Woz01 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 So who would you like in 2015. Ideally I'd have Harris, Howarth , Fricke and Garrity although Fricke and Howarth ride for PL clubs that ride a Friday night. Jonsson seems to want to ride in Britain next year so maybe him at number 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) 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. Edited October 21, 2014 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Where are these quotes then, chop chop? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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 He'll go where the money is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Don't buy the SS. Interesting, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonHWeiner Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) I was waiting for this thread to appear . 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. Edited October 21, 2014 by Bees of 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusTokio Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I was really impressed with Sarjeant by the end. You must keep hold of him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee 26 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 No Hansen and would think twice over Andersen as he let us down towards the end, although if he wasn't getting paid I can understand his scores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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