stevebrum

Very much so, goes completely against what the management normally do. Unless there is a plan to bring in another rider in May as some sort of master stroke. And I can’t see that as very likely either. Has to be a surprise at number one I’d say.

Jan Kvech would be worth a try.

Surprised he hasn’t shown off about this news then.

And not on a Swindon thread.

But not as bad as rolling averages.

More like the top league is not interested in him!

Sense when? Its always included?? Average is worked out by rides per meeting not just first 4. eg a 4 ride 12 point maximum works out at 12.00 average A 5 ride maximum is still 15 points divided by 5 rides times 4 to give a 12.00 average. (15 /5 x 4) Averages are easy to work out.

With both Americans at reserve I wouldn’t be surprised however still think the chances are slim.

What has British Finals got to do anything? You would have to be poor to not qualify for one these days. Auty is older isn’t he so has more chance to qualify for more or gain a better average? Auty hasn’t been that standard of a number one in years, not taking anything away from what he has achieved in the past however.

That’s anyone’s guess. Last year riders with an average below 3 couldn’t ride in the top flight. Id imagine a 3 point average wouldn’t get a reduction if that stays the same.

You are confusing an experienced management team who don’t under build from past experiences with someone who runs Peterborough it seems. It was good for a laugh tho.

The more time goes on and announcements being made the more sense it seems someone like Fred or Greg could be heading the line up in 2020.

I grant you this year alone Wells was ridiculously awful and only just managed over a 7 point average for Edinburgh whilst Auty was higher on 7.61. So it’s a fair assumption that Auty has had a better season in 2019. However Wells has been a true number one at that level prior to this season and a dependable second string at top flight level. Auty has been on paper a poor number one at championship level with an average around 7ish, occasionally 8. As for next season I’d struggle to see any team taking a chance on Wells in the top flight unless the points limit dictates what they have available spare so I see the argument on what riders may be better option. Wells may hit back next season with a solid 2nd tier campaign and I’d expect him to average more than Auty if he did. Auty is what he is, a decent CL rider but a proven failure at top flight level. Ironically Auty had a better CL season than Howarth this season! Howarth has been ahead for a while prior to that tho. But let’s not start over that debate again tho eh?

Each announcement is starting to make the final 1 to 7 intriguing. It’s looking more and more likely that it’s going to be a big hitter at number one now so hopefully it will surprise many. By using the obvious duo of Masters and Thorssell would put us a couple of points under the limit and I can’t see CVS doing that. The tension builds!

Auty has been nowhere near the standard of Wells so a fair difference.

No thanks at Monmore. He was mostly rubbish like everywhere.

I’m already ahead with the amount of seasons we haven’t had big names back. So more like 4-2 to me. Keep hoping.

His average I don’t see as a steal either. Steady improvement I would expect, nothing more.

It would only be a mess if when the full line up is announced we are way below the points limit. Jumping the gun a bit hope it doesn’t make you look any sillier. Are you still banging on about 2 riders that have flooded our league with newcomers?

Couldn’t care less. We did ok with the side we had last year and it might be something similar so still looks strong to me. IF we land Freddie or someone similar as plenty of Wolves fans expect then I’m sure plenty will be happy with that. But It won’t happen because you ‘know for a fact’ don’t you.

Exactly. Nobody saw that coming. He has ridden several seasons in the 2nd tier without ever looking like a huge top flight moment was in the cards. Fluke signing but still a huge one in the scheme of things.

Exactly. He has been pretty awful in the top flight on previous occasions and it appears obvious why he gets overlooked time and again. A good honest rider that’s Championship material.

I’m sure Sheffield fans thought the same.

Official Facebook page already confirmed it’s tomorrow

We don’t know the ruling on that for next season. They have dropped the 1 over 8 rule already so nothing is definite yet.