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Wouldn't have Jonsson just because his average is 9.66 and to get that sort of figure these days is impossible - you'd lose a point before you started. Would look to stick with as many of this years team as possible and fill the Fisher/MJJ/Barker gap with Mads/King/Cook.

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Wouldn't have Jonsson just because his average is 9.66 and to get that sort of figure these days is impossible - you'd lose a point before you started. Would look to stick with as many of this years team as possible and fill the Fisher/MJJ/Barker gap with Mads/King/Cook.

I've always thought King would be a good signing for us. We could always have Jonsson average re evaluated in the interest of British speedway of course 👍

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I've always thought King would be a good signing for us. We could always have Jonsson average re evaluated in the interest of British speedway of course

Actually, he's been out 3 years, so with the new format there is a case for his average being re-assessed. would be worth a go. Would be worth taking on a 9. Watching AJ and Bomber in heats 5/6, 13 and 15 would be pretty special :D

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AJ would never comeback. I don't know why he's mentioned every year!

 

Start with Bomber, Howarth, Garrity and Sarj. No Andersen, no Hansen.

AJ has been quoted a few times now saying he wants to return. Probably realised he had his best seasons, generally, while riding in the EL.

 

As for Hansen, a quirk of speedway is that rider who perform badly one season make good signings the following year. Heart says he's been pants so don't bother, head says bargain average.

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AJ has been quoted a few times now saying he wants to return. Probably realised he had his best seasons, generally, while riding in the EL.

 

As for Hansen, a quirk of speedway is that rider who perform badly one season make good signings the following year. Heart says he's been pants so don't bother, head says bargain average.

 

Where are these quotes then, chop chop? :D

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AJ said Lakeside is one of 2 clubs he would consider (i assume Cov is the other).

In the same way he used to say he'd only ever ride for Coventry. Then quit mid-season, and signed for Lakeside a few years later :D He'll go where the money is best :D

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Speedway Star about 6 weeks ago was the first time I read it. Thats not online though.

 

And Lakeside were close to signing him in August.

 

 

Its in this weeks Speedway Star. AJ was close to signing for Lakeside in August but too many clashes.

AJ said Lakeside is one of 2 clubs he would consider (i assume Cov is the other).

But Lakeside appear favourites if he does sign.

 

Don't buy the SS. Interesting, thanks guys :)

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I was waiting for this thread to appear :lol:. What we don't know of course is:

 

1) Will they use the draft system for reserves again?

2) How will this years successful reserves (eg Garrity, Newman etc) averages be calculated for next year, as except in tactical situations, they will not have rode against heat leaders.

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With the uncertainty of Coventry,s future,think Horton will use all his own assets next season.Dosent make financial sence to enter the transfer market,especially now theres a doubt with Peterborough remaining open,and him passing over their contracts to them.

The Bees have a lengthy list of retained riders(including Joe Jacobs)so that must place a doubt around riders such as Garrity and Fricke in the 2015 line-up.

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I personally don't think the Coventry team needs much surgery I personally think the class of 2014 were very good, but get rid of Hans bloody Anderssen.

 

It has definitely worked this season with having a no1 to take the pressure off Bomber - problem is, Andersen hasn't ridden like a no1!!!!

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It has definitely worked this season with having a no1 to take the pressure off Bomber - problem is, Andersen hasn't ridden like a no1!!!!

 

 

think that is the key for Coventry, build a team that has Harris as second heat leader. Always seems to do better in that role than in Number 1 role

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It has definitely worked this season with having a no1 to take the pressure off Bomber - problem is, Andersen hasn't ridden like a no1!!!!

The issue is that only Ward and Iversen have "ridden like a number 1" because these days, almost every heat the number 1 is in, is a heat 15. People still think the number 1's these days should have 11 point averages because Ole Olsen did. But Ole rode against the number 1 twice and a load of second strings a reserves. These days the number 1s ride against heatleaders in every race, they ride against the number 1 3 times.

 

Hans actually did a reasonable enough job over a full season. Sadly he went AWOL when he was needed most. You're right about it working for Bomber though. If we don't have Hans we need another top rider - I just don't see who unless AJ is an option. So for that reason maybe sticking with Hans is not a bad idea.

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