Neila 1,159 Posted January 1 Like a few on here got reservations about our last signing, yes a big name (was) but probably an expensive signing living on the big name, but several under performances last year leave a lot to be desired, like his show at the pairs !!! Hope troy proves me wrong, I will be supporting home and away whatever team we have UTC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloom89 496 Posted January 1 32 minutes ago, Marksman said: No idea, doesn't seem to be any real criteria set in the rulebook other than True suppose if you don’t ask you won’t know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted January 1 1 hour ago, Neila said: But Compton was a hard rider, not out and out dirty/reckless rider You have to be joking surely! as much as he was great to watch , he was absolutely a dirty and reckless rider. Ask Dave Mullet and Craig Watson for a start! And Simon Stead ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.N.Other 112 Posted January 1 1 hour 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. Now why am I beginning to think, that you actually do KNOW for sure, who our last signing is ? Hmm ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,429 Posted January 1 4 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Tate should be the rider everyone should be watching in that team don't underestimate Vuolas, he's looked good each time i've seen him 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted January 2 12 hours 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. On the plus side he has great pedigree, experience and as a fellow Aussie he can hopefully help mentor young Tate. Spot on, to sign a rider with this attitude is madness 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted January 2 Just looking at Workingtons team and wondering are they sponsored by Ladbrokes or William Hill as it looks like a massive gamble there taking in there inaugural season back in the Championship . As a speedway fan I really hope it works out for them but I can see a few team changes during the season .Good luck Comets on your return. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted January 2 7 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: Just looking at Workingtons team and wondering are they sponsored by Ladbrokes or William Hill as it looks like a massive gamble there taking in there inaugural season back in the Championship . As a speedway fan I really hope it works out for them but I can see a few team changes during the season .Good luck Comets on your return. You can't win if you don't gamble. They obviously think it will work (otherwise, why bother?). All we can do is wait and see how it all pans out. As I've said before, I wish them all the very best for the coming season (see where I was born! When Newcastle were running, Workington became my "second" team!) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted January 2 Can see. a slow progression in stadium facilities and team structure , Rome was not built in a day , if we can win home meetings be entertaining to watch then that is the main thing. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,278 Posted January 2 16 minutes ago, topaz325 said: Can see. a slow progression in stadium facilities and team structure , Rome was not built in a day , if we can win home meetings be entertaining to watch then that is the main thing. And Bachelor's name will resonate more with the "old teams'" followers than someone they may never have heard of.. They can advertise him a an "ex GP rider, who has been twice on the rostrom, Twice World Cup Silver medalist, and a former Elite League and Australian Champion". which can only help get some interest.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted January 2 12 hours ago, A.N.Other said: Now why am I beginning to think, that you actually do KNOW for sure, who our last signing is ? Hmm ? I don't KNOW anything, infact Auty just annnounced his retirement! - https://britishspeedway.co.uk/miscellaneous/auty-calls-it-a-day/ Quite a few people on here had mentioned he was coming back so i'm surprised he's now officially retired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanBrannan 147 Posted January 2 14 hours 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. [Narrator] Josh Auty announced his retirement hours later. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,028 Posted January 2 12 minutes ago, Marksman said: I don't KNOW anything, infact Auty just annnounced his retirement! - https://britishspeedway.co.uk/miscellaneous/auty-calls-it-a-day/ Quite a few people on here had mentioned he was coming back so i'm surprised he's now officially retired I don't think I read a single comment saying he was coming back, just people suggesting he'd be an option for the team. Gotta go for Vissing imo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted January 2 Josh Auty must be a tough lad, he was often in the wars but walked away from some of the nastiest incidents I’ve personally seen. Hope he enjoys his retirement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted January 2 14 minutes ago, SteelShoe said: Josh Auty must be a tough lad, he was often in the wars but walked away from some of the nastiest incidents I’ve personally seen. Hope he enjoys his retirement. Never really lived up to the hype and potential that was talked about early in his career.Best wishes in retirement. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
