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Was looking through some old stats in 1977, Peterborough had a no 1 with a ave of 7.83 and a number 7 with a ave of 6.35.Would never happen now would it, was amazed really I remember Sheffield in 73 having a similar average scenario. Averages. 1. Hines 7.83. 2.Clark 7.47. 3.Hawkins 7.37. 4.Flat man 7.08. 5.B.Clark. 6.99. 6.Cousins 6.50. 7.Matthews 6.35.The national league teams seemed to have closer averages or am I imagining it.?

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Was looking through some old stats in 1977, Peterborough had a no 1 with a ave of 7.83 and a number 7 with a ave of 6.35.Would never happen now would it, was amazed really I remember Sheffield in 73 having a similar average scenario. Averages. 1. Hines 7.83. 2.Clark 7.47. 3.Hawkins 7.37. 4.Flat man 7.08. 5.B.Clark. 6.99. 6.Cousins 6.50. 7.Matthews 6.35.The national league teams seemed to have closer averages or am I imagining it.?

 

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Was looking through some old stats in 1977, Peterborough had a no 1 with a ave of 7.83 and a number 7 with a ave of 6.35

 

But it meaningless unless it's to demonstarte that it was a successsful team structure. - ?

 

So I looked it up. P'boro were 5th that year, - so not recommended.

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But it meaningless unless it's to demonstarte that it was a successsful team structure. - ?

 

So I looked it up. P'boro were 5th that year, - so not recommended.

Not bad britmet 5th, bearing in mind Newcastle were the kings with legends the Owen brothers .You think with a month left at least 3 of there riders could of reached the NLRC.
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Not bad britmet 5th, bearing in mind Newcastle were the kings with legends the Owen brothers .You think with a month left at least 3 of there riders could of reached the NLRC.

Surely only 1 of them could have made it? And even then possibly as reserve with those averages.Not sure how many teams were there that year though....

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But it meaningless unless it's to demonstarte that it was a successsful team structure. - ?

 

So I looked it up. P'boro were 5th that year, - so not recommended.

 

Didn't Hull win the National/Premier league once with a team of that sort of make up?

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Surely only 1 of them could have made it? And even then possibly as reserve with those averages.Not sure how many teams were there that year though....

Always thought then Iris the no 1 in the averages always got in? not the top 16 averages? Sometimes Tom Owen would average 10 plus but Joe would mostly be no 1.
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Joe had gone British League in 1977.

 

Bear in mind the points limit was way higher. I'm sure the Diamonds had three 10+ riders in 1976.

Who was it bacca ? Joe near 11 ,Tom 10 plus , was Henderson 8 plus? Later on did Hunter average10 plus and Bargh and Thorpe were big hitters.
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My memory is incorrect. In my defence I was only 13 and they all seemed invincible to me

 

Joe 11.54 (they would bring in a rule to stop him now!)

Tom 10.43

Ron 8.33 (but his home average was over 10)

Well Bacca not to worry I totally forgot Joe had gone full time British league.I always remember in 1979 I think, the robins v Hull drawing 39.39 all Sigalos getting a 15 max (from reserve).I remember i was gutted as I was a big Joe fan ,and he didn't arrive he was a very good rider no doubt about it remember his black leathers with the White stars over the years Newcastle have had some great riders a awesome history.
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Who was it bacca ? Joe near 11 ,Tom 10 plus , was Henderson 8 plus? Later on did Hunter average10 plus and Bargh and Thorpe were big hitters.

 

I think you are referring to the 1983 Diamonds, Averages -Joe Owen 11.10 Rod Hunter 10.50 & Bobby Beaton 10.20 the three combined to score over 1,500 points over the season !

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I think you are referring to the 1983 Diamonds, Averages -Joe Owen 11.10 Rod Hunter 10.50 & Bobby Beaton 10.20 the three combined to score over 1,500 points over the season !

Bacca would know that as he probably was there ? I thought the 76/77? team didn't have 3 ten point riders ,both the Owen brothers were but riders like Henderson,B.Havelock, and Blackadder were averaging 8 plus as good back up men.?
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