LagutaRacingFan Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Lynn should sign Buczkowski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 If we are going to continue in the EL next year we need to look at riders who can do three things... 1. Can ride Kings Lynn well. 2. Are committed to riding for the Club and not more concerned about other commitments. 3. Have the potential to increase their starting average. For me out of this years team working on those 3 factors, I would only keep Iversen and Wolbert, the rest of the team needs a complete revamp. Spot on. The team needs to be rebuilt round these three. Before I start brainstorming I'm going to point out as a disclaimer that any riders I mention would come to Lynn subject to they and their parent club wanting them to, and that includes Iversen and Wolbert who aren't Lynn assets. Averages quoted are correct as of 05/09/12 and will of course be slightly different come then end of the season. So assuming Szczepaniak 5.19 is the first name on the sheet and is joined by Wolbert 5.03 & Iversen 8.79 that would leave around 22 points for the other four if the points limit remains at 41. One thing we have been crying out for all season and have not really had is a rider to take the number 5 position by the scruff of the neck and consistently back Puk up. Names that immediately spring to mind are Rory Schlein 7.23 and Chris Harris 7.55 as a result of their guest appearances at Lynn this year. Both would be great signings but are likley to stay with their parent clubs and even if they didn't would be in demand and as such probably out of Lynn's price range. There are others who for me have plenty of room to improve and one or two for whom a change of scenery and working under Rob Lyon (if he carries on) would probably do them the world of good. These include Gustafsson 6.56, Buczkowski 6.57 and much more controversially Kennett 6.85 and Bridger 6.96. Most people wouldn't touch these two with a barge pole for various reasons but both are talented riders who have lost their way and Buster & Rob have form from our PL days for signing underperforming riders and turning them into good heat leaders. Another name which springs to mind and has always ridden Lynn well is Proctor 5.69 and after his excellent season with us last year Allen 5.77. Two young assets who would slot in nicely sharing at number seven are Eklof 3.00 and Smith 3.77 (subject to fitness and a decent winter in Oz). Also subject to fitness I'd consider Howe 5.87 in a double up role. The middle order this year of Nermark, Korneliussen & Janowski have all been far to inconsistent and I'd have one at the absolute maximum back if their average fitted like a glove. Nermark is probably the most likely as an asset and having the lowest average of the three but his scores abroad compared to over here this year have put a lot of people off, not least the promotion. Similarly Screen & Ostergaard did reasonable jobs for the team but neither are long term answers IMO. Also i think Wolbert needs more meetings and I'd like to see him double up in 2013 if he comes back. Hougaard 4.99 looks an absolute bargain, wonder where he'll end up...... Its no secret that Lynn don't have the asset base or financial clout of other promotions and as such we'll probably be picking up the scraps when other teams have who they want but if anything reasonably realistic was possible I'd probably go for: 1. Iversen 8.79 2. Szczepaniak 5.19 3. Allen 5.77 4. Proctor 5.69 5. Schlein 7.23 6. Wolbert 5.03 7. Eklof 3.00 With double up partners for the two reserves if suitable riders could be found. Bach, Tungate & North are three names that spring to mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 That's well over the points limit... If we are going to continue in the EL next year we need to look at riders who can do three things... 2. Are committed to riding for the Club and not more concerned about other commitments. While in the Elite League, this is an impossible promise from any rider that's also committed to teams on the continent. If you mean commitment as in effort I don't believe Janowski or Nermark where any less committed than the other riders. No rider want to turn up to a meeting and not earn money. Janowski is probably the most banged up rider from crashed at home & Nermark just couldn't get to grips with he track at all but away from home done a solid job. Me personally, on reflection, I think it's just been an unlucky year. The team just could click together at home. Nermark should be a must for next year as he'll be on a bargain average, maybe as low as in the high 4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Spot on. The team needs to be rebuilt round these three. Before I start brainstorming I'm going to point out as a disclaimer that any riders I mention would come to Lynn subject to they and their parent club wanting them to, and that includes Iversen and Wolbert who aren't Lynn assets. Averages quoted are correct as of 05/09/12 and will of course be slightly different come then end of the season. So assuming Szczepaniak 5.19 is the first name on the sheet and is joined by Wolbert 5.03 & Iversen 8.79 that would leave around 22 points for the other four if the points limit remains at 41. One thing we have been crying out for all season and have not really had is a rider to take the number 5 position by the scruff of the neck and consistently back Puk up. Names that immediately spring to mind are Rory Schlein 7.23 and Chris Harris 7.55 as a result of their guest appearances at Lynn this year. Both would be great signings but are likley to stay with their parent clubs and even if they didn't would be in demand and as such probably out of Lynn's price range. There are others who for me have plenty of room to improve and one or two for whom a change of scenery and working under Rob Lyon (if he carries on) would probably do them the world of good. These include Gustafsson 6.56, Buczkowski 6.57 and much more controversially Kennett 6.85 and Bridger 6.96. Most people wouldn't touch these two with a barge pole for various reasons but both are talented riders who have lost their way and Buster & Rob have form from our PL days for signing underperforming riders and turning them into good heat leaders. Another name which springs to mind and has always ridden Lynn well is Proctor 5.69 and after his excellent season with us last year Allen 5.77. Two young assets who would slot in nicely sharing at number seven are Eklof 3.00 and Smith 3.77 (subject to fitness and a decent winter in Oz). Also subject to fitness I'd consider Howe 5.87 in a double up role. The middle order this year of Nermark, Korneliussen & Janowski have all been far to inconsistent and I'd have one at the absolute maximum back if their average fitted like a glove. Nermark is probably the most likely as an asset and having the lowest average of the three but his scores abroad compared to over here this year have put a lot of people off, not least the promotion. Similarly Screen & Ostergaard did reasonable jobs for the team but neither are long term answers IMO. Also i think Wolbert needs more meetings and I'd like to see him double up in 2013 if he comes back. Hougaard 4.99 looks an absolute bargain, wonder where he'll end up...... Its no secret that Lynn don't have the asset base or financial clout of other promotions and as such we'll probably be picking up the scraps when other teams have who they want but if anything reasonably realistic was possible I'd probably go for: 1. Iversen 8.79 2. Szczepaniak 5.19 3. Allen 5.77 4. Proctor 5.69 5. Schlein 7.23 6. Wolbert 5.03 7. Eklof 3.00 With double up partners for the two reserves if suitable riders could be found. Bach, Tungate & North are three names that spring to mind. What no Fisher haha ...... Edited September 17, 2012 by Trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 While in the Elite League, this is an impossible promise from any rider that's also committed to teams on the continent. If you mean commitment as in effort I don't believe Janowski or Nermark where any less committed than the other riders. No rider want to turn up to a meeting and not earn money. Janowski is probably the most banged up rider from crashed at home & Nermark just couldn't get to grips with he track at all but away from home done a solid job. Me personally, on reflection, I think it's just been an unlucky year. The team just could click together at home. Nermark should be a must for next year as he'll be on a bargain average, maybe as low as in the high 4's. Having seen many talented riders through the years, I rate Janowski with the best of them. He has the world at his feet and will one day be regarded as a top five rider in the world. We at Lynn have seen the best and the worst of him. On his day he is capable of beating anybody, but on another he can't beat a sole. I feel something is missing, whether, it's his machinery, His mind set, His attitude, His physical condition. i don't know.... But a world class rider should be able to go out and perform every race, ( like Holder, Ward, Neils, Lindgren Etc) . Going through the motions and being beaten by opposing reserve riders is not the attitude of a class rider..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ah yes forgot to mention Fisher and also Lasse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy17 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Nermark should be a must for next year as he'll be on a bargain average, maybe as low as in the high 4's. Are you on crack? The guy is brilliant in Sweden and Poland and yet averages around 5 in England, around a track he use to be nearly unbeatable at... If he comes back it will be the worst decision the club has made, he clearly can't be arsed and if it isn't that then he's just undoubtedly poor, and I know the Chapmans have been fed up with the guy for a while. @Bagpuss Another rider who I think has the potential to improve his average considerably is Nicolai Klindt. The guy has been riddled with injuries and is almost certain not to return to Wolves next season, he is also very good friends with Niels and lives close to him I believe in Peterborough. Would be worth a punt on a 5.97 in my opinion. Edited September 17, 2012 by speedy17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Klindt is nothing more than a 6-7 point man. Sign up Buczkowszski, Miles better and knows the outside line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 1, Iversen 2, Fisher 3, Wolbert 4, Mat Szczepaniak 5, Nicholls 6, Mike Szczepaniak 4.00 7, 3.00 Will it fit????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Move Fisher to 3 or 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Buster's screamed at the ref while banging on the refs door, 'No wonder i want to get out of the sport' Will Buster still be at Saddlebow next season, Is he looking to get out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Buster's screamed at the ref while banging on the refs door, 'No wonder i want to get out of the sport' Will Buster still be at Saddlebow next season, Is he looking to get out ? I'd not read too much into that its what's called showmanship it stirred the fans up the crowd loved it it's a Shame this don't happen more often a bit of passion never hurt anyone . Buster will still be in charge come 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Seems a strange comment to make about the future, if it was just to stir the fans up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Buster will be there if not there will be no Speedway at Kings Lynn simple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicojbutts Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 1.Niels K-Iversen 2.Lasse Bjerre 3.Mateusz Szczepaniak 4.Rory Schlein 5.Troy Batchelor 6.Linus Eklof 7.Kozza Smith This is a team that all ride kings lynn well.We just haven't been good enough at home this year!Get maximum points at home & then get the odd point away from home and that "should" get us back into the playoffs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammag Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I could understand you saying it was to stir up the fans, but I wouldnt of noticed him go up there if Jonathan Chapman hadnt of grabbed the mic and the only way we know what was said was because of a journo up in the box tweeting about it. If it as meant to stir up the fans surely he would have done it over the mic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Seems a strange comment to make about the future, if it was just to stir the fans up. Buster use to do things like that week in week out in the early days. Great passion, would like to see more of it. Wouldn't read much into what he said though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Buster use to do things like that week in week out in the early days. Great passion, would like to see more of it. Wouldn't read much into what he said though Yes i well remember him standing on the terraces at brandon one evening ,many years ago after a bees v KL meeting ,using a loud hailer to invite anyone that "wanted to see a proper race track " to attend Saddlebow Rd for the next meeting ,which was the return match against the bees. Didn't go down well with the bees fans I can tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) Read on this forum that Buster will be at KL long after Rick leaves. Maybe not. Edited September 18, 2012 by THJRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yes i well remember him standing on the terraces at brandon one evening ,many years ago after a bees v KL meeting ,using a loud hailer to invite anyone that "wanted to see a proper race track " to attend Saddlebow Rd for the next meeting ,which was the return match against the bees. Didn't go down well with the bees fans I can tell you. The man is a legend and I'd have him no other way. And he'd be right with what he said way back then to today wouldn't he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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