proud panther 1,507 Posted January 9, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Of the same opinion all for commonwealth riders getting a spot to fill the spots so to speak on those higher averages. But this is taking advantage of the system and is very poor imo. I know there’s a rider not been announced by another team who’s coming in on double his championship average. Roynon last year came in on double his so the question needs to asked and answered from either Mildenhall themselves or the BSPA. Hook is a lot better than Congrave, to be fair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Ready to fire for the Fen Tigers, it's time to pull the trigger ... Our fourth signing for the 2023 season is 16 year old former British 500cc Youth Champion Ben Trigger. Hailing from Plymouth Ben started his National Developement League career during the 2021 season with Leicester averaging 3.57. He then moved to his home town club for the 2022 season making big strides and putting 2.43 onto his average to record a 6 point season average. He will double up with Plymouth in the Championship for 2023 and big things are expected from this stylish youngster. We are very pleased to have Ben join the Mildenhall DJS Fen Tigers, proudly sponsored by Manchetts Rescue and Recovery and look forward to seeing him develop further at Mildenhall this year. Let's give Ben a big Fen Tiger welcome! Edited January 9, 2023 by adz_mft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,670 Posted January 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, proud panther said: Hook is a lot better than Congrave, to be fair. True, but just looking for some clarification on how they come to such an average. As any other riders who’s dropped down average has doubled for the NDL but Congreve only gets 0.5 added to his. This is taking advantage of the system which is completely what letting commonwealth riders back in wasn’t supposed to be for. Pretty sure there several brits on a similar average that could’ve filled this spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted January 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Of the same opinion all for commonwealth riders getting a spot to fill the spots so to speak on those higher averages. But this is taking advantage of the system and is very poor imo. I know there’s a rider not been announced by another team who’s coming in on double his championship average. Roynon last year came in on double his so the question needs to asked and answered from either Mildenhall themselves or the BSPA. Why would Mildenhall need to answer why he's on a 4.5? I'd imagine the club asked what his average will be. They've then said what they have. We've signed him on that average within the rules set. Any club would have done the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,670 Posted January 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, adz_mft said: Why would Mildenhall need to answer why he's on a 4.5? I'd imagine the club asked what his average will be. They've then said what they have. We've signed him on that average within the rules set. Any club would have done the same. To maybe clarify why a commonwealth rider is coming in on 4.5 average perhaps. Instead of 8.00 like others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted January 9, 2023 Then it's the bspa not Mildenhall that need to answer that. Wasn't the clubs call to give him that was it lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,055 Posted January 9, 2023 41 minutes ago, RoundTheBoards said: Absolute joke if true. No objection to Commonwealth riders coming in to strengthen up teams, but a 4.00 Championship rider is 8.00 in the NDL. A 4.00 CL British rider would drop into NDL on 8.00. Should be the same for a foreigner. Why on earth should we be giving advantages to foreigners over our own? Roynon who had a 3.00 Champ average, dropped down to the NL & his average was doubled to 6.00. No idea why the same hasn't happened here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,670 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: Roynon who had a 3.00 Champ average, dropped down to the NL & his average was doubled to 6.00. No idea why the same hasn't happened here? Not the only one, as it’s happened this winter to a rider. But for some reason in this case it hasn’t. Edited January 9, 2023 by Mr Blobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: Roynon who had a 3.00 Champ average, dropped down to the NL & his average was doubled to 6.00. No idea why the same hasn't happened here? Because British speedway is a joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enotian 562 Posted January 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: To maybe clarify why a commonwealth rider is coming in on 4.5 average perhaps. Instead of 8.00 like others. Doesn't he have an ACU licence though. He represented Great Britain in some pointless (as most of his meetings were) FIM meeting. I think he was only a 4 in the CL so the Diamonds appeared somewhere close to the points limit. Effectively he's not a commonwealth rider if that's the case. As he hasn't ridden in any official fixtures he should be assessed the same as any other new ACU licensed rider in the NL. In true speedway regulation fashion they've done neither of the two plausible options and gome up with a compromise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enotian 562 Posted January 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Roynon who had a 3.00 Champ average, dropped down to the NL & his average was doubled to 6.00. No idea why the same hasn't happened here? Congreve didn't have a CL average though. All his meetings were expunged from the records. To all intents and purposes he has never existed as a speedway rider in this country before 2023. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Binman 83 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Because British speedway is a joke Edited January 9, 2023 by Binman Frustrated with this topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,670 Posted January 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Binman said: No it's to help Midenhall run hope supporters turn up ,can't see many traveling from New Zealand support your local lads I’m sure they could’ve found a Brit on that average would’ve been different if his average wasn’t so low. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz_mft 230 Posted January 9, 2023 You can say that about any team signing a commonwealth rider can't you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoundTheBoards 271 Posted January 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, enotian said: Doesn't he have an ACU licence though. He represented Great Britain in some pointless (as most of his meetings were) FIM meeting. That theory doesn't hold water. He was assessed on 4.00 for Championship. So he should be 8.00 in NDL. If he had British credentials he'd have started on 2.00 in the Championship like Connor Bailey did at Glasow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
