bigcatdiary Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 All sports which use the draft system use this method. What is stupid is protecting the assets. You either have a draft system where all riders can be drafted or you don't bother. Yes but this is the BSPA draft system and they always do things differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 How have they ranked the riders? Those mentioned in the top 11, seemed to have been ranked by PL and not NL ranking? Both Kerr and Stefan would be below Skarke and Jacobs if NL? Then the middle order have history in PL and seemed to be ranked by NL along with those riders who have no PL experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john birch Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 So far I think Mick Horton has done a great job but the junior draft worries me a little. Last year the mantra of having two good reserves was used to justify some signings (which shouldn't have been made), when really you only need one good reserve. So I hope we don't pass on Garrity just to get a better pick in round two. And if we do end up with the last pick can we replace them later with someone eligible but not on the initial list once the season starts Eg Olli Greenwood or Liam Carr. Also who if anyone is eligible to sign Robert Lambert? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Also who if anyone is eligible to sign Robert Lambert? He isn't on the list as isn't old enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Would of thought he's nailed on to sign for Buster when he's old enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Would of thought he's nailed on to sign for Buster when he's old enough depends if he is signed up as an asset tho, is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Can't sign till 16 Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Can't sign till 16 Steve Thought that was the case. Not sure why people are assuming he is Kings Lynn bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaptooth Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Local boy, done most of his riding there and would no doubt gain more sponsors there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) No doubt it'll come down to the £'s in the end but I'd imagine every EL side is after him to ride in their top five. Edited November 30, 2013 by Bagpuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 No doubt it'll come down to the £'s in the end but I'd imagine every EL side is after him to ride in their top five. In the top 5 , really?? Sign as an asset maybe but not to ride in the top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Why not? He's going to have the beating of nearly all of the reserves and he'll allow 29 points for a top four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 You've got Howarth anyway!!! If the rumours (and the tapping-up fine!?) are true?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBee Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Who has Howarth as this thread doesn't seem to be about Bees anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 COVENTRY have swooped to sign fast-rising teenager Kyle Howarth to complete their top five for next season.The 19-year-old from Greater Manchester joins the Buildbase Bees after spells in the Elite League with Poole and Swindon in 2013.He became a Workington asset in a recent switch from Poole and will be racing for the Comets in the Premier League whilst doubling-up with the Bees in the top flight.Howarth is widely regarded as one of Great Britain’s best emerging talents, and it was a major surprise when he was released by the Pirates as part of their raft of mid-season changes last season.However, he continued to show rapid improvement during his time with Swindon, averaging 5.14 from his 13 matches in Robins colours – and, most strikingly, his away-match average was over six.He also made a highly impressive guest appearance for the Bees in their final Elite League fixture of 2013, scoring paid-11 against King’s Lynn.Promoter Mick Horton said: “There’s no doubt that Kyle is one of the most sought-after youngsters in the sport, and we’re delighted to have signed him.“Poole had originally announced he would be in their team but he hadn’t signed a contract with them, and it became very apparent when he spoke to me that he wanted to join Coventry.“We had no hesitation in making a move for him, we’re delighted to have him and I’m very pleased with our top five overall – it looks very strong.”Howarth joins Hans Andersen, Chris Harris, Ryan Fisher and Kenneth Hansen in the Coventry top five, with the reserves to come from the list of draft riders circulated last week. Each club will include two British youngsters in those positions, and selections will take place on Tuesday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 A good signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 COVENTRY have swooped to sign fast-rising teenager Kyle Howarth to complete their top five for next season. The 19-year-old from Greater Manchester joins the Buildbase Bees after spells in the Elite League with Poole and Swindon in 2013. He became a Workington asset in a recent switch from Poole and will be racing for the Comets in the Premier League whilst doubling-up with the Bees in the top flight. Howarth is widely regarded as one of Great Britains best emerging talents, and it was a major surprise when he was released by the Pirates as part of their raft of mid-season changes last season. However, he continued to show rapid improvement during his time with Swindon, averaging 5.14 from his 13 matches in Robins colours and, most strikingly, his away-match average was over six. He also made a highly impressive guest appearance for the Bees in their final Elite League fixture of 2013, scoring paid-11 against Kings Lynn. Promoter Mick Horton said: Theres no doubt that Kyle is one of the most sought-after youngsters in the sport, and were delighted to have signed him. Poole had originally announced he would be in their team but he hadnt signed a contract with them, and it became very apparent when he spoke to me that he wanted to join Coventry. We had no hesitation in making a move for him, were delighted to have him and Im very pleased with our top five overall it looks very strong. Howarth joins Hans Andersen, Chris Harris, Ryan Fisher and Kenneth Hansen in the Coventry top five, with the reserves to come from the list of draft riders circulated last week. Each club will include two British youngsters in those positions, and selections will take place on Tuesday. Wow I didn't expect that, great signing for the Bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 wow yes i think its fair to say we mean business this year, all those poole fans moaning about being tapped up! they dont like it up em captain mannering! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 WOW! Awesome news, well done Bees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Flabbergasted Horton signs top table top 5 ! Up the bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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