SilentLurker Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 We might as well get the talk going for next season since our season is now officially finished. Looks like it is going to be 2 leagues again and with Harris already signed his first contract of the season I feel like if it was Glasgow it would have been announced last night. I would happily take him back though, he is still the main man. Villads Nagel - not coming back. Dan Thompson - might be slowly approaching the bigger and better things point but I reckon he would still benefit from another season in the championship. I would take Dan back for next season but his average is maybe a bit high now. Leon Flint - I would not take Flint back he started the season extremely poor then picked it up more so for Sheffield then slightly tailed off again. Flint can definitely do a job but is just a bit unreliable for me. Kyle Howarth - would not be disappointed either way if he left or was re-signed. He had a great season overall but I would maybe lean towards finding someone else if I was pushed. Freddie Hodder - There is a racer in there somewhere but just not sure if we could afford carrying another 2 reserves that have the potential to score 0 points in a meeting. The number 6 position is more important than ever in speedway it seems these days. Max Perry - Definitely improved over the season and seemed to be getting faster. I think both his crashes set him back slightly but as a rising star/2.00 rider I would probably sign him up again. One change I would definitely make would be a new team manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, SilentLurker said: We might as well get the talk going for next season since our season is now officially finished. Looks like it is going to be 2 leagues again and with Harris already signed his first contract of the season I feel like if it was Glasgow it would have been announced last night. I would happily take him back though, he is still the main man. Villads Nagel - not coming back. Dan Thompson - might be slowly approaching the bigger and better things point but I reckon he would still benefit from another season in the championship. I would take Dan back for next season but his average is maybe a bit high now. Leon Flint - I would not take Flint back he started the season extremely poor then picked it up more so for Sheffield then slightly tailed off again. Flint can definitely do a job but is just a bit unreliable for me. Kyle Howarth - would not be disappointed either way if he left or was re-signed. He had a great season overall but I would maybe lean towards finding someone else if I was pushed. Freddie Hodder - There is a racer in there somewhere but just not sure if we could afford carrying another 2 reserves that have the potential to score 0 points in a meeting. The number 6 position is more important than ever in speedway it seems these days. Max Perry - Definitely improved over the season and seemed to be getting faster. I think both his crashes set him back slightly but as a rising star/2.00 rider I would probably sign him up again. One change I would definitely make would be a new team manager. Sounds like a virtual total muck out in your eyes. Are the faccenas safe? Edited October 18 by Youhave2minutes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted October 18 Report Share Posted October 18 4 hours ago, SilentLurker said: We might as well get the talk going for next season since our season is now officially finished. Looks like it is going to be 2 leagues again and with Harris already signed his first contract of the season I feel like if it was Glasgow it would have been announced last night. I would happily take him back though, he is still the main man. Villads Nagel - not coming back. Dan Thompson - might be slowly approaching the bigger and better things point but I reckon he would still benefit from another season in the championship. I would take Dan back for next season but his average is maybe a bit high now. Leon Flint - I would not take Flint back he started the season extremely poor then picked it up more so for Sheffield then slightly tailed off again. Flint can definitely do a job but is just a bit unreliable for me. Kyle Howarth - would not be disappointed either way if he left or was re-signed. He had a great season overall but I would maybe lean towards finding someone else if I was pushed. Freddie Hodder - There is a racer in there somewhere but just not sure if we could afford carrying another 2 reserves that have the potential to score 0 points in a meeting. The number 6 position is more important than ever in speedway it seems these days. Max Perry - Definitely improved over the season and seemed to be getting faster. I think both his crashes set him back slightly but as a rising star/2.00 rider I would probably sign him up again. One change I would definitely make would be a new team manager. I don’t know what Flint you’ve been watching. Here are his home scores for the season……4+2 8+1 14+1 5+1 8 9+1 11+1 7+1 9+1 6+2 8+2 9+1 13+1 8+3 and 8…….and in my view he’s committed to improving further. I’d definitely have him back. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 9 hours ago, ragdoll64 said: I don’t know what Flint you’ve been watching. Here are his home scores for the season……4+2 8+1 14+1 5+1 8 9+1 11+1 7+1 9+1 6+2 8+2 9+1 13+1 8+3 and 8…….and in my view he’s committed to improving further. I’d definitely have him back. Fully agree. 7.93 Home average. Very happy with that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 (edited) 13 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said: Sounds like a virtual total muck out in your eyes. Are the faccenas safe? Rory the tiger, another potentially on the chopping block? Edited October 19 by Mr Blobby 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 2 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Rory the tiger, another potential on the chopping block? Not Rory surely🥲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Rory the tiger, another potential on the chopping block? Put too much weight on it has to go. Edited October 19 by Gazc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVEHOLS54 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 15 hours ago, SilentLurker said: We might as well get the talk going for next season since our season is now officially finished. Looks like it is going to be 2 leagues again and with Harris already signed his first contract of the season I feel like if it was Glasgow it would have been announced last night. I would happily take him back though, he is still the main man. Villads Nagel - not coming back. Dan Thompson - might be slowly approaching the bigger and better things point but I reckon he would still benefit from another season in the championship. I would take Dan back for next season but his average is maybe a bit high now. Leon Flint - I would not take Flint back he started the season extremely poor then picked it up more so for Sheffield then slightly tailed off again. Flint can definitely do a job but is just a bit unreliable for me. Kyle Howarth - would not be disappointed either way if he left or was re-signed. He had a great season overall but I would maybe lean towards finding someone else if I was pushed. Freddie Hodder - There is a racer in there somewhere but just not sure if we could afford carrying another 2 reserves that have the potential to score 0 points in a meeting. The number 6 position is more important than ever in speedway it seems these days. Max Perry - Definitely improved over the season and seemed to be getting faster. I think both his crashes set him back slightly but as a rising star/2.00 rider I would probably sign him up again. One change I would definitely make would be a new team manager. Its a thankless task having just missed out on the league, but having to drop 5.54 points if as anticipated the limit stay at 40 points. Poole face similar but not so bad at 4.53 points but maybe softened a bit if Rushen does replace Starke which saves 2 points. It's a difficult juggling act having had 4 H/L near enough as Nagel proved a clever/shrewed signing on 5 points but a future star (when he did turn up and ride). Almost pulled it off as they did with Tarasenko a few seasons back. Personally enjoy the close season thought provoking - rumouring and forum contributors ideas on team make up for the following season. No doubt the Glasgow management are already planning &scheming for a decent team in 2026 despite the headache of building to a 5.54 lower limit than the existing teams final GSA. Must admit looking at the final Lge GSA's its a real head scratcher even as a Poole Supporter to find the right combination of riders to get to 40 points. That with knowing at least 2/3 riders who won't be there next season due to either performance or having to shed 4.53 points off the current squad. We need a strong Glasgow as its good for the support. I say that as a Poole supporter 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbackHalifax Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 Throw in only one rider over 8 point average after British reduction and it adds to the dilemma facing this years top 3 finishers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 2 hours ago, bringbackHalifax said: Throw in only one rider over 8 point average after British reduction and it adds to the dilemma facing this years top 3 finishers. Where’s this coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 25 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Where’s this coming from? New Championship rule for 2026 which will mean the following riders will not being able to remain with their current championship clubs Dan Thompson Drew Kemp Danny King Nicolai Klindt Peter Kildemand Rule being brought in to assist the amount of young riders development e.g Cairns ,Rushen, Trigger,Bailey, Ace P , Hodder, Perry etc so basically are cutting out 2nd Heatleaders so youngsters will have at least ones less experienced rider in their races per meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 Come back Ace Pijper for '26, all is forgiven. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 35 minutes ago, flagrag said: New Championship rule for 2026 which will mean the following riders will not being able to remain with their current championship clubs Dan Thompson Drew Kemp Danny King Nicolai Klindt Peter Kildemand Rule being brought in to assist the amount of young riders development e.g Cairns ,Rushen, Trigger,Bailey, Ace P , Hodder, Perry etc so basically are cutting out 2nd Heatleaders so youngsters will have at least ones less experienced rider in their races per meeting Kemp is under 8. Klindt is the only rider over 8 at Plymouth And as Scunny, Workington and Edinburgh have no riders over 8 there would be vacancies at these clubs. This appears to be reasonable proposal to share out the league's top riders. There are 9 teams and 9 riders over 8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 5 minutes ago, arnieg said: Kemp is under 8. Klindt is the only rider over 8 at Plymouth And as Scunny, Workington and Edinburgh have no riders over 8 there would be vacancies at these clubs. This appears to be reasonable proposal to share out the league's top riders. There are 9 teams and 9 riders over 8. Latest averages have Drew Kemp at 8.12 changing to 8.08 at end of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 8 minutes ago, flagrag said: Latest averages have Drew Kemp at 8.12 changing to 8.08 at end of the season 7.88 with 2.5% British reduction if that’s still in vogue for 2026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 9 riders finished the season with an average over 8. Kildemand,jeppesen,Harris,dan Thompson, klindt,Wright,king,masters,Lawson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 47 minutes ago, flagrag said: Latest averages have Drew Kemp at 8.12 changing to 8.08 at end of the season Less Brit reduction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 1 hour ago, crescent girl said: Less Brit reduction? Not sure but Drew himself believes he is affected by this change so if not he will be very happy guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 5 hours ago, flagrag said: New Championship rule for 2026 which will mean the following riders will not being able to remain with their current championship clubs Dan Thompson Drew Kemp Danny King Nicolai Klindt Peter Kildemand Rule being brought in to assist the amount of young riders development e.g Cairns ,Rushen, Trigger,Bailey, Ace P , Hodder, Perry etc so basically are cutting out 2nd Heatleaders so youngsters will have at least ones less experienced rider in their races per meeting When was this announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 19 Report Share Posted October 19 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: When was this announced. It hasn't been, but I've heard it in other places too, so it seems it's been agreed in principle in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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