Heedthebaw 439 Posted November 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, PTW said: Is a rising star not mandatory then…? No Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellers101 347 Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/27/2023 at 7:31 PM, lewy said: Straights to be lengthened and widened,which will make entry and exits to and from bends wider,bends 3 and 4 will be higher to help with drainage and well banked,alot to do but we have a good team of workers. Just having some drainage would be good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 1, 2023 6 hours ago, Bellers101 said: Just having some drainage would be good! Easier said than done when the track is virtually at sea level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulboy 169 Posted December 1, 2023 14 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Local rag in Plymouth has Mark Phillips saying he's got 5 riders signed, although hasn't named them as yet, with Ben Trigger definitely not returning. Also says we've got virtually 10 points to play with for the last two. Don’t understand why you’d go a whole season with Trigger pretty much out of his depth at reserve, then not use him the next season when there should be some benefit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 1, 2023 13 hours ago, lewy said: 1. Barker 6 x 5pters Strength in depth. Love the idea of strength in depth, only problem with that sort of team, is we may struggle to beat any heat leaders, especially away. No question we were left too weak at the bottom end last season so hopefully we'll have a different make up this year. The likes of Gilkes, Kemp, Dan Thompson are all around that figure and would have potential to improve (appreciating rumours of where they may be going). Just hope we don't go down the route of riders like Newman who have an inflated average due to their form at their home track from last season and would likely drop their average this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted December 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, paulboy said: Don’t understand why you’d go a whole season with Trigger pretty much out of his depth at reserve, then not use him the next season when there should be some benefit? It is an odd one, I thought he'd be a shoe in. But the paper did go on to say that Trigger's dad, Lee, was keen to know if he was in the plans for Plymouth or not as he wanted to secure a place elsewhere if he wasn't. At that time Plymouth weren't sure if he would be, so agreed for him to seek a place elsewhere so he wouldn't miss out. It may point to us looking at having a stronger tail given we were too exposed at reserve last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted December 1, 2023 48 minutes ago, paulboy said: Don’t understand why you’d go a whole season with Trigger pretty much out of his depth at reserve, then not use him the next season when there should be some benefit? 100% agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,027 Posted December 1, 2023 10 hours ago, PTW said: Is a rising star not mandatory then…? Don't be daft, that "5 year plan" only lasted one year in the Championship. Credit to the Prem for keeping it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, paulboy said: Don’t understand why you’d go a whole season with Trigger pretty much out of his depth at reserve, then not use him the next season when there should be some benefit? Perhaps with Plymouth not committing to run until the AGM, with another offer on the table it was trigger decided to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted December 1, 2023 Might be a blessing as he was allegedly mopping up big chunks of local sponsorship If that now goes to the Club and other riders it may make the overall Club package far more attractive. He needs at least another season in NDL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,227 Posted December 1, 2023 Realistic prediction only 1. Barker 7.42 2. Gilkes 4.84 3. Newman 5.51 4. D. Thompson 4.85 5. Batchelor 7.16 6. Bowtell 4.48 7. J. Thompson 3.51 = 37.77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted December 1, 2023 7 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Just hope we don't go down the route of riders like Newman who have an inflated average due to their form at their home track from last season and would likely drop their average this. An unfit Newman averaged H 5.76. A 5.19 without BP's, hardly inflated home average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted December 1, 2023 8 hours ago, paulboy said: Don’t understand why you’d go a whole season with Trigger pretty much out of his depth at reserve, then not use him the next season when there should be some benefit? Maybe Trigger did not want to be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Maybe Trigger did not want to be there. It's all down to the averages, if certain riders were available or wanted to sign then trigger would have been in the team as he's not I'm guessing Garry and Mark have gone a different route. Personally I think the change of track and a new challenge will bode well for trigger and on the plus side he's still a Plymouth asset and local which could come into play in the future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, M.D said: An unfit Newman averaged H 5.76. A 5.19 without BP's, hardly inflated home average. Kyle had his long-awaited shoulder operation this week. As he says - he's pain-free for the first time in 2-3 years so should be fully fit for the 2024 season. But its all down to numbers!! Averages and £££s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
