Arch Stanton 2,281 Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, bigcatdiary said: Sounds like Klindt wanted too much, the real problem is their are not enough riders of that ability available or want to come in the first place. We didn’t need someone of Klindts scoring ability though, we just needed a half decent middle order rider to replace Heeps who was contributing nothing. With over 7 points available, was there seriously no rider throughout the whole of Europe who could have come in and been a better bet than Heeps or journeyman Ben Barker? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,294 Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, Baldyman said: That's the issue,,, Barker would have been OK in a double change to get that extra average needed to fit Klindt in for example. There are some preety decent young foreign riders out there that would have come in on a 4,,, and going by Louis statement,, not one of those were even sounded out Agree he would of been. BB is a better rider than what he has shown for you so far. He had 9 meetings for us last season and averaged 5.33( 3 home meetings) and 4.71( 6 away meetings). 4.90 from his 9 meetings. Edited May 25, 2022 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted May 25, 2022 4 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: Sounds like Klindt wanted too much, the real problem is their are not enough riders of that ability available or want to come in the first place. Nicolai didn't want too much, the issue is what they are paying other riders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,168 Posted May 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: We didn’t need someone of Klindts scoring ability though, we just needed a half decent middle order rider to replace Heeps who was contributing nothing. With over 7 points available, was there seriously no rider throughout the whole of Europe who could have come in and been a better bet than Heeps or journeyman Ben Barker? And how many half decent riders can you name that are likely to want to come ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedway28 171 Posted May 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Baldyman said: Wasn't Klindt they had a quick chat with,, if Polish speedway interviews are anything to go by. Who was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Speedway28 said: Who was it? Protasiewicz Edited May 25, 2022 by Roger Jacobs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted May 25, 2022 On 5/24/2022 at 3:37 PM, cowboy cookie returns? said: It's amazing so many blank dates these days & still manage to arrange a fixture that clashes with an international date. Why does Danny insist on riding the outside line when it's clear that that line doesn't work? Will certainly be a tough fixture, hopefully Ipswich will have enough to get though. Annoyingly, some Thursdays are used by either away matches (KL! and Sheffield), and more annoyingly by Premiership Pairs meetings Mondays don't seem to be an option - probably because of Spedeworth events at the weekend, and maybe even rider availability, e.g. Poland/Sweden, although I've no idea these days about travel, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,281 Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, bigcatdiary said: And how many half decent riders can you name that are likely to want to come ? Never understood this kind of question and it often pops up on this forum. Obviously I have no idea, how could I possibly know that? Daft question that’s absolutely impossible to answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,281 Posted May 25, 2022 59 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: Protasiewicz Lovey? Got to be.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,168 Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: Never understood this kind of question and it often pops up on this forum. Obviously I have no idea, how could I possibly know that? Daft question that’s absolutely impossible to answer. I should think you could fill volumes with stuff you don’t understand. Yet you think Promoters can magic up replacements presumably from thin air. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Irving 393 Posted May 25, 2022 I’d hazard a guess that nobody on this forum has the phone numbers to all the riders across Europe to ascertain their availability. It isn’t their job anyway, it’s the job of those who run their speedway clubs. Surely a more proactive signing would be a talented youngster with an eye on the future? The fans would have supported that move I’d have thought even if he initially struggled whilst visiting tracks for the first time. Barker is in his 30’s and will never be more than a 4-5 pointer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,281 Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) I don’t possess a vast array of contacts like an ex rider and current promoter SHOULD have, but even a quick look on updates throws out a number of interesting looking names. Under 21 qualifiers https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/20856/qualifiers-07-05-2022 Kevin Juhl Pedersen? Daniel Kilma? Maeusz Cierniak, Jan Kvech, Casper Henriksson, Jonas Knudsen, Petr Chlupac, Francis Gusts, etc etc. Why not roll the dice and see if you can unearth a diamond? We never seem to do this anymore. I’m not saying any of these would immediately come in and set the world alight, but there’s clearly talented young riders out there who haven’t all yet got the big gigs in Poland. Surely one could be found that is up for it? I wasn’t totally against Krystian Pieszczek as some were on here either. I thought he was pretty useful in the middle order and was pretty harshly axed imo. Edited May 25, 2022 by Arch Stanton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted May 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Speedway28 said: Who was it? Shamek Pawlicki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,281 Posted May 25, 2022 Just now, Baldyman said: Shamek Pawlicki Was never likely that one really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Was never likely that one really. But surely that's the 1 dip into the foreign market they were talking about. Its been mentioned many times over the last however many years about getting some new young talent,, and inviting them to an individual,,, it just never happens. Dont even have to do that,, pay their air fares,, pick them up and let them do some laps one someone else's bike,,, would get a rough Idea Edited May 25, 2022 by Baldyman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites