Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted April 8, 2021 Not the team we was expecting but its a team to support nevertheless, this season coming is just about getting laps in and giving us fans a chance to see rider race, at least we got that. They done the best they can in a not ideal situation, delaying the entry to the NDL and other reasons they were left to pick up the pieces FLINT - Berwick born and bread so was bound to go there BICKLEY - couldn't chance the colts not riding so had to go elsewhere FREEMAN - without Newcastle having an NDL team i'm sure he would have been in the team BAILEY - would have been in but not come over SMITH - was set to ride but had to do what's best and sign for Glasgow, to many fixture clashes PALIN - Cant ride NDL due to the rule of not being allowed to do all 3 leagues that's a big chunk of the team we still get to see riders develop (Mcgurks, JPB, Woodhull) and Coles so well done Adrian and Mark for 1, Continuing in the NDL 2, Managing to get 7 riders Kudos 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted April 8, 2021 13 hours ago, eaglesno1 said: Could be JPB that's been given a reduction. Fair point. I hadn’t considered that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted April 8, 2021 What would JPB's reduction be? As the Colts are currently 0.64 over the limit, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,643 Posted April 8, 2021 14 hours ago, eaglesno1 said: Could be JPB that's been given a reduction. I don't see how. He has not been absent for three years and not been absent due to injury. Compton on the other hand would be eligible for reassessment, having not ridden since 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWatcher 24 Posted April 8, 2021 Each rider's current average should be beside his name on the declared team line-ups in each league on the British Speedway Official Website. How difficult would that be to do? Or is it a big secret? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted April 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, arnieg said: I don't see how. He has not been absent for three years and not been absent due to injury. Compton on the other hand would be eligible for reassessment, having not ridden since 2017. So maybe a 2.5% reduction for JPB (8.44) having been out injured for a year and a reassessment for Benji? So his average must be reassessed to under 6.10? 1. Jack Parkinson Blackburn 8.44 2. Paul Bowen 3.36 3. Benji Compton (6.10 Left) 4. Ben Woodhull 3.67 5. Connor Coles 7.43 6. Harry McGurk 3.00 7. Sam McGurk 3.00 Wonder who the captain may be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted April 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dandelion said: So maybe a 2.5% reduction for JPB (8.44) having been out injured for a year and a reassessment for Benji? So his average must be reassessed to under 6.10? 1. Jack Parkinson Blackburn 8.44 2. Paul Bowen 3.36 3. Benji Compton (6.10 Left) 4. Ben Woodhull 3.67 5. Connor Coles 7.43 6. Harry McGurk 3.00 7. Sam McGurk 3.00 Wonder who the captain may be? Will be interesting to see final averages as other riders who have not ridden for a few years not given any reduction. Bridger 6.59 and Knight 8.83 last rode in 2017 as an example seem to be on same in respective Leagues for 2021. JPB and Compton both rode in 2017 ending 8.66 and 6.52 respectively, but can't fit under 35 on those averages? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted April 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, HGould said: Will be interesting to see final averages as other riders who have not ridden for a few years not given any reduction. Bridger 6.59 and Knight 8.83 last rode in 2017 as an example seem to be on same in respective Leagues for 2021. JPB and Compton both rode in 2017 ending 8.66 and 6.52 respectively, but can't fit under 35 on those averages? I reckon jpb may get a decrease as hes been injured... but not sure about benji? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,285 Posted April 8, 2021 I am sure whatever the averages end up being it will be definitely "in the interests of British Speedway".... There's nothing to see here, move along now, have you no homes to go to please? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,367 Posted April 8, 2021 4 hours ago, mikebv said: I am sure whatever the averages end up being it will be definitely "in the interests of British Speedway".... There's nothing to see here, move along now, have you no homes to go to please? As always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) The lack of clarity speaks volumes which I find disappointing considering it’s a development league. Will Compton also fit in as a ‘ Rising Star ‘ ?.....let’s wait and see. Rule 1, Aricle 3, sub section IV....” if it can’t be explained away according to any other rule, then “ in the best interests of the sport “ rule applies. Edited April 8, 2021 by Ringitsneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,730 Posted April 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ringitsneck said: The lack of clarity speaks volumes which I find disappointing considering it’s a development league. Will Compton also fit in as a ‘ Rising Star ‘ ?.....let’s wait and see. Benji Compton must have been a rising star 15 to 20 years ago !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted April 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Benji Compton must have been a rising star 15 to 20 years ago !! Just a bit longer than Bates then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty 1,268 Posted April 8, 2021 21 hours ago, eaglesno1 said: Could be JPB that's been given a reduction. Fair call. You could qualify for a reduction if your christian name begins with 'J' and your surname begins with a 'B'. I presume it's in the 2021 Uri Geller rule book ammendment? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted June 8, 2021 Belle Vue will be without Sam Mcgurk for a little while who has suffered a fractured left femur after his crash at Mildenhall last Sunday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites