RogerM22 95 Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pinny said: If that is the case, you have to wonder why he gets so much praise then as what has he actually won? 2011 PL title with Glasgow although they got absolutely obliterated over two legs by Newport in the KO cup final. What else has he won? He's got a bit of personality and can motivate a team. It's like Garry May being thought of as rainman because he makes a reserve switch to use the best gates. Edited October 12, 2023 by RogerM22 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alang 306 Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, MartinBSN said: Berwick are currently one of the highest paying clubs in the league It's to enable the riders to make a living.They have to pay a large amount per point because the riders they pick hardly score any bloody points 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,397 Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, MartinBSN said: Berwick are currently one of the highest paying clubs in the league Hopefully they pay by points money.They will have had a good season financially.!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wee Eck 703 Posted October 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Pinny said: If that is the case, you have to wonder why he gets so much praise then as what has he actually won? 2011 PL title with Glasgow although they got absolutely obliterated over two legs by Newport in the KO cup final. What else has he won? My recollection is that Stewart was ill (in hospital?) when the 2011 KO Cup final was raced so Glasgow’s obliteration at Newport wasn’t down to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wee Eck said: My recollection is that Stewart was ill (in hospital?) when the 2011 KO Cup final was raced so Glasgow’s obliteration at Newport wasn’t down to him. Also Gracjzonek was averaging just under 9 pre off at Plymouth then replaced him with Sweetman who barely averaged six. Edited October 12, 2023 by Robinh88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted October 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Wee Eck said: My recollection is that Stewart was ill (in hospital?) when the 2011 KO Cup final was raced so Glasgow’s obliteration at Newport wasn’t down to him. No, he was at Newport. Recently watched the replay of it and he was in the pits , right as rain being interviewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,113 Posted October 12, 2023 Was down at Newport that night , what an absolute doin we took don’t think anyone saw it coming Nick Morris apart we were terrible. Newport were outstanding, if they had started that season with that team they finished it with nobody was getting near them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted October 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gazc said: Was down at Newport that night , what an absolute doin we took don’t think anyone saw it coming Nick Morris apart we were terrible. Newport were outstanding, if they had started that season with that team they finished it with nobody was getting near them. Both clubs that local businessmen with plenty of coin took over and look how both clubs went. One knew how to do it, the other didnt. that said, the team we finished with was outstanding and as said, would of waltzed the league that season had we started the year with it. do miss the Glasgow pre GP meetings , the 2003 one was a classic . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,113 Posted October 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, Pinny said: Both clubs that local businessmen with plenty of coin took over and look how both clubs went. One knew how to do it, the other didnt. that said, the team we finished with was outstanding and as said, would of waltzed the league that season had we started the year with it. do miss the Glasgow pre GP meetings , the 2003 one was a classic . Shane Parker always seemed to get a hot reception if memory serves me right. But always enjoyable going down there and had a great set up. Another good club that was added to the defunct list sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted October 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Gazc said: Shane Parker always seemed to get a hot reception if memory serves me right. But always enjoyable going down there and had a great set up. Another good club that was added to the defunct list sadly. Parker wasn't too bad. Stancl wasn't very well liked though. The last heat decider in 2003 with Puk passing Stancl for a match winning 5-1 was brilliant , especially as I think Stancl was on a max until that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,060 Posted October 13, 2023 On 10/12/2023 at 12:55 PM, MartinBSN said: Berwick are currently one of the highest paying clubs in the league Throwing good money at average riders is never a great idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickinho 429 Posted October 13, 2023 Connor Coles looked more than adequate at reserve this season so he definitely deserves another year at Berwick. However, apart from him and Leon I don't think it would be productive bringing back any of the 2023 team next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,060 Posted October 13, 2023 On 10/12/2023 at 8:42 AM, Robinh88 said: I would be surprised if Dickson comes here and offers all seven riders peanuts. Historically at Glasgow 2002-2013 Glasgow had a one number one every season and in some cases two. Even at Leicester he had Nicholls and then Nick Morris. Reckon Richie Worrall could come in. Wouldn't be my choice but he has history riding for SD. Probably would give Leon and Jye another season as well. Ritchie Worrall was close to joining Berwick a few seasons ago and he would be a decent signing, thing is he has a fixture to attend with the SCB. If that goes the wrong way for him he probably wont be signing for anyone any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endeavour 682 Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, screm said: Ritchie Worrall was close to joining Berwick a few seasons ago and he would be a decent signing, thing is he has a fixture to attend with the SCB. If that goes the wrong way for him he probably wont be signing for anyone any time soon. Would love to see Richie at Armadale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,329 Posted October 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Would love to see Richie at Armadale. Pretty sure that was his plan, before the drug test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
