arnieg 3,644 Posted May 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, Filth said: Just seen barker has signed for Ipswich and the article says he was banned last year because of a positive test for a banned substance. Does anyone know what he tested positive for or has it been kept quiet this whole time His defence involved over the counter painkillers. Given the relative shortness of his ban I would infer that it was accepted at the SCB hearing. (As reported here: http://www.scbgb.co.uk/news.php?extend.128 ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doners123 85 Posted May 20, 2023 Even though no meeting for the gladiators for two weeks could be interesting to see what hapens. we could decide to leave the team as it is give a final warning to a few riders and say they have a few meetings to sort it out. we could make some changes, interestingly roynon is being talked about being dropped by poole could look at bringing batch and another 2 pointer ( hagon or Killeen) and run with 2 2 pointers instead of turned but have batch instead of starke. Other than that I’m not sure who is out there, rew ? Hans Anderson ? Any other riders about there potentially available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted May 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, Doners123 said: Even though no meeting for the gladiators for two weeks could be interesting to see what hapens. we could decide to leave the team as it is give a final warning to a few riders and say they have a few meetings to sort it out. we could make some changes, interestingly roynon is being talked about being dropped by poole could look at bringing batch and another 2 pointer ( hagon or Killeen) and run with 2 2 pointers instead of turned but have batch instead of starke. Other than that I’m not sure who is out there, rew ? Hans Anderson ? Any other riders about there potentially available The only person talking about Roynon being dropped is Lewy!!! Surprise surprise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christine Hawes 42 Posted May 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Doners123 said: Even though no meeting for the gladiators for two weeks could be interesting to see what hapens. we could decide to leave the team as it is give a final warning to a few riders and say they have a few meetings to sort it out. we could make some changes, interestingly roynon is being talked about being dropped by poole could look at bringing batch and another 2 pointer ( hagon or Killeen) and run with 2 2 pointers instead of turned but have batch instead of starke. Other than that I’m not sure who is out there, rew ? Hans Anderson ? Any other riders about there potentially available Hands off Luke - he's in the Oxford line up but out with a wrist injury at present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filth 39 Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 7:21 PM, arnieg said: His defence involved over the counter painkillers. Given the relative shortness of his ban I would infer that it was accepted at the SCB hearing. (As reported here: http://www.scbgb.co.uk/news.php?extend.128 ) I seem to remember Kyle howarth being banned for over the counter painkillers and the ban was overturned within a week or two once further tests confirmed his story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted May 22, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 12:06 PM, Doners123 said: Even though no meeting for the gladiators for two weeks could be interesting to see what hapens. we could decide to leave the team as it is give a final warning to a few riders and say they have a few meetings to sort it out. we could make some changes, interestingly roynon is being talked about being dropped by poole could look at bringing batch and another 2 pointer ( hagon or Killeen) and run with 2 2 pointers instead of turned but have batch instead of starke. Other than that I’m not sure who is out there, rew ? Hans Anderson ? Any other riders about there potentially available Don't think Roynon would be the answer even if he were dropped by Poole. I believe Batch was asking silly money in the offseason, whether that has changed now I don't know. The way the team has been built leaves very little room for tweaking. Three changes probably needed to see serious improvement unless we unearth a 2 pointer out of nowhere or a random 4 pointer that could do better than Turner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted May 23, 2023 13 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Don't think Roynon would be the answer even if he were dropped by Poole. I believe Batch was asking silly money in the offseason, whether that has changed now I don't know. The way the team has been built leaves very little room for tweaking. Three changes probably needed to see serious improvement unless we unearth a 2 pointer out of nowhere or a random 4 pointer that could do better than Turner. Seriously looks like there are no 2 pointers out there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted May 23, 2023 Turner looks like he could be a decent rider given the chance. Trigger is a bit like Nathan Ablitt and raw. What about Sam Hagon? Has he been picked up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted May 23, 2023 3 hours ago, weatherman said: Seriously looks like there are no 2 pointers out there Sam mcgurk started the season well at worky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted May 23, 2023 52 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Turner looks like he could be a decent rider given the chance. Trigger is a bit like Nathan Ablitt and raw. What about Sam Hagon? Has he been picked up? Sam Hagon look's a good prospect with an impeccable pedigree. But I think there is a pay cap in the Championship? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,038 Posted May 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Ghosty said: Sam Hagon look's a good prospect with an impeccable pedigree. But I think there is a pay cap in the Championship? If you're worried about how much a 2.00 rider would cost, then I'd suggest don't sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted May 23, 2023 Hagon had started the season well and did alright in one wet meeting at Poole....now hes the hottest property in the UK. Certainly shows the state of british speedway. Trigger at Plymouth is probably the best 2.00 option available which is a worry but thats the way the team is built, a lot is reliant on Turner turning up and all the while he takes time to settle its going to be a problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted May 23, 2023 Trigger a lot cheaper too, whereas Sam Hagon would cost a bit in travel expenses. Also if SH isn't the answer all you're doing is training a rider for someone else. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted May 24, 2023 Sam Hagon is not coming to Plymouth. Riding Poland Tuesdays. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waspman 40 Posted May 29, 2023 Hi I'm on hols in exmouth in 2 weeks time coming to see the speedway oxford the visitors I have sat nav in the car is it much hassle to get to the track after I get off the express way ta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
