DC2 11,150 Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Greg said: surely would be with the Witches ? Not if this season’s minimum average applies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piotr Pyszny 206 Posted October 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Moranboys said: glass only i believe Bah. Always been my viewing location of choice (well, until I stopped attending entirely). Biggest problem with Owlerton is lack of elevation (certainly if you want to be outside rather than behind glass). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, DC2 said: Not if this season’s minimum average applies. The reg was that the rider at some point had to have achieved an average in excess of 4.50 in the Championship not that they had to be above that when signing. The PL min was then 3 even if the conversion put the rider below that Drew did that and therefore would qualify if he and a club thought it right (assuming the regs are not changed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted October 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: The reg was that the rider at some point had to have achieved an average in excess of 4.50 in the Championship not that they had to be above that when signing. The PL min was then 3 even if the conversion put the rider below that Drew did that and therefore would qualify if he and a club thought it right (assuming the regs are not changed) Good point, thanks. Yes, Drew achieved a CL average above 5 early in the season so I guess he could now come in on the 3 minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4thbender 382 Posted October 24, 2019 23 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: How could his average have been a points liability when he came in on a 2!! The fact it went immediately to nearly 5 just meant down to him Sheffield could effectively build the rest of the team to be 3 points over the limit Without him on a 2 the team overall wouldve been weaker and other riders brought in wouldn't have been accommodated. His 'reward' for those others still not being able to out strip his performances in the 1-5 despite them being at reserve was to be dropped instead of them Yes a victim of the points limit system but there were other choices and IMO he should remember that should Sheffield make him an offer Quite simple really: the dramatic uplift in his points average meant that almost as soon as the season started he went into the main body of the team, riding mainly at no. 2. In this position he was clearly out of his depth, picking up far too many fourth places and wrecking his confidence. Had the lad stayed at reserve I would predict he would have come much closer to maintaining his ridiculously overblown 4+ average. A classic case of a talented young rider being the victim of his own success. Nevertheless the promotion stuck with him and I don't think they can be accused of not giving the youngster a fair crack of the whip. Only when the position became dire and the team were struggling for a couple of match wins at the end of the season in the vain hope of reaching the top four did they dispense with his services. Even then I'm led to believe the parting was on the very best of terms. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romans lovechild 143 Posted October 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Piotr Pyszny said: Bah. Always been my viewing location of choice (well, until I stopped attending entirely). Biggest problem with Owlerton is lack of elevation (certainly if you want to be outside rather than behind glass). theres only the home straight with low elevation.3rd/4th bend is best view IMO, great view of all the track and enough elevation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted October 25, 2019 just a thought.will the greyhounds still be running on a thursday afternoon? if this is still the case won't this be a problem again as it affected the speedway this year with queues of people waiting to gain admission only to be held up or will the start time have to be changed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 25, 2019 Honest question - Can Sheffield also run on Mondays for TV meetings? Assuming of course that Mondays are the chosen day for Eurosport?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShyTalk 22 Posted October 25, 2019 5 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Honest question - Can Sheffield also run on Mondays for TV meetings? Assuming of course that Mondays are the chosen day for Eurosport?! They have ridden at Owlerton on Monday's in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted October 25, 2019 Think its very likely there will be at least 3 Poole riders from 2019 in next years Sheffield team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Pirates Of Poole said: Think its very likely there will be at least 3 Poole riders from 2019 in next years Sheffield team. Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblueboy 960 Posted October 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Pirates Of Poole said: Think its very likely there will be at least 3 Poole riders from 2019 in next years Sheffield team. Let’s hope it’s not Wells, THJ and Jack Holder, otherwise, it might be another 30 years before we see Sheffield again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squall 270 Posted October 25, 2019 Vaculik Grajczonek Wright Howarth Allen Douglas Kennedy Might not be the best on paper, but would be bloody entertaining to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted October 25, 2019 Top 3 of both holders and josh g. Add howarth and nicol and then fit in 2 others with what's left Bellego and berge maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted October 26, 2019 14 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Really? Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites