Fortythirtyeight Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Well the side has been announced and there’s quite a few surprises. Both Pijper’s were expected but not Ablitt. Then throw in the ‘retired ‘ Trigger ! Add an unknown Aussie in Sadler ( he must be part British ? ) Didnt expect Southwick to be back but he’s a catch. Ward slightly surprising as I thought he’d prefer a more southern track . Not sure how they’ll line up think it will be Sadler and Ward at reserve which is a gamble, an unknown quantity and Ward blows hot and cold. Slightly disappointed all the local boys have gone and thought Halder was worth a team place all day long. The way this league has been changed means it’s no longer a development league and so this is what you get with experienced riders getting places and the odd non brit. Still, its a team and not a bad one on paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 3 very strong heat leaders and it’ll be interesting to see how Sadler gets on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 4 minutes ago, Islander15 said: 3 very strong heat leaders and it’ll be interesting to see how Sadler gets on. Going off his Aussie rides probably about at 5/6 pointer at most in the NDL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I presume Sadler is Nigel's lad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 10 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Well the side has been announced and there’s quite a few surprises. Both Pijper’s were expected but not Ablitt. Then throw in the ‘retired ‘ Trigger ! Add an unknown Aussie in Sadler ( he must be part British ? ) Didnt expect Southwick to be back but he’s a catch. Ward slightly surprising as I thought he’d prefer a more southern track . Not sure how they’ll line up think it will be Sadler and Ward at reserve which is a gamble, an unknown quantity and Ward blows hot and cold. Slightly disappointed all the local boys have gone and thought Halder was worth a team place all day long. The way this league has been changed means it’s no longer a development league and so this is what you get with experienced riders getting places and the odd non brit. Still, its a team and not a bad one on paper. The league is changing hopefully the NJL continues it will be the local development league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted Thursday at 02:38 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 02:38 PM Didn't take long for the retired Trigger to re-retire. Middlesbrough have moved to replace him with the upcoming youngster Jade Mudgeway. Can't knock Middlesbrough too much. I doubt very much that they are one of the "win at all costs" teams who pushed the points limit up to a ludicrously high and unsustainable 42. They've just got sucked into it, as the NDL slowly moprhs into the National Veterans League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted Thursday at 03:01 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 03:01 PM 22 minutes ago, RoundTheBoards said: Can't knock Middlesbrough too much. I doubt very much that they are one of the "win at all costs" teams who pushed the points limit up to a ludicrously high and unsustainable 42. what teams were they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted Thursday at 05:43 PM Report Share Posted Thursday at 05:43 PM 3 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: Didn't take long for the retired Trigger to re-retire. Middlesbrough have moved to replace him with the upcoming youngster Jade Mudgeway. Can't knock Middlesbrough too much. I doubt very much that they are one of the "win at all costs" teams who pushed the points limit up to a ludicrously high and unsustainable 42. They've just got sucked into it, as the NDL slowly moprhs into the National Veterans League. Was going to attend a few meetings but think I will give it a miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted Thursday at 07:22 PM Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 07:22 PM (edited) On 4/23/2026 at 6:43 PM, Binman said: Was going to attend a few meetings but think I will give it a miss That’s the way to encourage the few youngsters we have left in the sport. Edited Friday at 06:32 PM by Fortythirtyeight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted Saturday at 06:27 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 06:27 AM On 4/23/2026 at 4:01 PM, therefused said: what teams were they? Leicester and Oxford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted yesterday at 10:26 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:26 AM (edited) On 4/23/2026 at 3:38 PM, RoundTheBoards said: Didn't take long for the retired Trigger to re-retire. Middlesbrough have moved to replace him with the upcoming youngster Jade Mudgeway. Can't knock Middlesbrough too much. I doubt very much that they are one of the "win at all costs" teams who pushed the points limit up to a ludicrously high and unsustainable 42. They've just got sucked into it, as the NDL slowly moprhs into the National Veterans League. I'm not sure you understand what 'development' means. Any riders who want to start or come back to the sport should be encouraged with opportunities. Why is Jade Mudgway any less deserving of a place in the league now, than say Ashton Boughen was a couple of years ago? Edited yesterday at 10:27 AM by Bojangles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted yesterday at 12:00 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:00 PM (edited) On 4/26/2026 at 11:26 AM, Bojangles said: I'm not sure you understand what 'development' means. Any riders who want to start or come back to the sport should be encouraged with opportunities. Why is Jade Mudgway any less deserving of a place in the league now, than say Ashton Boughen was a couple of Edited 2 hours ago by ONTWOMINUTES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted yesterday at 01:51 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:51 PM On 4/25/2026 at 7:27 AM, Mr Blobby said: Leicester and Oxford. Co-incidentally the two youngest teams in the league now that Middlesbrough have been de-Triggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted yesterday at 01:58 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:58 PM On 4/25/2026 at 7:27 AM, Mr Blobby said: Leicester and Oxford. Co-incidentally the two youngest teams in the league now that Middlesbrough have been de-Triggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted yesterday at 02:17 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:17 PM 17 minutes ago, arnieg said: Co-incidentally the two youngest teams in the league now that Middlesbrough have been de-Triggered. Mudgeway must be nearly 50 surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted 23 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 23 hours ago 33 minutes ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: Mudgeway must be nearly 50 surely 38 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 8 hours ago, Bojangles said: I'm not sure you understand what 'development' means. Any riders who want to start or come back to the sport should be encouraged with opportunities. Why is Jade Mudgway any less deserving of a place in the league now, than say Ashton Boughen was a couple of years ago? After that, I'm certain you don't know what development means! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago 9 hours ago, Bojangles said: I'm not sure you understand what 'development' means. Any riders who want to start or come back to the sport should be encouraged with opportunities. Why is Jade Mudgway any less deserving of a place in the league now, than say Ashton Boughen was a couple of years ago? I’m pretty sure that Redcar are only using Mudgway because they need a heat leader to remain competitive. It’s not really through choice, but through necessity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago Great result for the tigers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 14 hours ago, Islander15 said: I’m pretty sure that Redcar are only using Mudgway because they need a heat leader to remain competitive. It’s not really through choice, but through necessity. So if Mudgway wants to come back to the sport, where is he supposed to ride? He hardly looked like a heat leader yesterday, but he's bound to get better. Hence the word 'development' that some people don't seem to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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