Taylorj Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 There would be no touching Plymouth's trio. Newport's last year was impressive but it would've only have been Gjedde who could constantly compete with Barker and Fisher. If Plymouth sign Lanham then I'll certainly be making a lot of trips to watch Plymouth. Plymouth will be seeing even more maximum's than last year. A few seasons ago Workington were top heavy and didn't really get us anywhere, the heatleaders need back up as you will see as we did, alot of the heats ending in 3-3 . Would boost Plymouth with Lanham but still think a mid table finish , there are better 1-7's in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 May i ask why everyone is so keen to drop Boxall or has he packed up again ? Im not keen to drop Boxall, but on the grapevine I hear that his demands were too excessive (in Mr Bowdens eyes anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Fisher, Barker and Lanham would be the strongest top 3 I have seen a side assemble in the PL (if that was to be there side). Add in Glanz and Gino who both have a point or so to add on their averages IMO. Plymouth will cause teams problems. Its all well and good saying you need riders who will up their average but when you have 2 genuine 10 point mean, you don’t need much improvement from the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Im not keen to drop Boxall, but on the grapevine I hear that his demands were too excessive (in Mr Bowdens eyes anyway) Mike i don't think Lanham is the only Newport rider MB is interested in. Edited February 22, 2012 by Devildodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHayes Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Mike i don't think Lanham is the only Newport rider MB is interested in. You're correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) You're correct. I had a word with him this morning and i got that impression. Edited February 22, 2012 by Devildodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 A few seasons ago Workington were top heavy and didn't really get us anywhere, the heatleaders need back up as you will see as we did, alot of the heats ending in 3-3 . Would boost Plymouth with Lanham but still think a mid table finish , there are better 1-7's in the league Yes, I agree. But now that Newport aren't running. I have little care for a teams strength in depth. I will just be going to meetings to see top racing and a Plymouth team with Barker, Fisher and possibly Lanham fit that bill perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hang on a minute, the mood seems to be mainly posative over the last page or two of this thread instead of the usual complaints! This cannot be right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hang on a minute, the mood seems to be mainly posative over the last page or two of this thread instead of the usual complaints! This cannot be right.... It's just a shame Steve that one team proof's from one team's downfall, even if i'm a Plymouth supporter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Mike i don't think Lanham is the only Newport rider MB is interested in. Well I can't see Mr Bowden taking on Mellgren or Aspegren if its true that they cost a lot in travel expenses and Gjedde is a no go. Kurtz is the obvious thought although Jones has always been reasonable at out place. Could we see Holder, Boxall and Franchetti gone for Lanham, Kurtz and Jones? Not saying it's right or even what I would do but something like that could happen! Although given Gino has only just re-signed I would suggest Jones is more unlikely that the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Well I can't see Mr Bowden taking on Mellgren or Aspegren if its true that they cost a lot in travel expenses and Gjedde is a no go. Kurtz is the obvious thought although Jones has always been reasonable at out place. Could we see Holder, Boxall and Franchetti gone for Lanham, Kurtz and Jones? Not saying it's right or even what I would do but something like that could happen! Although given Gino has only just re-signed I would suggest Jones is more unlikely that the other two. I highly doubt it. That's almost half of the Wasps team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I highly doubt it. That's almost half of the Wasps team Any why not? We had most of the Stoke team last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Still think its harsh on a rider(s) has been told he has a place(s), invest in equipment and prepare for the new season only to be told sorry, actually we're giving your place to someone else now. Not on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWS Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 So Plymouth have actually offered Lanham a team place. I don't think that's the wisest thing to announce when he is in two minds. Surely the Plymouth riders will be able to work out who Lanham would replace.. If Lanham decides against signing for Plymouth then surely there won't be good chemistry between one rider and the club. That rider will be knowing that the club preferred someone else and were on the edge of leaving him with no team at a very late time. Of course the likely rider is Boxall. It just doesn't seem like the greatest idea to make the offer public in my opinion. Anyone agree/disagree? I'm interested to know what other people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 So Plymouth have actually offered Lanham a team place. I don't think that's the wisest thing to announce when he is in two minds. Surely the Plymouth riders will be able to work out who Lanham would replace.. If Lanham decides against signing for Plymouth then surely there won't be good chemistry between one rider and the club. That rider will be knowing that the club preferred someone else and were on the edge of leaving him with no team at a very late time. Of course the likely rider is Boxall. It just doesn't seem like the greatest idea to make the offer public in my opinion. Anyone agree/disagree? I'm interested to know what other people think. Whilst i don't think the rider in question would be overly impressed, i don't think it matters a great deal regarding his on track performances. As Jim Bowen used to say on Bullseye, its pounds for points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) To be fair to Plymouth, it wasn't them who revealed it. It was Lanham himself to the local Ipswich rag. Not the most professional thing Lanham has done it has to be said especially as he isn't even sure of accepting the place. He knows full well Plymouth has a full line up at present and a fellow rider could lose his place a result!! If he isn't sure of accepting, why unsettle a fellow rider by revealing he's been offered their place? Edited February 22, 2012 by ZODIAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovey Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams/ipswich-witches/lanham_s_world_has_been_turned_upside_down_1_1217389 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Reading that I get the feeling that he might be getting cold feet on the move. My guess is that he will sit it out and wait for a place to become available.. The one thing this will do if he does not sign is make one rider very unsettled at Plymouth because someone going to be dropped to make way for him if he does sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) One thing for sure if Plymouth sign everybody that has been mentioned they will need a clean sweep in ALL competitions to pay the bills and maintain crowd levels, or they might finish up like a certain club this winter.Has Bowden got a new motto this season "speculate to accumulate" Edited February 22, 2012 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I don't know how you can run a club like this. How many riders have been in and then out this winter? Things should be kept under wraps until the ink is dried on contracts, as looking in from the outside the club has very little loyalty to riders once a better option becomes available! Problem with that is some riders won't touch the club as will be concerned of loosing their job before a wheel is turned! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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