Doners123 85 Posted December 15, 2021 Surprised but delighted to have two teams this year. Team building wise, I assume some possibilities would be…. 1.Gilkes 2. 3. Andrew’s 4. 5. Atkins 6. Trigger 7. no idea if these riders have been signed up already or if these riders can all ride national league. Maybe add I’d Alfie bowtell. No idea if Alfie can ride national league. any idea on team building average this year ? Any idea on Bowtell average ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doners123 85 Posted December 15, 2021 Ok so doing some research it’s a 40.00 limit and potentially Bowtell is allowed in but it would be his 4.77 championship average doubled ( could be wrong ). 1.Gilkes - 10.24 2. trigger - 4.12 3. Andrew’s - 6.35 4. Atkins - 5.86 5. Bowtell - 9.54 6. 7. total - 36.11 left - 3.89 could be 0.11 to micas could t get 2 x 2 point reserves in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Doners123 said: Ok so doing some research it’s a 40.00 limit and potentially Bowtell is allowed in but it would be his 4.77 championship average doubled ( could be wrong ). 1.Gilkes - 10.24 2. trigger - 4.12 3. Andrew’s - 6.35 4. Atkins - 5.86 5. Bowtell - 9.54 6. 7. total - 36.11 left - 3.89 could be 0.11 to micas could t get 2 x 2 point reserves in there. The minimum NL ave in 2021 was 3.00 not 2.00, unless that's changed, couldn't pick that team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doners123 85 Posted December 15, 2021 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: The minimum NL ave in 2021 was 3.00 not 2.00, unless that's changed, couldn't pick that team! In that case from what I’ve heard Andrew’s has retired so take him out and build from there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted December 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Doners123 said: Ok so doing some research it’s a 40.00 limit and potentially Bowtell is allowed in but it would be his 4.77 championship average doubled ( could be wrong ). 1.Gilkes - 10.24 2. trigger - 4.12 3. Andrew’s - 6.35 4. Atkins - 5.86 5. Bowtell - 9.54 6. 7. total - 36.11 left - 3.89 could be 0.11 to micas could t get 2 x 2 point reserves in there. After moving up into the top 5 in 2021, Bowtell should be aiming for a number 8 spot in the Prem rather than racing in NL imo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 15, 2021 Much will depend if its alternative race nights or double headers. Limited benefit to race a 2nd half for Gilkes, Atkins and co personally but who knows. Atkins on a sub 6 average at Plymouth looks the bargain of the season. Trigger as pointed out by others is in with a strong chance and maybe Ward too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted December 16, 2021 I think there's a young lad from north Devon (no not Pete Jeffrey) Kia Ward I think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 633 Posted December 16, 2021 53 minutes ago, Ghosty said: I think there's a young lad from north Devon (no not Pete Jeffrey) Kia Ward I think? You mean Kai Ward. Would have thought both Ben Trigger and Kai Ward would be nailed on for their local club, which takes two riders away from Leicester's bottom end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted December 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Ghosty said: I think there's a young lad from north Devon (no not Pete Jeffrey) Kia Ward I think? Looking for sponsorship from a major car maker ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 17, 2021 On 12/15/2021 at 9:00 PM, szkocjasid said: After moving up into the top 5 in 2021, Bowtell should be aiming for a number 8 spot in the Prem rather than racing in NL imo Completely agree, no way should Alfie be riding NL. Could definitely see Henry and possibly Dan. Henry could do with the rides given he missed last season, for confidence if nothing else. I think it’s great Plymouth have made the step to bring in an NL team. I just hope it proves a success and the fans get behind some young lads who we can hopefully develop into Gladiator riders of the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doners123 85 Posted December 17, 2021 10 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Completely agree, no way should Alfie be riding NL. Could definitely see Henry and possibly Dan. Henry could do with the rides given he missed last season, for confidence if nothing else. I think it’s great Plymouth have made the step to bring in an NL team. I just hope it proves a success and the fans get behind some young lads who we can hopefully develop into Gladiator riders of the future. Completely agree about Alfie but if no team with there only being 6 teams are going to take a chance on him then would make sense to earn a bit of extra money and dialling in on a few more tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Completely agree, no way should Alfie be riding NL. Could definitely see Henry and possibly Dan. Henry could do with the rides given he missed last season, for confidence if nothing else. I think it’s great Plymouth have made the step to bring in an NL team. I just hope it proves a success and the fans get behind some young lads who we can hopefully develop into Gladiator riders of the future. I sincerely hope Ian Jordon is utterly and totally nothing to do with the club as publicised, Eastbourne spent years and years doing it and were certainly one of the most successful at it, all that work wiped out last season. Edited December 18, 2021 by gazzac 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted December 18, 2021 19 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: I think it’s great Plymouth have made the step to bring in an NL team. Amen to that. I enjoy my trips to the Coliseum. Mind you, it's a long way to travel twice. Can you arrange a double header please? 19 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: ......some young lads who we can hopefully develop into Gladiator riders of the future. Isn't this a bit wrong? Any centurion who ended up a gladiator, back in the day, had done something wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted December 18, 2021 Plymouth 2022? Dan Gilkes 10.30 Nathan Stoneman 8.22 Connor Coles 6.04 Henry Atkins 5.86 Ben Trigger 3.57 Eli Meadows 3.00 Vinnie Foord 3.00 Total 39.99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 701 Posted December 24, 2021 1 Dan Gilkes 10.30 2 Ben Trigger 3.57 3 Sam Hagon 5.75 4 Henry Atkins 5.86 5 Nathan Stoneman 8.22 6 Kai Ward 3.00 7 Kelsey Dugard 3.08 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites