Bojangles 594 Posted December 2, 2023 I think people are forgetting just how good Wright, Harris and Kerr are at Oxford. Kerr was superb for us in the Champ, and Harris and Wright were arguably the two most impressive visitors all season last year. Wright was also second only to Kerr in scoring in the Pairs, and Harris broke the track record in that meeting. Yes, the Prem is stronger, but they are still going to score big points at home most weeks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,780 Posted December 2, 2023 1 hour ago, tellboy said: Like it,can't use my laughing emoji. Is anyone else having problems with liking a comment? Yep, have been for weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,615 Posted December 3, 2023 10 hours ago, 89buttons said: What’s scores are a good reserve supposed to regularly score then? If a reserve is banging 9,10,11s regularly then they aren’t a reserve are they Good reserve would score 5 to 7..but the subject is being best in the lesgue so 9 or 10 from 5.etc..of course if you are the best reserve in the league they wont at reserve for long.. but surely that just common sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted December 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Yep, have been for weeks. Thanks,thought I may have done something I shouldn't have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Bojangles said: I think people are forgetting just how good Wright, Harris and Kerr are at Oxford. Kerr was superb for us in the Champ, and Harris and Wright were arguably the two most impressive visitors all season last year. Wright was also second only to Kerr in scoring in the Pairs, and Harris broke the track record in that meeting. Yes, the Prem is stronger, but they are still going to score big points at home most weeks. Completely agree Wright is a very exciting rider, bit wild at times,who can beat most 3rd heat leaders, he rode at 4 at BV and expect him to ride there for Oxford, Klindt is a fantastic gater, not many outgate him, he has ridden at number 1 before so see him scoring plenty of points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted December 3, 2023 10 hours ago, szkocjasid said: That makes zero sense to me, they could very easily race either one of the teams seeded to the semi finals. However I have no issue whatsoever with them sitting out the KOC as they are competing in 3 leagues. They’ve signed up for three leagues. In doing so they should be committing to all that entails. They’re not doing anyone a favour, they’ve not had a gun put to their head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauldoveyspeedway 144 Posted December 3, 2023 4 hours ago, foreverblue said: Completely agree Wright is a very exciting rider, bit wild at times,who can beat most 3rd heat leaders, he rode at 4 at BV and expect him to ride there for Oxford, Klindt is a fantastic gater, not many outgate him, he has ridden at number 1 before so see him scoring plenty of points. Klindt may struggle against the big boys in 13 and 15 tho ..He's a bit hit and miss at times ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,028 Posted December 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Ben91 said: They’ve signed up for three leagues. In doing so they should be committing to all that entails. They’re not doing anyone a favour, they’ve not had a gun put to their head. I partly agree with that, but also feel if they said to the other 6 Prem teams, we'll join up for the league only, they'd have bitten their hands off for a 7th team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Klindt may struggle against the big boys in 13 and 15 tho ..He's a bit hit and miss at times ... I agree he can be but there are few better gaters and that is a massive help at Premiership level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,028 Posted December 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Klindt may struggle against the big boys in 13 and 15 tho ..He's a bit hit and miss at times ... I'd certainly expect him to, that's what happens when you sign a sub 7.00 rider as your second heat leader. But what Oxford lose in heats 13+15, they should gain in heats 12+14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted December 4, 2023 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I'd certainly expect him to, that's what happens when you sign a sub 7.00 rider as your second heat leader. But what Oxford lose in heats 13+15, they should gain in heats 12+14. Abit like what leicester will do this year. Works both ways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pauldoveyspeedway 144 Posted December 4, 2023 49 minutes ago, FishersGate said: Abit like what leicester will do this year. Works both ways True.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/2/2023 at 10:14 PM, tellboy said: Like it,can't use my laughing emoji. Is anyone else having problems with liking a comment? I went to see the Doc about it last week. Said there's a lot of it around and gave me some ointment but so far, no better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted December 6, 2023 Is it too late for Oxford to change this Spires thing? Something linked to motor cars or alcoholic detectives would be better, wouldn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 491 Posted December 6, 2023 The Oxford team is going to be interesting as the season unfolds. I see any one of six riders could be at number 1 or number 6 only the rising star in Aston Boughen is almost asured to remain at reserve. I'm still not getting to grips with the "Spires" nickname. I always think a nickname or emblem should be something a child can draw & understand. The only place a city skyline has worked for me is on the credits of Frasier. I know Reading FC have a skyline on their shirts & it looks awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
