89buttons 772 Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bash said: Joe Thompson just been released by Scunthorpe due to numbers game Not good for the lad, hope he gets fixed up somewhere else quickly, even less time on the bike isn’t going to help him one bit. sadly I feel he’s a mile off premiership level just yet, realistically we should be looking to strengthen the rs position too, maybe if an option keeping joe as no.8, take him along for some meetings especially while still running r/r Edited May 5, 2023 by 89buttons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted May 5, 2023 Maybe he is in the team because they really cant get anyone else,,, who's to say we haven't asked Kemp for example,, and he's said no thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur73 13 Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 4:24 PM, 89buttons said: Not good for the lad, hope he gets fixed up somewhere else quickly, even less time on the bike isn’t going to help him one bit. sadly I feel he’s a mile off premiership level just yet, realistically we should be looking to strengthen the rs position too, maybe if an option keeping joe as no.8, take him along for some meetings especially while still running r/r I completely agree and hopefully they keep him in some capacity. I think Anders is the best option, will likely say yes as is already racing for Poole and looked a consistent reserve when guesting for Belle Vue. Drew Kemp is obviously good and has been doing well in Poland but he might/already has said no. Connor Bailey is possible and has had some improved championship performances recently but doesn't have the talent of the other 2 yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 772 Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 5:40 PM, Baldyman said: Maybe he is in the team because they really cant get anyone else,,, who's to say we haven't asked Kemp for example,, and he's said no thanks. Could well be the case, seems strange on Drew’s part tho to turn down a team place if so. Surely at his stage of career you want/need to be on the bike as much as possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,659 Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, 89buttons said: Could well be the case, seems strange on Drew’s part tho to turn down a team place if so. Surely at his stage of career you want/need to be on the bike as much as possible Maybe if the original job offer to Kemp had not been withdrawn, he may have come to the rescue, rather than concentrating solely on Poland!! As for Anders, he is still not 100% recovered from his shoulder/collar bone injury - Only took 3 rides for Poole on Wednesday as it was giving him some grief. Not sure he would be upto Premiership racing at the moment, but who can tell - we know what riders are like!!!! Edited May 7, 2023 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted May 7, 2023 3 hours ago, 89buttons said: Could well be the case, seems strange on Drew’s part tho to turn down a team place if so. Surely at his stage of career you want/need to be on the bike as much as possible Depends if it would cover his costs I suppose,,, isn't RS a set amount of money. Maybe holding out for a proper team place somewhere where he can negotiate money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,305 Posted May 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Maybe if the original job offer to Kemp had not been withdrawn, he may have come to the rescue, rather than concentrating solely on Poland!! As for Anders, he is still not 100% recovered from his shoulder/collar bone injury - Only took 3 rides for Poole on Wednesday as it was giving him some grief. Not sure he would be upto Premiership racing at the moment, but who can tell - we know what riders are like!!!! I believe he turned you down to replace the injured jack Thomas too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,659 Posted May 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: I believe he turned you down to replace the injured jack Thomas too. Hardly, with his higher average!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 555 Posted May 8, 2023 13 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Hardly, with his higher average!! Averages are irrelevant, Rowe is still listed as a Rising Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,437 Posted May 8, 2023 14 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Hardly, with his higher average!! With discounts I think he was a fraction under 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,659 Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Roger Jacobs said: Averages are irrelevant, Rowe is still listed as a Rising Star. I think the 'star' may have tarnished a little!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur73 13 Posted May 8, 2023 21 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: I believe he turned you down to replace the injured jack Thomas too. I find this unlikely the Polish 3rd division is probably just above championship quality (top riders being Kildemand, Thorsell and Douglas) so he'd want to ride in the premiership as its a better quality. I can understand why he'd reject a championship side if it wasn't the right amount of money. Drew scored 9 yesterday and 9+1 a couple of weeks ago in Poland. Average is 6.8 ish, he will be better than Joe me thinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,155 Posted May 8, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 2:46 PM, Racin Jason 72 said: I believe he turned you down to replace the injured jack Thomas too. If Kemp turned down a team spot, he was very foolish imo. There's not enough clubs in the Premiership to pick & choose from, if he had the chance, should've taken it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,659 Posted May 8, 2023 35 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: If Kemp turned down a team spot, he was very foolish imo. There's not enough clubs in the Premiership to pick & choose from, if he had the chance, should've taken it. Unless it was the club that withdrew the offer!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralMelchett 549 Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, szkocjasid said: If Kemp turned down a team spot, he was very foolish imo. There's not enough clubs in the Premiership to pick & choose from, if he had the chance, should've taken it. I seem to recall reading a pre season interview where he said no one had come it for him citing average issues - I may have mis remembered but fairly certain in that Edited May 9, 2023 by GeneralMelchett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites