Stan Duppcomic Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Well that is it then Sheffield Speedway team starting 7. Not the best starting 7, but better than the previous one. The final signing Ricky Wells is a good one, I think he took time to get his set up right for Sheffield but certainly got that sorted towards the end of last season. But I think that he has proved by his Elite League form that he can beat good riders and I think that we will see have a far better season in Sheffield colours this season. Of the rumoured riders that were set to take jump in place of Ricky Wells if he did not sign. Stichauer, is more of a 2nd string than a heatleader. Poole; Might have been worth a shot, but seems to fall of a lot and get injured fairly easily, but would have been exciting. Nedermark; Not too sure if he would have cut it riding Sheffield week in week out, but Squall would have loved it. I think we have gotten the best option left to the club with Wells. The rest of the team. Stead will lead the team well, and should score decent points Hall will do it around Sheffield, but definitely needs to do the business away far more than he did last season and previous seasons, and this has too be his very last chance. Haines, completed what was a bit of a rehabilitation season last season, and the winning of the British Under 21 title gave him loads of confidence and it was noticeable that he was a better rider after that meeting. I can see improving on his starting average, not massively but I think he will make improvements. The other three will be unknown quantities nobody really know what is going to happen with them. Albin has a riding style that I think will excite the Sheffield speedway public, but I think he will struggle on some of the smaller tight tracks. Koppe, is the one that I have a feeling might be the better of the three. Kinight, the one that I worry about, but he has good people behind him and this is big chance lets hope he takes that chance. At present things stand we are probably looking at mid table at best, but how many times do we see teams finish with the team that they start with, a few changes in the riding personnel and things could be a bit different. Would totally agree with what you say about Richard Hal. The one thing that bugged me about last season was the fact that he rode the number 4 position last season. For me he has to ride at number 5 next season at home. My riding order would be. Home (1) Stead (2) Haines (3) Wells (4) Albin (5) Hall (6) Knight (7) Koppe Away (1) Stead (2) Haines (3) Hall (4) Albin (5) Wells (6) Koppe (7) Knight. Just Curious. Why if Koppe is the best of the three would you put him at Reserve? Granted he could have more rides but you're giving Albin more difficult ones and Koppe easier ones. Of course you could swap them around and experiment until they get a proper average but If you're right about the relative ability you are potentially setting Albin up to fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Just Curious. Why if Koppe is the best of the three would you put him at Reserve? Granted he could have more rides but you're giving Albin more difficult ones and Koppe easier ones. Of course you could swap them around and experiment until they get a proper average but If you're right about the relative ability you are potentially setting Albin up to fail I think that once the team is declared I don't think that you can swap the riding order around. Will be interesting to see who the Promotion decide to promote inot the msin body of the team. Whether it is Koppe or Albin remains to be seen. My personal preference is to go with Koppe at reserve, as I think he has the more potential to score more points than Albin and can take on the extra rides. But lets see where the Promotion goes with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerowl Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Charlie Monk was good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Would totally agree with what you say about Richard Hal. The one thing that bugged me about last season was the fact that he rode the number 4 position last season. For me he has to ride at number 5 next season at home. My riding order would be. Home (1) Stead (2) Haines (3) Wells (4) Albin (5) Hall (6) Knight (7) Koppe Away (1) Stead (2) Haines (3) Hall (4) Albin (5) Wells (6) Koppe (7) Knight. 1 Stead 2Wells 3Stead 4Wells 5Stead 6Wells 7Haines My riding order if you want a Home win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILYRAG Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Look I'm very sorry that your personal friends haven't been employed at Sheffield (again) but get over it. The reality is that Ricky Wells has signed; he earns the bulk of his money (as they all do) on results, he will be motivated to race at his best for Sheffield. I would imagine his biggest issue is moaning G*ts like you! Do me a favour PM me if you ever post anything positive, I don't want to miss it. Two of them has been employed by Sheffield actually Mr Happy Clapper Also one at Wolves one at Swindon , one at Redcar and one at Scunny, I get to know things fella ... you would do well to listen to me and not be so grumpy all the time , all you ever do is moan about people moaning ! Edited January 23, 2013 by OILYRAG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Two of them has been employed by Sheffield actually Mr Happy Clapper Also one at Wolves one at Swindon , one at Redcar and one at Scunny, I get to know things fella ... you would do well to listen to me and not be so grumpy all the time , all you ever do is moan about people moaning ! Well Mr 10% you failed to PM me didn't you? I did ask you to PM me if you had anything positive to post; I nearly missed it. Two of your mates gainfully employed is positive isn't it? But your so used to been negative you couldn't even see the positive in that. I am personally stunned. Next time try and work it out; in fact let me help; if there is a modicum of good news in anything you are thinking of posting do let me know in advance, as previously requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Stichaeur, Poole and Wells...part of that fantastic Stoke team of 2011... Big of a strong, and illegal, NL side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Big of a strong, and illegal, NL side... Had a good nights drinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipseasaint Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Charlie Monk was good though. Charlie had the unenviable task of filling the gap left by the departure of Jim Airey and was only ever going to be pale by comparison. I agree he was a poker-faced old charmer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Had a good nights drinking? Had a few, but I don't see how that is relevant. It seems like Vog had been on the juice as, in 2011, Stoke were in the NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdsalBoy Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Fixtures released, and I for one am particularly glad to see the return of the... TOP GUN ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Fixtures released, and I for one am particularly glad to see the return of the... TOP GUN ! And Tom Cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdsalBoy Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Watch out for the Aussie youngsters taking part in the showpiece event: Brendon Harley Callum Shores Jason Bennington Mix them with Max Fricke, Brandon Freemantle, our own Jake Knight and we could have a tasty top gun meeting on our hands. Oh and whatever happened to Leigh Boujos ? Wasnt he supposed to be the next aussie rider being the best thing since sliced bread signing for Sheffield ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Just to put the record streight Charlie Monk was replaced by Jim Airey. Bob Valentine then quickly moved into the NO1 spot which was hotly contested with Doug Wyer and Reg Wilson. But my memory is starting to go a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geepeeargh Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Charlie had the unenviable task of filling the gap left by the departure of Jim Airey and was only ever going to be pale by comparison. I agree he was a poker-faced old charmer though. Jim Airey replaced Charlie Monk who returned to Glasgow. I was at the supporters club meeting when Frank Varey announced Jim's signing and there were people booing! Nothing changes at Sheffield does it!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowman Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I think that once the team is declared I don't think that you can swap the riding order around. Will be interesting to see who the Promotion decide to promote inot the msin body of the team. Whether it is Koppe or Albin remains to be seen. My personal preference is to go with Koppe at reserve, as I think he has the more potential to score more points than Albin and can take on the extra rides. But lets see where the Promotion goes with this one. Well I thought it was that your highest average rider had to be no.1 and your two lowest were at reserve. Other than that, I thought that anything goes. (Or was that only for one week before and after a full moon and on bank holidays?) I just can't keep up these days! I await the 'shooting down in flames'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Well I thought it was that your highest average rider had to be no.1 and your two lowest were at reserve. Other than that, I thought that anything goes. (Or was that only for one week before and after a full moon and on bank holidays?) I just can't keep up these days! I await the 'shooting down in flames'. You've got that spot on Willow. The only difference in the Sheffield side is that they have two assessed 5 point riders, so they can decide who starts at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlieboy Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Fixtures released, and I for one am particularly glad to see the return of the... TOP GUN ! Great meeting for the youngsters but what do we get out of it ? Be nice to see one of them progress in our first team as we used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Great meeting for the youngsters but what do we get out of it ? Be nice to see one of them progress in our first team as we used to. Maybe the club could make one of the prizes a contract to ride for Sheffield in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 is that where you got the 2013 team from LARF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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