EnglishRoundabout Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I don't understand the 'dismissal' of Ritchings. He has improved steadily in the NL and last year he was posting some decent double figure scores for the Isle of Wight. He would be competitive at home for sure. As for Worrall, he will more than hold his own both home and away. The 2014 team has a lot of potential for improvement and looks like a top 4 outfit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Apparently, the Bob Kilby Memorial, which is scheduled for 30 March, is the same day riders are flying to New Zealand for the GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Apparently, the Bob Kilby Memorial, which is scheduled for 30 March, is the same day riders are flying to New Zealand for the GP.Great news Matt will Morris average below 6.50 in your opinion.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 No-one appears to have picked up on anything said by Rosco last night at the Pit Crew Quiz Night. For me the three most important things that he did say (and there were a lot that he didn't) were:- We are Likely to meet Poole Home & Away in the Elite League Shield as holders vs last year's Champions-that was news to me. The above probably means that the Bob Kilby Memorial will be moved to the end of the season, especially that we no longer have the ELRC. In the last couple of years the GP stars have readily accepted booking as it gave bike time prior to the New Zealand GP-is 30 March too close to 5 April when the NZ GP is to be run? His relative disinterest in Darryl Richings as a possible number 7 Thoughts? If that's true about the Elite Shield, then that's a complete turnaround from what I was told! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 No-one appears to have picked up on anything said by Rosco last night at the Pit Crew Quiz Night. For me the three most important things that he did say (and there were a lot that he didn't) were:- We are Likely to meet Poole Home & Away in the Elite League Shield as holders vs last year's Champions-that was news to me. The above probably means that the Bob Kilby Memorial will be moved to the end of the season, especially that we no longer have the ELRC. In the last couple of years the GP stars have readily accepted booking as it gave bike time prior to the New Zealand GP-is 30 March too close to 5 April when the NZ GP is to be run? His relative disinterest in Darryl Richings as a possible number 7 Thoughts? Did he mention anything about Swindon meeting poole in the play off final? Don't you just love Rosco... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Did he mention anything about Swindon meeting poole in the play off final? Don't you just love Rosco... There was no need as Poole are unlikely to get to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 There was no need as Poole are unlikely to get to it By hook or by crook... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Up Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I don't understand the 'dismissal' of Ritchings. He has improved steadily in the NL and last year he was posting some decent double figure scores for the Isle of Wight. He would be competitive at home for sure. As for Worrall, he will more than hold his own both home and away. The 2014 team has a lot of potential for improvement and looks like a top 4 outfit to me. 2011 starting average 3.00 at Dudley 2012 starting average 4.35 at Dudley 2013 starting average 5.84 at IOW 2014 starting average 5.94 at KL The stats would suggest that the improvement is marginal. Edited January 31, 2014 by Double Up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 2012 starting average 4.35 at Dudley 2013 starting average 5.84 at Dudley 2014 starting average 5.94 at IOW The stats would suggest that the improvement is marginal. But at reserve believe me forget the averages this year from last, Ritchings,s at home will beat alot of riders of his own ability.If he scores 3pts i will be happy to do that he has to beat people at his level anything else is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 2012 starting average 4.35 at Dudley 2013 starting average 5.84 at Dudley 2014 starting average 5.94 at IOW The stats would suggest that the improvement is marginal. Marginal maybe in the last year - for which there may be reasons BUT 1.5 points in the previous year is hardly marginal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Up Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Marginal maybe in the last year - for which there may be reasons BUT 1.5 points in the previous year is hardly marginal You clearly don't follow NL. 3 points in 4 seasons is nothing to write home about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You clearly don't follow NL. 3 points in 4 seasons is nothing to write home about.This year is a different playing field, alot of these riders will certainly at home try to beat riders of they're ability anything else would be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 You clearly don't follow NL. 3 points in 4 seasons is nothing to write home about. It's 3 points in 3 seasons actually - as his first regular team role was 2011! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Up Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 This year is a different playing field, alot of these riders will certainly at home try to beat riders of they're ability anything else would be a bonus. Darryl was recalled from Dudley so that he could learn to ride a big track after having had 2 years at Wolverhampton His best form in the NL is at the smaller tracks like Wolverhampton and Mildenhall. Riding at Kings Lynn in the NL will definitely help with riding at Swindon, if he gets the final team place but it will be at home where he is most likely to struggle. It can't help the lad that the decision isn't straight forward. It's almost like Roaco knows who he has to use but is desperately hoping something else crops up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Darryl was recalled from Dudley so that he could learn to ride a big track after having had 2 years at Wolverhampton His best form in the NL is at the smaller tracks like Wolverhampton and Mildenhall. Riding at Kings Lynn in the NL will definitely help with riding at Swindon, if he gets the final team place but it will be at home where he is most likely to struggle. It can't help the lad that the decision isn't straight forward. It's almost like Roaco knows who he has to use but is desperately hoping something else crops up. I disagree i think he will do anough at home, Rossiter himself should remember he was no world beater with the sprockets he progressed because he was given a CHANCE.Darryl might struggle but he deserves the chance for me the reserves are a afterthought most are a bit of a muchness i am more worried about the top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Up Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's 3 points in 3 seasons actually - as his first regular team role was 2011! My mistake but you're splitting hairs ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Great news Matt will Morris average below 6.50 in your opinion.? I think 6.50 is a very realistic target if Morris rides the whole season as third heatleader. If he achieves that then I would deem his season a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I wonder where Rosco will be on 21st March?? He'll have an interesting decision to make!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I disagree i think he will do anough at home, Rossiter himself should remember he was no world beater with the sprockets he progressed because he was given a CHANCE.Darryl might struggle but he deserves the chance for me the reserves are a afterthought most are a bit of a muchness i am more worried about the top 5. The problem is Sidney, while die-hards like you and I will go every week regardless, will the majority of fans be happy to turn up week-in, week-out and pay their £17 if a rider like Ritchings or even Worrall are struggling badly and the team are losing more often than not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I wonder where Rosco will be on 21st March?? He'll have an interesting decision to make!! Not really as boss of Team GB he should be at a bspa event not a testimonial or farewell, as much as he would want to be at Havvy's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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