Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted August 21, 2023 57 minutes ago, lynnboy said: You really don’t know what you’re talking about. he has not got new equipment they are Jordan Jenkins old engines. I guess you are one of the people spreading rumours that he was on GP tuned engines, the boy can ride any bike he was just as good at motorcross. Hence the reason he was racing at world youth level. He is the most laid back kid I know yes his dad has spent money on him but then so has a lot of parents over the years. If your son is talented like Ashton is I’m sure most parents would do the same. Maybe people should get behind him as this boy is certainly special. My point is more he’s had a bit easier starting out than most riders do. Of course no matter how good his equipment is still needs the talent to ride it which he obviously has. Hopefully can be the next generation of Brits who kick on to the world stage in future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gazc said: You really have a self entitled attitude as have a few off your self entitled fellow fans. Oxford do what is best for Oxford it’s as simple as that , not what can we do to get one over Poole. The arrogance really is why other fans can’t stand Poole or some of there fans. Plus SS hasn't been on to post yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted August 21, 2023 On 8/20/2023 at 5:15 PM, alang said: They'll just loan Killeen to Berwick to replace Coles.Just re.ember which club gets priority ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) I think everyone needs to give the kid a break. Especially comparisons with Bewley. Kemp and Brennan were averaging over 9 points in a far better NDL than now in 2018 aged 16 Kemp has plateaued, Brennan is a CL heat leader and PL second string occasional reserve. If Boughan is where Brennan is now when he's 20 he'll have done exceptionally well. I've seen him a few times, he reminds me of Gilkes in his early NDL career. Lots can go right, lots can go wrong and both Bewley and Brennan had the fortitude to recover from very serious injury. Good luck to the lad. Edited August 21, 2023 by HGould Spell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,650 Posted August 21, 2023 1 minute ago, HGould said: I think everyone needs to give the kid a break. Especially comparisons with Bewley. Kemp and Brennan were averaging over 9 points in a far better NDL than now in 2018. Kemp has plateaued, Brennan is a CL heat leader and PL second string occasional reserve. If Boughan is where Brennan is now when he's 20 he'll have done exceptionally well. I've seen him a few times, he reminds me of Gilkes in his early NDL career. Lots can go right, lots can go wrong and both Bewley and Brennan had the fortitude to recover from very serious injury. Good luck to the lad. I think there is some truth in what you are saying, but the big difference between Boughen and Kemp/Brennan is that like Bewley he has come from outside the sport without working his way through the youth system. PS Brennan averaged 7.21 in 2017 NDL if you are going to compare like with like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) I think it’s obvious why Oxford have signed Boughen isn’t it? Because they want the best possible team they can get. I’m sure any team with a 2pt rider in their line-up was desperate to sign him. Are Oxford supposed to let the opportunity of him riding for them pass by simply because they are already doing well? This is not a case of a rider underperforming being replaced, it’s a case of an exceptional talent becoming available. Edited August 21, 2023 by Bojangles 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted August 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, Bojangles said: I think it’s obvious why Oxford have signed Boughen isn’t it? Because they want the best possible team they can get. I’m sure any team with a 2pt rider in their line-up was desperate to sign him. Are Oxford supposed to let the opportunity of him riding for them pass by simply because they are already doing well? This is not a case of a rider underperforming being replaced, it’s a case of an exceptional talent becoming available. Are you surprised about Killeen though you seemed to think it wouldn’t happen to him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted August 21, 2023 43 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Are you surprised about Killeen though you seemed to think it wouldn’t happen to him Yeah I m surprised. Mainly because of the way Peter Schroeck had talked about Killeen in the past. Guess to be successful you’ve got to be ruthless in this business at the end of the day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted August 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Bojangles said: Yeah I m surprised. Mainly because of the way Peter Schroeck had talked about Killeen in the past. Guess to be successful you’ve got to be ruthless in this business at the end of the day. They might rethink the switch with Jenkins having withdrawn at Peterboro this evening. (In the best interest of speedway of course). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 594 Posted August 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: They might rethink the switch with Jenkins having withdrawn at Peterboro this evening. (In the best interest of speedway of course). Why? I don’t get how Jenkins being withdrawn tonight makes any difference to Boughen/Killeen. Can you explain? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted August 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Bojangles said: Why? I don’t get how Jenkins being withdrawn tonight makes any difference to Boughen/Killeen. Can you explain? You'll have to excuse skidder, he is frequently prone to gobbledegook. He also seems to be suggesting that Jenkins withdrawal tonight was a fast one so that Wojdylo could have seven rides. As for Boughen, he's a great signing although it's rather harsh on Killeen. If it prevents Poole winning the league though I'm all for it Certainly seems to have put the wind up some of their supporters. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted August 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Bojangles said: Why? I don’t get how Jenkins being withdrawn tonight makes any difference to Boughen/Killeen. Can you explain? I just thought that if Jenkins had injured himself badly enough to miss the rest of the season then Boughen could replace him instead of Killeen?! But I see the redeclaration has gone through now so it wouldn't be possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted August 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I just thought that if Jenkins had injured himself badly enough to miss the rest of the season then Boughen could replace him instead of Killeen?! But I see the redeclaration has gone through now so it wouldn't be possible. Plus that's not really like for like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted August 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Plus that's not really like for like. Quite! Just a passing thought...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,044 Posted August 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I just thought that if Jenkins had injured himself badly enough to miss the rest of the season then Boughen could replace him instead of Killeen?! But I see the redeclaration has gone through now so it wouldn't be possible. There would be no point in doing that. Just use r/r for Jenkins with Killeen used as number 8 (Lewis Kerr gets an extra ride). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
