DC2 11,150 Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) It’s pretty alarming that a 15 year old lad who turns 16 next February and who has completed just one season in the NL has been signed for Scunthorpe next season? Is he old enough? Is he experienced enough? Will he lose confidence? Will he put other riders at risk? It’s crazy, isn’t it? Surely it’s at least a season too soon? How does his progress compare with Chris Holder, Tai Woffinden, Lewis Bridger and Drew Kemp? Shouldn’t riders complete at least two seasons in the NL? http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.37681 Edited November 1, 2019 by DC2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted November 2, 2019 Was Anders Rowe ready? Was Leon Flint ready? If they're good enough, they're old enough. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedyOne 126 Posted November 2, 2019 What's wrong with 16 year old Palin riding in the 2nd division. 16-year-old Peter Collins, Chris Morton, Michael Lee, Kenny Carter, Andy Smith, are just a few riders I remember riding in the 1st division. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerowl 630 Posted November 2, 2019 Jordan has a higher NL average than Kyle Bickley, Connor Bailey, Danny Phillips, Jack Smith, Luke Harris, Drew Kemp, Ryan Kinsley, Jason Edwards, Joe Lawlor, Tom Perry and Connor Coles. I think he might be ok. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted November 2, 2019 5 hours ago, crescent girl said: Was Anders Rowe ready? Was Leon Flint ready? If they're good enough, they're old enough. Possibly. But then again there’s older young riders who have found it too much: Jack Smith, Parkinson-Blackburn, Wajtknecht, Jacobs, Bailey, Knight, Thomas, Wood and Atkins. Something has gone wrong for these lads and I’d hate to see Palin get the stuffing knocked out of him and disappear. Is one year’s NL experience really enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted November 2, 2019 Palin is an amazing talent and I am a huge admirer of his, If Sheffield had remained in the Champ then i certainly wouldnt have objected to him signing for us. Agreed he is very young and only has 1 season of NL experience under is belt, however he has the talent, great backing and great family support. I expect Jordan will have a steady rise in the Champ however with these raw young talents you never know. All the best to young Jordan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, DC2 said: Possibly. But then again there’s older young riders who have found it too much: Jack Smith, Parkinson-Blackburn, Wajtknecht, Jacobs, Bailey, Knight, Thomas, Wood and Atkins. Something has gone wrong for these lads and I’d hate to see Palin get the stuffing knocked out of him and disappear. Is one year’s NL experience really enough? That has always been the case and will continue to happen, on the other hand, if you keep them protected too long they tend to stop at that level. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted November 2, 2019 7 hours ago, DC2 said: It’s pretty alarming that a 15 year old lad who turns 16 next February and who has completed just one season in the NL has been signed for Scunthorpe next season? Is he old enough? Is he experienced enough? Will he lose confidence? Will he put other riders at risk? It’s crazy, isn’t it? Surely it’s at least a season too soon? How does his progress compare with Chris Holder, Tai Woffinden, Lewis Bridger and Drew Kemp? Shouldn’t riders complete at least two seasons in the NL? http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.37681 complete twaddle. If you're good enough, you're old enough. NDL likely to reduce is quality and quantity, he could double down anyway, let him race older more experienced riders and he will learn quicker. Didn't do Peter Collins and Michael Lee any harm did it?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCookie 753 Posted November 2, 2019 Bickley, Flint, Smith and maybe even Kemp last season proved that the PL is not an easy league. I'd imagine, unless Palin is something special, then he'll probably average around 3/4 which isn't too bad. Just underlines how good Woffinden was to do what he did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted November 2, 2019 at least hes signed for a throttle track, gives him a shout of achieving a 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,648 Posted November 2, 2019 36 minutes ago, JCookie said: Bickley, Flint, Smith and maybe even Kemp last season proved that the PL is not an easy league. I'd imagine, unless Palin is something special, then he'll probably average around 3/4 which isn't too bad. Just underlines how good Woffinden was to do what he did. Not to mention what a wasted talent Lewis Bridger was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted November 2, 2019 Jordan attained a CMA of 9.45 re his league matches ... a superb performance for a 15 year old. Going into the Championship at reserve is a must... hopefully Godfrey will put a no pressure tag on him and let him progress at his own pace. A talented young lad who seems very level headed to me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted November 2, 2019 Clearly Scunthorpe seem to think so, Palin needs to take his career forward and moving into the Championship will do that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, JCookie said: Bickley, Flint, Smith and maybe even Kemp last season proved that the PL is not an easy league. I'd imagine, unless Palin is something special, then he'll probably average around 3/4 which isn't too bad. Just underlines how good Woffinden was to do what he did. I can remember only too well when Woffinden burst on to the scene. I can remember watching him in second halves at Sheffield and you could see then that this kid was going to be something special. At a very young age Tai was absolutely rinsing opposition riders with relative ease. Not to mention his PL riders championship victory in 08... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisdonnelly 43 Posted November 2, 2019 WIth The amount of polish talent coming through at the moment I think we need to welcome kids who are willing to take a risk. If he’s investing heavily over the winter will want to be riding 2 leagues 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites