Cliffeboy

So I will start the first one off for us this year. I hoping we will have another good season like the last three. Early matches are usually a bit hit and miss but the Rebels have started ok imo so far. Its good that Charles is back and Ritchie recorded two good wins against Poole the other week. Provided Josh,Brady and Charles ride to form I can see a Rebels win by at least 10.

A bit similar to the "performance" as a replacement for Olly Allen which cost Somerset the Play Offs last season. Only headed Sedgy all night.

Just got in and looks like we got a bit of a tonking. Still never mind early doors and all that. Feel good for Shads and Sid proper supporters who have had a thin time of it lately. I might even drag myself up Sid as you keep telling me. I'm sure the Rebs will bounce back next week against Plymouth with a full septet .

Well said Shadders enjoy tonight

Josh goes very well around Rye and has guested for them on numerous occasions, Brady was also very impressive on his visits last season, I remember one brilliant scrap between him and Eddie, just gutted I'm can't go😔

No Charlie means a body blow to the Rebels, all riders bar Josh and Brady can deputise , Ritchie and Paul need a good one. Still Paul banged in a paid max last season at Rye last year, l think it could be Rye by about 8.

Good work out for the Rebels, nice to see Ritchie among the points that will do his confidence a power of good. No news on Charlie yet hope all is well . Good luck to the lads tomorrow.

Well done Rye, good result get well soon Olly, hope you are not out for too long.

Good luck to the lads tonight, don't go too mad it's only a friendly but I'm sure there will be se keen racing as there are a few ex Rebels on show. Safe journey to anyone travelling, on holiday myself so I'm just going to get myself sorted in the bar for the England match with the updates for speedway on the phone, excellent🍹

Yawn

Usual crap from Rebels knockers, no one states that the admission price has been reduced because of the non appearance of Chris and Magic, still a good opener against decent opposition.

Ha ha

Great news well done Doyley.

Good to see Charles has become an asset, a vital part of the Somerset successes over the last two seasons.

What an interesting three months. It all started with an allegation following the BSPA meeting that Jack Holder was signed on a false average of 5 when he should have been a 7. This heralded scores of posts on here of cheating, win at all costs and various other scurrilous remarks aimed at the Somerset promotion.In early January Somerset accepted from the BPSA that Jack was a 7 and proceeded to sign Leigh Lanham instead. Fast forward a bit and suddenly the BPSA are in serious bother with the Border Agency over irregularities in the signing of non EU riders which affected a great number of clubs in the Prem. Is it not plausible to think( that as has been hinted) that Somerset were given a some sort of ratification that Jack was a 5 and in effect as has been proved with the Border Agency,was duff information.I refuse to accept that after all the dramas over Brady last season the Rebels would fall into that trap again.Do we now point fingers at all the clubs who have signed ineligible non EU riders as trying to pull a fast one ?, shouldnt their promotions made it their business to find out. I would like to think an honest mistake (albeit it a big one) has been made. It is a shame that some people on here are quick to say some crappy things about good people like Gary May , Steve Bishop and all the rest of them down at Somerset when not knowing even some of the whole story. I personally like most people on here think it is barmy excluding the Aussies and the Yanks from coming here, Speedway is in enough trouble without having them missing. This thing all sort of started with Jack Holder and Somerset, but as we stand at the moment Somerset have two Aussies who fulfill all of the criteria required by the Border Agency (i believe, but who knows )...........whose breaking the rules now. Yes, an interesting three months.

"Still Crazy After All These Years".

Sooooooooo back to the Somerset thread 2015. 1. Josh : Went a bit backwards last season at Worky after a great season with us in 2013, common sense has prevailed and he is back with us hopefully for 2015 with the added bonus of being skipper. I like Josh he has overcome some bad bang ups and was going well last year before his injuries. I can see him sticking half a point on his average this time. 2. Leigh ; I`m guessing this is where the Rebels will use Leigh and he could be an astute signing. His average of 4.9 is a steal, he will definitely improve on this ,and if he can get his nut around the OTA and stay fit I can see him becoming a very important member of the team. Away knowledge will be valuable along with his experience. 3. Brady : Can`t wait to see this young man again,what a talent,struggled a bit on away days last year but mastered the OTA very quickly, can see him challenging for the No 1 jacket. 4. Charles : Very popular Rebel who has come on leaps and bounds for us. A no brainer to quickly get him signed up for 2015. Riding for Swindon will make him better,can see him also sticking half a point on his average. 5. Ritchie : Another rider who went a bit backwards last season, but this lad has talent , good equipment , and will be busting to get his average up in the eights again. 6. Paul : Time for Paul to do a Charles from last season where Charles started at six and moved to number two and finally when Brady got hurt number three. He will be our main strike force at reserve so a lot of pressure on him, but he was outstanding last year recording a paid max at Rye and top scoring in the play off with Edinburgh. 7. Max : The only Rebel I`m not sure of, signed due to Oliver deciding to go with the Panthers. Always a bit awkward signing anyone when someone else is suddenly unavailable for whatever reason. Good luck to him any improvement will be well received by the OTA faithful. Nice to do a post and not mention bl**dy visas.

Odd didnt Somerset race against Newcastle last season after doing the double in 2013, not sure.

If Ritchie Worrell does come on as much as some people think, coupled with Josh, Brady and Charlie the Rebels could have a pretty handy top 4.

Where did you see that ?

Very true BCD however we had to sign somebody and as someone else pointed out Lanham was injured pretty much all of last season but is now fit. I think if he stays fit he will improve his low average once he gets dialled into the OTA.I remember us taking a punt on Charles Wright at a critical stage in 2013 when no one else showed any interest,I`ll settle for a similar outcome.

Ah another genius who knows for a fact that Lanham will not perform and Holder will be the Dogs Bo**ocks. The time for this sort of comment is at the end of the season, then we will know for sure. Good luck to both of these lads from me.

How is it arrogance Lewy. the whole post is hypothetical, key words to look for are "extremely unlikely", "lol","off chance". All the very best to Jack if the Plymouth thing goes through, whoever he rides for and on whatever his average, if he is anything like Brady the Prem is in for a treat.

If Allen was allowed to come in on a 5, Somerset would probably go back to the original idea of having Jack Holder. It is unlikely that Allen will be 5 IMO , but if on the off chance he was and Jack was included in the Rebels team again , Jenga would be woofing down the old humble pie for ever. However as I said extremely unlikely lol but you never know in speedway .

Well done Doyley new Aussie champ👍