Roger MARTIN Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) That won't make any difference to Mike Bowden, Werner had retired but he still tried to sign him for Plymouth, this is the full story in the paper. PLYMOUTH Devils boss Mike Bowden is poised to bring in another rider to replace crocked Dane Nicky Glanz. Glanz flew back to Denmark over the weekend for a medical examination after withdrawing from Friday night's League Cup defeat against Ispwich. The Dane suffered rib and shoulder injuries after crashing the previous evening during Devils' Premier League defeat at Redcar. Ironically, a former Redcar Bear could be the rider on the way to replace Glanz, at least temporarily. Mark Jones has been released by the Bears, and would replace Glanz at reserve, if he decides to head for the St Boniface Arena. He is the favoured choice of Bowden, who tried to sign the ex-Newport rider before the season started. Bowden is also tracking other riders, including Berwick's Jade Mudgeway. The Devils chairman and promoter made it clear that whoever replaced Glanz could be brought in permanently. Bowden was not happy with his teams defeat on Friday night and has been less than enthused about their performances away from home. Devils have yet to win an away meeting this season. Bowden said: "Lee Trigger (joint team manager) has spoken to Nicky and it looks as though he will be out of our weekend meetings at Berwick and Edinburgh. "We're just working out what we will be doing for a guest rider. "There are a few around, but it would be good if we could get Mark Jones, who has just been released by Redcar. "I was keen on signing him, but he decided to go to Newport instead, then moved to Redcar when Newport closed. "He's a good lad and, hopefully, we'll be able to talk to him about coming down here." Bowden said he could not rule out Jones – or whoever – staying at the St Boniface Arena in the longer term. He said: "I'm not saying that whoever comes in would replace Nicky, because there are other riders on the team who are not doing the business, so it could easily be someone else. "If whoever it is comes in and does a good job, then we'll be looking at keeping him." 0 0 Edited July 4, 2012 by Devildodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Mark Jones would be a sensible signing -- he lives in the south-west, doesn't he? But Redcar stated he has retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
english roundabout Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Can anybody tell me what the open meeting is this friday please? Can't find anything on the plymouth website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DexterBeauregarde Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I rarely post here but feel compelled to today. The local paper last week stated that Mr Bowden claimed it was a waste of time meeting against Ipswich. Whilst some people would agree he forgets to remember that he as promotor is putting on a show for the paying public. Can you imagine a circus stating come along but it wont be entertaining!! MMM then to complain publically about the attendence is something I can't agree with. He needs to remember he may have to a degree put off some people. On a more important note, have just read Simon Lambert has been released, surely he can fit in somewhere for us, better than certainly a number of our other riders, 7+1 earlier in the year for Leicester sounds good to me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 What about Simon Lambert ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Agree 100% with your post, Mike Bowden was shooting himself in the foot even before the meeting started, it was bad enough having the two top riders in the team missing, then he has to say on top of that the meeting was a waste of time, i think that did it for the supporters who were 50/50 on going, well it did for me. And on the more important note of Simon Lambert, he would in my opinion be a great signing is possible, but i'm not sure if Mike Bowden looks to sign riders that do well at the SBA, going on past signing's, i'm not going to mention any names, but he has a brother, that is also a rider . Edited July 7, 2012 by Devildodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 To fit in Lambert more than 1 change would be required unless one of the top 4 goes. The only other way would be if Holder and Glanz went and Lambert and a 3 pointer came in. Whilst Lambert would probably get more than Holder, a 3 pointer would be unlikely to score much if anything so really it would make little difference. Glanz has put nearly a point on his starting average and if his injury is OK, I'd be pretty angry if he was replaced as he has been a bright spark at the bottom end (even if he's not been banging huge double figure scores in). Ksiezak is still finding his feet and I hope he is given time as he's been doing alright, although we all know Mr Bowden doesn't really care about that. The Plymouth fans have been blessed with having two of the top five riders in the PL and probably the most entertaining two at that. Sadly this does of course mean that the bottom end has to suffer and it really does become a case of the top end scoring big and hoping that one or two of the bottom end can muck in from time to time. As far as being successful in winning team trophies, this technique of team building has failed far more times than it has succeeded. As a Plymouth fan I want to see us win both at home and away, but as a speedway fan I want to be entertained so it does really leave Plymouth with a dilemma, personally the latter wins for me and I'd rather see Fisher and Barker every week regardless. I think Plymouth have a great shout in the 4's and the pairs as it stands but that will be it this season if anything. If there is a like for like change out there that could genuinely improve our bottom end (bottom 3 in the averages) then maybe look at it but for now I just don't see anything out there unless a re-jig of the side is made which personally I'd rather we didn't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 To fit in Lambert more than 1 change would be required unless one of the top 4 goes. The only other way would be if Holder and Glanz went and Lambert and a 3 pointer came in. Whilst Lambert would probably get more than Holder, a 3 pointer would be unlikely to score much if anything so really it would make little difference. Glanz has put nearly a point on his starting average and if his injury is OK, I'd be pretty angry if he was replaced as he has been a bright spark at the bottom end (even if he's not been banging huge double figure scores in). Ksiezak is still finding his feet and I hope he is given time as he's been doing alright, although we all know Mr Bowden doesn't really care about that. The Plymouth fans have been blessed with having two of the top five riders in the PL and probably the most entertaining two at that. Sadly this does of course mean that the bottom end has to suffer and it really does become a case of the top end scoring big and hoping that one or two of the bottom end can muck in from time to time. As far as being successful in winning team trophies, this technique of team building has failed far more times than it has succeeded. As a Plymouth fan I want to see us win both at home and away, but as a speedway fan I want to be entertained so it does really leave Plymouth with a dilemma, personally the latter wins for me and I'd rather see Fisher and Barker every week regardless. I think Plymouth have a great shout in the 4's and the pairs as it stands but that will be it this season if anything. If there is a like for like change out there that could genuinely improve our bottom end (bottom 3 in the averages) then maybe look at it but for now I just don't see anything out there unless a re-jig of the side is made which personally I'd rather we didn't see. totally agree mikey ben and ryan vfm also we are much improved from last year imo but you will always get people slagging off riders after one or two bad meetings which shows total lack of common sense to be honest if you got a 4.5 average thats what your expected to score not 7or8 and i think most of the devils are more or less riding to thier averages if two or three of them hit a bit of form which i think will happen before the end of the season we will pick up some points away from home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 They had every chance today but the same two riders kept us in the meeting, and it was lost in heat 14, Mike Bowden gives it all that about winning away, but i don't think he cares about away meetings, all that interests him is home meetings and how much he can make, the team is not strong enough to make the play-offs, but because of the way it has been put together there is no way he can make changes to it without dropping Barker or Fisher, i think what supporters need to say, do we won't to see the best two rider's in the league or not, that's what it's all down to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I see in the speedway star Bowden said Lambert wouldn't be able to come in untill 21st July due to certain regulations, does anyone know what regulations these would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I see in the speedway star Bowden said Lambert wouldn't be able to come in untill 21st July due to certain regulations, does anyone know what regulations these would be? Yeah Bowden buying a stamp to send the contracts in probably! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Mike is it anything to do with Reade and Lambert both riding for Stoke, and a rule saying they both can not sign at the same time, other than that what you say about buying a stamp must be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Mike is it anything to do with Reade and Lambert both riding for Stoke, and a rule saying they both can not sign at the same time, other than that what you say about buying a stamp must be right If it is, I've never heard of that rule myself. Either way Mr Bowden is showing his knowledge or lack of when it comes to speedway if he thinks Reade is ready to step up. I spoke to Nicki yesterday and he has told me he is fit and ready for Friday so Bowden cannot use injury as an excuse to drop him and it will be a disgrace if he's dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 If it is, I've never heard of that rule myself. Either way Mr Bowden is showing his knowledge or lack of when it comes to speedway if he thinks Reade is ready to step up. I spoke to Nicki yesterday and he has told me he is fit and ready for Friday so Bowden cannot use injury as an excuse to drop him and it will be a disgrace if he's dropped. If he drops Nicki for Reade then i agree Mike, Reade may be riding well in the NL, but to go from NL reserve, to PL reserve is a mighty big step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted July 14, 2012 Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) The top riders in the NL who are all capable of scoring more than 3+ in the PL are Adam Roynon, Richie Worall, Steve Worall, Ashley Birks, Jason Garrity, Tom Perry, Simon Lambert, and Cam Heeps. the next grade of riders are Ash Morris, Rob Branford, Kyle Hughes, James Cockle, Ben Reade, Blackbird,Kerr and Ben Morley, i was expecting Marc Owen to join these but he has been out injured since April, another to keep an eye out for is Stefan Nielsen at Mildenhall, and i have been particuarly impressed on the two occasions i have seen him ride by young Nathan Stoneman who has unluckily just broken his leg, i believe he is from down your way. I would love Plymouth to be able to find a double figure points scorer down at reserve, what average would Ryans fellow countryman Tyson Burmeister. http://www.speedwayb..._Burmeister.htm come in on ? or the rider who has also impressed me American Austin Novratil he is only 17, and one for the future http://www.speedwayb...tinnovratil.htm both of these would be well suited by the St Boniface arena, however of all the riders mentioned, the stand out one is Simon Lambert. Edited July 14, 2012 by greyhoundp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 it would be interesting to see what Ben Reade does when moved into the main body of the team before thinking of giving him a go in the Plymouth team in the PL, yes he rides the Stoke track well and picks up some good points away, but for me until he proves himself in the main body of the Stoke team i wouldn't touch him with a barge poll, but thats Mike Bowden for you, i would not touch the Plymouth reserve's, there is one more place in the Plymouth team that needs sorting before looking at the two reserve's, Simon Lambert would be the one for me, rides the Plymouth track well, and the last time he was at the SBA was very unlucky when taken out by a visiting rider, up till then he was doing well guesting for Plymouth, and is a rider the Plymouth supporters would take to, because he never gives up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave aka TheRealDL Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Tyson Burmeister would fly around Plymouth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) I have seen Tyson around the SBA with the American Dream team, he was similar to Kenny Ingalls, i think having a spell in the EL with Wolverhampton may have did him good, not sure if he would be better than Lambert, i have a feeling the reason Bowden wants Reade to come into the team is so he can fit Lambert in. Edited July 15, 2012 by Devildodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I have seen Tyson around the SBA with the American Dream team, he was similar to Kenny Ingalls, i think having a spell in the EL with Wolverhampton may have did him good Done him good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Done him good? You need to be did sorry done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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