drew Kemp-Mildenhall-1025 07 (08) Ellis Perks-Plymouth-1010 08 (09) Mark Baseby-Eastbourne-1000 09 (03) Alfie Bowtell-Isle Of Wight-995 10 (11) Ben Morley-Isle Of Wight-990 11 (19) Josh Bailey-Mildenhall-985 12 ((---) Danyon Hume-Birmingham-950 13 (16) Jack Smith-Belle Vue-945 14 (15) Jack Thomas-Kent-940 15 (---) Anders Rowe-Kent-935 16 (---) Tom Perry-Belle Vue-930 17 ((---) Natham Stoneham-Kent-928 18 (---) Jordon Jenkins-Mildenhall-925 19 (12) Kyle Bickley-Belle Vue-910 20 (---) Leon Flint-Birmingham-905 From this list, 16 are unavailable through being in a CL team, having too high an average or underage. From the remaining riders, some have a similar average to what Danny has in the NL so it is about giving someone else a chance. Danny could have withdrawn his services because he is struggling & letting the team down. JPB & Shuttleworth did similar in previous years. And then factor in fixture clashes.. not much left to pick from. Not sure on eligibility but can see someone like Ryan Kinsley, Nathan Stoneman or Jordan Jenkins (if old enough).. maybe Connor Coles, although I think he may have too many fixture clashes. Sadly the change needed to be made, Danny's confidence was clearly taking a knock...whilst putting extra pressure on Gino to perform.. whoever gets the nod, he isn't likely to be any better than Danny. Good luck to whoever gets the opportunity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 620 Posted September 2, 2018 Is Mark Baseby on a 2 point average? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted September 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Charlieboy said: His average is higher than the 2 ND Berwick rider ???? Harris was originally in the meeting as was Elliss but withdrew because of LongtrackWTC,seemingly just in case it was rained off on Sat and rerun was on Sunday.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted September 2, 2018 With reference to Danny Phillips rob godrey has been loyal to him and really the lad hasn't really kicked on ,his national league results are proof of this Danny himself might have asked to be released who knows but the beginning of the season he was excused when scoring low points coming back from serious injuries but lately he had ps been getting beating half a lap I have never ridden a speedway bike and admire any one who straddles onto one , hope Danny can take stock and come back stronger and good luck for the future young man and thank you for your efforts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted September 2, 2018 38 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: With reference to Danny Phillips rob godrey has been loyal to him and really the lad hasn't really kicked on ,his national league results are proof of this Danny himself might have asked to be released who knows but the beginning of the season he was excused when scoring low points coming back from serious injuries but lately he had ps been getting beating half a lap I have never ridden a speedway bike and admire any one who straddles onto one , hope Danny can take stock and come back stronger and good luck for the future young man and thank you for your efforts Going by Danny's statements just made he never voluntary stepped down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 3, 2018 11 hours ago, Phil The Ace said: Going by Danny's statements just made he never voluntary stepped down Honestly Makes what the Workington Promotion have done in standing by Kyle Bickley all the more laudable and hopefully Kyle will start getting amongst the points coming towards the business end of the season. His efforts at Ipswich made a big difference and were greatly appreciated and it is noticeable that he is starting to get on the pace at Dewent Park as well. Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted September 3, 2018 11 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly Makes what the Workington Promotion have done in standing by Kyle Bickley all the more laudable and hopefully Kyle will start getting amongst the points coming towards the business end of the season. His efforts at Ipswich made a big difference and were greatly appreciated and it is noticeable that he is starting to get on the pace at Dewent Park as well. Regards THJ Peterborough also stuck with bacon and he's now repaying them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brylcream boy 141 Posted September 3, 2018 To allow either Workington or Peterborough to bring the new young riders in, did they not have to let other riders go. A serious question, as I do not follow either team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 304 Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Considering all Scunnys injury problems this year.. Danny is the only change that we've made... We could of made plenty more but Rob has stood loyal to his injured riders. Good on Lakeside, they're the only team not to make a change this year... whilst the others are...Sheffield (6), Edinburgh, Ipswich (5), Redcar (4), Glasgow (3), Peterborough (2), Berwick, Newcastle and Workington (1) Edited September 3, 2018 by Albert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites