Woz01 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Don't fancy paying £18 to see Summers either! But you don't you pay to watch your side and the other riders. With that logic I paid 60 quid to watch Ales Dryml at Cardiff the other year! The increase will be for a reason. Probably running cost (riders wages, other employees and rent of the stadium) and a slice for the promoter. Nothing wrong in that. I'm almost certain that a bigger increase would've happened last season if they didn't bring in the FTD. 21 quid for me, my daughter and son is still pretty good value for me. My missus is now banned from attending though 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbobee Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Howabout Matej Zagaar and Kyle Howarth for the last two places ? Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Zagar is at Belle Vue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Wouldn't fit anyway. Only way we could fit Howarth in is if by some miracle we can sign Kildemand. Other option would be Bjerre! 😕. It just has to be Andersen at 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Bees signed Andersen as number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee 26 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Wednesday December 03, 2014 COVENTRY will again have top Danish international Hans Andersen as their No.1 for the 2015 Elite League season. It will be a second successive campaign in Buildbase Bees colours for Andersen, who previously won titles with Peterborough and Swindon and played a major role in the team’s progress all the way to the Grand Final this year. Andersen enjoyed a strong 2014 season for the Bees, maintaining his average in a tough new race format which saw several of the other top riders drop significantly, and his expertise on several away circuits was a big factor in their impressive results on the road. His final figure of 8.33 placed him fourth in the rankings at the end of the season – behind only Niels-Kristian Iversen, Darcy Ward and Jason Doyle. And his return next year also means he can continue what proved to be a remarkable race partnership with skipper Chris Harris. The two combined for an incredible total of 36 5-1s during their heats together in the regular 2014 campaign, and their strike-rate of maximums at Brandon was greater than 50 per cent. Promoter Mick Horton said: “We’re talking about true out-and-out No.1s who are currently riding in the Elite League, and they don’t come much better than Hans. “I was speaking to him this morning and he knows he fell away a bit in the play-offs, but you look at his average over the season in a harder league when he was riding against the No.1, 3 and 5 in almost all of his races, and he’s the obvious choice for us. “From our point of view we’ve signed the rider who finished fourth in the league averages last season and I’m really not sure what more we can expect from our No.1. “He and Bomber lead by example and their partnership is amazing. They are two completely different riders who gel well together – there’s no point having two riders who go for the same lines, they complement each other perfectly and I’m sure we’ll reap the benefits again.” Andersen’s return means the Bees have just one place to be filled to complete their line-up for 2015. Team so far: Hans Andersen, Chris Harris, Danny King, Cameron Woodward, Jas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 The side does look extremely solid at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Pleased with the team so far - looks like we have strength in depth, which is often better than a top-heavy side. King & Woodward should be more consistent than Barker & Hansen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Think the teams looking good, its certainly stronger than the 2014 team . Think the team spirit last year was better than its been for a long time and I think it was down to Hans Andersen......Roll on March.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 No surprise, just a shame Kyle Howarth has left as he was a vastly improved rider last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanr1 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 So it's just the last piece of the puzzle remaining... I like Summers but signing him just feels a bit uninspiring, I'm not sure he has any real improvement in him but he could raise his average due to the change in format since he was last with us. He could be the best bet on the limited points we have left and he does do alright round Brandon. I would be surprised by any other outcome tbh, maybe Robbo would fit? I'm struggling to think of any better alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Looking solid so far for the Bees. Decent top 4 and 2 good reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 So it's just the last piece of the puzzle remaining... I like Summers but signing him just feels a bit uninspiring, I'm not sure he has any real improvement in him but he could raise his average due to the change in format since he was last with us. He could be the best bet on the limited points we have left and he does do alright round Brandon. I would be surprised by any other outcome tbh, maybe Robbo would fit? I'm struggling to think of any better alternatives. Unless it's a someone new from abroad then I think it's Summers. He will improve his average no doubt as he will have easier rides than he did in 2013. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonHWeiner Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Summers had some good results as a guest in 2014. I am particularly thinking of Eastbourne away in August, when he scored 10+1 and beat Gustafsson in heat 15 to get a 4-2 with Andersen to steal an away point for the Bees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Yes couldn't agree more. Pathetic from our no1 rider. How about Lasse Bjerre for the last place would he fit..??? Yes he would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) I think Lasse Bjerre would be better than Summers and he could still double up, rode well last season i thought. Hans did let the Bees down in the play offs but so did Harris to a lesser degree and Hans will give his all most of the time. Another rider who i think may be worth a go is Ulrich Oostergaard, apparently put in some terrific performances at the showground last season. Edited December 3, 2014 by foreverblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Can Summers double up? As for Hans, happy with that, he and Bomber proved a dcent partnership, the play off / holiday clash drama obviously didnt helpbut I do suppose the trip was booked way before the play offs and the season over ran. Edited December 3, 2014 by Sir Jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Yes he would fit. But would he ride for Horton again, not likely after the shenanigans this year. Bees signed Andersen as number 1. That was a big surprise, have they named Summers yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Play off contenders I reckon. Good solid line up. Beatable at Brandon though. Especially by the Robins! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studland Bee Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Not surprised with Anderson signing but disappointed if I am honest. I can't agree with Mick Horton's comments, a true number one would not go missing and fall short at the business end of the season in my opinion. I am sure the last place will go to Summers, and we have a team that is capable of the play offs, I just hope Hans Anderson is still at the top of his game come the play off final... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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