foreverblue Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 8 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Of course they're on the way down, ex GP riders on the way up don't race in the Champ lol! Anyway, while I get your point, Batchelor's form last season allows him to be a 3rd heat leader, while Cook was decent (when he was there). At their peaks, team would be over the limit. Biggest issue with Cook would be him not starting the season, as long as he starts the club could use guests if he went missing. I think the silence when he goes missing goes against Cook. If for example he came out & said "I'm having mental health issues & have been signed off by a doctor" I think people would be far more understanding. But when he doesn't turn up & clubs say very little, fans could feel he just can't be bothered. It is a very long time since Batch rode for Poole and of course I realise ex gp riders are on the way down but he must have had some really poor meetings to get to his current average and he does seem to give up when not gating, despite that I do think he is worth including on his current average. I have every sympathy with anyone who has mental issues but if he came back without that baggage he would be a top rider in this league but is he worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 on a sub 8 average think Cook is a good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 9 hours ago, foreverblue said: Two ex gp riders who are on the way down and both have attitude issues. You haven't seen your young Aussie with a big attitude problem yet 🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 31 minutes ago, Neila said: You haven't seen your young Aussie with a big attitude problem yet 🙃 Maybe he has learnt from it, hope so for his own sake because he wont last long at Poole if not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 2 hours ago, foreverblue said: It is a very long time since Batch rode for Poole and of course I realise ex gp riders are on the way down but he must have had some really poor meetings to get to his current average and he does seem to give up when not gating, despite that I do think he is worth including on his current average. I have every sympathy with anyone who has mental issues but if he came back without that baggage he would be a top rider in this league but is he worth the risk. He did win the club award for the most bonus points in the season, so maybe there was a plan as well as a couple of iffy meetings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 16 minutes ago, wtf said: He did win the club award for the most bonus points in the season, so maybe there was a plan as well as a couple of iffy meetings? Yes Lawson is notorious at doing that, just checked and Batch has a current gsa of 6.80 and a average of 7.59. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 (edited) 3 hours ago, Neila said: You haven't seen your young Aussie with a big attitude problem yet 🙃 You know very well, the Ford's won't put up with it. I would worry more about the potential signing of Craig Cook, should make a good double act with Spatchelor 😆 Edited December 18, 2025 by Arthur54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 Consensus seems to be: Batch is good on his day and Cook is very good when and if he turns up, in every sense of the word. I'd be a bit worried with both in my team, but you never know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 Think you've got to put faith in Cookie. Vuolas just can't seem to adapt to the majority of British tracks but Cookie is a proven No.1 in this League, It's just his mindset that's the problem. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevcfc Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 Seems to be an annual topic this, is Craig Cook worth the risk? He's just about as good as anyone in this league on his day. But I've lost count how many last chances he's had, how many times he's gone AWOL and let people down. Ability - yes. Reliability - no. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted December 18, 2025 Report Share Posted December 18, 2025 For any comets fans wanting last minutes gifts Northside arena is open on Saturday with various merchandise and season tickets on sale, also food and drinks available to purchase UTC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamski1282 Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 Would likely sell more season tickets, and get fans more engaged, if there was some snippets of info from the club as to who the rest of the team is going to be... I'm all for 'building the suspense' but the complete radio silence is getting a little tiresome, especially when the club are just repeatedly advertising season tickets.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 9 minutes ago, Adamski1282 said: Would likely sell more season tickets, and get fans more engaged, if there was some snippets of info from the club as to who the rest of the team is going to be... I'm all for 'building the suspense' but the complete radio silence is getting a little tiresome, especially when the club are just repeatedly advertising season tickets.... Agreed. Im bored of waiting now. Im going to purchase a season ticket regardless of the last signings but im still waiting for them to be announced before I do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 (edited) I think cookie will be signed,more out of desperation than choice,no one else available of the same ability and if he goes awol you will get a facility for him Edited December 19, 2025 by lewy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 16 minutes ago, lewy said: I think cookie will be signed,more out of desperation than choice,no one else available of the same ability and if he goes apologies you will get a facility for him Has stevie Worrall retired? Much better point on sub 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 16 minutes ago, lewy said: I think cookie will be signed,more out of desperation than choice,no one else available of the same ability and if he goes apologies you will get a facility for him Has stevie Worrall retired? Much better punt on a sub 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 2 minutes ago, DJC said: Has stevie Worrall retired? Much better point on sub 7 Not sure if he's retired but I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 10 minutes ago, DJC said: Has stevie Worrall retired? Much better punt on a sub 7 I have to disagree. He was awful last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 Gonna wait till the fixtures are out before season ticket is bought, holiday may clash with speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 19, 2025 Report Share Posted December 19, 2025 12 minutes ago, Neila said: Gonna wait till the fixtures are out before season ticket is bought, holiday may clash with speedway Tight ass,buy a season ticket help your club out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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