szkocjasid Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 1 hour ago, flagrag said: I think Joe or Nathan Ablitt are the best options available but have a feeling that Bomber will convince Kings Lynn to give Ashton more time . i think probably would do Ashton good to ride NDL instead of Premiership to get some confidence back Some people say the same about Sam Hagon, buy which NL/NT clubs have room for a 10+ rider with such a low points limit. Also is Ashton eligible? Didn't ride last year & has a Champ ave above 4.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 Ashton is fine if he gates, he can beat heatleaders but he is afraid to mix it on the first bend often coming out last then trails well behind with lack of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 He's not going to improve in my opinion, I think he will realise that for himself soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 Get off the kids back he still learning and rember how long he has been riding rember how Dan Bewley started ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 53 minutes ago, Greg said: Get off the kids back he still learning and rember how long he has been riding rember how Dan Bewley started ? Here here! Ashton, Tate & Norick are the three youngest riders in the top league and all three have been called out recently. People need to give their head a wobble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 44 minutes ago, ouch said: Here here! Ashton, Tate & Norick are the three youngest riders in the top league and all three have been called out recently. People need to give their head a wobble. 1 hour ago, Greg said: Get off the kids back he still learning and rember how long he has been riding rember how Dan Bewley started ? I'm not on anyone's back and age doesn't have anything to do with it - some riders have been top stars when younger than Boughen and others novices in their late 20s (John Louis for one). He's been riding bikes since he was three and has travelled the world doing it so I'd have expected faster progress if was destined for greatness. The forum is great as it allows opinion & I've given mine - of course it could turn out to be an incorrect forecast, nothing is certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 2 hours ago, Greg said: Get off the kids back he still learning and rember how long he has been riding rember how Dan Bewley started ? And Bewley now is still very tentative when going into the bend behind anybody he doesn't do the dive bomb puts left leg out as a brake.Im guessing when he had his big off at Workington he clipped a back wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, SPEEDY69 said: I'm not on anyone's back and age doesn't have anything to do with it - some riders have been top stars when younger than Boughen and others novices in their late 20s (John Louis for one). He's been riding bikes since he was three and has travelled the world doing it so I'd have expected faster progress if was destined for greatness. The forum is great as it allows opinion & I've given mine - of course it could turn out to be an incorrect forecast, nothing is certain. To Speedway from motorcross is a massive difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 5 hours ago, Greg said: Get off the kids back he still learning and rember how long he has been riding rember how Dan Bewley started ? Not shutting off going into first bend. Dan was throttle happy, and it’s paid off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 On 5/9/2025 at 4:31 PM, Greg said: To Speedway from motorcross is a massive difference. probably the best other bike sport to come into speedway from, the balance and throttle control teaches a lot in MX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago We need a new rising star (probably Luke Harrison)… and we need a number 1 in an ideal world, but we don’t live in an ideal world unfortunately 🤷🏻♂️ If we lose against the Brummies on Monday then I won’t be going as much anymore, if not at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted 12 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 19 minutes ago, SamKM91 said: We need a new rising star (probably Luke Harrison)… and we need a number 1 in an ideal world, but we don’t live in an ideal world unfortunately 🤷🏻♂️ If we lose against the Brummies on Monday then I won’t be going as much anymore, if not at all Bomber worries me lately.I'm not saying replace him btw. Since hes been at 1 ( i know he's not one), but he has scored 3, 3, 4 so far. His away form is a worry as well. Averaged 4.2 from 4 meetings, 2 of those whilst at reserve. He must be having some sort of problems i guess. Edited 12 hours ago by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago Expecting far too much of Bomber he’s not a number one any more remember how old he is as well - same with Iversen both good second strings or at best 3rd heat leader . As for how to improve the side I’ve no idea anyone that wants to race in the UK is already here so it’s carry on with the riders we have other than maybe swap the R/S but would they be any better ?Play offs are more or less gone so let’s concentrate on getting 5th place which we should do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: Bomber worries me lately.I'm not saying replace him btw. Since hes been at 1 ( i know he's not one), but he has scored 3, 3, 4 so far. His away form is a worry as well. Averaged 4.2 from 4 meetings, 2 of those whilst at reserve. He must be having some sort of problems i guess. Yeah he’s worrying me too, I didn’t expect him to be scoring maximums at number 1 but I expected him to be scoring a little more than he is doing… but yeah, I’m not saying get rid of him either, he’s not the one I’d drop if we could get a number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago 31 minutes ago, Haza said: Expecting far too much of Bomber he’s not a number one any more remember how old he is as well - same with Iversen both good second strings or at best 3rd heat leader . As for how to improve the side I’ve no idea anyone that wants to race in the UK is already here so it’s carry on with the riders we have other than maybe swap the R/S but would they be any better ?Play offs are more or less gone so let’s concentrate on getting 5th place which we should do I’m not expecting Bomber to be scoring maximums at number 1, but I at least expected him to score at least his average (6) in every meeting at 1 🤷🏻♂️ not 2-4 points! but he’s not the one I’d drop anyway if we could somehow get a proper number 1 (which is unlikely) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 4 hours ago, SamKM91 said: I’m not expecting Bomber to be scoring maximums at number 1, but I at least expected him to score at least his average (6) in every meeting at 1 🤷🏻♂️ not 2-4 points! but he’s not the one I’d drop anyway if we could somehow get a proper number 1 (which is unlikely) If I’m brutally honest, NKI, Klindt and Boughen have to go. Iversen is so far over the hill now it’s a joke, and Klindt is quickly following him. Boughen, just doesn’t cut it, meetings aren’t won or lost as the RS position, but him cutting off instead of mixing it at the 1st corner isn’t doing him any good either. 1. 8.00 rider (if one makes themselves available) 2. 6.00 rider (ideally someone young, who is hungry and not just going through the motions) 3. C Harris - 6.5 4. B Cook (when fit) - 6.13 5. R Lawson - 6.76 6. J Kvech - 6.1 7. L Harrison Total - 39.49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 7 minutes ago, StarBoy said: If I’m brutally honest, NKI, Klindt and Boughen have to go. Iversen is so far over the hill now it’s a joke, and Klindt is quickly following him. Boughen, just doesn’t cut it, meetings aren’t won or lost as the RS position, but him cutting off instead of mixing it at the 1st corner isn’t doing him any good either. 1. 8.00 rider (if one makes themselves available) 2. 6.00 rider (ideally someone young, who is hungry and not just going through the motions) 3. C Harris - 6.5 4. B Cook (when fit) - 6.13 5. R Lawson - 6.76 6. J Kvech - 6.1 7. L Harrison Total - 39.49 How can you call Iversen "over the hill" yet want to continue with Harris 🤣 They're both 42 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: How can you call Iversen "over the hill" yet want to continue with Harris 🤣 They're both 42 🤪 I’m aware they’re the same age, but realistically do you think if Iversen was at reserve like Harris was he would’ve been banging in the same number of points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 15 minutes ago, StarBoy said: I’m aware they’re the same age, but realistically do you think if Iversen was at reserve like Harris was he would’ve been banging in the same number of points? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Harris is a 6 pointer, was at the start of the season and will be at the end What's his current GSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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