Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted November 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, mikebv said: Indeed... The UK spent many millions on paying top riders to ride over here, and very little of the money received was set aside for planning for the future growth of the sport... Hence, when the money stopped coming in, and all the top lads left, we have ended up with around 90 riders (tops), of the required level for circa (give or take at any single moment given how quickly tracks close), around 124 top two divisions team places.. The Poles havent just spent the huge new TV and Sponsorship deals on paying the "top lads", they are instead investing a considerable amount of it for their future growth and success... 'Seeing beyond the end of their nose' I believe would be a good description.. You would think the likes of Brennan, Palin etc would be very much at the forefront of their thoughts which can only impact UK Speedway team building plans, especially in the Championship given their spread of race nights.. The fact that Poland have stolen the jump on the UK has to be a huge concern for the British promotions (but it won't be). The majority of the rising stars and emerging talents like Brennan, Palin, Flint, Rowe etc have already had Polish exposure and are highly likely to feature in a development league with links to big clubs. Any following riders Thompsons, Hagon etc will likely do the same and the cycle will continue. British speedway will be scalped of any decent riders at an early age and rely upon the foreign exports that either don't make it those leagues or the riders who graduate from the U23 league and haven't made the required standard to secure team places on the continent. The Uks approach will be to bemoan the lack of available riders and that the emerging talents are not loyal to the UK when ultimately British Speedway has hardly been loyal to them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted November 5, 2021 21 hours ago, Doners123 said: 1 - Richard Lawson - 8.51 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - Alfie Bowtell - 4.77 7 - Henry Atkins - 2* ( to be confirmed I assume and on average of rising star ) Ben Barker - 6.87 Tom Brennan - 6.31 Adam Roynan - 5.07 Cameron heeps - 4.95 Edward Kenneth - 7.18 Ricky wells - 6.70 Kyle Newman 5.43 MPT - 7.33 Danny king - 8.98 Dillon Rumul - 4.00 Brock nicol - 5.50 Scott Nichols - 8.9 zane Keleher - 4.15 Zach cook - 4.40 Lawson, Atkins And Bowtell = 25.72 left Virtually all your averages are incorrect. The 2022 starting figures will be calculated with all Eastbourne matches deleted. You also need to remember the GB riders' discounts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,042 Posted November 7, 2021 How about this team? Plymouth Richard Lawson 8.51 Michael P Toft 7.33 Jason Crump 6.93 Ben Barker 6.87 Alfie Bowtell 4.90 Zach Cook 4.40 Henry Atkins 2* Total 38.94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doners123 85 Posted November 7, 2021 Plymouth releasing the other two heat leaders tomoz at 6pm. silhouettes on the Gladiators Facebook page. If anybody can hazard a guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedwaywinner1993 24 Posted November 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Doners123 said: Plymouth releasing the other two heat leaders tomoz at 6pm. silhouettes on the Gladiators Facebook page. If anybody can hazard a guess. The silhouettes are Henry Atkins and Alfie bowtell. So don’t be fooled 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil 11 Posted November 7, 2021 think one could be Ben Barker 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCookie 753 Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, motophotodan said: The silhouettes are Henry Atkins and Alfie bowtell. So don’t be fooled Are they really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers99 434 Posted November 7, 2021 Cant announce many more signings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,371 Posted November 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Panthers99 said: Cant announce many more signings Why not are they at 7 yet. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panthers99 434 Posted November 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Why not are they at 7 yet. Ha I assume it's common knowledge what the rules are for next season then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,034 Posted November 7, 2021 Might be a bit embarrassing if a load of the promoters suddenly decided to do a u-turn on what was agreed and they have to change their team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,371 Posted November 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, Panthers99 said: Ha I assume it's common knowledge what the rules are for next season then? You would like to think so.But with Speedway you never know 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,034 Posted November 7, 2021 Martin Dugard has guessed at one of them being Ed Kennett on twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted November 8, 2021 9 hours ago, motophotodan said: The silhouettes are Henry Atkins and Alfie bowtell. So don’t be fooled One on left looks like Ed Kennett from his Coventry days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
