vog Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 So, Stoke have made 2 changes then! Adam Wrathall has been ruled out for the season, and Ross Walter has been dropped. In their place come Matt Bates on a 4.63 and Liam Rumsey on a 3. Interesting. Shame for Adam, and I hope Ross isn't lost to the sport, but welcome Matt and Liam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 What's Stoke's obsession with changing their 3 point riders? I've lost count of how many they've had now! And I thought Ross' scores were improving anyway, as you say Vog I hope he sticks at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 What's Stoke's obsession with changing their 3 point riders? I've lost count of how many they've had now! And I thought Ross' scores were improving anyway, as you say Vog I hope he sticks at it. Difficult for Ross. Was riding at the difficult number 4 position, but at times he never looked like beating reserves. Hopefully he sticks at it and gets both confidence and gains a bit more skill over the rest of the season and maybe comes back next year a better rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Could of at least given ross a chance now he is down to reserve! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Could of at least given ross a chance now he is down to reserve! I agree, done the hard work in the maln body, whilst on a 3point average, now he gets a chance to get a few points, his thanks are to get dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy bill Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 they must be scared off getting turned over at buxton again but we dont have wrighty or branford so it will be close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 they must be scared off getting turned over at buxton again but we dont have wrighty or branford so it will be close That's exactly it. Nothing to do with Wrathall being out for the season thanks to a broken wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I agree, done the hard work in the maln body, whilst on a 3point average, now he gets a chance to get a few points, his thanks are to get dropped. I think most people feel sorry for Ross but whatever position he would of taken would of made no difference as week in week out he pick up points only if other riders had problems. Strangely he had a fantastic race at Scunthorpe and beat some good racers but for me looked way out of his depth. He raced against reserves every week and even on his own track he was not in the running. We all hope he keeps at it and comes back for someone and shows everybody that he is capable of racing a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosswalter Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I just wanted to say thanks to malcolm and the people at stoke for giving me the opportunity to ride for them in the national league. I found it very difficult at number 4 with lack of confidence and experience i was looking forward to riding back in the reserve spot to improve my riding and to grow in confidence again. Being without a team i am a free agent and looking for a team place. I wish the stoke lads well in the closing part of the season. Thanks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice to see a rider not being bitter and airing it out in public! Stick with it Ross. You were always going to be like a lamb to slaughter riding at number 4. You showed flashes of talent (Heat 13 at Scunthorpe is a prime example!) and just needed to work on consistency. I hope you aren't lost to the sport. Hopefully the experience of what is expected at NL level will allow you to focus on improving and, if not this season, getting a place next season at reserve. Also, I can only apologise for trying to get the nickname "The Ross-o-tron" to stick I'm all for the obscure Friends references. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger MARTIN Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Great to see Matt back in the sport, all the best to you Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I just wanted to say thanks to malcolm and the people at stoke for giving me the opportunity to ride for them in the national league. I found it very difficult at number 4 with lack of confidence and experience i was looking forward to riding back in the reserve spot to improve my riding and to grow in confidence again. Being without a team i am a free agent and looking for a team place. I wish the stoke lads well in the closing part of the season. Thanks How very freshing,Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Will they have to make a 3rd now Simon Lambert is back in the Premier League? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Will they have to make a 3rd now Simon Lambert is back in the Premier League? Who has he signed for? EDIT: Just seen buried away in a topic that he has signed for Rye House, so I guess we will need a new signing. Edited August 14, 2012 by vog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555dan Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Will they have to make a 3rd now Simon Lambert is back in the Premier League? NO!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 613 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Who has he signed for? EDIT: Just seen buried away in a topic that he has signed for Rye House, so I guess we will need a new signing. No Stoke won't be making a new signing taken off the Stoke website STOKE Easy Rider Potters are delighted to announce that Simon Lambert will remain at the club after deliberations between Rye House and the speedway authorities have confirmed that Simon is not eligible to double up. Given the situation Simon Lambert has opted to remain with the club for the remainder of the season something which Simon had always maintained would always be the case in such circumstances. Stoke team manager Malcolm Vasey said “Simon has proven to be a man of integrity. He promised me at the outset of his current arrangement with Stoke that he would remain with the club until the end of the season. Despite offers from elsewhere Simon has remained resolute that he would continue as a Potter. I admire his resilience and honesty which is a rare quality these days.” Simon will ride at Buxton in the new look Stoke septet which faces the Hitmen in the National Trophy on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Its very good to see Stoke keep hold of Simon i just wonder how many meetings he will miss ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I see Richard Andrews has signed for Stoke now replacing Adam, What happened to Matt Bates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I hear matt bates is also injured so obviously couldnt ride aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I see Richard Andrews has signed for Stoke now replacing Adam, What happened to Matt Bates? Heathen1984 is right, from what I was told Matt had a practice spin at Somerset, and it didn't go well for him. So we have signed Richard in his place. More worrying for us is both Ben Reade's injury, and the departure of Simon Lambert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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