thecoombdog Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Yes but you are ignoring the facts. When he got a new engine & Ashley Holloway tuning his engine, he looked a different rider. With him now doubling up at Sheffield & provided he sticks with Ashley Holloway, I'm sure he will improve his average by at least 1+ & luckily for Swindon, he won't be able to ride against the Robins at the Abbey. I however, will miss seeing him, even when things were not going his way, he did not go hiding & still gave his all! Your facts are based on 3 meetings. Edited November 29, 2012 by thecoombdog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigbo Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 If they don't include Janowski Frigbo, i reckon it may well be Doyley and Zengota. Zengi could then sit snugly at number six. That would be a better balance in my view. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Not really happy with that signing not sure Birks is up to it at the moment but if Rosco thinks he's up to it that's good enough for me . Have to agree that I'm not excited by this signing as some seem to be - especially when you consider he will be riding against some strong reserves (e.g Seb Alden). I hope to be proved wrong and he turns out to be as good as Robin Aspegren (or better) as they have very similar PL averages. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobxski Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Probably the reason Simon Stead and Swindon have parted company, after so many years, could be the abuse and disgust shown by SOME of their supporters when he was going through a bad period. Going to Lynn, he knows he'll be appreciated and the supporters won't be calling for his head when things don't go right. As for being in the GB team, he achieved the status before, what stopping him doing it again..... You might want to do a bit more research before making quotes like that http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/speedway/10071819.Departing_Stead_hails__special__Robins/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Not really happy with that signing not sure Birks is up to it at the moment but if Rosco thinks he's up to it that's good enough for me . Is that the same Rosco who saw Stojanowski & Pijper doing a job???? Surely Birks has got his place only to fit the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Have to agree that I'm not excited by this signing as some seem to be - especially when you consider he will be riding against some strong reserves (e.g Seb Alden). I hope to be proved wrong and he turns out to be as good as Robin Aspegren (or better) as they have very similar PL averages. Fingers crossed. Aspergren did well enough for us, but Birks is younger, and has terrific potential. He can also gate and his performances for Scunthorpe and latterly in the National League Riders Championship bear that point out. Sure, he may need a few weeks to dial in to Blunsdon, but i reckon he's a decent signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would have picked Robin over Birks for sure but i guess that Robin would be rideing in sweden on thursdays . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YerRopes Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Aspergren did well enough for us, but Birks is younger, and has terrific potential. He can also gate and his performances for Scunthorpe and latterly in the National League Riders Championship bear that point out. Sure, he may need a few weeks to dial in to Blunsdon, but i reckon he's a decent signing. Ashley Birks is definitely one for the future and improved enormously last year, hopefully he can emulate Richie Worrall - would like to see him signed on a full contract. Regarding your earlier post would much prefer to see Jason & Zengi than Magic & Dak, however, haven't bothered to do the Maths and would be surprised if the former fits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Ashley Birks is definitely one for the future and improved enormously last year, hopefully he can emulate Richie Worrall - would like to see him signed on a full contract. Regarding your earlier post would much prefer to see Jason & Zengi than Magic & Dak, however, haven't bothered to do the Maths and would be surprised if the former fits... Yes, probably would give us that extra bit wih Zengi bolstering the reserve berth yerropes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomo1 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hope he does better than when he guested for Poole at your place in August - 0,0,0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hope he does better than when he guested for Poole at your place in August - 0,0,0. Perhaps he was doing a Bjarne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Birks on a 3.27 or Kacper Gomolski on a 3.90? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 The importance of a senior reserve was proved last season so will be surprised if the Robins do go with Dak & Ashley but guess we'll have to trust in Rosco & Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 BIrks I see him a couple of times. last year , impressed me i think he will improve i am really happy.Has to do it but he has ability also he can gate and if he can score 3 or 4 points done a job. I think they're should be a compulsory rule that every club should have a Brit Howarth, BIrks a example in in maybe on a 3.00 average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 BIrks I see him a couple of times. last year , impressed me i think he will improve i am really happy.Has to do it but he has ability also he can gate and if he can score 3 or 4 points done a job. I think they're should be a compulsory rule that every club should have a Brit Howarth, BIrks a example in in maybe on a 3.00 average. i thought you had quit the forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 i thought you had quit the forum . Ent been on for a while , mind you the crap you you come out with av a rest mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Ent been on for a while , mind you the crap you you come out with av a rest mate!! Anyone ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Anyone ? I haven't been on for a while dear chap! You do talk sone reindeer droppings sometimes. Go and have a rest sir 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) I haven't been on for a while dear chap! You do talk sone reindeer droppings sometimes. Go and have a rest sir Thanks Steve . Edited November 29, 2012 by orion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I haven't been on for a while dear chap! You do talk sone reindeer droppings sometimes. Go and have a rest sir Don`t think he meant "sometimes" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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