Super Blue Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 you really think that if a rider doesn't get a ride at a certain track ( even if it was his first choice) that he wouldn't ride elsewhere???? Don't get me wrong , I would love to see him back but it's a long way to come and I've just heard the same rumors as other's ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Looks like Nielsen, Bates & Stoneman will be back at Mildenhall in '13. Good start to team-building with all 3 having plenty of potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) Looks like Nielsen, Bates & Stoneman will be back at Mildenhall in '13. Good start to team-building with all 3 having plenty of potential. Missed out Halsey aswell mate. Decent start to team building that.Looking at facebook it would appear that Lewis won't be returning which is a real shame as he is a bargain on a 7.01 1.Stefan Nielsen 8.32 2.Josh Bates 5.30 3.Danny Halsey 6.57 4.?? 5.?? 6.Nathan Stoneman 3.00 (if fit) 7.?? Depending on the limit.If it stays at 40 it leaves us with 16.81 for the remaining 3.Would guess another 3 point rider at reserve perhaps.With Jacobs and Baseby filling in the other 2 spots maybe? If it drops to 38.I quite like Phil's suggestion in an earlier post of Connor Coles signing.This though would leave us unable to sign Jacobs.Otherwise a limit of 38.5 would fit Jacobs,Coles and a 3 pointer Edited November 10, 2012 by adz_mft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Halsey too I am reliably informed. With the possible (if not probable) reduction in points limits, that means its likely that there's no place for Jacobs or Blackbird (or even both of them). While I would definitely have picked Nielsen over Jacobs, the latter can count himself a little unlucky. He's had by far his best ever season (raising his average by almost two points) and when I have seen the Fen Tigers away from home he has more than anyone else usually held the side together with a string of consistent performances - the play off matches at IOW & Dudley being the most obvious examples. I am little surprised that Halsey was chosen over Blackbird. Only half a point in it and no question in my experience about who is the more reliable performer. Bates and Stoneman are no brainers. Stoneman on a three is an absolute bargain and Adam Ellis aside Bates is easily the best novice I saw in 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Halsey too I am reliably informed. With the possible (if not probable) reduction in points limits, that means its likely that there's no place for Jacobs or Blackbird (or even both of them). While I would definitely have picked Nielsen over Jacobs, the latter can count himself a little unlucky. He's had by far his best ever season (raising his average by almost two points) and when I have seen the Fen Tigers away from home he has more than anyone else usually held the side together with a string of consistent performances - the play off matches at IOW & Dudley being the most obvious examples. I am little surprised that Halsey was chosen over Blackbird. Only half a point in it and no question in my experience about who is the more reliable performer. Bates and Stoneman are no brainers. Stoneman on a three is an absolute bargain and Adam Ellis aside Bates is easily the best novice I saw in 2012. With Stef and Lewis both possibly being in the PL next season.Maybe the promotion thought the club can't afford to be missing 2 riders if fixtures clash.Maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3065 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 (edited) With Stef and Lewis both possibly being in the PL next season.Maybe the promotion thought the club can't afford to be missing 2 riders if fixtures clash.Maybe? That could well be their thinking. Having said that, while Halsey is a very solid scorer at home and can comfortably do a job as third heatleader round West Row, he's going to have to improve his away form considerably to be considered a genuine heat-leader. Nielsen should make an excellent number one and Bates and Stoneman are also excellent re-signings. Edited November 10, 2012 by neil3065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 That could well be their thinking. Having said that, while Halsey is a very solid scorer at home and can comfortably do a job as third heatleader round West Row, he's going to have to improve his away form considerably to be considered a genuine heat-leader. Nielsen should make an excellent number one and Bates and Stoneman are also excellent re-signings. If the limit is lowered though.Halsey could be 1 of the best 3rd heat leaders in the league imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Great start to the team, assuming then that the league structures are going to stay pretty similar or unchagned? All depends on the points limit, but Robert Lambert and Lewis Kerr in there also would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilK Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Personally I'd be shocked if Joe doesn't sign as well for 2013. I agree with Adz thinking that they may not want two riders doubling up full time, which to me is pretty sound thinking. The key for me will be Nathans recovery from injury, at the time of his crash his average was already moving towards six points and I got the feeling it wasn't stopping there. A fit Nathan could easily double his average plus more and be heading towards the third heat leader berth by the business end of next season. He really was very impressive home and away, his TR ride at Dudley being just one example of this lads talent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Missed out Halsey aswell mate. It was never confirmed though, and from what I was told, it could still go either way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Not sure why people think the points limit may be altered as it was agreed last year to fix it at 40 points for three years, mainly to allow continuity and to combat the late start to team building which every club complained about with the AGM not happening until February time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Not sure why people think the points limit may be altered as it was agreed last year to fix it at 40 points for three years, mainly to allow continuity and to combat the late start to team building which every club complained about with the AGM not happening until February time. So 40 points limit it should be then. Does make sense so you can go straight ahead and start signing your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Not sure why people think the points limit may be altered as it was agreed last year to fix it at 40 points for three years, mainly to allow continuity and to combat the late start to team building which every club complained about with the AGM not happening until February time. As always, Jayne, many thanks for your contribution. I can't help but wonder what the changes are that you, King's Lynn & Scunthorpe want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 As always, Jayne, many thanks for your contribution. I can't help but wonder what the changes are that you, King's Lynn & Scunthorpe want. Can't speak for Kings Lynn and Scunthorpe but it is the costs that are getting out of control and have been doing since the league changed from CL to NL. Not only do riders expect/want more money each year, there are also loan/transfer fees and the usual increases to insurance, BSPA/referee fees. The more money a rider receives in the NL then the more he is going to want for PL/EL so this impacts on everyone and also can prevent a rider from making the step up. If you are earning good money in the NL with no deductions for insurance or Tyres then logically you are going to be worse off in the PL when you have to pay these deductions and may only be getting a small increase on your points money and potentially scoring a lot less points. For some clubs the finances are just not there to meet all these costs and you cannot keep on passing the increases to the supporters especially in the current economic climate. I don't think that this is just applicable to the NL and is something that really needs to be addressed across the board both for promoters and riders. There is no easy answer but the bottom line is we really need as many clubs to survive in all leagues as possible and also make it easier financially for more riders to take up the sport and continue in it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybea39 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Mildenhall Fen Tigers--Champions--Merchandise...now available here http://enjaydesigns.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Anyone in the know on who might be in the team next year ? Well we now know one who won't be ! Blackbird has gone to Dudley I see . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Nielsen, Baseby, Bates & Stoneman so far from what I can tell. Think that comes to 21.90, so 18.10 for the final 3 places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Im sure jacobs will be next wont he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Who knows Heathen 1984, all the team signings in the NL so far seem to have changed a fair bit. I wouldn't be so sure at this stage whether Jacobs does sign but only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I would like to see Lewis Kerr, JJ and a 3 pointer Josh Bailey or Grieves?? I think that would fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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