Call me wolfie 677 Posted August 9, 2023 6 hours ago, noaksey said: Absolutely but people were talking about loopholes and restricted nunber of changes, clubs that want to win things are generally ruthless and why shouldn't they be Allowing changes on the eve of the playoffs makes a complete mockery of the entire season. Imagine a football team getting to the Championship playoffs then being allowed to sign Mbappe for them. Fair? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 347 Posted August 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: Allowing changes on the eve of the playoffs makes a complete mockery of the entire season. Imagine a football team getting to the Championship playoffs then being allowed to sign Mbappe for them. Fair? Comparisons between speedway and football are worthless, speedway teams are built to a points limit so provided you are on or under the limit after the change then what's the issue, some people suggesting that teams should stick with the same riders are often the first to complain and/or stay away when the team is rubbish. We've had several seasons at Wolves where the team required changing but wasn't and the season fizzled out, I'm all for changes. Woffinden for Holder is light years better than guests and r/r 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,373 Posted August 9, 2023 23 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: Allowing changes on the eve of the playoffs makes a complete mockery of the entire season. Imagine a football team getting to the Championship playoffs then being allowed to sign Mbappe for them. Fair? Imagine a football team putting a better team out through the season by borrowing players from your main rivals for the title? With those players doing so well that they prevent their own team, and their own fans (and even themselves) from reaching the play offs.. Having a replacement rider of a similar level is far more acceptable if ever you want to take it seriously.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, noaksey said: Comparisons between speedway and football are worthless, speedway teams are built to a points limit so provided you are on or under the limit after the change then what's the issue, some people suggesting that teams should stick with the same riders are often the first to complain and/or stay away when the team is rubbish. We've had several seasons at Wolves where the team required changing but wasn't and the season fizzled out, I'm all for changes. Woffinden for Holder is light years better than guests and r/r You’re missing the point, allowing team changes just for the playoffs is wrong. Whatever lineup has got them there should be the riders used for them. Why should anyone who’s boycotted the season be allowed to come in at the last minute, it wouldn’t be allowed in any other team sport. I don’t have a problem with Woffy replacing Holder but Lambert for an uninjured Lawson at the end of August I certainly would. Edited August 9, 2023 by Call me wolfie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 2:47 PM, False dawn said: I agree, but BV are still dining out on last year's win. Totally different as we all know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted August 9, 2023 I think the issue here is averages. Robert was unbelievable for belle Vue last season and it had zero effect on his average, if he did half a season here now his average would be well over 9. Same with Woffy, both on averages well below current ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,147 Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 6:32 PM, iainb said: Maybe a specific number of changes allowed per season... like 1 tac sub per match, maybe 3 allowed team changes per season, or something like that They tried limiting the number of transfers & using a transfer window last season. That rule lasted ONE SEASON! Probably because it was poorly written out & "abused" (in the opinion of many) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,342 Posted August 11, 2023 Cook out lambert in. 3 weeks time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,864 Posted August 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, lewy said: Cook out lambert in. 3 weeks time. That can’t happen. Averages won’t allow it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,864 Posted August 11, 2023 He can replace Lawson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,342 Posted August 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: That can’t happen. Averages won’t allow it Time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 558 Posted August 11, 2023 Cook out Mikkel Michelsen in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,864 Posted August 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, lewy said: Time will tell. I’m sure lambert is going there. But don’t think it will fit for cook. Only Lawson unless they make a few changes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,672 Posted August 11, 2023 35 minutes ago, lewy said: Cook out lambert in. 3 weeks time. 3 weeks time is past the cut off,plus his average won't fit on a like for like basis with Cook.Who else will they get rid of along side Cook? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 558 Posted August 11, 2023 Just now, Phil The Ace said: I’m sure lambert is going there. But don’t think it will fit for cook. Only Lawson unless they make a few changes Could end up Lambert for Lawson, Lawson for Laguta 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
