KrisB 54 Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, lewy said: Worrall and howarth. Unlikely if the team limit drops to 38! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted October 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, KrisB said: Unlikely if the team limit drops to 38! Steve Worrall's average will be 7.84 with 2.5% reduction. Howarth's will 7.76 with reduction. Looking at latest GSAs. Think that is doable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 620 Posted October 16, 2023 If the point limit does drop to the widely rumoured 38, it could be a straight swap Douglas for zaine kennedy. Although I would prefer Howarth, kennedy and Hagon for Dougls, Allen and Ablitt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scunny1 436 Posted October 16, 2023 We have lost Douglas, probably lost Kemp, MPT indicated earlier in the season this was his last year in the Championship. Ablitt has been poor, and Mountain has not kicked on. That leaves Jake and Lambo plus 5 others. Howarth is as good as Worrall around the EWR ,so take your pick. Rob's next protégé will be Luke Harrison, but probably a year too early to step up? Its all rumour until definitive points limit is agreed, but it sounds like Championship is being watered down. Seen some good racing this season, but fear next year there will be much more strung out races. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted October 17, 2023 8 hours ago, scunny1 said: We have lost Douglas, probably lost Kemp, MPT indicated earlier in the season this was his last year in the Championship. Ablitt has been poor, and Mountain has not kicked on. That leaves Jake and Lambo plus 5 others. Howarth is as good as Worrall around the EWR ,so take your pick. Rob's next protégé will be Luke Harrison, but probably a year too early to step up? Its all rumour until definitive points limit is agreed, but it sounds like Championship is being watered down. Seen some good racing this season, but fear next year there will be much more strung out races. Can't disagree it's early for luke he did a decent job at Redcar but did find it tough going at times. Thing is for a group of about 12 riders it's probably going to be a choice of step up or fade away after the imminent demise of the Ndl 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,378 Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Can't disagree it's early for luke he did a decent job at Redcar but did find it tough going at times. Thing is for a group of about 12 riders it's probably going to be a choice of step up or fade away after the imminent demise of the Ndl At least if Luke steps up there should be a couple of other youngsters have to do the same.He done great job at Redcar considering he was thrown in at the deep end.IMO.His Workington form was excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted October 17, 2023 Plenty of Youngsters who could be number 7s Ablitt, Harrison, Hagon, Hodder, Boughen, Trigger, Pijper, Perry, S McGurk, Jody Scott there's 10 just to name a few Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,044 Posted October 17, 2023 12 hours ago, scunny1 said: We have lost Douglas, probably lost Kemp, MPT indicated earlier in the season this was his last year in the Championship. Ablitt has been poor, and Mountain has not kicked on. That leaves Jake and Lambo plus 5 others. Howarth is as good as Worrall around the EWR ,so take your pick. Rob's next protégé will be Luke Harrison, but probably a year too early to step up? Its all rumour until definitive points limit is agreed, but it sounds like Championship is being watered down. Seen some good racing this season, but fear next year there will be much more strung out races. Ablitt has upped his average, riding mainly at number 6 (harder rides). Mountain was awesome at number 7, but looks like a solid 5 point rider when in the team (not slagging him off, not every rider make it to HL level). I'd disagree with the last comment, if some top riders are dropping out, then the gap between strongest & weakest riders should be smaller & racing should logically be closer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted October 17, 2023 Will Jordan palin return ? Or has he retired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,378 Posted October 17, 2023 17 hours ago, scunny1 said: We have lost Douglas, probably lost Kemp, MPT indicated earlier in the season this was his last year in the Championship. Ablitt has been poor, and Mountain has not kicked on. That leaves Jake and Lambo plus 5 others. Howarth is as good as Worrall around the EWR ,so take your pick. Rob's next protégé will be Luke Harrison, but probably a year too early to step up? Its all rumour until definitive points limit is agreed, but it sounds like Championship is being watered down. Seen some good racing this season, but fear next year there will be much more strung out races. Where’s MPT going to earn his money then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan555 144 Posted October 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Where’s MPT going to earn his money then. Exactly my thought I know at the press and practice he sort of jokingly said it would be last season but with him not having a great season in the premiership i think he may rethink that idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerM22 95 Posted October 17, 2023 21 hours ago, scunny1 said: We have lost Douglas, probably lost Kemp, MPT indicated earlier in the season this was his last year in the Championship. Ablitt has been poor, and Mountain has not kicked on. That leaves Jake and Lambo plus 5 others. Howarth is as good as Worrall around the EWR ,so take your pick. Rob's next protégé will be Luke Harrison, but probably a year too early to step up? Its all rumour until definitive points limit is agreed, but it sounds like Championship is being watered down. Seen some good racing this season, but fear next year there will be much more strung out races. I don't know what's more bonkers: MPT dropping the Championship or Godfrey's next protege (who are the rest?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragdoll64 647 Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 12:09 PM, szkocjasid said: Ablitt has upped his average, riding mainly at number 6 (harder rides). Mountain was awesome at number 7, but looks like a solid 5 point rider when in the team (not slagging him off, not every rider make it to HL level). I'd disagree with the last comment, if some top riders are dropping out, then the gap between strongest & weakest riders should be smaller & racing should logically be closer? Got to agree with that….. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archie21 49 Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 4:21 PM, lewy said: Worrall and howarth. After the way Mr.S. Worrall did the dirty on Scunthorpe ( agreed to ride then went to Workington and then they closed ) why would Rob risk signing someone who didnt keep to his word!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,327 Posted October 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, archie21 said: After the way Mr.S. Worrall did the dirty on Scunthorpe ( agreed to ride then went to Workington and then they closed ) why would Rob risk signing someone who didnt keep to his word!! Well he has, howarth and Worrall. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
