Main Man Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 With a reduced points limit to 36 from 40 and with riders progressing on (as they should) the Storm side was assembled within the new limit with riders who should (and have in most cases so far --and all AWAY from home) increase their averages. Six away points from three AWAY matches is not a bad start.really!!.....and looking at the averages : Dan Greenwood 7.27 starting av ...10.56 in all meetings, 10.13 in league matches plus taking bronze helmet Darryl Ritchings 5.94 starting av .. 8.00 in all meetings , 8.57 in league matches Luke Crang 7.37 starting av .. 8.87 " " " 10.22 " " " Rob Shuttleworth 3.75 " " 5.92 " " " 6.33 " " " Martin Knuckey 4.55 " " 5.83 " " " 3.20 " " " Conor Dwyer 3.00 " " 4.55 " " " 4.29 " " " Stefan was 3.00 and 2.40 in all matches and 2.67 in league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 21, 2015 Report Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm sure speedibee will answer this himself in his own style, but the Storm team this season is obviously weaker because the points limit dropped. And my question was obviously relative to the league. It's not my opinion anyway. The league points gleaned so far shows it's not a weak side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Although Eastbourne is being run professionally and we want to win the atmosphere is so different to EL and we are developing the riders we have. Just happens that we are doing well at the same time. For example not many people new BWD before Eastbourne brought him over and now he's on everyones shopping list for next season. Cradley have also found Perks if my memory serves me right. You can hardly be credited with developing him though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 You can hardly be credited with developing him though! No we haven't developed him but we gave him his chance to get into league racing and the Dugards help him a lot off and on track as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Detailed up-to-date Storm averages can be found via the link on the Official Coventry website, or use the direct link below. http://www.kandysoft.com/averages/Storm.htm ATB Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Not surprised that Greenwood is now at number 1 for Coventry Storm, he has been in brilliant form. Interesting to see Dwyer moves in to the main body of the team and Knuckey drops to reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Gutted to hear Luke Crang is out for the rest of the season. Big blow for Coventry Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganbike Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Same as last year then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) And what if it is? Cant help an injury Edited July 15, 2015 by mc131 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 So will Steffan Nielsen be back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 So will Steffan Nielsen be back? not elligible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Saturday August 08, 2015 COVENTRY stage a 30-heat National League double header at Brandon on Sunday - and the coming weeks are crucial to the Storm's future existence. The launch of the Storm in 2013 has seen the emergence of several fine prospects for the future, including the likes of current Bees reserve James Sarjeant, British Under-19 champions Ollie Greenwood and Stefan Nielsen and current No.1 and skipper Dan Greenwood. After reaching the Final last year, 2015 has been more of a rebuilding exercise with a low points limit imposed at the winter AGM, but the City Gearboxes Storm are still well-placed to finish in the top four as long as they can win the majority of their home matches. Club owner Mick Horton admits those home matches do need to be better attended if the Storm are to be able to continue into 2016. King's Lynn and Stoke provide the opposition at Brandon on Sunday, and both are in the top four battle with the Storm - King's Lynn after an impressive home win over title-chasing Eastbourne on Friday. Horton said: "Were in a serious dilemma because at the moment it really isnt viable for us to run in the National League. The support for the Bees is absolutely tremendous, weve had some great crowds especially recently, but the future of the sport is the youngsters and we want to keep bringing them through. For us to have a chance of keeping the youngsters riding and progressing with us for the future, we need the fans to come and support them. We have two matches on Sunday afternoon, its going to be a full afternoon of racing, and Id urge everyone to get behind us so we can continue beyond this season. Sunday's action gets underway at 2pm, with adult admission just £15 for a 30-heat programme of racing. I can see where Horton is coming from. I was surprised during the fours & the last home meeting how few people were there supporting the Storm. We said ourselves that we would be surprised if it runs again next year. I think what hasn't helped is the fixture planning where we have had all our away fixtures early on and then have to wait until end of July before our season at home starts. I think the team isn't the most exciting either. Last year you had riders like Sarjeant,Stefan & Ollie and it was exciting watching them progress. This year the team lacks that. The bees meetings have been packed this season so hopefully some of the Coventry Bees fans will give it a chance on Sunday now we are back to a full team. Edited August 8, 2015 by mdmc82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Daryl Ritchings has suspected broken fingers after his crash last night guesting for Swindon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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