Starman2006 Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Whooosh. You stick to being a Tory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Continuity is ok but it probably won't win the League title again. Teams need to build with riders who can improve their averages. From an outside perspective I'd say only one of the top 4 can be retained as I can't see any major improvement from them. Stick with Doyle, he's a fans favourite and one of the best in the league. So who fills the next two slots? The name Zetterstrom has been mentioned and may not be as outlandish as it seems. He'd come in on a 7.8 average which he is bound to improve on, he'd be one of the Premier League's top men. Taking the third spot Claus Vissing. More than capable of adding a point to his average back at the OTA. Next up Kyle Newman. He'll never be a world beater but has enough about him to become a solid PL middle order rider. He's very professional and could add to his starting figure. Rounding off the top 5, Todd Kurtz. Surprised he is still only on a sub 5 average. He has the potential and must kick on in 2014. A move to Somerset alongside his brother Brady, who I'd put in the number 6 slot may just do that. Finally, Stefan Nielsen. He's a class act, was dealt a bad hand by the Rebels towards the end if last year but he's capable of improving on his 4.7 starting figure. Somerset owe him a shot perhaps and wherever he rides in 2014 he'll be one of the best reserves in the league. Outsider perspective of course, had a bit of time on my hands! Cannot see Nielsen coming back as the change Garry May made, i think, had a lot to do with the Rebels becoming League Champions and possibly even being the KO Cup Winners. Stefan did improve his average yes but was poor away from home and you never really knew if he was going to complete the race or not, when he did finish at home yes he was good but Wrighty was a different class home, away and ultra reliable. I would like to see as many as possible retained as from getting to know a few of the riders during this year i can assure the team spirit was amazing, especially at the business end of the season. With a bit of 'May magic' added why can't the bulk of the same riders retain the League? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Cannot see the Rebels management "rewarding" Nick,Josh,Alex and Charlie with the tin tack after saying how great the team spirit has been throughout this extraordinary season. I can see Nick and Josh both comfortably hitting a 9 average, and Alex getting up to a high 7, and Charlie progressing to a 5 next term. I see Cookie has every intention of staying in the Prem next year according to the Speedway Star, so maybe Jason will aswell,whatever happens I think we would be barmy to mess with what we have. Unfortunately the reward for having a successful team is you have to change them to get under the points limit, we need to lose 4-54. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Unfortunately the reward for having a successful team is you have to change them to get under the points limit, we need to lose 4-54. I know I basing my team on Jason going Elite and Brady coming in, but keeping the rest. If Jason is staying however then this will obviously mean more of a shake up, I just do not think we should make it too drastic.All of our guys go well at our place so surely that is the platform for a good side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Doyley will be at Swindon next season. As I see it, that just means the rest of the side steps up one place. Nick to number one, Josh to number five and Alex to number three. Kyle and Charles in the engine room. The reserves are anyone's guess at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Doyley will be at Swindon next season. As I see it, that just means the rest of the side steps up one place. Nick to number one, Josh to number five and Alex to number three. Kyle and Charles in the engine room. The reserves are anyone's guess at the moment. I see it like that too, I think Brady Kurtz is nailed on for one of the reserve positions,depending on what average he comes in on will decide who the other one is.If it is a three then I would go for Stefan neilsen again,I thought he suffered from the poor form of Tom Perry this year not being the main man at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 How about this. Nick Josh Alex Jack holder 5pts Charlie Brady If brady is on 3 (imo should be a 5) leaves I think 5.47 which kyle would fit if brady is 5 then leaves 3.47 maybe olly or lewis in then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Doesnt the fact that he has just raced in the NSW U21s show that Brady Kurtz is an Aussie and should be on a 5? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 What makes you think you're going to get Brady & Jack Holder lol Maybe "wishfull" thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 What makes you think you're going to get Brady & Jack Holder lol Brady was in the frame this season, but the age thing ( I think ) meant he had to wait a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Wellman Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Its very quiet on here. Anyone got any news ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowasthatberntpersson Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 No news yet but expecting a very different looking Rebels side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietbowers Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 No Anders Mellgren at Rye House,he goes very well around the OTA.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowman Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 No Anders Mellgren at Rye House,he goes very well around the OTA.... Well that would be a signing to play right into your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble53 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 No Anders Mellgren at Rye House,he goes very well around the OTA.... Well that would be a signing to play right into your hand. Have you been on the Mythos again DB.............Scunthorpe bound at least 5 days ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 http://www.somersetrebels.co/news.php?extend.1092 Good to see that the Rebels have pegged admission at last years prices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Will Josh now return? He has now signed for Poole and all their fixture will take presidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 josh g is strongly tipped to sign for workington in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Will Josh now return? He has now signed for Poole and all their fixture will take presidents. Is that true that Elite will take president if Premier matches clash, don't remember seeing that in BSPA statement? josh g is strongly tipped to sign for workington in 2014. That would be a disaster to lose Josh, the most exciting rider last season. Full marks to Somerset in holding 2014 admission to last seasons prices. A shame season tickets not slightly cheaper as three free matches if purchased early and two free matches if purchased late, means most people will miss more than that due to seasonal holidays, so no saving. Perhaps a free programme could be included, as it was a few years back, to make it more attractive. That said, well done again for holding prices down. Just realised that if Josh has signed for Poole, and not on loan, then Poole will have priority, so answered my own question, so I assume that if he rides for a Premier club he will be doubling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idh Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Just going to put you right OT but your on the ball and beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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