Mediman 65 Posted December 23, 2018 Steve you are right it’s not just about the riders and the points money it’s the cost of getting them here and rearranging flights , pay for mechanics and airport hotels. Some people think it’s just about points money if only . I can assure you that certain riders can cost more than heat leaders if you take into account the cost of getting them into your team colours .Losing the main team sponsor and a few other ones has made a major impact at Poole but I had a meeting with Matt this week about our sponsorship and he was still working hard on this season. Yes he has other plans for his future however to those who think he is disinterested in speedway this season I didn’t get that impression one iota. One good thing that I note is the viewing figures on but sport are up and that looks good for any new deal I would hope . There is another post on who will drop out I truly hope no one does we need as many top teams as we can staying in the league . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Richie definitely can improve his average imo He rode at reserve last season and is now in the main body can’t see how that can bring about an improvement in average Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted December 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, Gavan said: He rode at reserve last season and is now in the main body can’t see how that can bring about an improvement in average Thats because you dont go to Poole. Funny that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted December 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, Gavan said: He rode at reserve last season and is now in the main body can’t see how that can bring about an improvement in average Matt Ford said his form dipped due to setting up his new biz. That is behind him now and it's running well according to the press release. Factor in that he could go in and out of reserve depending on how the other 2 guys perform. If he does I am sure that in itself would push his av up during the season. If he does float in and out of the reserve slot would not surprise me to see him get around the 6.25/6.50 mark which would be better than his starting GSA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted December 23, 2018 Interesting that a few contributors are writing Poole off as play off contenders even before a wheel is turned from April. Must admit find it quite a refreshing change that some are saying we are nowhere near the best team named. It kind of lifts the pressure a bit for a change . I am quite happy we have a team which has got both experienced riders who hopefully will give steady performance plus potentially exciting young riders who have so much scope to improve. Additionally we have reserves who can switch in and out of the main team during the season with their replacements also capable of being strong reserves. Of course there are other teams with what on paper looks perhaps stronger top 4 riders, but some are weaker further down. Hopefully things will even out and we end up with an exciting League even if we are short of World Class quality. From what I have seen from some of the SWE League racing, some of these top guys don't always perform that great week in and out, and makes me feel at times they use these midweek meetings more to keep up racing practice for the beloved POL league who are their main paymasters as well as for things like the SGP/SEC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted December 23, 2018 26 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Interesting that a few contributors are writing Poole off as play off contenders even before a wheel is turned from April. They will do Steve, and they will be praying we do no good, but i have news for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyfan 824 Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Gavan said: He rode at reserve last season and is now in the main body can’t see how that can bring about an improvement in average Richie rode ONE league match (v Wolves at home) at reserve scoring 8+2 and 4 play off matches (that don’t count towards averages) at reserve....The rest of the time he rode in the 1-5, putting in some useful scores, so not as though he rode at reserve all season as your post is hinting at!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Interesting that a few contributors are writing Poole off as play off contenders even before a wheel is turned from April. Must admit find it quite a refreshing change that some are saying we are nowhere near the best team named. It kind of lifts the pressure a bit for a change . I am quite happy we have a team which has got both experienced riders who hopefully will give steady performance plus potentially exciting young riders who have so much scope to improve. Additionally we have reserves who can switch in and out of the main team during the season with their replacements also capable of being strong reserves. Of course there are other teams with what on paper looks perhaps stronger top 4 riders, but some are weaker further down. Hopefully things will even out and we end up with an exciting League even if we are short of World Class quality. From what I have seen from some of the SWE League racing, some of these top guys don't always perform that great week in and out, and makes me feel at times they use these midweek meetings more to keep up racing practice for the beloved POL league who are their main paymasters as well as for things like the SGP/SEC. I think its a decent team. Excellent top 2, solid 2nd strings and good reserves. Lots of potential improvements as well. For me both BV and Poole look very similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nellie 144 Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gavan said: He rode at reserve last season and is now in the main body can’t see how that can bring about an improvement in average He was riding at three or four until the end of the season. There look to be one or two possible weak links, but I don’t think Worrall is one of them. His 2018 average was only a shade lower than Woryna, is British (so presumably has a discount), and wont cost as much. The same goes for Klindt, who averaged a pretty decent 7.38 last season. Edited December 23, 2018 by Nellie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Starman2006 said: Thats because you dont go to Poole. Funny that.. I think Worrall will struggle to match his average or improve it You then say ‘that’s because I don’t go to Poole’ What weird planet are you on? Because I don’t go to Poole I can’t have that opinion I think Kurtz and NBJ will improve theirs...... is that ok as I’m actually saying Poole riders will do ok.......or because I don’t go to Poole I can’t give an opinion I don’t go to Swindon but my opinion is Adam Ellis will improve his. Try the kiddies section might be more on your level! Edited December 23, 2018 by Gavan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,032 Posted December 24, 2018 How will Richie not even match his average when it is lower than what he finished on last season with the British reduction!! As everyone else has said Gavan, Richie was only reserve last part of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Doctor... 1,478 Posted December 24, 2018 9 hours ago, Starman2006 said: Thats because you dont go to Poole. Funny that.. With respect, firstly, do YOU go to any other tracks that you often waffle on about ? Secondly, you're both boneheads and have too much time on your hands. Thirdly, as a homeless man said to me and a few work friends tonight in London, Merry Christmas you fkin idiots. Cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 24, 2018 If as expected Klindt is announced today why have we got NBJ when we could have got Jake Allen? Was he too expensive or was it just Ipswich got him first? Surely Ford doesn't think NBJ is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted December 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Starman2006 said: They will do Steve, and they will be praying we do no good, but i have news for them And you seem to write off every other team in the league,as you appear to say Poole will win it again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted December 24, 2018 9 hours ago, Gavan said: I think Worrall will struggle to match his average or improve it You then say ‘that’s because I don’t go to Poole’ What weird planet are you on? Because I don’t go to Poole I can’t have that opinion I think Kurtz and NBJ will improve theirs...... is that ok as I’m actually saying Poole riders will do ok.......or because I don’t go to Poole I can’t give an opinion I don’t go to Swindon but my opinion is Adam Ellis will improve his. Try the kiddies section might be more on your level! After watching Adam everyweek in 2018 he has improved greatly he to will up his average.Last year his figures were very false as he had a few falls when in winning positions so his average should be higher another bad mistake by Ford to let him go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites