SteelShoe 500 Posted January 1 (edited) Personally not a fan of Batch for all the reasons mentioned on here, this was reinforced when he disrespected the paying public at the Championship Pairs last season not trying and pulling wheelies at the back. On the plus side he has great pedigree, experience and as a fellow Aussie he can hopefully help mentor young Tate. Edited January 1 by SteelShoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted January 1 1 minute ago, SteelShoe said: Personally not a fan of Batch for all the reasons mentioned on here, this was reinforced when he disrespected the paying public at the Championship Pairs last season not trying and pulling wheelies at the back. I've not seen that match, so maybe that's why I'm more keen on him than any others. But if a rider did that in my team, I'd be sacking him the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted January 1 6 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I've not seen that match, so maybe that's why I'm more keen on him than any others. But if a rider did that in my team, I'd be sacking him the next day. It was very disrespectful and pretty pathetic.Deserved to be sacked but Birmingham couldn’t really afford too IMO..Dickson was Team manager that night I’m sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted January 1 Claus Vissing good fit for our final rider. If it is to be Claus and he reproduces his Glasgow form I'll be happy with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted January 1 I think for as much good publicity as Liebmann has brought, it's left the team terribly unbalanced. A lot of pressure on 4 riders on their first season of championship racing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTD26 93 Posted January 1 1 hour ago, iainb said: You're right, I should have said all! 4 riders on assessed averages, 3 of which have not raced in Britain (regularly) before Cook, big question mark whether his head is still in it... and Batch for that matter. There's really no forecasting how that team will perform! The only 2 I have reservations about are Liebemenn and batchelor the rest will be fine. Cook will be one of the best riders in the league 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted January 1 17 minutes ago, CTD26 said: The only 2 I have reservations about are Liebemenn and batchelor the rest will be fine. Cook will be one of the best riders in the league I hope you're right... we'll see 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted January 1 5 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Josh Auty Think Auty will be the last signing on an injury reducted average to fit under the 6.32 left, we will see. Hopefully they'll announce the final rider in the next few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloom89 496 Posted January 1 26 minutes ago, Marksman said: Think Auty will be the last signing on an injury reducted average to fit under the 6.32 left, we will see. Hopefully they'll announce the final rider in the next few days. Will he get an average reduction? Others in the past haven’t… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted January 1 56 minutes ago, spin king junior said: I think for as much good publicity as Liebmann has brought, it's left the team terribly unbalanced. A lot of pressure on 4 riders on their first season of championship racing. Celina is obviously a bit of an unknown quantity but to say her signing has left the team terribly unbalanced is in my view an overstatement. Looking at the reserve pairings of the Championship teams most are made up of one or two fairly inexperienced 2 pointers. Celina has been riding for 17 years, on the right equipment I'm confident she will hold her own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted January 1 32 minutes ago, Marksman said: Think Auty will be the last signing on an injury reducted average to fit under the 6.32 left, we will see. Hopefully they'll announce the final rider in the next few days. Be very surprised , thought he had retired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 1 36 minutes ago, Marksman said: Think Auty will be the last signing on an injury reducted average to fit under the 6.32 left, we will see. Hopefully they'll announce the final rider in the next few days. Hope naughty auty is not the last signing, after his previous exploits at Derwent park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted January 1 9 minutes ago, bloom89 said: Will he get an average reduction? Others in the past haven’t… No idea, doesn't seem to be any real criteria set in the rulebook other than Quote 010.2.3 Amended MA’s With the approval of the BSP LTD GC or Directors for: - a) riders who have been absent from British Speedway racing for more than 3 seasons (The MA may be increased or decreased) b) riders who have been absent for more than 1 full season due to a speedway injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted January 1 3 minutes ago, Neila said: Hope naughty auty is not the last signing, after his previous exploits at Derwent park Must be a long long time ago now? Wasn't it about 2012 that happened The Comets fans soon forgave Andre Compton when he signed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 1 5 minutes ago, Marksman said: Must be a long long time ago now? Wasn't it about 2012 that happened The Comets fans soon forgave Andre Compton when he signed But Compton was a hard rider, not out and out dirty/reckless rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
