BILKO Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Perhaps I should have explained. If Richard was, say an 8 point rider at Elite level, then based on the current conversions 60% would make Jake an 8 pointer at PL level and 40% would be 5.33. I'd settle for that! In fact he only needs to be 22.5% as good as his dad for him to perform to his assessed average! That sounds like the reply of an accountant. Numbers, numbers, numbers :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I dont think it matter's who your father is. He's not on the bike the son his. He can only pass on so much info. Then they have to do the riding. Good luck to Jake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Perhaps I should have explained. If Richard was, say an 8 point rider at Elite level, then based on the current conversions 60% would make Jake an 8 pointer at PL level and 40% would be 5.33. I'd settle for that! In fact he only needs to be 22.5% as good as his dad for him to perform to his assessed average! I see you`ve found the percentage button on your calculater. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Perhaps I should have explained. If Richard was, say an 8 point rider at Elite level, then based on the current conversions 60% would make Jake an 8 pointer at PL level and 40% would be 5.33. I'd settle for that! In fact he only needs to be 22.5% as good as his dad for him to perform to his assessed average! get the point, as i did in the first post, but lost me there sorry Edited December 27, 2012 by The Third Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophyman Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I've been reading all these negative comments for months now and finally got around to becoming a member so I could post. Bringing assessed average riders in is always a gamble but isn't it better to bring an assessed 5 pointer in who has the ability to improve than a journeyman 5 pointer. Damien Koppe finished an open meeting at Redcar last year with 4 wins and got the rider of the night for his all action style. Berwick fans were gutted when Faku Albin signed for Sheffield so they rate him AND have seen him race. Jake Knight comes in on a 3 point average has top equipment and a top mentor so he will only get better. Give these lads a chance because being so negative will only harm their confidance before a wheel is turned. As for Neil Machin after 20 years he is still dipping his hand in his pocket while many others have taken the money and run. Some of you need to get in the real world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrich Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Can't we all wait till a wheel has been turned and get behind the riders we got so far I'm sure the people who are been negative you wouldn't like it if it was you so let's get behind them because everyone has to start some where so wait till a wheel been turned if your not happy you jump in the bike and do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 IN the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 IN the bike? Makes as much sense as the rest. Some people need to learn that being realistic is not being negative and suggesting that if you think you can do better have a go yourself is in fact no argument at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Makes as much sense as the rest. Some people need to learn that being realistic is not being negative and suggesting that if you think you can do better have a go yourself is in fact no argument at all. So realistic = miserable in the world of Speedway Forums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 if your not happy you jump in the bike and do it Ridiculous, lame, lazy comment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 So the bus was missing this morning making me late for work, but I am not allowed to complain because I have drove a bus. I went to the Sandwich shop for my large bacon and sausage sandwich, to find that they have put the price up, but I am not allowed to complain as I have never work in a Sandwich shop. I had to settle for a medium bacon and sausage because that is all I can afford due to not have a pay rise for three years due to government cut, but I not allowed to complain as I never been a politician. Stood out in the rain waiting for the bus got soaking wet in the rain, again cannot complain as I never been a weatherman. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 So realistic = miserable in the world of Speedway Forums? I'd say its coming to an objective and fair judgement on the facts and evidence (as examples, see Spinny's excellent posts on this thread). Being negative is highlighting the bad points and ignoring the good ones, being positive is highlighting the good ones and ignoring the bad ones - in other words, being prejudiced either for or against for one reason or another. While I have no time for those who have axes to grind, I have little more for those who try to make out that something is more impressive than it actually is. Fair opinions are always the best; while they are also the most persuasive, they are often the hardest to take. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I always thought that forums were about opinions and people voicing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietbowers Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 So the bus was missing this morning making me late for work, but I am not allowed to complain because I have drove a bus. I went to the Sandwich shop for my large bacon and sausage sandwich, to find that they have put the price up, but I am not allowed to complain as I have never work in a Sandwich shop. I had to settle for a medium bacon and sausage because that is all I can afford due to not have a pay rise for three years due to government cut, but I not allowed to complain as I never been a politician. Stood out in the rain waiting for the bus got soaking wet in the rain, again cannot complain as I never been a weatherman. Jeez,that`s some bad luck you`ve had .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelle Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 So realistic = miserable in the world of Speedway Forums? Its just the same, if not worse in the football ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Jeez,that`s some bad luck you`ve had .... There is a Country and Western song in there somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietbowers Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 There is a Country and Western song in there somewhere. Either that mate,or you put the telephone number of your local Samaritans on your mobile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlieboy Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 well done to ricky wells in u.s.a.looks like he beat a few g.p. stars.will we see him back at sheffield next season ? hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) Looking at the green sheet averages Sheffield could sign both Dakota North and Taylor Poole for a combined total of 12.48 well below the 14.88 points left to build a team Edited December 30, 2012 by starshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Looking at the green sheet averages Sheffield could sign both Dakota North and Taylor Poole for a combined total of 12.48 well below the 14.88 points left to build a team not certain but i think it was said at STARRS that hall and wells are signed, can anyone remember if this was the jist of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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