21st century heathen Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 There are a load of ? about the Stoke team... Yeah, don't get me wrong if it all clicks it's a very lively looking team. Whether it's one that can hit the ground running and maintain it for a full season is where I begin to think maybe but maybe not. Only last weekend we agreed a date with Dudley which was subsequently used for the National League Pairs. It was a Sunday so that both teams would be at full strength. We had hoped to put on an outstanding National League fixture that day in warm sunshine for all to enjoy. We are currently looking at new options. Thanks for the info. We are scared of no-one. Make no mistake about that. Malcolm Vasey Yes, you are. And my comment was entirely serious and not the least tongue-in-cheek! Is Jaimie riding this year - I got the impression from FB he had hung up his racing gear ? I hope he is racing. I read somewhere that he's packed it in but can't remember where. Largely a victim of being lumbered with an unattractive average in the end. Shame but that's the name of game as much as anything, and always has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Any news if Stoke have paid James Cockle yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villiers210 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 any idea what the 40th anniversary meeting format is ? I hope it will also involve some of the riders who graced the Chesterton Potters colours back in 1973 Apparently (and especially for the occasion) they are laying on electricity, paramedics that turn up, and rumour has it they are hiring a carpet in the bar that your feet don't actually stick to! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 613 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Is definitely 7.00pm a most sensible move in order to give proper attention to the Midland Development League matches. The website will be altered very soon. Malcolm Vasey The website has now been updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I read somewhere that he's packed it in but can't remember where. Largely a victim of being lumbered with an unattractive average in the end. Shame but that's the name of game as much as anything, and always has been. There's an article in the speedway star this week that Jaimie says he would like to return to the sport if he's given an opportunity, preferably with a local team (he named Stoke, Dudley & Coventry) but he wouldn't mind the travelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James cockle 1986 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyChesgire Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 There's an article in the speedway star this week that Jaimie says he would like to return to the sport if he's given an opportunity, preferably with a local team (he named Stoke, Dudley & Coventry) but he wouldn't mind the travelling. Good, I hope he get's the opportunity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 There's an article in the speedway star this week that Jaimie says he would like to return to the sport if he's given an opportunity, preferably with a local team (he named Stoke, Dudley & Coventry) but he wouldn't mind the travelling. I'm glad he's still interested. It would be a shame if he had not ridden again after making something of a breakthrough at this level. I'm not going to say the 'i' word, but it's inevitable so I hope somebody takes a punt on him if/when the opportunity arises for him to return. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftman Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Nope If that's the case , the club should not be allowed to take gate receipts until this situation is resolved. Vasey , get in sorted plz Edited February 18, 2013 by Craftman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Nope I really am very disappointed with Stoke over this. How can you hold on to money that the man has rightly earned. We really do need to lift our profile and this is not good enough. There may be circumstances that people do not know but come on get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyChesgire Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 There may be circumstances that people do not know but come on get it sorted. You're probably right and I doubt the management will discuss it on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmuffe Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Apparently (and especially for the occasion) they are laying on electricity, paramedics that turn up, and rumour has it they are hiring a carpet in the bar that your feet don't actually stick to! any help might be cheaper than a new carpet cost piles less......http://www.staffordshirecarpetcleaning.co.uk/professional-carpet-rug-cleaning-for-stoke-on-trent-and-newcastle-under-lyme/ http://www.bestathire.co.uk/rent/Generators/Newcastle-under-Lyme/418 could do worse might do for an advertising board or programme advert .....can only try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big lad Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) are Eazy Rider still backing the Potters this season? not heard anything. Edited February 20, 2013 by big lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyChesgire Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 are Eazy Rider still backing the Potters this season? not heard anything. Derek said they were still our sponsors, recently on Facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've just been trying to nail down all the averages as there's nothing on the BSPA website yet. re: Kyle Hughes. He's ridden both NL and PL achieving an average in both. It looks like he's signed on his PL average converted. Stoke announced him on 6.12 but I make it 6.17. But should he be on his NL average (8.96) as it is the higher? re: Lee Smart. Similarly he has an average in both leagues. He was announced on 9.58 which I thought sounded about right for his NL average. Having checked he averaged 9.50 NL. I've probably missed something somewhere. If anyone can shed any light on which average from when and where these two are on it will save me some brain-ache. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've just been trying to nail down all the averages as there's nothing on the BSPA website yet. re: Kyle Hughes. He's ridden both NL and PL achieving an average in both. It looks like he's signed on his PL average converted. Stoke announced him on 6.12 but I make it 6.17. But should he be on his NL average (8.96) as it is the higher? re: Lee Smart. Similarly he has an average in both leagues. He was announced on 9.58 which I thought sounded about right for his NL average. Having checked he averaged 9.50 NL. I've probably missed something somewhere. If anyone can shed any light on which average from when and where these two are on it will save me some brain-ache. Cheers. As to Kyle Hughes, he's on 6.12 because that's what he attained riding for the Islanders last season. I don't know about Lee though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Cheers, missed that one. Lee must be on a converted PL average that I've missed somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) As to Kyle Hughes, he's on 6.12 because that's what he attained riding for the Islanders last season. I don't know about Lee though. Averages are the biggest problem for me in speedway in general. Quite right with Kyle but others who have been out for a bit or like Jamie Pickard from last year are lumbered with unrealistic averages to how they are riding at present and stops them racing. I cannot believe anybody thinks it is a good idea to assess somebody on how they rode two years ago. I'm all for giving everybody a chance to race league speedway in whatever standard their abilities say they should. At present teams are forced to pick riders that are not as good as some sitting out just to get into the points limit. The points limit gives even teams?. No, it doesn't as you have to have riders of all standards and not one standard. The only way to get good, close racing is if all the best riders are picked. Ah you say, Dudley and "richer" teams would pick the best riders and leave nothing for the rest. Standardise the pay rates too so all are paid the same. Thought that was how it was anyway. Looking forward to the season as we all are but not to some riders finishing half a lap behind everyone else. Not complaining at your post; just clicked quote and couldn't find my way out of it Edited February 28, 2013 by Steeplejack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Stoke Meet The Rider Night 2013 HD Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmuffe Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Stoke Meet The Rider Night 2013 HD Video Fair play despite previous criticism they have really smarted up the bar, new floor ..well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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