szkocjasid 3,046 Posted August 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, the hobbit said: He would replace Nielsen and, score more points !!! Especially useful if the spare points allowed them to sign a 10+ rider for Morris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoundTheBoards 271 Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Replacing who? I assume it's Killeen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,651 Posted August 21, 2023 6 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: I assume it's Killeen Which would be odd, given 1) how much Oxford seem to be invested in Killeen 2) that Killeen has a higher average than Boughen in the NDL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted August 21, 2023 Maybe it's Atkins? His scores have dried up recently. Would be incredibly harsh though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted August 21, 2023 51 minutes ago, arnieg said: Which would be odd, given 1) how much Oxford seem to be invested in Killeen 2) that Killeen has a higher average than Boughen in the NDL NL average is a dubious comparison considering Killeen has only completed 1 meeting all season and at reserve vs Boughen's 9 all in the 1-5 (and Boughen beat Killeen at Oxford twice in that sole meeting) . Certainly be interesting next season if both are included as some egos could take a bit of a battering. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc131 366 Posted August 21, 2023 26 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: NL average is a dubious comparison considering Killeen has only completed 1 meeting all season and at reserve vs Boughen's 9 all in the 1-5 (and Boughen beat Killeen at Oxford twice in that sole meeting) . Certainly be interesting next season if both are included as some egos could take a bit of a battering. Boughen is the far better rider imo always looks in control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJA 40 Posted August 21, 2023 I've caught a couple of Cubs meeting this year and Ashton has impressed me as he appears in control. The racing brain will come in time. I hope wherever he ends up he take a more medium to long term view rather than take the best financial offer. Smart move signing for Leicester in the NDL as they can make their track available for their riders during the week and not everyone has this luxury. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted August 21, 2023 Is it still the case that a club can sign a rider to be on their retained list without him needing to ride for them? I think that’s what Belle Vue did with James Pearson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted August 21, 2023 Happy 16th Birthday Ashton! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,046 Posted August 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Is it still the case that a club can sign a rider to be on their retained list without him needing to ride for them? I think that’s what Belle Vue did with James Pearson It almost seems Premiership sides can do that i.e Pearson, but Championship clubs can't (once riders race 8 matches they become an asset). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted August 21, 2023 So its Oxford with a Friday debut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted August 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, screm said: So its Oxford with a Friday debut. Yep, replaces Killeen. I’m shocked it happened, but delighted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, screm said: So its Oxford with a Friday debut. I reckon Berwick might get LK to replace CC who's probably out for the season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted August 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, screm said: So its Oxford with a Friday debut. Imagine being top and still changing the team because you are worried about everyone else. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJC 251 Posted August 21, 2023 Just now, Triple.H. said: I reckon Berwick might get LK to replace CC who's probably out for the season. The guest booking before his made his return to Oxford makes this make a lot of sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
