Belle Vue 2027

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Makes sense for Belle Vue to keep Norick and Tate then get some new talent at the bottom of the team. I mean where else are opposing teams supposed to get their heatleaders and number ones from in seasons to come. 
#wemakeemtheytakeem1928

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2 hours ago, YeOldPitGate said:

Beau Bailey Phil ?

In addition to Grudziadz Beau Bailey has already signed in Sweden (Dackarna) and Denmark (Region Varde)

[coldace]

Given that we have probably lost Dan, I would have thought that going for Ben Cook who is on a low average might be sensible.  He may not be as consistent in Hts 13 and 15 but he would be a reliable heat leader in his other three rides.

 

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Follow our latest league win we need major surgery to comply with the points limit which seems to be staying at 37 (though that in effect is a further reduction).

42.19-8.62 (Jason) & 5.51 (retired PK) plus 3 (min) leaves only 5.94 for our last rider. 

You have to bear in mind that we like to remain loyal to our family of riders where we can. It makes consecutive titles difficult but it’s the way we like it.

[89buttons]

Be awesome if Belle Vue have secured Pawelczak, that’s absolutely the calibre of rider you’d hope the new u21 rules would/could attract over the channel to uk shores. Hope it comes to fruition

[szkocjasid]

16 hours ago, coldace said:

Given that we have probably lost Dan, I would have thought that going for Ben Cook who is on a low average might be sensible.  He may not be as consistent in Hts 13 and 15 but he would be a reliable heat leader in his other three rides.

 

He would be a good signing, rides Belle Vue better than King's Lynn.

[PhilTheAce]

2 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

He would be a good signing, rides Belle Vue better than King's Lynn.

hes off to sheffield with brennan im told

[Bagpuss]

42 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

hes off to sheffield with brennan im told

I wish him all the best if thats the case, unfortunately he never really looked comfortable round Lynn after his nasty crash when he badly broke his wrist. Backed out of too many tight situations at the AFA last season and its probably a good move for him. Never really reliable on the smaller tracks either.

 

[TTT]

I wonder what Belle Vue are up to? No Lidsey, No B. Cook and No Bewley.

A big Club like Belle Vue must have an Ace to play if your pardon the pun.

[PhilTheAce]

7 minutes ago, TTT said:

I wonder what Belle Vue are up to? No Lidsey, No B. Cook and No Bewley.

A big Club like Belle Vue must have an Ace to play if your pardon the pun.

ive already told you,

 

we are respecting the riders that did so well last season, and rightly so despite some very high averages, they deserve a 2nd chance, if it dont work we will look at things mid season.

 

mark loves continuity, and so do i, so while we will have the worst team on paper, its a team i will back as they brought so much joy last season

[TJ45CSW]

What’s the rumoured 1-7 then? I’m going to go for Kurtz, Zischke, Blodorn, Z.Cook plus another in the top 5 maybe pawelczak?

[PhilTheAce]

3 minutes ago, TJ45CSW said:

What’s the rumoured 1-7 then? I’m going to go for Kurtz, Zischke, Blodorn, Z.Cook plus another in the top 5 maybe pawelczak?

i think you are close with that

[coldace]

11 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

ive already told you,

 

we are respecting the riders that did so well last season, and rightly so despite some very high averages, they deserve a 2nd chance, if it dont work we will look at things mid season.

 

mark loves continuity, and so do i, so while we will have the worst team on paper, its a team i will back as they brought so much joy last season

I admire the sentiment, those riders have been loyal and it has been great watching their progress, however if it doesn't pay off we will be looking for reinforcements mid season where there will be few options for us to bring in.  Hope I'm wrong but feel that this is a big gamble and just when on-track success means bigger crowds at BV.

[Gavan]

32 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

ive already told you,

 

we are respecting the riders that did so well last season, and rightly so despite some very high averages, they deserve a 2nd chance, if it dont work we will look at things mid season.

 

mark loves continuity, and so do i, so while we will have the worst team on paper, its a team i will back as they brought so much joy last season

Same as Ipswich with continuity 

2023 Doyle Emil King Thompson Rew

All part of the team in the 2024 cup winning side and then 4 of them in the title winning side … Jenkins and Edwards also in the team in those seasons as well 

Ellis was sacked by Sheffield so we didn’t have to do any poaching and Brennan needed to leave a club that was not paying its riders after Belle Vue showed him the door…. We couldn’t keep Rew after he demanded pay the same as Doyle and Ipswich won’t overpay for a rider 

Continuity isn’t always possible as Belle Vue have found before with Lidsey and Brennan 

Shame with what happened at Ipswich at the end of 2025 otherwise Doyle and Ellis would have still been in the side … Dan Thompson was already going to Leicester as he had a sponsorship deal Ipswich couldn’t match 

Now we have to rebuild after a season of just staying alive so hopefully moving forward Bewley and Cairns if they sign will be part of Ipswich for years to come 

 

[mikebv]

3 minutes ago, Gavan said:

Same as Ipswich with continuity 

2023 Doyle Emil King Thompson Rew

All part of the team in the 2024 cup winning side and then 4 of them in the title winning side … Jenkins and Edwards also in the team in those seasons as well 

Ellis was sacked by Sheffield so we didn’t have to do any poaching and Brennan needed to leave a club that was not paying its riders after Belle Vue showed him the door…. We couldn’t keep Rew after he demanded pay the same as Doyle and Ipswich won’t overpay for a rider 

Continuity isn’t always possible as Belle Vue have found before with Lidsey and Brennan 

Shame with what happened at Ipswich at the end of 2025 otherwise Doyle and Ellis would have still been in the side … Dan Thompson was already going to Leicester as he had a sponsorship deal Ipswich couldn’t match 

Now we have to rebuild after a season of just staying alive so hopefully moving forward Bewley and Cairns if they sign will be part of Ipswich for years to come 

 

Just like Tom Brennan...? 😁

"Supported his career" over two whole seasons ..?😄

[TJ45CSW]

46 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

i think you are close with that

doesn’t leave much for the no 6. rising star position will be interesting too. Initial thoughts were hodder due to his links with the previous NDL team but with his recent leg injury will anyone take that risk?

[TJ45CSW]

46 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

i think you are close with that

doesn’t leave much for the no 6. rising star position will be interesting too. Initial thoughts were hodder due to his links with the previous NDL team but with his recent leg injury will anyone take that risk?

[PhilTheAce]

17 minutes ago, TJ45CSW said:

doesn’t leave much for the no 6. rising star position will be interesting too. Initial thoughts were hodder due to his links with the previous NDL team but with his recent leg injury will anyone take that risk?

Id go for loftus as RS, although personally id scarp it all together till we have a bunch of riders that are ready, throwing these lads in this season will do more damage than good, unless they change the race format and they only face reserves and 2nd strings

[mikebv]

Just now, PhilTheAce said:

Id go for loftus as RS, although personally id scarp it all together till we have a bunch of riders that are ready, throwing these lads in this season will do more damage than good, unless they change the race format and they only face reserves and 2nd strings

Which would defeat the object of having them wouldn't it?....

If all you are doing is letting them ride against lesser riders it just says it isn't fit for purpose...

If the aim is to make the top two tiers clearly different in standard, using the RS scheme in the top tier simply won't allow that to happen..

[TTT]

1 hour ago, PhilTheAce said:

ive already told you,

 

we are respecting the riders that did so well last season, and rightly so despite some very high averages, they deserve a 2nd chance, if it dont work we will look at things mid season.

 

mark loves continuity, and so do i, so while we will have the worst team on paper, its a team i will back as they brought so much joy last season

Respect to Mark for the continuity, I just thought you'd make at least one more change in the 1-5 to bolster the spearhead.