Ben91 Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Depends if the criticism is valid, Lets be honest this sounds like bitterness from a man who's club Connor walked away from - not that you can blame him It doesn't depend though, it has always happened and always will, the validity is another matter in my opinion. As a sportsperson, particularly if you are one who is influenced negatively by criticism, you shouldn't be on forums, Facebook groups etc where you know you may be criticised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackneyrocket Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 As a sportsperson you should be ready to receive criticism regardless of age or ability. No need to be over dramatic and say that words on a forum hold back careers though. I'll judge the kid when I see him on a bike personally. I think the word you missed before criticism is constructive. A lot of criticism on here isn't . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I don't think he walked away. Kent let him go according to this. http://www.kentkings.co/news.php?extend.570.1 If you read it in between the lines it means 'Connors family told us they had been offered a full team place and they felt it would benefit him more' Of course a club would try and put rose tinted glasses on the supporters to make it look like they were improving the side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I think the word you missed before criticism is constructive. A lot of criticism on here isn't . No, if you're a sportsperson you have to accept that you'll receive criticism, founded or unfounded. I'm not saying that is right but it is a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Locke bringing the tassels back to Rye? Picture would suggest he's been at the training schools http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276464/Article/images/28509596/11948746-large.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Locke bringing the tassels back to Rye? Picture would suggest he's been at the training schools http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276464/Article/images/28509596/11948746-large.jpg pink, PINK ! thats going to be a bugger to wash clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Locke bringing the tassels back to Rye? Picture would suggest he's been at the training schools http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/images/localworld/ugc-images/276464/Article/images/28509596/11948746-large.jpg like him already, gary havelock, joe screen et all. hope young locke will be as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 pink, PINK ! thats going to be a bugger to wash clean Pink is good. You can easily see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Was it Jamie Habbin who wore pink leathers in the early 90's racing for Peterborough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Jamie Habbin 'The Pink Panther': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIa7CzZ4seU (Although by 1989, he had moved on to Mildenhall) Cam Heeps has been known to sport a splash of pink on his bike covers, so you may be seeing a fair bit of it at Hoddesdon this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Pink is good. You can easily see them! Jamie Habbin 'The Pink Panther': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIa7CzZ4seU (Although by 1989, he had moved on to Mildenhall) Cam Heeps has been known to sport a splash of pink on his bike covers, so you may be seeing a fair bit of it at Hoddesdon this year. Pink is good. You can easily see them! you may see a little pink at the start of heat 2, but once filled in on a damp night, not a lot else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I can never understand why so many British riders don't make the grade when they get encouragement like this from supporters. As far as I'm aware all NL riders are British ( apart from one or two who have found a loophole ) so those riders who are losing out on team places because management and supporters wish to give their team places away , to the next great white hope grasstracker or Mx rider who fancy a go at speedway . are getting kicked in the teeth and are British . The MDL is the place for untried riders from outside speedway , lets see how many will want to ride when they have to travel the country and actually prove their ability and dedication and finance their travel and racing themselves , the middle order of national league is littered with journeymen MX and grasstrackers who turned their hand to speedway and have got no further . none of them are ever going to make it , but every single one of them will forget speedway when they have had enough and go back to paying out to take part in their original choice of sport sport Was it Jamie Habbin who wore pink leathers in the early 90's racing for Peterborough? Sean Wilson had Pink Leathers for a couple of seasons , Sean the Prawn .I have a set of them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahLapworth Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 As far as I'm aware all NL riders are British ( apart from one or two who have found a loophole ) so those riders who are losing out on team places because management and supporters wish to give their team places away , to the next great white hope grasstracker or Mx rider who fancy a go at speedway . are getting kicked in the teeth and are British . The MDL is the place for untried riders from outside speedway , lets see how many will want to ride when they have to travel the country and actually prove their ability and dedication and finance their travel and racing themselves , the middle order of national league is littered with journeymen MX and grasstrackers who turned their hand to speedway and have got no further . none of them are ever going to make it , but every single one of them will forget speedway when they have had enough and go back to paying out to take part in their original choice of sport sport Sean Wilson had Pink Leathers for a couple of seasons , Sean the Prawn .I have a set of them Wow! I don't say this very often but I actually agree with you Simon. I have watched from the outside for the last couple of years now and it does amaze me how promoters are now getting a hard on for anyone from Moto X or Grasstrack who have never even turned a wheel on the shale before. A few years ago promoters were cumming in their pants for anyone from Australia who conveniently had British parents. It does make me chuckle. That aside there does seem to be more riders moving up from the MDL now which is only right but the MDL lads should be getting first pick before places are given to complete novices. I've never raced a speedway bike before but was quite handy on my toy peddle tractor when I was a kid. Anyone fancy giving me a team place? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Kenny Bowdery joins the raiders,a grasstracker with very little speedway experience ,,does any one know more about him ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Kenny Bowdery joins the raiders,a grasstracker with very little speedway experience ,,does any one know more about him ?? The lad doesn't seem to know who he's signed for.... http://www.kennybowderyracing.co.uk/news.php?extend.64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Kenny Bowdery joins the raiders,a grasstracker with very little speedway experience ,,does any one know more about him ?? Very talented on the grass when in the youth ranks but not seen much of him for a few years. I seem to remember there was money in the camp though so his equipment should be ok but very light on experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 The lad doesn't seem to know who he's signed for.... http://www.kennybowderyracing.co.uk/news.php?extend.64 Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Wow! I don't say this very often but I actually agree with you Simon. I have watched from the outside for the last couple of years now and it does amaze me how promoters are now getting a hard on for anyone from Moto X or Grasstrack who have never even turned a wheel on the shale before. A few years ago promoters were cumming in their pants for anyone from Australia who conveniently had British parents. It does make me chuckle. That aside there does seem to be more riders moving up from the MDL now which is only right but the MDL lads should be getting first pick before places are given to complete novices. I've never raced a speedway bike before but was quite handy on my toy peddle tractor when I was a kid. Anyone fancy giving me a team place? And it happens again. I tire of promoters taking no responsibility for the riders they track and the riders they face. Im not saying any of Ryes signings are deliberately dangerous but a lack of experience increases the risk. With the continued obsession of chucking 16/17 year olds into the NL as soon as they get a bike are they helping their development or increasing the risk of them struggling, becoming disillusioned with the sport and walking away or worse getting injured. Its not that many years ago that riders would be sent away to get some experience and prove their determination whereas now they are welcomed with open arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 And it happens again. I tire of promoters taking no responsibility for the riders they track and the riders they face. Im not saying any of Ryes signings are deliberately dangerous but a lack of experience increases the risk. With the continued obsession of chucking 16/17 year olds into the NL as soon as they get a bike are they helping their development or increasing the risk of them struggling, becoming disillusioned with the sport and walking away or worse getting injured. Its not that many years ago that riders would be sent away to get some experience and prove their determination whereas now they are welcomed with open arms. Speedway is a dangerous sport, regardless of whether you're a rank amateur, NL rider or GP star there is always the chance of injury so I can't agree that 15/16 year olds with little experience of racing in the league increases the danger. These youngsters are being given NL spots over the riders who have been pottering around in the second half leagues for a few seasons because they are either better already or have greater potential. The standard of kids being churned out in Poland is what we should aspire to as a nation, that won't happen unfortunately if we wrap our prospects up in cotton wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 The lad doesn't seem to know who he's signed for.... http://www.kennybowderyracing.co.uk/news.php?extend.64 Dated December. Either he changed his mind, or The Brummies saw him practice and had a change of heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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