Arson fire Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Now that riders are confirmed lets start an argument regarding the riding Order!!!!ok I'll go first Doolan.... Over the hill Bellego .... Good prospect Kus.... Awful, but not as bad as sedg e men Vissing should really up his average Wethers steady 6 point man Jensen.... Could be anything Carr.... Will need carrying most times but a good prospect.. Young shield certs IMO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Mid table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 here's my shout 1. Doolan -maybe past his best but ride Berwick well 2. Kus- jury's out but hopeful 3. Bellego-big chance to prove himself 4. Wethers- steady big gives his all 5. Vissing -Will certainly enjoy Shielfield after his nightmare at the Dale,gives everything though 6 Jensen- Haven't a clue but at reserve should do the business going by his Danish form of late 7 Carr- will surprise a few in Ht 2 IMO important that he doesn't override and injure himself,time is on his side. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 here's my shout 1. Doolan -maybe past his best but ride Berwick well 2. Kus- jury's out but hopeful 3. Bellego-big chance to prove himself 4. Wethers- steady big gives his all 5. Vissing -Will certainly enjoy Shielfield after his nightmare at the Dale,gives everything though 6 Jensen- Haven't a clue but at reserve should do the business going by his Danish form of late 7 Carr- will surprise a few in Ht 2 IMO important that he doesn't override and injure himself,time is on his side. Couldn't disagree with any of that. Great to see a British youngster getting a start in a team that should be able to give him great support. I an certain one rider will up his average, and that rider is Liam Carr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMONDS Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 1. Kevin Doolan 7.51 2. Matej Kus 6.19 3. Matthew Weathers 6.79 4. David Bellego 6.36 5. Claus Vissing 6.89 6. Liam Carr 3.00 7. Steen Jensen 5.50 Decent looking team, as a person who hasn't been following speedway for very long i am looking forward to seeing this good sounding Jensen dude. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spittalbandit Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 my opinion for what its worth 1.kevin doolan . will get solid 7-8 points anywhere with the odd double figure score 2. matty weathers. similar to kevin 3. matej kus. with the return of his confidence could up average by 1 -1.5 points 4. claus vissing . should like sheilfield and hope ups average by 0.5 at least. 5 . david bellego. will hpld sversge and sgain possibly 0.5 - 1 increase 6 steen jensen. dont know much about him but if can hold average good if can increase even better 7. liam carr. i am happy he gets a chance and hope he can up his sverage but initially might struggle till gets used to riding at this level every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Cairns Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 best berwick team ever (at second div level) was the '89 team Best team not to win the league, reckon one of the best 2nd tier teams of all time (still have a large photo of a 11 yr old me and my little bro with the team, cup and all their signatures around it). Have to be fair to this team, I've been out of touch with speedway for a while, and some of the riders I know not much about, so I'll reserve judgement until about 8 matches in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 more like a week or twoSO WHAT you never happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgcumming Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 1. Kevin Doolan. - may come up short against the very top names but good for 8-10 points at home and 7 - 9 away. Brings a wealth of experience to the team which will be invaluable to David and Liam as they progress. 2. Matej Kus - The enigma of the team. Had a shocker last year at Redcar following the terrible events in Argentina. Hopefully now in a position to move on with his career. Remember seeing him a couple of seasons ago riding against us and looking like a world beater with three straight wins. Followed that up with two lasts. We all know how supportive our promotion can be and even if he struggles to start with, there is the very real prospect of a spell at reserve which would do wonders for his confidence. 3. David Bellego. - Should be aiming to challenge for the number 1 vest by the end of the season. Capable of beating anyone around Berwick on his day. Scored much better away from home last year. The one to watch for me. 4. Matty Wethers - Firstly, he is my choice as captain. Gave 100% last year every time he took to the track. Really got dialled in last year and is good for 8 - 10 points at home. Away from home is where Matty needs to find consistency. As captain is where he is at his best, as represented by his trophy laden spell with Edinburgh. 5. Claus Vissing - Delighted to sign Claus as he was brilliant as a visiting rider here last year. Should be looking for double figures at home weekly. Away from home, again may struggle against the very top guys but good for 7-9 points minimum at most tracks. 6. Steen Jensen - As far as his average goes, we have a point scoring reserve which is exactly what we needed. Come with good pedigree, averaging over 10 points for one of his clubs. Have we made the signing of the season? Time will tell. 7. Liam Carr - Delighted the local lad gets his chance and will now become our asset once completing the required matches. May struggle to start with, particularly away from home. On the other hand may surprise a few and hold his own. He will need support financially and would imagine the fans fundraising groups will be looking to support their hometown boy. Plus by having a local lad in the team, more fans may be encouraged through the gate. Summary. We have the potential to be unbeatable at home, and should be looking to create a fortress mentality. Away from home, plenty of experience throughout the team to ensure we aren't embarrassed. Should be looking to grind out results by taking it to opposing middle order riders whilst packing the minor places when up against the top boys. Roll on the start of the season! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjm Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Now that riders are confirmed lets start an argument regarding the riding Order!!!! Doolan Kus ( decent out the gate offering up the chance to turn over a few number 1s in the first race and should deal with heat 8 quite easily) Bellego (would move him away from two as it is quite a restrictive position) Wethers (big race man if it is tight in Heat 14) Vissing (team riding is a dying art but a guy with his all out style is best to look after himself) Carr Jensen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo133 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) i cant believe anybody would sign kus , he must be the most frustrating rider in the league imo !! Edited December 16, 2013 by pablo133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) i cant believe anybody would sign kus , he must be the most frustrating rider in the league imo !!Many riders are frustrating, I think you may be surprised with what Matej will achieve next season coming, hopefully he has got his head around things that happened last season. I honestly believe he will prove his doubters wrong. Edited December 16, 2013 by TOURETTES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) i cant believe anybody would sign kus , he must be the most frustrating rider in the league imo !! ill be watching the progress of matej kus as im interested to see if the rider that once looked so good has lost it or the problems were more to do with being conected to redcar Edited December 16, 2013 by scarra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 ill be watching the progress of matej kus as im interested to see if the rider thatonce looked so good has lost it or the problems were more to do with being conected to redcarKus won't get a better chance to turn around his form,he has always rode Berwick well and he can gate.I for one think he will do ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 What happened with Kus in Argentina? Missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 What happened with Kus in Argentina? Missed that.Was sharing accomodation with the young Pole that was killed while riding in Argentina. ill be watching the progress of matej kus as im interested to see if the rider thatonce looked so good has lost it or the problems were more to do with being conected to redcarI got the impression last season Matej was not happy at all being at Redcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Was sharing accomodation with the young Pole that was killed while riding in Argentina.I got the impression last season Matej was not happy at all being at Redcar.M Duh was a Slovenian the was tragically killed in Argentina. Edited December 16, 2013 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 M Duh was a Slovenian the was tragically killed in Argentina.Sorry, thought he was Polish, the rest of the tragedy though was like all deaths awful, and to be sharing with him really upset Matej, and has played on his mind during last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 (1989 Bandits)Best team not to win the league, reckon one of the best 2nd tier teams of all time (still have a large photo of a 11 yr old me and my little bro with the team, cup and all their signatures around it).A great team, their KO Cup demolition of the all-conquering Poole side was brilliant. Their big advantage, a big part of their success that season was the same seven riders racing right through without chopping and changing. Something many clubs (and supporters) should bear in mind in 2014 ill be watching the progress of matej kus as im interested to see if the rider thatonce looked so good has lost it or the problems were more to do with being conected to redcar Matej is a "confidence rider" and will grow in confidence at Berwick, where he has close friends inside the Bandits' organisation, and a promotion which will encourage his return to SGP and WTC form. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodiepatchie Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Best team not to win the league, reckon one of the best 2nd tier teams of all time (still have a large photo of a 11 yr old me and my little bro with the team, cup and all their signatures around it). Have to be fair to this team, I've been out of touch with speedway for a while, and some of the riders I know not much about, so I'll reserve judgement until about 8 matches in. we were the only team to win at Poole that year too very solid side from one to seven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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