PhilK Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Maybe the NL isn't the place for the saints although Kings Lynn and Rye House want to bring riders through to they are trying to put competitive sides together and from what has been said on here RG has a completley different agenda. Although I'm sure everyone will support the Saints this year and whsh them all the very best I believe for example their first meeting is at away match Mildenhall and I'm not sure Mildenhall supporters are paying for that kind of entertainment but we will see. It's not just the home fans that are paying to see the Saints but people like Stoke fans are paying to watch them away. One more thing, is there too much pressure being put on Adam and Tom? when they are trying to get the breakthrough they need I know SP wont put them under any presssure but he wont need to they will probably do that themselves Only time will tell hpopefully it will be a good experiment PS before I get Worralls and Birks thrown at me 'again' lets not forget these lads were very accomplished MX riders before making the switch where you line up with 40 oponents and have to gat and race to get anywhere Sorry but that is just a bizarre post . The Scunthorpe Saints are an integral part of the NL, and the NL would be alot poorer without them When they visit Mildenhall this season I will look forward to seeing young Phillips and Clegg for the first time, plus Greenwood, Wrathall and co. Not sure what you mean by 'that type of entertainment' but I'm sure they will all give a good account of themselves. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I think the Scunthorpe side will surprise a few people this year. Despite what Godfrey, Parnaby et al say, once the new riders get dialled in to EWR, they will be a tough nut to crack at home. Very strong top 2, lots of potential improvement in Wrathall, Young & Greenwood. I personally think Greenwood will be one to watch in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think the Scunthorpe side will surprise a few people this year. Despite what Godfrey, Parnaby et al say, once the new riders get dialled in to EWR, they will be a tough nut to crack at home. Very strong top 2, lots of potential improvement in Wrathall, Young & Greenwood. I personally think Greenwood will be one to watch in 2012. Me to Olly Greenwood is the most improved rider ive seen this winter But a team with Olly,King,Worrall,Young,Wrathall Phillips and Clegg should be in this league maybe...........according to some..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy bill Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 They way the country is at momment it wouldn't surprise me if next year possibly some prem teams could join the national League. New team for national league with Dean Felton named as captain Widnes Wingers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 New team for national league with Dean Felton named as captain Widnes Wingers Surely Deano is a goal keeper rather than a winger? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Maybe the NL isn't the place for the saints although Kings Lynn and Rye House want to bring riders through to they are trying to put competitive sides together and from what has been said on here RG has a completley different agenda. Although I'm sure everyone will support the Saints this year and whsh them all the very best I believe for example their first meeting is at away match Mildenhall and I'm not sure Mildenhall supporters are paying for that kind of entertainment but we will see. It's not just the home fans that are paying to see the Saints but people like Stoke fans are paying to watch them away. One more thing, is there too much pressure being put on Adam and Tom? when they are trying to get the breakthrough they need I know SP wont put them under any presssure but he wont need to they will probably do that themselves Only time will tell hpopefully it will be a good experiment PS before I get Worralls and Birks thrown at me 'again' lets not forget these lads were very accomplished MX riders before making the switch where you line up with 40 oponents and have to gat and race to get anywhere I think every Young Stars rider in their named 8 is a club asset and I know Dale has high (and probably justified)hopes for them all. Scunny are just starting again, that's all. Weaker sides will always draw less fans, whatever league or team it is. Personally, I think seeing Worrall and King (at least) take on the Fen Tigers is a reason for going by itself. Edited February 28, 2012 by Halifaxtiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think every Young Stars rider in their named 8 is a club asset and I know Dale has high (and probably justified)hopes for them all. Scunny are just starting again, that's all. Weaker sides will always draw less fans, whatever league or team it is. Personally, I think seeing Worrall and King (at least) take on the Fen Tigers is a reason for going by itself. To be honest I was just making reference to a RG quote from Backless about wanting to make the league soley developmental. with raw talent which to my mind devides the league even more than it is. As usual I was treated to the usual barage of abuse from the usual suspects so I'm giving this one a miss now. Hopefully it will be a good meeting for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostylion Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 tell me TMW,if Chris was named in a team aimed for development,would you still think that the team were in the wrong league,or would you support it??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) tell me TMW,if Chris was named in a team aimed for development,would you still think that the team were in the wrong league,or would you support it??? Not sure of the relevance of your question. I don't run speedway teams. The thread is called 'concern for the NL'. as it does seem to be struggling to attract support and if it is to remain a semi professional league one would assume it needs to attract a few more. I was questioning the, what seems to be growing golf between the teams with the quote from RG in Backlesses post. I support all NL riders and wish them ALL, the very best. It seems to me it would be better if the league went Amateur and then the questions wouldn't arise but as it is the bread and butter of the riders trying to go PL then that is possibly not the best policy either Edited February 28, 2012 by TMW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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