superguest Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Looking at some of the FTD riders this year Ellis seems to fly around our track if he can be tempted away from Lakeside, paid 10 last time he rode there. Agree! Hes only 17/18 too. However, Id imagine Lakeside will make sure they get use him. Fairplay to them, they have invested a lot of time and money into him over a few season already. Edited November 3, 2014 by superguest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Got to say that Craig Cook seems to be mentioned at the end of the season as he may be looking at a change needed to get him back to the form of 2013 but his last few visits to Monmore hasnt been great. Wolves seem to have Thorssell and Berntzon lined up as the foundation for the team next season and the rest will be down to what Tai is doing next season and what limits are bought in. Wolves like to have a true number one and if its not Woffinden then maybe Jason Doyle or Hans Andersen may fit the bill as Leicester will be difficult with the Grand Prixs while Coventry seem more interested in riders like Garrity and Howarth plus possibly Max Fricke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Not Lindgren ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I thought Cook was truly committed to BV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd say Cook will join Leicester next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I thought Cook was truly committed to BV Craig is committed to people who show commitment to him, he is though an Edinburgh asset and if he moves up then B Vue IMHO would not enter a bidding war for Craig's services. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Craig is committed to people who show commitment to him, he is though an Edinburgh asset and if he moves up then B Vue IMHO would not enter a bidding war for Craig's services. While I think he has some talent, i also think that he thinks that he is better than he actually is at this stage in his career. In his Twitter feeds he comes across as big headed and anti-Berwick and as a PL rider he is doing well. He has a lot to learn to make the progress at EL level though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTokio Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Detail all seems a little sketchy but what Rosco says about visas here is a little worrying for speedway http://www.swindonlinksport.com/swindon_sports_news/roscovisas Is it just the closure of a loophole that has been exploited? He also says Swindon will be fine, which I guess is because Nick Morris has a British passport and Batchelor/Doyle are competing at World Championship level, so visas shouldn't be an issue. Guessing this means riders like North, Fricke, the Kurtz boys etc might be in a spot of bother? Wells and Ty Proctor could be up against it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Detail all seems a little sketchy but what Rosco says about visas here is a little worrying for speedway http://www.swindonlinksport.com/swindon_sports_news/roscovisas Is it just the closure of a loophole that has been exploited? He also says Swindon will be fine, which I guess is because Nick Morris has a British passport and Batchelor/Doyle are competing at World Championship level, so visas shouldn't be an issue. Guessing this means riders like North, Fricke, the Kurtz boys etc might be in a spot of bother? Wells and Ty Proctor could be up against it too? worryingly he mentions this also 'but they just haven’t grasped that speedway is a unique sport which is all about putting bums on seats' they haven't really done that for the last few years either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 While I think he has some talent, i also think that he thinks that he is better than he actually is at this stage in his career. In his Twitter feeds he comes across as big headed and anti-Berwick and as a PL rider he is doing well. He has a lot to learn to make the progress at EL level though! Which is why I don't think B Vue will/should enter into a bidding war for his services 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Frederik Lindgren could be tempted back with a full fixture list as he thrives on more meetings and missing Britain this year didn't help him one bit. As for Craig Cook, well there doesn't have to be a bidding war for his services as he could still double up with Edinburgh and if Belle Vue are to have Zagar return along with Richie Worrall, it could be a choice between Nichols and Cook as to who they keep and Scott had a pretty good season at Kirky Lane. Wolves have always looked to start the season with a big number one rider but if as expected so many are set to miss next season then I see no reason why they shouldn't look at a more balanced line up and in Craig Cook they could see him as a bargain on 6.21. With Berntzon expected and assets in Karlsson, Thorssell and Wells they have assets to call upon as well as Proctor and Klindt but Lasse Bjerre should be of interest to fill the fifth spot in the team. Not too sure what the plans are but it has been suggested that each track has to track a British rider in the main body of the team and if its not going to be Tai, Craig Cook would be my pick. Would be nice to see Freddie back just as it would to see Tai but both look unlikely at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I hope to god we don't go with a balanced 1-7. We need a number one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish keeper Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 If Lindgren wants a full season I would go with him as well as Thorssell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I wouldn't be so sure on Wells and Proctor if as expected non EU riders won't be able to double up. think they would go for PL over EL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I wouldn't be so sure on Wells and Proctor if as expected non EU riders won't be able to double up. think they would go for PL over EL Not sure if Proctor will be back anyway. After the nightmare season hes just had,might think about giving Britain a miss next year. Suppose it depends if he can build his confidence up again this winter in Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ricky would rather go full time Elite League if given the choice while Ty Proctor will be back but not convinced he will be riding ? 8.94 Frederik Lindgren 6.25 Jacob Thorssell 5.00 Oliver Berntzon (6.00) ? If those three Swedes can be signed, there seems to be a call for all teams to include a British rider in the main body of the team as well as the reserves. If it's not Tai then rumours seem to be Craig Cook or Jason Garrity but would Belle Vue want to lose him on a modest 6.21 average and Garrity seems pretty happy at Coventry. ..... Lewis Blackbird (#2) and Paul Starke (#6) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ricky would rather go full time Elite League if given the choice while Ty Proctor will be back but not convinced he will be riding ? 8.94 Frederik Lindgren 6.25 Jacob Thorssell 5.00 Oliver Berntzon (6.00) ? If those three Swedes can be signed, there seems to be a call for all teams to include a British rider in the main body of the team as well as the reserves. If it's not Tai then rumours seem to be Craig Cook or Jason Garrity but would Belle Vue want to lose him on a modest 6.21 average and Garrity seems pretty happy at Coventry. ..... Lewis Blackbird (#2) and Paul Starke (#6) ? Like to think Berntzon would be on a 5 average,but more likley to be 6 id imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Not sure if Proctor will be back anyway. After the nightmare season hes just had,might think about giving Britain a miss next year. Suppose it depends if he can build his confidence up again this winter in Oz. Ricky would rather go full time Elite League if given the choice while Ty Proctor will be back but not convinced he will be riding ? I too cant see Ty coming back. He is a confidence rider and this season must have nearly completely destroyed him. Depending on the averages unless Ty can be slotted in a reserve position then he would be a huge gamble IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I too cant see Ty coming back. He is a confidence rider and this season must have nearly completely destroyed him. Depending on the averages unless Ty can be slotted in a reserve position then he would be a huge gamble IMHO. Don't think Ty would qualify as a fast track reserve !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ricky would rather go full time Elite League if given the choice while Ty Proctor will be back but not convinced he will be riding ? 8.94 Frederik Lindgren 6.25 Jacob Thorssell 5.00 Oliver Berntzon (6.00) ? If those three Swedes can be signed, there seems to be a call for all teams to include a British rider in the main body of the team as well as the reserves. If it's not Tai then rumours seem to be Craig Cook or Jason Garrity but would Belle Vue want to lose him on a modest 6.21 average and Garrity seems pretty happy at Coventry. ..... Lewis Blackbird (#2) and Paul Starke (#6) ? Wells isnt good enough for full time elite league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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