Chris

Go and read my thoughts on the Ipswich thread, not repeating them. The side has potential in it, any idiot can see that which is why Silver needs to do what he should have done in pre season and get Lykke and Garrity at reserve. If he does that now Rye will be right up there, if not mid to lower table riding in front of 300 again at the end of the season. Its up to the old boy. I think we know which way he'll go though.

Lambert says his team place is "being kept open by Len and John". Morley it is then until whenever Lambert is fit. Lambert has no idea when he'll be fit by the way as might need an operation. So a team that was horribly below the limit already is now even worse with a NL rider in who will struggle. Great management. I fear a thrashing of an awful Plymouth side has made Len think this side is better than it is. Usual lack of ambition shown by Silver. Is the silly old duffer so blind that he can't see that if he gets Garrity and Lykke at reserve then not many teams will beat Rye.

Monberg or Pontus Asprgen. Essential that Garrity is shoved down to reserve.

Moonbug for me. Silver probably doesn't realise he changed his name though and has no idea who he is.

Clearly Hemsley has done the track changes on the cheap. Paying a couple of hundred quid to take a couple of feet off is not going to help and he has conned his paying public. What an embarrassment that a blank canvas was available and some wally came up with that. Think you have to be very careful as well with siding with what the riders want over the paying public. 90% of riders these days will want ultra slick tracks as its an easier ride for them.

Two long term injuries then by the sounds of it. Get well soon to both.

Two poor sides for me. Ippo will be mid table/lower end with Rye. Rye have an opportunity to change that though if Silver uses the points and gets Garrity down to reserve, who will score shed loads from there.

Unfortunate for Lambert but if Silver can get a genuine seven point rider in and get Garrity down to reserve then it changes the whole complexion of the side. It goes from a lower end of the table side to one which should challenge the top four.

This sport just doesn't help itself. Shambles. Gave up after heat 8.

Complete and utter rubbish. When we had a decent side we had riders like Robbo, Ed Kennett, Tai Woffinden, Adam Roynon, Danny King, Davey Watt, Linus Sundstrom etc. All out and out racers and quality riders. No one was bored watching them. The crowd levels between 2003-2007 and the crowd levels now will tell you that you are talking tripe.

Yes, shows how weak this Rye side is with other sides being announced. Any fool would have made it a priority to have Garrity and Lykke start at reserve, but not dear old Len. The signing of Lambert is a shocker, but we can't expect anything when Silver says "I don't even look at the points limit". Unreal. Bottom half side written all over it and anyone who thinks not is deluded looking at other sides.

Yep Kennett would have got a few fans coming back, who have deserted the place over the last five years. Instead he signs one of the most boring riders around in Olly Allen who cant pass wind and will likely lose a point off his average. Imo Silver didn't want to waste money on signing anyone decent on a seven point average as he's saving a place for his lovechild Bowen to comeback from injury. Much easier to drop a non scoring Lambert and as he's so far under the limit the averages won't be a problem. Club will continue to go nowhere with that septet on show.

Good base to start from with Mellgren, Nelson, Garrity and Lykke, but as usual Silver has finished a side off awfully. Another Allen at Rye? Olly has only a little bit more ability than Tommy. A real gating tart. Lets hope he is sharp from the gate as he certainly won't be doing any passing. Very likely to get injured as well and be out for long spells as has happened throughout his career. A very meh signing as your supposed stand out performer at number one. Kennett should have been the main target. Lambert? We have 7 points and he signs Simon Lambert. Sums Silver up. Lost his marbles years ago and nowhere near the limit again. The comment about not even looking at the averages/point limit is laughable. Some saying this side will challenge are deluded. Mid table/lower half written all over it.

Been more than a couple of years since he's been a genuine number one and that was only because he was riding at Lynn every week where no PL rider could handle the grip. As soon as he went to Workington a few years ago as a number one his average has plummeted. Nowhere near a number one these days. Why is Silver looking to sign a reserve? By the sounds of it he's putting together a side about 6 points below the limit

From what Silver said about his number one its got Doolan or Lanham written all over it. If any riders of that ilk are signed then it won't be a good year. I find it unreal that Silver doesn't want a spectacular rider as his number one. Those riders attract the fans Lenny boy! Christ, he really has lost his marbles what with some of the crap he comes out with.

Kennett(Doubling up) Nelson Garrity Nielsen Mellgren Bunyan Leaves enough room for another.

Is this online anywhere Shadders? The old man has lost his marbles. To have a go at a regular, who follows home and away is disgraceful. He has previous with this from last year. I've been to one home meeting since he told the fans to basically f off last season after the Doyle fiasco. Can't be doing with giving my hard earned to someone who looks upon his customers as a piece of s*%$ on his shoe. If Silver leaves I'll be back like a shot.

What a stupid comment. These prats at the BSPA have reaped what they have sown and fans have had enough of being taken for mugs, which is why the sport is on its last legs. To say its up to the fans to save it is a joke.

Probably up there with one of the most stupid comments on the forum and thats saying something with the likes of SteveBrum, Steve0, Big Fat Dave, TNT etc on here.

Needs to be said Phil. Awful, pathetic piece of refereeing. Surprised if he could look at himself in the mirror the morning after. He must have needed a change of underwear when back at the hotel as well as the occasion was much to big for him. Ackroyd looks a weak and timid character and his decision proves it. Appreciate you won't criticise him as your part of the old boys network and probably travel with the lad to GP's, but your argument about being fair and calling for all four as it would be unfair for Holder says it all about the sport and the attitude of some.

Disgusting decision. Ref completely bottled it and shouldn't be given another FIM meeting again. Tainted title for Holder. Tatum spot on, why were all the Aussie prats allowed in the pits? They have no business in there. James Holder embarrassing himself on track as he's so crap and now doing it in the pits trying to act a hard man. What a bell end.

Would agree. Mellgren has been the only one to put his hand up on a number of occasions. Garrity has only started scoring points at the back end of the season and very rarely contributed away from home.

Would have thought Doyle would laugh in Silvers face if he offered him terms next year after releasing him last year. What a good decision that turned out to be. Must be up there in terms of wallyish decisions

You must have missed the meeting last season when he arrogantly told the crowd, after getting some stick ,"I'll do it my way". Silver doesn't like any crticism and doesn't listen to anyone which is why he has a yes man in Sampford as a token team manager. Len has total and utter control over that club and has f*$^£d it up plain and simple. A bottom three finish is completely unacceptable and embarrassing.