Bagpuss 10,849 Posted November 29, 2022 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: I'd have to disagree with the last comment as Kemp has just finished with his highest Champ average yet! I do agree that he hasn't ridden to his early potential though! Big task would be keeping his Champ average in the top 5 (if he has a team). I would say last season was a massive chance not taken. He had a fresh start at two new, good clubs who both win the vast majority of their home meetings and he didn't really kick on with either of them. I actually think he was better as a sixteen year old at Sheffield 2019 for a spell when he looked a fantastic prospect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted November 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I'd have to disagree with the last comment as Kemp has just finished with his highest Champ average yet! I do agree that he hasn't ridden to his early potential though! Big task would be keeping his Champ average in the top 5 (if he has a team). He’s been at Ipswich and Wolves which clearly don’t suit him, somewhere like Sheffield or Peterborough I think would be really good for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,125 Posted November 29, 2022 7 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: He’s been at Ipswich and Wolves which clearly don’t suit him, somewhere like Sheffield or Peterborough I think would be really good for him. He was ok when he was at reserve for Poole but he ended up a poor second string and only came good in the odd race.At Wolves I think he has been poor most of the season at reserve. Personally I don't like his attitude and I don't want him back at Poole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted November 29, 2022 31 minutes ago, foreverblue said: He was ok when he was at reserve for Poole but he ended up a poor second string and only came good in the odd race.At Wolves I think he has been poor most of the season at reserve. Personally I don't like his attitude and I don't want him back at Poole. I don’t think it’s his attitude, I think he really struggles mentally when things aren’t going well. You can see it clearly in his body language. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darren37 2 Posted November 29, 2022 I think Simon Stead could get the best out of him, spoke to Drew on Sunday when he was at a practice session at Scunthorpe and he said he didn’t have a team place in the UK for next season which is a shame as I think he’s done the hard work now and believe he will kick on with the right encouragement and team behind him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,930 Posted November 29, 2022 Quality signing in Lewis Kerr and should do well next season starting at reserve. There was a rumour that he was signing for another club, which I did not understand as both rider and club were very complementary of each other and seem a perfect fit. On the subject of the Rising Star I am hoping that we get Dan Gilkes or failing that I would like Connor Bailey instead. Not particularly keen to see Drew Kemp comeback. We had him at the club before for 2019 season, and he started like a stream train and looked a great prospect. But he quickly went of the boil, and he looked a shadow of the rider that we had seen at the start of the season. He would gate with the other riders but appeared to gate with other riders into the first bend, but appeared to back off and dare I say lack a bit of bravery. And to be honest since in the meetings I have seen at him return to Sheffield I have not seen any further improvement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,125 Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Call me wolfie said: I don’t think it’s his attitude, I think he really struggles mentally when things aren’t going well. You can see it clearly in his body language. Well I suppose he needs to learn you have to accept what life throws at you sometimes and it isn't always plain sailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted November 30, 2022 Anyone know what's happening with Kyle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,664 Posted November 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Moranboys said: Anyone know what's happening with Kyle? Kyle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilTheAce 498 Posted November 30, 2022 Dan gilkes is your rising star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilTheAce 498 Posted November 30, 2022 16 hours ago, RideHard said: Wrong… Nobody will have a better rider starting at reserve in 2023. Great to see Lewis back hopefully he continues where he left off last season. Will take a lot of pressure off the RS whoever it may be I was told Leicester at first. Admit I was told wrong there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted November 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: Dan gilkes is your rising star Any confirmation of that anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilTheAce 498 Posted November 30, 2022 49 minutes ago, OdsalBoy said: Any confirmation of that anywhere? Not official no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted November 30, 2022 51 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: Not official no So how do you know then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,716 Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, OdsalBoy said: So how do you know then ? Because - 1) he is cleverer than you 2) people like him more than you and tell him things 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites