Silver52 Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Sad to see Pete step down from being manager and am really happy on what he achieved since he was manager. 2014 who will be the new manager and can he do good by the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 totally agree with all you said..just expected more views that's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I might be dreaming but how good would it be to get Gollob along to Mortens Meeting? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Never understood why the team manager doesn't have a dry Wipe Board in the pits with the score on. After all the riders never know it do they! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Never understood why the team manager doesn't have a dry Wipe Board in the pits with the score on. After all the riders never know it do they! At Newcastle we have a programme grid blown up to about A2 size in the pits, and the results and scores are written in after every race. It is the centre of attention, as riders and management can talk about each heat and decide tactics. Edited January 23, 2014 by Tsunami 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 At Newcastle we have a programme grid blown up to about A2 size in the pits, and the results and scores are written in after every race. It is the centre of attention, as riders and management can talk about each heat and decide tactics. Â Yes..... but they are only looking for all the mistakes on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 The riders don't really care what the score is, they are there for themselves, the same as we go to work for someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Â Yes..... but they are only looking for all the mistakes on it.... Well, don't make so many mistakes then. Â The riders don't really care what the score is, they are there for themselves, the same as we go to work for someone else. It is the focal point, and works when there is good team spirit within the team, and with management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 The riders don't really care what the score is, they are there for themselves, the same as we go to work for someone else. Â Ours do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanF Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) The riders don't really care what the score is, they are there for themselves, the same as we go to work for someone else.Remember reading that the career of a professional athlete goes through a cycle. It was something along the lines of:Â 1. When they break into a sport, they just want to compete and improve. 2. When they reach a certain level, their main goal is to get paid as much as possible. 3. As they reach the end of their career and have passed the peak of their earning potential, their main concern is on winning trophies. Â So, I guess it depends on the make up of the team, how invested they are in the result. Edited January 24, 2014 by AlanF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good idea by Newcastle to keep everybody informed with a giant scorecard. Over the years through rider interviews at tracks and on telly its apparent that many don't always know the score from race to race but I think its better if they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good idea by Newcastle to keep everybody informed with a giant scorecard. Over the years through rider interviews at tracks and on telly its apparent that many don't always know the score from race to race but I think its better if they do. I think it depends on the rider, some might buckle under the pressure of a must win heat but if he takes it as' just another race' might do better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I think it depends on the rider, some might buckle under the pressure of a must win heat but if he takes it as' just another race' might do better. Â These boy's should need no further incentive than having a 'Witch' on their chest.....every heat is a must win, lets not leave anything out on that track.........listen up Risager!!! Â To whom should I address my application for the vacant team manager position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good idea by Newcastle to keep everybody informed with a giant scorecard. Over the years through rider interviews at tracks and on telly its apparent that many don't always know the score from race to race but I think its better if they do. Probably fair to say that if they wanted to know the score, they only have to ask the team manager. In my brief experience of being spanner man for an Ipswich rider some years back, it was clear that many riders had no idea of the score and were more interested in how their next gate position was working. The aim is nearly always to score as many points as possible, and knowing the score is unlikely to influence that aim... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looking bleak for Doyles Visa at the moment, Alex Davies now out of Plymouth team with no Visa and not looking good for Tyson Nelson now, have you guys got the all clear with Rohan and his Visa ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looking bleak for Doyles Visa at the moment, Alex Davies now out of Plymouth team with no Visa and not looking good for Tyson Nelson now, have you guys got the all clear with Rohan and his Visa ?I believe(see what I did there!)that he will be applying to renew upon his return next month as his doesnt expire til March. I understand there is a 4 week window to reapply and you have to be in the UK at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 What time does Mortens testimonial start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Probably fair to say that if they wanted to know the score, they only have to ask the team manager. In my brief experience of being spanner man for an Ipswich rider some years back, it was clear that many riders had no idea of the score and were more interested in how their next gate position was working. The aim is nearly always to score as many points as possible, and knowing the score is unlikely to influence that aim... I also did spanner for an ex Ipswich rider, and the last thing on his mind was the team score, only in his own performance, what changes to make and like you say, gate position. Very rarely did he watch the racing, mainly just sitting in his pit box am cleaning goggles, things like that. Surprised no mention of mortens testimonial on the individual and testimonial section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I believe(see what I did there!)that he will be applying to renew upon his return next month as his doesnt expire til March. I understand there is a 4 week window to reapply and you have to be in the UK at the time. Believe !! I like it ))  Rohan could be okay then  #WEBELIEVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 The Promotion? not sure manager has great deal of influence, since the joker system arrived, hes limited on changes in heats, I personally preferred the tac sub rule when 6 down..the promoter will decide what riders he wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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