Pauldoveyspeedway 148 Posted March 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Technik said: It's a tough call this year, with only seven clubs there will be little room for error & I can see there being swift changes should any rider not be producing their expected returns. all teams now have a full seven & whilst some were quick to name theirs submitting to the pressure of the social media whilst a couple played their cards old school. Oveall the teams look well matched some with depth others top heavy but fair entertaining racing should be the result. Belle Vue; A very young side they should do well if they can avoid injuries. I expect Lidsey & Brennan will be the two most likely to make a big jump in average. Mulford (RS) is very new to the shale but has very fast equipment so should progress. Not many will leave Manchester with a victory Ipswich; Doyle & Sayfutdinov as a top two, Chris Louis has worked wonders to get this over the line Add King & Riss to form a massive spearhead. I'm not sure how Rew will fare having seen him in Europe I'm not entirely convinced & the reserves may not be the strongest but there has to be some give. Kings Lynn; I'm sorry to say but I don't think the stars have a strong enough side in any area. I like KK but he is way past his prime & (RS) Edwards is possibly one of the weaker picks. Lets hope the Danes can work together & pull a rabbit out of a hat. Leicester; An average team for the Lions, How much longer can Bomber go on with his wall-of-death sweeps around the boards after missing the start. Is Thompson ready for this upgrade. Like Lynn Leicester have gone heavy on one nation & the lions go Aussie so can that Aussie spirit lift them? Peterborough; After the disapointment of Chris Holder the Panthers bring in Nicki P, IMO a better choice on past records but can he pick it up one more time I think with countrymen NKI & Hans Andersen by his side again he may just & .with Basso & Cooke in the mix it could be a better season at the showground. Sheffield; Jack Holder will again move his career forward this season & pull the Tigers along with him. Ellis will be happy to have longtime friend David Bellego alongside & with Musielak loving the big tracks they will not loose many. I believe Gilkes as (RS) will just get carried on the wave to learn at his own pace. Wolverhampton; In Leon Flint Wolves clearly have the strongest (RS) & he must remain fit if they are to find success. Early reports from Australia show Schlein has not dropped an inchbut I believe they are missing a big hitter at Monmore. Top 3; Ipswich, Sheffield, Belle Vue I agree with the big hitter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,867 Posted March 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Pinny said: You've just never liked KK, he has had quite a few top seasons in the UK with Poole and Coventry. Also wasnt he an 8 plus rider with Arena and BV ? He was easily one of the top 5 riders in the league when at belle Vue. Multiple maximums and nearly double figure scores everywhere. fell in love with KK that season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,191 Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Technik said: Kings Lynn; I'm sorry to say but I don't think the stars have a strong enough side in any area. I like KK but he is way past his prime & (RS) Edwards is possibly one of the weaker picks. Lets hope the Danes can work together & pull a rabbit out of a hat. Not even their second strings / top reserve? Any two from Kasprzak, Palm Toft, Jorgensen or Pickering? Edited March 3, 2023 by szkocjasid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,580 Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Phil The Ace said: He was easily one of the top 5 riders in the league when at belle Vue. Multiple maximums and nearly double figure scores everywhere. fell in love with KK that season Brum wont have that tho. i wonder if KK was claiming disability allowances when he was posting those scores for BV? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauldoveyspeedway 148 Posted March 3, 2023 9 hours ago, Technik said: It's a tough call this year, with only seven clubs there will be little room for error & I can see there being swift changes should any rider not be producing their expected returns. all teams now have a full seven & whilst some were quick to name theirs submitting to the pressure of the social media whilst a couple played their cards old school. Oveall the teams look well matched some with depth others top heavy but fair entertaining racing should be the result. Belle Vue; A very young side they should do well if they can avoid injuries. I expect Lidsey & Brennan will be the two most likely to make a big jump in average. Mulford (RS) is very new to the shale but has very fast equipment so should progress. Not many will leave Manchester with a victory Ipswich; Doyle & Sayfutdinov as a top two, Chris Louis has worked wonders to get this over the line Add King & Riss to form a massive spearhead. I'm not sure how Rew will fare having seen him in Europe I'm not entirely convinced & the reserves may not be the strongest but there has to be some give. Kings Lynn; I'm sorry to say but I don't think the stars have a strong enough side in any area. I like KK but he is way past his prime & (RS) Edwards is possibly one of the weaker picks. Lets hope the Danes can work together & pull a rabbit out of a hat. Leicester; An average team for the Lions, How much longer can Bomber go on with his wall-of-death sweeps around the boards after missing the start. Is Thompson ready for this upgrade. Like Lynn Leicester have gone heavy on one nation & the lions go Aussie so can that Aussie spirit lift them? Peterborough; After the disapointment of Chris Holder the Panthers bring in Nicki P, IMO a better choice on past records but can he pick it up one more time I think with countrymen NKI & Hans Andersen by his side again he may just & .with Basso & Cooke in the mix it could be a better season at the showground. Sheffield; Jack Holder will again move his career forward this season & pull the Tigers along with him. Ellis will be happy to have longtime friend David Bellego alongside & with Musielak loving the big tracks they will not loose many. I believe Gilkes as (RS) will just get carried on the wave to learn at his own pace. Wolverhampton; In Leon Flint Wolves clearly have the strongest (RS) & he must remain fit if they are to find success. Early reports from Australia show Schlein has not dropped an inchbut I belileve they are missing a big hitter at Monmore. Top 3; Ipswich, Sheffield, Belle Vue Leon needs to kick on this year especially at M.G... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted March 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: I agree with the big hitter... No surprise there then, I would have said Sam was a big hitter at Monmore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,706 Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Call me wolfie said: No surprise there then, I would have said Sam was a big hitter at Monmore So a none genuine No1, one track pony. Case closed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted March 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: So a none genuine No1, one track pony. Case closed Technik said we were missing a big hitter at Monmore but Sam is! that’s what the reply was about, what’s your problem (apart from hating Wolves) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,706 Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: Technik said we were missing a big hitter at Monmore but Sam is! that’s what the reply was about, what’s your problem (apart from hating Wolves) You want some, I'll give it ya Edited March 3, 2023 by Daniel Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauldoveyspeedway 148 Posted March 4, 2023 14 hours ago, Call me wolfie said: No surprise there then, I would have said Sam was a big hitter at Monmore At M.G yes ....away No ....Far better in the league ...And u will see that this year....case closed.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Sweetman 480 Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: At M.G yes ....away No ....Far better in the league ...And u will see that this year....case closed.... Finally... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,836 Posted March 4, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 2:07 AM, Pinny said: You've just never liked KK, he has had quite a few top seasons in the UK with Poole and Coventry. Also wasnt he an 8 plus rider with Arena and BV ? I’m not the only one that hasn’t liked KK attitude to the UK. He was sacked on 5 different occasions from British clubs. I just have never rated him as a so called world class rider. He had a few decent seasons here (when he could be bothered) and equally some atrocious ones. It’s just an opinion, it’s not a science. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,849 Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, stevebrum said: I’m not the only one that hasn’t liked KK attitude to the UK. He was sacked on 5 different occasions from British clubs. I just have never rated him as a so called world class rider. He had a few decent seasons here (when he could be bothered) and equally some atrocious ones. It’s just an opinion, it’s not a science. He has reached 12 GP finals, won three of them and has finished second in the overall standings as well as winning 5 SWC's. There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that he's been world class during his career. Edited March 5, 2023 by Bagpuss 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,836 Posted March 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: He has reached 12 GP finals, won three of them and has finished second in the overall standings as well as winning 5 SWC's. There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever that he's been workd class during his career. His attitude to British clubs remains suspect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,849 Posted March 5, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Edited March 5, 2023 by Bagpuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
