W9 Lion 222 Posted February 19, 2021 As we have signed Kai Ward who do we think the “Ginger Ninja” should have in his team? I’m guessing at Dan & Joe, but that still leaves 4 spots up for grabs? The issue is, if the points limit has been dramatically reduced surely the focus has got to be getting “value on their average” second strings where they can look at putting a couple of points on their average…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 19, 2021 18 minutes ago, W9 Lion said: As we have signed Kai Ward who do we think the “Ginger Ninja” should have in his team? I’m guessing at Dan & Joe, but that still leaves 4 spots up for grabs? The issue is, if the points limit has been dramatically reduced surely the focus has got to be getting “value on their average” second strings where they can look at putting a couple of points on their average…. Press releases still point to the same team as initially announced with Hume removed due to points reduction and Dicken not wanting a NDL place (again). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 222 Posted February 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Sings4Speedway said: Press releases still point to the same team as initially announced with Hume removed due to points reduction and Dicken not wanting a NDL place (again). So who do you think will be the additional rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, W9 Lion said: So who do you think will be the additional rider? All depends on what the actual points limit is? Based on 35 then Jamie Halder would be a good addition as a strong second string anything less than that and its likely another 3 pointer either new to league or failure from previous attempts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted February 19, 2021 jamie halder is a perfect fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smithchops 5 Posted February 21, 2021 Got to be the Terrible Twins surely .., ?? I thought RTD made good progress in 2019, what about him ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 22, 2021 Nasty rumour circulating that Chattin has been released as the Cubs want a younger reserve! The obsession with young riders is bordering on disturbing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Nasty rumour circulating that Chattin has been released as the Cubs want a younger reserve! The obsession with young riders is bordering on disturbing. Mickie Simpson perhaps? Is luke Whitehead still knocking around? Although he might be too old by now!! Not a teenager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted February 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Nasty rumour circulating that Chattin has been released as the Cubs want a younger reserve! The obsession with young riders is bordering on disturbing. It's definitely an odd time sport is trying to give young riders a chance yet it's seemingly at the expense of an older rider who is still trying to find his level 8 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Mickie Simpson perhaps? Is luke Whitehead still knocking around? Although he might be too old by now!! Not a teenager Mickie would be a good shout probably only slightly behind Sam McGurk and Archie Freeman in the new rider category. Only downfall could be his machinery. Good luck to him though he is a trier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Mickie Simpson perhaps? Is luke Whitehead still knocking around? Although he might be too old by now!! Not a teenager The point i was making is that ditching a 22 year old for a rider who is just younger isnt on. What about signing riders because they are good enough. Many moan at falling standards and yet seem insistant that any 16 year old with a bike gets a place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: It's definitely an odd time sport is trying to give young riders a chance yet it's seemingly at the expense of an older rider who is still trying to find his level all riders really need to start at reserve to give them confidence with racing riders of the same 3 point caliber getting a couple of points in your first heats makes a lot of difference to the head and the rest of the meeting we have mostly rode at number 2 last few years but managed to creep over the 3 point ave once to 3.5 ,being in ht 1 is a hard one with a couple of heat leaders so your struggling for that 1 point usually and end up only getting 3 rides because the reserve is banging in points when we dropped to reserve we did 3 meetings won the reserve race in the 3 meetings plus a few more points as you get a couple races against the other reserve always a different rider when you win the reserve race or follow your partner home and that gives you a bit of confidence going into your next one Edited February 22, 2021 by mac101 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,040 Posted February 23, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 6:55 PM, Sings4Speedway said: Nasty rumour circulating that Chattin has been released as the Cubs want a younger reserve! The obsession with young riders is bordering on disturbing. In any other job in the country that would be age discrimination & illegal, how is speedway any different? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 24, 2021 9 hours ago, szkocjasid said: In any other job in the country that would be age discrimination & illegal, how is speedway any different? Because immoral is one of the grounding rules for speedway. Sadly will be very difficult to prove as i doubt anyone ahs put anything in writing but disgusting actions non the less. If it had been due to better options available or we had a few match races at a practice day and the younger rider fared better then fair enough but i suspect the Cubs tails will be pretty long and clumsy this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted February 24, 2021 On 2/22/2021 at 6:55 PM, Sings4Speedway said: Nasty rumour circulating that Chattin has been released as the Cubs want a younger reserve! The obsession with young riders is bordering on disturbing. Unfortunate when other clubs are sticking with the 7 they had in 2020 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted February 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Unfortunate when other clubs are sticking with the 7 they had in 2020 Sadly i don't think anyone will be able to track the 1-7 they had planned due to the points reduction but if a better option becomes available or comes of age to do league racing it could be considered justified but age based rather than ability based just isn't on. Complaints that the sport is being diluted or the NDL is full of "wobblers" just gains traction when the best available riders are not those who are being given the team places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites