SomersetBlue Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 1. Jason Doyle 2. Kyle Newman 3. Jesper B Monberg 4. Alex Davies 5. Claus Vissing 6. Adam Ellis/ AN Other Rider/ 4.10 7. Tom Perry can't make up my mind on no.6 yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Somerset have a habit of securing riders nobody ever thought of e.g. Zorro,Jorgensen Parker,Jonno,Mcgowan, Sedgeman,Masters , Vissing and JBM to name but a few. All have been good signings,I wouldn`t put it past the management to come up with another little gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Everyone seems to want to retain 5 or 6 of this year's line-up, which is a natural thought after such a successful season, but is it practical? Most of the desired line-ups I've seen so far have 2 reserves with averages below 4.00, which was shown this year to be a mistake ( unless you can unearth another Richie Worrall ). IMO to be competitive you need at least one strong reserve, a big-hitting no.1 and a solid middle order capable of increasing their averages. My heart would like to see something like: 1. Doyle (9.17) 2. Howarth (5.33) 3. Aspegren (6.25) 4. Wethers (5.66) 5. Monberg (7.26) 6. Newman (5.31) 7. Perry (3.53) . . . . . . . . .(42.51) Drat! My head would like to see, however unlikely: 1. Doyle (9.17) 2. Howarth (5.33) 3. Nedermark (6.20) 4. Wethers (5.66) 5. Aspegren (6.25) 6. Newman (5.31) 7. Dyer (4.55) . . . . . . . . .(42.47) However, as Cliffeboy says, the promotion have a habit of producing a surprise signing or two, and they've done pretty well so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statman Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Everyone seems to want to retain 5 or 6 of this year's line-up, which is a natural thought after such a successful season, but is it practical? Most of the desired line-ups I've seen so far have 2 reserves with averages below 4.00, which was shown this year to be a mistake ( unless you can unearth another Richie Worrall ). IMO to be competitive you need at least one strong reserve, a big-hitting no.1 and a solid middle order capable of increasing their averages. My heart would like to see something like: 1. Doyle (9.17) 2. Howarth (5.33) 3. Aspegren (6.25) 4. Wethers (5.66) 5. Monberg (7.26) 6. Newman (5.31) 7. Perry (3.53) . . . . . . . . .(42.51) Drat! My head would like to see, however unlikely: 1. Doyle (9.17) 2. Howarth (5.33) 3. Nedermark (6.20) 4. Wethers (5.66) 5. Aspegren (6.25) 6. Newman (5.31) 7. Dyer (4.55) . . . . . . . . .(42.47) However, as Cliffeboy says, the promotion have a habit of producing a surprise signing or two, and they've done pretty well so far. Hate to tell you this but Aspregren's average is 6.40, not 6.25............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hate to tell you this but Aspregren's average is 6.40, not 6.25............. Oh bugger! I see they've just put the final averages on the BSPA site today. Back to the drawing board - but he's still a steal at 6.40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Have a great night to everyone who is going to the Presentation do down at the OTA this evening. I should imagine it will be a quite lively affair.I wonder who will be Rider of the Year errrrrr,I think "One Horse Race" is the answer.It will be interesting to see who picks up the other awards.I won`t comment on who I think should get the other awards as I don`t see enough matches these days unfortunately,good luck to all riders though, any award that is provided by the fans is always special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan 1991 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I have worked out who should stay and who should go, but don't want to give my reasons yet as i don't want to upset anyone before the presentation night this Friday. You might as well say its james wright he dosent appear to be on anybody's wish list for next year dosen't take inspector morse to work out who you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Everyone seems to want to retain 5 or 6 of this year's line-up, which is a natural thought after such a successful season, but is it practical? Most of the desired line-ups I've seen so far have 2 reserves with averages below 4.00, which was shown this year to be a mistake ( unless you can unearth another Richie Worrall ). IMO to be competitive you need at least one strong reserve, a big-hitting no.1 and a solid middle order capable of increasing their averages. My heart would like to see something like: 1. Doyle (9.17) 2. Howarth (5.33) 3. Aspegren (6.25) 4. Wethers (5.66) 5. Monberg (7.26) 6. Newman (5.31) 7. Perry (3.53) . . . . . . . . .(42.51) Drat! My head would like to see, however unlikely: 1. Doyle (9.17) 2. Howarth (5.33) 3. Nedermark (6.20) 4. Wethers (5.66) 5. Aspegren (6.25) 6. Newman (5.31) 7. Dyer (4.55) . . . . . . . . .(42.47) However, as Cliffeboy says, the promotion have a habit of producing a surprise signing or two, and they've done pretty well so far. Don`t agree with you on this one Barney.I think the secret to a good campaign is solid home form and then pick up what you can away.I think all of our guys this year have all been pretty consistent at our place, hence the unbeaten run.I think wholesale changes would be a mistake. New people will have to be bought in due to the averages as we are well over.You always will be gambling on lower ranked riders improving, that`s why I would go with Tom and a three pointer, remember Tom himself was about that at the start of this season. It`s time for Alex and Kyle to move up into the main body of the team,and they will be under most pressure to succeed.I would certainly keep Kyle,Tom and Alex. I think from the remaining guys, Doyley is a no brainer,if he wants to double up again ( please), and JBM,who I think would be top draw in a full season. Sam has probably talked himself out of a place, and Claus who started like a house on fire, lost a bit of form at the end, but he did have two bad bang ups.One thing you can be sure of is that we will have a competitive team again, watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Don`t agree with you on this one Barney.I think the secret to a good campaign is solid home form and then pick up what you can away.I think all of our guys this year have all been pretty consistent at our place, hence the unbeaten run.I think wholesale changes would be a mistake. New people will have to be bought in due to the averages as we are well over.You always will be gambling on lower ranked riders improving, that`s why I would go with Tom and a three pointer, remember Tom himself was about that at the start of this season. It`s time for Alex and Kyle to move up into the main body of the team,and they will be under most pressure to succeed.I would certainly keep Kyle,Tom and Alex. I think from the remaining guys, Doyley is a no brainer,if he wants to double up again ( please), and JBM,who I think would be top draw in a full season. Sam has probably talked himself out of a place, and Claus who started like a house on fire, lost a bit of form at the end, but he did have two bad bang ups.One thing you can be sure of is that we will have a competitive team again, watch this space. To be honest i think that perry will fly next season, he can invest in better equipment and gain new sponsers with the season he's had with us and dudley hes bound ti have picked up some pay packets. If he also has another winter down under then that will help ten fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyre bel1 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 DOYLE DAVIES STEAD NEWMAN VISSING PERRY ELLIS DONT KNOW WHAT AVE STEAD WOULD BE BUT I CAN SEE HIM D U WITH SWINDON NEXT YEAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 DOYLE DAVIES STEAD NEWMAN VISSING PERRY ELLIS DONT KNOW WHAT AVE STEAD WOULD BE BUT I CAN SEE HIM D U WITH SWINDON NEXT YEAR thats over the limit replace stead with jesper and you have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Ellis is a lakeside asset. With lakeside being a Friday club I can't see this happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ellis is a lakeside asset. With lakeside being a Friday club I can't see this happening Don't think Adam is ready for double up role yet. A place in the premier will be more important next year, where though is the big question. Some of the names I am hearing are interesting though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierRebel Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 It looks like Nemo might be leaving the Lions if they make the step up.. Great rider, likes the OTA. What do you all think about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted November 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 what did the riders say in their interviews last night? i couldn't make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 what did the riders say in their interviews last night? i couldn't make it Everybody wants to return to the Rebels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 heres hoping you resign James Wright for the 2013 season .lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierRebel Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 heres hoping you resign James Wright for the 2013 season .lol. Wouldn't be a massive surprise.. after all he carries a major team sponsor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 heres hoping you resign James Wright for the 2013 season .lol. Is there any reason for this sort of thing at the end of the season. By all means put forward ideas for people you would like to see next year, but why, the slagging off of certain individuals who at the end of the day were part of a very successful team. James had some very good matches for us and some very bad ones,his main problem was his away form which dipped alarmingly at the end of the season. A quick look at the averages will tell you that he recorded only 10 less first places at home than Jason, for one extra match, and also was our top second string rider finishing with an average just under seven. A return which would have maybe put him in the heat leader category in other teams..I was critical of him myself during the season but mainly because of his constant gating offences which were costing us points.My spies tell me that he is very much a confidence rider, so when things are not going so well he gets quite down.He has stated that he loves it at Somerset, which speaks volumes for his character,, a bit different to another rider who was recently released by the club. If there is no place for James next year I have the feeling the decision will be taken by him in the proper fashion and I wish him all the best wherever he goes. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyre bel1 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Having been a keen speedway fan for over 50 years, 40 of them as a Falcons fan. 10 years ago i came to the O T A one Fri night just out of intrest and have been there ever since. I for one would like to thank the management of Somerset for giving me a really good season of speedway. Its not been easy with the weather etc but i think the track has been back to its best this year with some very good racing. The management has had to make a few difficult calls [ Sam Masters] but i think they made the right one. When you see what is happening at some clubs [ Plymouth ] we must be thankful to have a stable club with some great support 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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