STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted December 23, 2023 4 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Where does it say he'll be at 2? Just an assumption by some at this stage. However if he is a good starter then he could be 'protected' by the Rocketman (bonus king)? Just trying to estimate what we could see as a return (points wise) from Thomsen. looking at last season results if he is at 2 his 4 rides would complete in heat 10. He would get 3 rides with Lawson (knowing him he will do his best to get behind Thomsen IF possible to keep his GSA down). Sensible thinking by Lawson as BP not in GSA calculations and important to keep a workable GSA for attraction for teams the following season. He would meet opposition 1,3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 once. The oppo 2 twice . In theory should beat most of the reserves. Should hold up well against most of the other 2's so far announced as well as some of the 4's, Achieving a 4 point av may not be so difficult but maybe Lawson himself could keep Thomsen's scores down a bit if riding off for the win or best placing. All this is theory of course. Will be interesting to see how it pans out and who knows. He could become a reserve (Wolf) in sheeps clothing if he did. Swapping with Hagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 660 Posted December 23, 2023 53 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Well as a sponsor he would know more than the average fan and would consequently would know more about other teams. He sponsors Workington as well ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: He sponsors Workington as well ? Nothing to do with knowledge of other teams. Darcy made it very clear - publicly- that his protégé would be Workington-bound when he came over., due to Tate's style and Aussie experience suiting the Worky track better. Also nothing to do with Brennan becoming unexpectedly available after his rumoured absence from Championship ship racing in 2024. Neither were in Poole's original 1-7! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted December 23, 2023 Don't forget the Internet can become a massive fantasy world for many people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Mike0310 said: He sponsors Workington as well ? No of course not but I would expect him to know about other teams due to his links with Poole management. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 23, 2023 59 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Nothing to do with knowledge of other teams. Darcy made it very clear - publicly- that his protégé would be Workington-bound when he came over., due to Tate's style and Aussie experience suiting the Worky track better. Also nothing to do with Brennan becoming unexpectedly available after his rumoured absence from Championship ship racing in 2024. Neither were in Poole's original 1-7! So who was in Poole's original 1-7. Truthfully! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, lewy said: So who was in Poole's original 1-7. Truthfully! The Fords always have 2or 3 'pencilled' teams. One was definitely Lawson, Cook, Cook, Rowe, Newman, Hagon, Perry = 37.81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: The Fords always have 2or 3 'pencilled' teams. One was definitely Lawson, Cook, Cook, Rowe, Newman, Hagon, Perry = 37.81 Agreed I really thought that would be the team, I'm not pre judging the thomsen signing as I can't really see him not achieving his average or better,I think you have the best two 2pt riders available,it's going to be an interesting season for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: The Fords always have 2or 3 'pencilled' teams. One was definitely Lawson, Cook, Cook, Rowe, Newman, Hagon, Perry = 37.81 Looks a good side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted December 23, 2023 4 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Main reason being it is very close to a school, so that limits the time a bit. Not quite correct. It is something that was decided as good manners by promoters not to run before 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted December 23, 2023 32 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: The Fords always have 2or 3 'pencilled' teams. One was definitely Lawson, Cook, Cook, Rowe, Newman, Hagon, Perry = 37.81 I would have gone with that! Rowe break through season, Newman reliable and knows every track. Reserves decent. Brennan is capable of improving but what we gain there we could lose with the Dane. As for Thomsen, he is a 4 pointer and won’t make or break our season. Our top 4 are the best 4 in the league, no doubt about it. Our reserves match most clubs. Time will tell for next season but if he fails to at least score his average he won’t last long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,031 Posted December 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, Catalan said: Not quite correct. It is something that was decided as good manners by promoters not to run before 3. Also I am assuming the rent would be higher if they were practicing during the week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 660 Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: I would have gone with that! Rowe break through season, Newman reliable and knows every track. Reserves decent. Brennan is capable of improving but what we gain there we could lose with the Dane. As for Thomsen, he is a 4 pointer and won’t make or break our season. Our top 4 are the best 4 in the league, no doubt about it. Our reserves match most clubs. Time will tell for next season but if he fails to at least score his average he won’t last long. Your top 4 are very good, as for your reserves some teams haven’t even finished team building yet so that’s nonsense and I certainly do not think your unproven reserves are better than hook and joe Thompson who most of your fellow fans wanted to keep. Edited December 23, 2023 by Mike0310 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,159 Posted December 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Mike0310 said: He sponsors Workington as well ? Anyone can sponsor worky, just get in touch with the promotion up in Cumbria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Also I am assuming the rent would be higher if they were practicing during the week? Correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
