Woke23 Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 21 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I think he (Dan T) could end up with a 9.5 ave, I don't see what's funny about that? I personally think he's one of the most inexperienced no.1s in the league and may be one of the worst next season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 16 minutes ago, Woke23 said: I personally think he's one of the most inexperienced no.1s in the league and may be one of the worst next season. I seem to be in the minority, but I don't have any worries about Dan as a number one. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 (edited) 3 hours ago, Woke23 said: I personally think he's one of the most inexperienced no.1s in the league and may be one of the worst next season. But being an intelligent young lad, unlike some supporters, he will learn and grow from the experience no matter if he struggles or thrives. When i read posts like yours it makes it so easy to see why so many young British riders quit so early. Edited December 19, 2025 by Triple.H. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 20, 2025 Report Share Posted December 20, 2025 15 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I think he (Dan T) could end up with a 9.5 ave, I don't see what's funny about that? I hope you are right, he's the next cab off the rank for GB so to see him flourish again in 2026 would be great. Exoect him to be in the SWC team. Its a pity when people just laugh at opinions on here without presenting their own argument as to why they disagree. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 20, 2025 Report Share Posted December 20, 2025 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I hope you are right, he's the next cab off the rank for GB so to see him flourish again in 2026 would be great. Expect him to be in the SWC team. Its a pity when people just laugh at opinions on here without presenting their own argument as to why they disagree. Cheers, I am certainly confused, some responses were as if I said Joe Thompson would be a 9.5 rider, rather than Dan! Completely understand people disagreeing, but laughing - not so much. As for the SWC, he'll definitely be in the squad, can't be far away from the team? Edited December 20, 2025 by szkocjasid 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 18 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Cheers, I am certainly confused, some responses were as if I said Joe Thompson would be a 9.5 rider, rather than Dan! Completely understand people disagreeing, but laughing - not so much. As for the SWC, he'll definitely be in the squad, can't be far away from the team? I guess the main four probably pick themselves in Lambert, Bewley, Woffy & Brennan but the fifth spot is pretty open. Would be nice to see a youngster like Dan grab it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 22 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I hope you are right, he's the next cab off the rank for GB so to see him flourish again in 2026 would be great. Exoect him to be in the SWC team. Its a pity when people just laugh at opinions on here without presenting their own argument as to why they disagree. I just do not see how Dan T could possibly get to a 9.5 average. It would be great to see a young brit get to the same level as Lawson and higher than Chris Harris but on all I have seen up to now I just don't see it although I have no doubt he will be a good number one in this league and maintain his current average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB723 Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 42 minutes ago, foreverblue said: I just do not see how Dan T could possibly get to a 9.5 average. It would be great to see a young brit get to the same level as Lawson and higher than Chris Harris but on all I have seen up to now I just don't see it although I have no doubt he will be a good number one in this league and maintain his current average. If he can get back to the level he was at before breaking his wrist and also keep up last years performances at Edinburgh (38+1/42 points scored) he has a chance but he will have to do it at number 1 so will be tough. I think if he can break into the 9 point range and hold it he would have had a great season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 On 12/20/2025 at 5:58 AM, Woke23 said: I personally think he's one of the most inexperienced no.1s in the league and may be one of the worst next season. Yep I think your right, not a number 1 ,compared to other teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Spiderman1 said: Yep I think your right, not a number 1 ,compared to other teams I beg to differ, even allowing for him being, from what I can make out, by far the youngest number one. I think round Armadale, he’ll hold his own against every other team’s number one barring Oxford and Scunthorpe and away should give a good account of himself at all of the tracks. He’s made great progress and Edinburgh will look after him. Watch out for @King Jamie finally changing his name 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 On 12/19/2025 at 7:58 PM, Woke23 said: I personally think he's one of the most inexperienced no.1s in the league and may be one of the worst next season. I think Dan T will be exactly what Edinburgh are looking for in a rider. Someone who can compete in Heats 13 & 15. It's something they lacked last season, a season which saw them come narrowly close to a place in the Championship final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 Dan Thompson will be absolutely fine next season. I think he will maintain his average at worst. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gazzac Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 2 hours ago, Nickinho said: I think Dan T will be exactly what Edinburgh are looking for in a rider. Someone who can compete in Heats 13 & 15. It's something they lacked last season, a season which saw them come narrowly close to a place in the Championship final. 2 hours ago, Robinh88 said: Dan Thompson will be absolutely fine next season. I think he will maintain his average at worst. Exactly and who would not like to see what the best young Brit of his age can do? Hopefully he'll get towards Brennan's level this year, I know I'd rather see a rider on the up, than one just hanging on to be a No1, just got to stay injury free as usual. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 And as expected Kye Thomson back for 2026, if he carries on how he finished 2025 then should put at least a point on that average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 10 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: And as expected Kye Thomson back for 2026, if he carries on how he finished 2025 then should put at least a point on that average. I rate Kye he rides plymouth well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 5 hours ago, Wee Eck said: He’s made great progress and Edinburgh will look after him. Watch out for @King Jamie finally changing his name As I didn't own a teddy bear named Dan in my younger years, my tribute to the great Mr Luckhurst shall remain indefinitely 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 21, 2025 Report Share Posted December 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said: And as expected Kye Thomson back for 2026, if he carries on how he finished 2025 then should put at least a point on that average. Good signing not unexpected and rode very well at end of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted December 22, 2025 Report Share Posted December 22, 2025 14 hours ago, King Jamie said: As I didn't own a teddy bear named Dan in my younger years, my tribute to the great Mr Luckhurst shall remain indefinitely 🙂 I’ll buy you one for when you get to care home stage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted December 22, 2025 Report Share Posted December 22, 2025 I think Dan Thompson will do well enough at number 1. He has nothing to loose & he can gate. There maybe many others with more experience but i'm sure he is a match for anyone around his own circuit & has no fear away from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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