RAPIDFIRE Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Whilst I agree there is no rush if I was a rider I would like to know by now even if I was told to keep quiet until official release. If those involved had been notified then there is a stronger chance they would be better prepared / be investing in new or upgraded equipment sooner rather than a last minute rush. How do you know riders havent been told? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 How do you know riders havent been told? It amuses me that fans think promoters sign a rider and put the press release out 10 minutes later. Some riders are signed up for weeks, even months before being announced - sometimes for maximum exposure, sometimes because I think promoters like playing games because they can. Other times because the promoters have forgot the fans exist and need informing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hopwood to Buxton, interesting move. Perhaps the Raiders are going to go down the route of signing a Greenwood/Branford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 It amuses me that fans think promoters sign a rider and put the press release out 10 minutes later. Some riders are signed up for weeks, even months before being announced - sometimes for maximum exposure, sometimes because I think promoters like playing games because they can. Other times because the promoters have forgot the fans exist and need informing Agreed, but then at the opposite end of the scale, you must admit that approaching late January and no rider announced at all (the only one mooted looks ineligible) isn't going to create optimism within the supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Agreed, but then at the opposite end of the scale, you must admit that approaching late January and no rider announced at all (the only one mooted looks ineligible) isn't going to create optimism within the supporters. Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. I think it is safe to assume Luke Priest will be there. He said in the SS he was sorted for 2015 and I don't think he fits anywhere else does he? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. Just because there won't be a lot of enthusiasm doesn't mean there won't be none and there should be no effort put it to entice the crowd. Atm it looks a possibility that Rye could end up with a team of newbies with most of the leading lights at other clubs or rumoured to not be in the league for one reason or another. Fans realise that it may take a few training sessions to find the right bottom end but not the top, and they need those top men to make the team competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Is the NL at Rye House ever going to create much enthusiasm? It's a second team to them, they're probably not all that bothered and would rather have 1 or two youngsters with a view to them becoming Rockets rather than sign up some super team anyway. The Rye House fans may not be expecting a table topping side but I doubt they will turn out for a "Scunthorpe" style side that gets battered regularly. The national league produces some of the most entertaining racing in the country (for both right and wrong reasons) and a Raiders side that could mix it in most meetings could be very well supported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I think it is safe to assume Luke Priest will be there. He said in the SS he was sorted for 2015 and I don't think he fits anywhere else does he? No, not since Ben Hopwood was signed by Buxton. I would think Andrew Silver is going to announce the team like his dad does, ie all seven in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Are we running this year? On one side: I thought Moggo II and Hoppy were highly likely team members but both have now joined others On the other side: The fixture list have the match dates. Come on Andrew please enlighten us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Priest would be a poor signing, not going to score enough to take pressure off the lower order and he's never going to get any better. There's plenty of time to name the team. We're not the kind of club that announces that we're running and then pulls out last minute. Riders are probably signed up already and awaiting announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Priest would be a poor signing, not going to score enough to take pressure off the lower order and he's never going to get any better. There's plenty of time to name the team. We're not the kind of club that announces that we're running and then pulls out last minute. Riders are probably signed up already and awaiting announcement. I agree, but why the delay? What do Rye gain from it? Your own supported are now questioning if you're even running, which I'm sure you are btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I agree, but why the delay? What do Rye gain from it? Your own supported are now questioning if you're even running, which I'm sure you are btw. Maybe the whole team is not signed but some members are, Rye teams are usually announced in one go rather than drip fed to the fans. I believe that is the simple truth behind the lack of news so far. Drip feeding news across the winter keeps fans engaged however, something that our promotion have always seemed to struggle with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Priest would be a poor signing, not going to score enough to take pressure off the lower order and he's never going to get any better.Probably for the best that you're not picking the side RocketBen as I think you've had an issue with every rider people have suggested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Probably for the best that you're not picking the side RocketBen as I think you've had an issue with every rider people have suggested! Not problems, sensible reasons. Big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Not problems, sensible reasons. Big difference. Maybe you could take it to a more constructive level and suggest who you would like to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Maybe you could take it to a more constructive level and suggest who you would like to see? My reasoning for not wanting/expecting to see riders has been backed up by explanations. I was expecting to see Hopwood as he is an asset. I still expect to see Chessell as he is also an asset. I wouldn't be averse to Benji Compton and/or Chris Mills leading the line. Both riders are a lot better than Priest and have achieved more in their careers meaning they would be able to give more guidance to their younger/less experienced team mates, also they would score more points on track. Going down the route of signing a rider such as Sarjeant, Greenwood or Branford would also be a mistake in my opinion as they will only be picking up experience to benefit other Premier League clubs, we have to remember the Raiders should be seen as a feeder side for the Rockets. Perhaps these lads would score more than Mills/Compton but the two older riders would be there to serve the purpose of passing on experience and making sure the Raiders are competitive in the league. I'd be happy to see us field a team that just reaches the minimum points limit and give 4/5 training school prospects a chance to compete in a full NL league campaign and hopefully one or two may eventually become established Rockets riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) My reasoning for not wanting/expecting to see riders has been backed up by explanations. I was expecting to see Hopwood as he is an asset. I still expect to see Chessell as he is also an asset. I wouldn't be averse to Benji Compton and/or Chris Mills leading the line. Both riders are a lot better than Priest and have achieved more in their careers meaning they would be able to give more guidance to their younger/less experienced team mates, also they would score more points on track. Going down the route of signing a rider such as Sarjeant, Greenwood or Branford would also be a mistake in my opinion as they will only be picking up experience to benefit other Premier League clubs, we have to remember the Raiders should be seen as a feeder side for the Rockets. Perhaps these lads would score more than Mills/Compton but the two older riders would be there to serve the purpose of passing on experience and making sure the Raiders are competitive in the league. I'd be happy to see us field a team that just reaches the minimum points limit and give 4/5 training school prospects a chance to compete in a full NL league campaign and hopefully one or two may eventually become established Rockets riders. Thank you for your explanation. See where you are coming from. Priest was good last year I'd say he was better than Compton as Benji had a few injuries last year (his wrist I think) I would have thought Priest would have been back at Cov because he did quite well there last year. I suppose Hopwood just fancied a track down the road this year. Oh well time will tell who you get. Edited January 21, 2015 by TMW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Raiders look on course for this year. Extract of quote by Len Silver from the latest Rye House Press Release: "Our fans can also look forward to a fixture-packed season following the re-introduction of the Raiders, run this time around by my son, Andrew." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have a feeling Andrew may be in France on the annual Silver Ski jolly, so don't expect any team news until he returns. Didn't hear any bikes at Rye yesterday (25th), although the weather was fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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