cityrebel Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 maybe uncle len can talk two laps tom out of retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) 2012 will be pretty much the same as 2011 with possibly a replacement to be found for Jordan Frampton who looks increasingly unhappy and has spoken of his dislike for the Rye House track... Unless a quality rider lands in his lap, as Linus did in 2008, it'll be another unimaginative side built way under the points limit and announced before Christmas... Don't be surprised if next years side is already decided... Can't imagine any of the Hawks side will be given a run in the side as none have shown that they are ready for the Premier League... If crowds contunue to dwindle the clubs PL existance could be in serious doubt. As a Rebels supporter I was quite surprised when Jordan elected to go to Rye.I think the idea was to try to improve his gating which was the downside to his form for us.I think the experiment hasn`t worked for him,I`ve seen him a few times at Rye,when he gates he`s ok ( like most people ),however when he doesn`t it is not an easy place to get by other people,and this was most definitely one of his strong points at the OTA, where he used to chase people down and get past.He could do a lost worse than to return to Somerset where I think he was very happy and successful. Edited September 28, 2011 by Cliffeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aayjaybee Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I went to the Ace Of Herts last night and thers a rumour going round Rye that Lewis Bridger may come to Rye Also Josh Auty may be there next season also averages allowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stBendTiger Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I went to the Ace Of Herts last night and thers a rumour going round Rye that Lewis Bridger may come to Rye Also Josh Auty may be there next season also averages allowing Bridger has refused to drop down to the premier league twice, as he believes he is too good for the prem. Josh Auty will be at Scunny next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Bridger has refused to drop down to the premier league twice, as he believes he is too good for the prem. Josh Auty will be at Scunny next season. Bridger did say that he was thinking about doubling this coming season. But his average so high that it would be a surprise to see him getting a Premier League place next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 As much as I despise bridger, he'd quite easily attain a 9+ PL average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 As much as I despise bridger, he'd quite easily attain a 9+ PL average. With a starting average of 11.58, he would need to average a lot more than 9+ average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Like joe screen who came in on 12 yet just scraped a 9 point figure, he's been a fine addition to the PL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Like joe screen who came in on 12 yet just scraped a 9 point figure, he's been a fine addition to the PL! Not disputing that Lewis would not be valuable addition for the Premier League, but unlike Screeny he is not likely to stay in the Premier League any longer in the Premier League more than one season. The average that he comes in on will take a massive part of a teams averages, and for me that would be a massive gamble to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think bridger is the type who will ride as much as possible... He will make mega money riding PL and EL and as long as he is allowed to do it, he will, same as barker. I'd quite like to see the likes of bridger and stead to drop down next year, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I think bridger is the type who will ride as much as possible... He will make mega money riding PL and EL and as long as he is allowed to do it, he will, same as barker. I'd quite like to see the likes of bridger and stead to drop down next year, personally. Riders of that calibre are great for the Premier League, and takes the league from strength to strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 With a starting average of 11.58, he would need to average a lot more than 9+ average. Where's this figure come from? Last EL greensheets have him at 7.40, which would convert to 12.33, even with Brit reduction he'd still be over 12. I'd rather take Olly Allen on a 10 odd average than Bridger. Though Bridger would certainly be a very exciting addition to the side, I just don't think on such a high average it'd be wise to bring him in. The formula that seems to work is having a strong number one and at least 1 strong reserve, we need to start with Nelson in a reserve berth ideally in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Where's this figure come from? Last EL greensheets have him at 7.40, which would convert to 12.33, even with Brit reduction he'd still be over 12. I'd rather take Olly Allen on a 10 odd average than Bridger. Though Bridger would certainly be a very exciting addition to the side, I just don't think on such a high average it'd be wise to bring him in. The formula that seems to work is having a strong number one and at least 1 strong reserve, we need to start with Nelson in a reserve berth ideally in my opinion. I agree, but you need a fairly balanced set-up to make this work. When the boy Nelson gets going and goes up into the team, you really want somebody of equal abilty coming down. The Blueprint was Eastbourne where they were always going to have either Woodward, Bridger or Dryml to help the sacrificial lamb that was the Finnish kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 The team needs alot of rebuilding to keep anyone interested for 2012, Auty and Aspgren would definitely have been a start. If we can expect Neath, ???, Boxall, Bowen, Hawkins, Nelson and Morley then things are only going to get worse at Rye. I haven't attended any meetings in October due to lack of interest, some serious improvements need to be made on and off track for next season to bring the crowd back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I agree, but you need a fairly balanced set-up to make this work. When the boy Nelson gets going and goes up into the team, you really want somebody of equal abilty coming down. The Blueprint was Eastbourne where they were always going to have either Woodward, Bridger or Dryml to help the sacrificial lamb that was the Finnish kid. There is a difference between the leagues in that respect IMO, look at Glasgow this year, big hitter Screen, backed up with a solid top 5 and 2 decent reserves, when one moved up, the rider who came down the other way was just as effective. The same thing has happened with Edinburgh in the recent past. Rye's last two league winning sides were both built with at least one strong reserve too (Danny King in 05, Wuffy and Roynon in 07). Of the seven riders who finished the season Neath and Nelson are the only two who I would dread losing. Neathy seemed pretty confident last night that we will be challenging next season, so lets hope he knows something we don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza66 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 In my opinion the two riders I think rye should keep for next year are Christ Neath and nelson. Being in 5 new faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Neath Luke and Nelson are nailed on.Despite what anyone says Luke will be a very good reserve at home and is on a average that he should be able to improve on significantly.Nelson could easily achieve a 7 point average. Anyone know what his average has been over the last ten meetings. Neath has been exceptional. Cant see Brundle Hawkins or Frampton returning. Boxall is an enigma. He has such talent and such awful machinery. i'd keep him for the number 4 slot. I hope Bridger does nt come on that sort of average. He does nt ride Rye well at all. I know he is rumoured to go elsewhere but i would love Auty and Howe to join. I see the negotiations have broken down for Auty. The question is whether he has outpriced himself or is Len being tight. One things for sure Len will be aware from the way the crowds have dipped that he needs a team that does nt drop points at home and rides to entertain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aayjaybee Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Probably the later it is obvious Len does not want elite league racing at Rye. He is not willing to pay elite league wages and get an air fence and he will most probably have to make the track bigger.He is trying to compete with the big boys by spending as little as possible you have to speculate to accumulate and Len is not willing to do this he is happy with mid table in prem league but the fans want more which won't happen while Len is in charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Agree regarding Luke being a good reserve but only if he is signed with a view to being second reserve. His points at home would certainly help from reserve, however if we go with Ben Morley and Luke in the side it is likely we will be too long in the tail on our travels for most of the year. Jason Bunyan is a rider we want to look at as he is on such an attractive figure and would start at reserve potentially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza66 Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I don't agree about keeping Luke Bowen. Even if he starts the season at reserve and does well he will move up into the main body of team. I know this will be unpopular but I am not a fan of his. He does not score well away from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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