mudflaps Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 #491 Rye House team manager John Sampford visited injured captain Jason Bunyan in Harlow Hospital this evening and was very pleasantly surprised, to put it mildly, at the positive news he received. “The latest indication is that the damage is not as bad as it first sounded on paper. Yes, he’s got broken ribs, but the breaks are not as severe as they could have been. And the lung puncture is closer to a nick, which is also very lucky. The vertebrae must obviously heal naturally. “Jason is already sitting up in bed, which is something in itself. The doctors want to get him active as soon as possible to help the blood flow and aid the healing process. The initial indications yesterday were that he could easily miss half the season, but Jason himself is determined to be back in action sooner than later, maybe as early as a month’s time, which would be remarkable. He is one tough cookie. “I have also spoken to (broken ankle victim) Simon (Lambert), who is going to his local hospital tomorrow. What they say will determine what he is able to do to aid his own recovery, but we are probably talking six-to-eight weeks out.” Where Shadders where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Where Shadders where? Where what? Edited April 4, 2013 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolly Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 At least Len states that he is looking at replacements in todays Mercury. But I should think its R/R for at least a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 At least Len states that he is looking at replacements in todays Mercury. But I should think its R/R for at least a week or two. That's better news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Ben really needs to show what he can do this season at NL level, i think PL outings will hinder his progress especially if he's not quite up to it and his confidence gets knocked. As far as RR is concerned we may be doing ok with it at Plymouth tonight but it's suicide to try it for more than this weekend. Enough quality around to bring in a replacement for a couple of months but past seasons seem to suggest we will carry on with RR shame i think this is a decent team with loads of potential and might surprise a few teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harman Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) I would have a look at Kenny Ingalls, Claes Nedermark. or Emillano Sanchez as they all go well around Rye with the added bonus of Jason Garrity riding at reserve. Is Kenny Ingalls in the UK? Sanchez is already here. Sanchez and Ingalls would fit, dropping Garrity down to reserve, what a team Think Newcastle may want Nedermark. Come on Uncle Len get them signed. Edited April 5, 2013 by Harman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Monberg or Pontus Asprgen. Essential that Garrity is shoved down to reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Robert Mear having some laps after the Somerset meeting tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafski Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wasn't able to go to tonight's match against Somerset but just seen the result and given that and last nights win away against Plymouth you have to believe that this team has the right spirit to go all the way. Well done lads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy123 Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 I thought Bunyan was going to be back in a month ? Lets not right the captains season off so early - lets hope he can come back with the form he showed at the end of last year and the start of this season ... And on a 5pt average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyrocket Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Robert Mear having some laps after the Somerset meeting tonight Interesting to see Robert Mear lastnight, Craig said something about having only 28 Elite meetings, he was getting a bit of track time! Not sure if he was checking out something on his bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Interesting to see Robert Mear lastnight, Craig said something about having only 28 Elite meetings, he was getting a bit of track time! Not sure if he was checking out something on his bike. Could be something as simple as that. People putting 2 and 2 together and all that. Mear has reportedly fallen out with the Rye promotion since he left, so why should they be doing him any favours? Another spanner in the works would be his full time job, which he may or may not still have. Jason Garrity guesting at reserve for Glasgow in their LC match with Berwick today, taking a sneaky look at the track before our KOC match there. Fingers crossed he stays safe. Edited April 7, 2013 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 That may be true but after their apparent fall out the mere fact Len is letting him have track time suggests more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) That may be true but after their apparent fall out the mere fact Len is letting him have track time suggests more. I was discussing this with Bolly last night. I'm not sure, but by my reckoning he comes in at around 7.10, converted from his 4.44 EL average. If we redeclared without Bunyan and Lambert it would leave us with under 3 points for the final rider, so it's a no go if my maths is right. http://www.speedwaygb.co/issues13/pl13_dec_1.pdf Edited April 7, 2013 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Apparently he wasn't happy with his bike at Lakeside on the Friday night so was at Rye last night simply sorting out the gremlins. Given how local he lives to the track it's not surprising if he popped down every now and then for a practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketbee Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I was discussing this with Bolly last night. I'm not sure, but by my reckoning he comes in at around 7.10, converted from his 4.44 EL average. If we redeclared without Bunyan and Lambert it would leave us with under 3 points for the final rider, so it's a no go if my maths is right. http://www.speedwayg.../pl13_dec_1.pdf Current team 2.58 below limit, Bunyan 5.14 so Mear would fit with current 6 riders if he replace Bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Current team 2.58 below limit, Bunyan 5.14 so Mear would fit with current 6 riders if he replace Bunny. With Ben Morley at reserve? Maths was never my strong point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketbee Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 With Ben Morley at reserve? Maths was never my strong point! no , keeping lambert in team Allen 9.62 mear 7.40 mellgren 6.47 nelson 5.33 garrity 4.67 lambert 4.41 lykke 4.28 =42.18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) Lambert says his team place is "being kept open by Len and John". Morley it is then until whenever Lambert is fit. Lambert has no idea when he'll be fit by the way as might need an operation. So a team that was horribly below the limit already is now even worse with a NL rider in who will struggle. Great management. I fear a thrashing of an awful Plymouth side has made Len think this side is better than it is. Usual lack of ambition shown by Silver. Is the silly old duffer so blind that he can't see that if he gets Garrity and Lykke at reserve then not many teams will beat Rye. Edited April 7, 2013 by Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Playing devil's advocate here, Mear's 4.44 EL average converts to 7.40 in PL terms, Bring him in and we have 4.73 to play with to sign another rider under the 42.5 limit, Garrity is on 4.67 so there's not much scope but we could get him to reserve. A rider who would fit, granted, one I've never rated is Lubos Tomicek, but the desired effect of getting Garrity to reserve is met if he is signed. Once Lambert is fit, he replaces Tomicek, by that time Garrity will have a new average and be back in the main team regardless. When Bunyan is fit, he can also step back in too as the two riders who I am suggesting signing have higher averages than the men they are replacing respectively. Of course if the riders we signed were riding better than the others they would hopefully keep their places. My preferred route is still Nedermark and Tresarrieu: 1. Allen 2. Tresarrieu 3. Mellgren 4. Nedermark 5. Nelson 6. Lykke 7. Garrity That team would take some serious stopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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