Mr Snackette

Whilst I enjoy being a lone voice of reason, on this occassion there are appears to be quite a substantial body of opinion that backs that view. I was very pleased that Ipswich didn't sign him, as in my view the risk / reward for someone on his average was a severe risk. I could easily be proved wrong, but I sense that some of the Rockets faithful are also expressing a concern. Still, keep taking the tablets old son, and everything will be fine!!!!

Extremely considerate of you, as nobody wants untreated Norfolk trench foot to be transported across the border!!!!!

Nobody is surprised that a cheese analogy was far too testing for someone from Naaaaaaaaarwich!!! Indeed the only time the word is used in Norfolk - " say hello to Ena...cheese my wife and sister"!!! Anyway a video taken at a service station just outside Kings Lynn:

Signing The Cheese was always a gamble. His average provides little room for improvement, and restricts points availability, if trying to build / rebuild a side. Now if the Rockets have signed Caerphilly, then they are laughing, as they have a hard solid reliable cheese. On the other hand it's Coquetdale, it's exotic texture can be a little flaky and unreliable, and consequently is not to everyone's taste!! Time will no doubt tell.

I'm sure this means something to somebody......however I haven't a clue what your on about. But I'm sure it's very funny!!!!!

Do try and keep up old boy, this was all cleared up yesterday. See messages #1255 and #1256 for details.

Once again Tsunami you appear to be having a little problem with the English language. Sadly, and not for the first time your linguistic skills seem to have deserted you. A standard definition of the word published: "to issue (printed or otherwise reproduced textual or graphic material, computer software, etc.) for sale or distribution to the public." As far as I'm aware (and I feel sure you will correct me if I'm wrong) the 2012 Rules and Regulations have not been made avaialble for public download or for the public to purchase. So yes, obviously, they have been issued to officials, and unsurprisingly into the hands of the odd sycophant. That really doesn't count as being published. Indeed why should the fans who pay the wages of those involved have access to this material? Another shovel of poo for the mushrooms!! We now change our position.....not published but issued!! Thank the Lord, your English may be improving!!

Certainly I'm not going to defend RAs or the BSPA, but all the above mentioned have had their averages amended. As examples - Bowen going from 5.03 to 4.97; Barker 9.87 to 9.94; Howe 8.32 to 8.23; Tulley 7.82 to 7.66; and Summers 7.49 to 7.67. I agree totally with the spreadsheet idea, but as they can't even manage to publish the 2012 Rules & regs.....what are the chances?!!!

Rolling averages certainly can produce some anomolies. I'm sure that most Witches' fans would think that The Skipper has had a fairly decent start to the season. Yet if the rolling averages were released today his average would have fallen from 7.19 to 7.08, despite the fact that after three LC meetings his CMA is 7.76, and with BP it sits at 8.71. It demonstrates that rolling averages are a little like an oil tanker, in that it can take a long time to turn round.

As the 2012 Rules & Regs have yet to be published, it's not easy to provide a definitive statement. However the recent issue of the latest Green Sheets do provide some clues. It appears that PL RAs will continue to be calculated over 38 meetings. League Cup meetings have been included, for meetings up to and including 23rd March 2012. Assuming Rule 17.4.3 hasn't been amended, given that we don’t suffer any rain offs, both Tungate and Heeps will complete their fourth away meeting on the 4th May. However there is a provision, that should this not be achieved in order to be effective from 1st May, then the MC will issue a revised CMA. No. Rule 18.2.2 d) Absent #6 (by CMA): Guest e) Absent #7 (by CMA): NL Guest

Am I missing something here? With the exception of Leszno and Gothenburg, following all the other European GPs, there is a full Ekstraliga round the following day.

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Nothing to do with whose "asset" he is. Lanham could sign for which ever promotion he wanted to. I assume that Ipswich came up with a much better deal than Rye House. Simples.

By all accounts he already has a Tier 5 Visa. The only question is whether he needs a new sposorship form, and if so the GBE shouldn't be an issue.

Actually they very nearly got 2011 right. The two big mistakes were not producing a full fixture list at the start of the season, and a play off for the title. The shedule for this season is sadly a retrograde step, as all the evidence suggest that the fans want League fixtures, and see everything else purely as fixture fillers.

I was told some while ago that it was called "The Premier League Plate". In fairness I've not seen it listed as that anywhere.

According to the BSPA website Cory Gatercole has signed a deal with Plymouth. Whether he was ever seriously in the frame for a Witches team spot, only CL could answer.

As you say, I think it may well be that Lanham would rather ride elsewhere, than for his home town club. There is a view that the pressure of riding for Ipswich is something he doesn't relish. Certainly he struggled (and struggled very badly) when he has ridden for Ipswich in the past. This may have been down to any number of factors, the shape of the track, the successful career that his father had with Ipswich, or just the pressure of being a Witch. In fairness the shape of the track has changed, and now appears more to his liking. In addition, it may well be that the time he spent at Newport has also improved him. Riding for a small provincial team in front of small crowds with low expectations, may have helped in the development of the excellent rider he now is. The worry is that once he again dons the Witches race jacket, he may succumb to the pressure, particularly as he would be coming in as the Witches Number One. On balance I think it a risk worth taking, but at the end of the day it will be Lanham who decides where he's going to ride this season.

Good to know you're still about Muppet. Rumour has it that you have been to night school to brush up on your basic arithmetic skills, and to get a very simple understanding on the theory of Absolute Returns. I trust this went well, and you can return to the Forum as our resident gambling expert, with your head held high, and with your credibility restored!! Mind you that is just speculation........

How beautifully put. You are indeed an inspiration to us all. Your parents must be very proud!!!

Indeed he is. As a product of the Suffolk educational system he will probably know when to use an apostrophe as well!!!!

I appreciate that, but it has nothing do whether Gathercole rides at Plymouth, Ipswich, or neither.

I type this rather slowly in the hope the message gets through.....a little ambitious I know, but I'll give it a go!! The most recent posts on this thread relate to Cory Gathercole. Now as I understand it, Cory lives in Swindon with his girlfriend. It has been mentioned that he might be a target for both Plymouth and Ipswich. My point was that if travelling was an issue for Cory, Swindon would be virtually equidistant between the two. Simples!!!!!

Swindon to Plymouth 160 miles, Swindon to Ipswich 170 miles. So virtually midway between the two. Close enough!!!!!!???????? Closer than Ipswich.......just, by only just!!!!

The Ipswich Star has reported that Rye House captain Chris Neath suffered neck injuries and he is also waiting to see whether he will need surgery.