Crazy robin Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 I don't pick the team but as a second string he would be a decent signing. Did OK for Swindon in the first leg of the playoffs and was in the worst possible heat 14 in the second leg. You can blame that in Hans and batch's mouth for saying it was all over after the first leg. He did nothing in Heat 8 or Heat 14 all season Steve & not just bombed out in the play offs & to blame Hans & Troy is really ridiculous as Kennett has been around along time & is the biggest choker I've ever seen in a Swindon Race jacket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orderly Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) With Edward Kennett signed up that leaves 11.68 points for 2 places, could easily accommodate Josh Auty (4.90) and Ollie Allan (5.19) which would leave 1.59 points to play with Edited December 15, 2013 by starshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david2905 Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) With Edward Kennett signed up that leaves 11.68 points for 2 places, could easily accommodate Josh Auty (4.90) and Ollie Allan (5.19) which would leave 1.59 points to play with Auty's out of the equation according to most people. Looking at all the permutations so far, Sundstrom and A N Other at #2 looks the best option to me, would prefer Covatti, but with anyone other than Sundstrom, that's a very average looking 1-5. Edited December 15, 2013 by david2905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kester Posted December 15, 2013 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 With Edward Kennett signed up that leaves 11.68 points for 2 places, could easily accommodate Josh Auty (4.90) and Ollie Allan (5.19) which would leave 1.59 points to play with Ollie Allen - Jeez, we're still trying to get over the signing of Kennett. At least give us a few days before heaping on more pain. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 With Edward Kennett signed up that leaves 11.68 points for 2 places, could easily accommodate Josh Auty (4.90) and Ollie Allan (5.19) which would leave 1.59 points to play with How many double uppers do you want, you already have Barker and Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) I wish Eddie all the best at the Brummies, hope he does well but I think its a very disapointing signing. I dont see any improvement on that average as I think hes a 6.5 man at best imo, hes had two years where hes stagnated and it remains to be seen whether doubling up will be a benefit to him. He had a good 2011 before the silencer issue and he rode well at Perry Barr twice but Ive seen some awful showings in 2012 and 2013, will see whether Drury gets the best out of him. We NEED another heatleader to fill one of the last 2 spots for us to be competitive next year but its hard to see who we are going to sign. Sundstrom I would have but isnt he riding in the Allsvenskan league next year which is Thursday nights in Sweden, dont know if he will be riding in England. So maybe two 5 pters and a top 3 of King, Barker and Kennett, would be disapointed with that. Edited December 15, 2013 by Brummie Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Double edged sword really, the club have a strict budget but want supporters through the gates, folk wont pay £15 unless they feel they will get value for money, I hope Drury can fill the last two places with riders who are likely to improve rather than go backwards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Kennett has an 8 point average in him. He's done it twice before. At worst he's a 6.5 rider so nothing lost really. Probably a decent signing for a cash strapped club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pedaler Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 No announcement about sponsors yet? Might get a good rider if there is sponsorship there to pay for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Kennett will do ok at Brum, chances are that Drury will know what makes him tick....Kennetts good at looking as though he`s going to pass but never does.... That's a pretty good description of Eddie. Hope he does well at Birmingham though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Double edged sword really, the club have a strict budget but want supporters through the gates, folk wont pay £15 unless they feel they will get value for money, I hope Drury can fill the last two places with riders who are likely to improve rather than go backwards And there lies the problem for the Brummie promotion. You had a team that was up the top of the league almost all of last season and the support was still dreadful according to the promotion. If money is short, they may be of the opinion of building a super cheap team and lose a 100 or so on the gate and be personally better off. As a promotion, you would have to rethink what strategy is required to make more money. If challenging for the EL title isn't working to bring people in, then the other end of the scale must be thought with hopes being pinned on the quality of racing to improve. Just a thought!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Could it be Lenny from Motorhead, he's be a 3 surely? KKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Kennett has an 8 point average in him. He's done it twice before. At worst he's a 6.5 rider so nothing lost really. Probably a decent signing for a cash strapped club. Not a chance does he have an 8 point average in him now as he is always looking over his shoulder & bottles every ride that he doesn't partner a heat leader. I was happy when he signed for Swindon but would never want him back as always went missing when a big ride was needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Good luck to Eddie for 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Why don't you have him in the Poole team then if there's nothing wrong with him? We've had him once Steve0, as the Robins have! Its time for someone else to have a go! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballroom Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 looks like Brummies building solid 1-7 again with all round strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kester Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 KKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not KKS, I'm a doctor from Germany/Travel Agent/Student etc etc etc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 I'm not KKS, I'm a doctor from Germany/Travel Agent/Student etc etc etcAnd cape wearer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob240866 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 hi everyone, first time poster, just want to say that the birmingham line up looks really weak imo. barkers got a habi of fallin off and as for kennett thats a woefull signing. im thinking the wooden spoon awaits. what a diference a season makes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 hi everyone, first time poster, just want to say that the birmingham line up looks really weak imo. barkers got a habi of fallin off and as for kennett thats a woefull signing. im thinking the wooden spoon awaits. what a diference a season makes Thanks for that First Post rob240866, How can you award a wooden spoon when the Team is not complete! At least wait for the last 2 riders to be confirmed before you pass judgement 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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