Ben91 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I wish to clarify the Kling suggestion, it was to replace Lambert not Allen, yes not great at Berwick but Neath scored 3 from 7 rides at IOW some years ago so it is easy to highlight a very poor performance but I said he flew in a very short notice to help out on that occassion. This year he won 43 races at Somerset including beating Doyle, DID LAMBERT? He was very unhappy at Plymouth so please do not believe that is all he can offer. If he has "lost it" OK but if not at 4+ he would be a great asset OK 3 races at Somerset No need to clarify, everyone is entitled to an opinion. Personally I think he'd be a gamble on that average regardless of where he came in to the side though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 No need to clarify, everyone is entitled to an opinion. Personally I think he'd be a gamble on that average regardless of where he came in to the side though. One solution is closer to home. Get Steve Boxall into the side. Full maximum for Kent last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolly Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Can somebody clarify the rules and regs relating to Steve coming into the Rockets team ? As he has previously held an EL average of above 4, I dont think he can come in at reserve and I am not sure if he can double up from the Kings ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I can't recall his EL average ever being over 4 excluding bonus points, could be wrong though. As for where he stands with Kent I can't see them letting him go. He is their talisman now and the best man in the NL. Food for thought also is that next season he would be on an average from his last 24 meetings with us in 2011 in the PL and could be eligible for a 2.5% average reduction as he spent this year in the NL which could be lower than his present PL figure. I'm not 100% this would be the case but at first glance it would appear so and I've not got the time to work out what that average would be! I'm not suggesting we write of another season but that scenario could be in the thinking of Len... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobs Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Nothing in the rules to prevent Boxhall doubling-up, I don't think. What he can't be is an "NL guest" to stand in for a missing No 7. I think that's where the "CMA of over 4.00" comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Nothing in the rules to prevent Boxhall doubling-up, I don't think. What he can't be is an "NL guest" to stand in for a missing No 7. I think that's where the "CMA of over 4.00" comes in. He can't ride in both leagues simultaneously due to his PL average being over a certain threshold which I believe is the 5 point mark, possibly 4. That's why when we signed Simon Lambert last season he had to leave Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithmed Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 just a typical Rye House mess created by a very lethargic promotion, plenty of riders out there to give us half a chance of pulling this season out of the fire but as usual they just can't see the wood for the trees and nothing gets done! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) I was at Berwick to watch the Rockets. I remember being disgusted by Ricky Kling, the big-time EL guest, who turned up with a dirty bike and kevlars, and then turned in a performance to match his equipment Was hoping for more than 3 points from him and only finishing ahead of Ben Morely and Jason Bunyan. A real let down and cost us a point at least. Edited June 25, 2013 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 He can't ride in both leagues simultaneously due to his PL average being over a certain threshold which I believe is the 5 point mark, possibly 4. That's why when we signed Simon Lambert last season he had to leave Stoke. Stoke are a saturday track Simon couldn't ride for both teams anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Stoke are a saturday track Simon couldn't ride for both teams anyway Doesn't mean a thing with regards to if he can or can't double up, he'd just have missed most of Stoke's home fixtures. When originally announced it was as a doubling up rider but the average rule meant he had to leave Stoke. Same would apply to Boxall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 I see elsewhere that Swedish star Pontus Aspgren of Wolverhampton will start with the Rockets on loan as from the match at Plymouth on July 5 - subject to BSPA approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 I see elsewhere that Swedish star Pontus Aspgren of Wolverhampton will start with the Rockets on loan as from the match at Plymouth on July 5 - subject to BSPA approval. Indeed...http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Sport/Speedway/Aspgren-to-Join-Rockets-20130627154049.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Are you happy with the Pontus signing Shadders? Would you like to see Boxall back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Are you happy with the Pontus signing Shadders? Would you like to see Boxall back? Don't know much about Aspgren to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 How about Stevie Boxall or would he be like Mear another ex Rocket coming back and not living up to former glories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 How about Stevie Boxall or would he be like Mear another ex Rocket coming back and not living up to former glories. Only has one bike I'm told. Possible for next year if he's interested in a PL comeback 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 News on the Rye website that Josh Grajczonek has been booked to guest for the next 3 meetings, at Redcar & Scunthorpe and home to Edinburgh. For the record this year Josh scored 3+1 from 4 rides at Redcar & 10 from 5 (including an ef when in 2nd place) at Scunthorpe. At this rate he'd have appeared more times for the Rockets than Olly Allen by the end of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 ... Josh Grajczonek ... At this rate he'd have appeared more times for the Rockets than Olly Allen by the end of the season! This season's Jason Doyle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 This season's Jason Doyle... In a different league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Rockets fans you may get p****d off with fans of other teams launchpad,sparklers and dryhouse jibes but everytime i've seen Jason Garritty and Tyson Nelson ride i remember why i love this sport so much.I may have been lucky but those 2 boys are box office,Nelson tonight was worth the admission money on his own 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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