Mimmo Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 To be honest, I think this an excellent line-up, and although I have reservations about Olly Allen purely because of his injury record, which of course can't be helped, it's watered my mouth enough to make the 4-hour round trip as often as finances and decent weather permit. Mellgrem IMO will be a very solid and reliable heat-leader. So will Allen if he can keep out of trouble!! Bunyan should be good for a minimum of 8-points a meeting. Garrity is getting better all the time, and providing he keeps a level head, could and should go far in the sport. Lambert & Lykke at reserve have got to be a promoters dream in the Premier League, especially at home where towards the end of the current season, they both looked so full of points. Nelson I'll give the benefit of doubt to, but am not convinced, think I would rather have investigated the possibility of Stefan Nielsen, assuming they hadn't already done so. I've always been a bit of a Rye House 'Knocker' on this forum, but I'll put my hands up and admit that some of the meetings that I saw there towards the end of the season were far more entertaining than they've been in past few years, and certainly better than anything I can remember seeing whilst travelling around to some Elite League meetings. It's a team worthy of local support, and providing admission costs are set at an affordable level (they're a tad to high at the moment), then there's no reason why many of those missing fans of recent years shouldn't return. They will surely be in the running for honours come next Autumn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Bunyan should be good for a minimum of 8-points a meeting. Huh? Why do you think Bunyan will increase his average so much next season? He only upped it by .40 last season from 4.74 to 5.14. You reckon he is going to add nearly 3 points...........................? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Those Rolling averages are funny things, didn't he score 24 points against Berwick home and away in the cup final thingy, that Rye won, which doesn't go on the averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Decent line up, expect a title challenge with that seven. Enough left if Nelson no shows to sign a decent replacement too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Decent line up, expect a title challenge with that seven. Enough left if Nelson no shows to sign a decent replacement too. I daresay some might say it is well under the limit again but this is an exciting looking side. Olly is a good gater, and very quick once in the lead so an ideal no. 1. Also, he fits the experienced and 'family' values Len is seeking. Add to that riders who are at the start of their careers and, have proved themselves, already, to be match winners. For example, Kasper was the star of the show when Rye were at Ipswich last October. Jason G, is sensational on his day and, one year on, has the ability to be one of the PL stars in 2013. If you now add Anders to the equation plus the stability of Jason B this is an impressive side and, we have evidence that Simon has the ability to conquer the larger circuits such as Sheffield. Finally, if Nelson fails to appear, Len still has over 7.5 points in his shopping basket. Edited November 19, 2012 by tocha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I think it's a very risky team, with a lot of pressure on Garrity, Bunyan and Nelson....all of whom were reserves in the not to distant past and are now all in the main body... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Has Chris Neath retired due to injury ? anyone know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That team is brilliant lol. The first team to go all season without scoring a single league point? Get Olly Allen in your fantasy team - 5 rides and a TR every meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I daresay some might say it is well under the limit again but this is an exciting looking side. Olly is a good gater, and very quick once in the lead so an ideal no. 1. Also, he fits the experienced and 'family' values Len is seeking. Add to that riders who are at the start of their careers and, have proved themselves, already, to be match winners. For example, Kasper was the star of the show when Rye were at Ipswich last October. Jason G, is sensational on his day and, one year on, has the ability to be one of the PL stars in 2013. If you now add Anders to the equation plus the stability of Jason B this is an impressive side and, we have evidence that Simon has the ability to conquer the larger circuits such as Sheffield. Finally, if Nelson fails to appear, Len still has over 7.5 points in his shopping basket. Yeah no doubt about the potential of quite a few of these riders, but Len Silver seems to do this every year where by he puts out teams that way under the limit. I wonder if he suffers from discalcula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Has Chris Neath retired due to injury ? anyone know. Don't think he has actually announced his retirement but he will not be fit enough for the start / most of 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That team is brilliant lol. The first team to go all season without scoring a single league point? Get Olly Allen in your fantasy team - 5 rides and a TR every meeting. Has Jepsen Jensen Racing hacked your account SCB? That is a very good line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Has Jepsen Jensen Racing hacked your account SCB? That is a very good line up. But it's about 10 points under the limit. Sorry, it's terrible, this 1-7 will finish bottom, by a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 But it's about 10 points under the limit. Sorry, it's terrible, this 1-7 will finish bottom, by a long way. I have to agree it looks poor. Why does he build his teams so far under the limit EVERY year? Yes there is some talent there with improvement in them, but the hard fact is they're gonna have to improve considerably just to be on a par with others who build to the limit and improve very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 3 points under the limit, not seen any other line ups so far, will not be bottom I'm certain. Stand by my statement we'll be challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 3 points under the limit, not seen any other line ups so far, will not be bottom I'm certain. Stand by my statement we'll be challenging. deluded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Gonna be interesting viewing these comments again come this time next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm with Ben here. Looks a strong side. Allen should score well wherever he goes. Mellgren looks like he's very capable of making that step up to a 8 point heat leader. They just need one of the Garrity/Nelson/Bunyan trio to step up to that 3rd heat leader role. Bunyan has done it before, so it's feasable it could be him, but not convinced he has it in him on a consistent basis. Garrity, on the other hand, he could really make a mockery over his starting average. He looked much improved once he got involved with Michael Lee, and I can easily see him putting a couple of points on his average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That team is brilliant lol. The first team to go all season without scoring a single league point? Get Olly Allen in your fantasy team - 5 rides and a TR every meeting. Forgotten Mouldyhole in 2008? FWIW I think its a reasonable 1-7, certainly not as good as Scunny but has improvement in it and won't finish bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 3 points under the limit, not seen any other line ups so far, will not be bottom I'm certain. Stand by my statement we'll be challenging. 9+6.5+5+4.5+4+3.5=32.5. That's 10 points short. I accept I'm estimating averages but no way am I 7 points out. It's a piss poor team, it's seriously bad, even allowing for massive improvement in Garrity and Mellgren. Just who else is going to put points on their averages? This 7 riders will not hit a combined 40 by October. Forgotten Mouldyhole in 2008? Didnt they get a draw in the PT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Some of the comments so far are laughable. You've either been drinking heavily or have recently suffered a blow to the head. Don't share the optimism of some and there's too many if's and but's for me to be positive of a top 6 finish, but will improve on last year I'm sure. 9+6.5+5+4.5+4+3.5=32.5. That's 10 points short. I accept I'm estimating averages but no way am I 7 points out. I must have missed the BSPA statement about 6 man teams 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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