Ben91 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I'd have left it as it is personally, pick of the guests for the meetings Rob would miss, obvious choice would be Bowen at home, he's taken a booking for Eastbourne tonight too so he was available, I'm sure he'd have scored more at Birmingham than he will at Lynn too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) On Bowen how the hell he can get into the National league on an 8+ average after spending his career in the Premier beats me , I know its about the conversion rate but come on, he should have come in on a10 + ,a realistic assessment of his ability at this level ,,obviously he will be in great demand as a guest until he gets a true average Edited April 6, 2016 by waco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Conspiracy theory is that Branford won't be taking his place in the Raiders line up and that the Hopwood signing is permanent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Conspiracy theory is that Branford won't be taking his place in the Raiders line up and that the Hopwood signing is permanent If branflake hasn't made it over yet , I would think it's not too wild a conspiracy , when you consider he has a girlfriend and child to provide for . he probably signed thinking he was getting a premier league teamplace somewhere as well , and he hasnt as far as i know , would be a major struggle to live off NL pay alone . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 If branflake hasn't made it over yet , I would think it's not too wild a conspiracy , when you consider he has a girlfriend and child to provide for . he probably signed thinking he was getting a premier league teamplace somewhere as well , and he hasnt as far as i know , would be a major struggle to live off NL pay alone . Sounds about right. Just think it's a really strange signing for what would be only two meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Interesting theory Shads presume that would free up points to strengthen the bottom end should that prove to be the case ..Have you heard something or is that a speculative thought,????? ---you are not obliged to answer that question.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Sounds about right. Just think it's a really strange signing for what would be only two meetings. Of course ben is at a loose end having been dropped from IOW , and raiders tail end is seriously long , is it possible that within a few weeks both Branford and Hopwwod would fit , Not much good with averages TBH , but Hopwood has nothing to lose and this could be part of a longterm plan ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Hopwood was dropped by Eagles who wanted perks who was dropped from IoW Edited April 6, 2016 by Al3x200 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) ..All sorts of speculation is now on the cards.. Edited April 6, 2016 by waco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Of course ben is at a loose end having been dropped from IOW , and raiders tail end is seriously long , is it possible that within a few weeks both Branford and Hopwwod would fit , Not much good with averages TBH , but Hopwood has nothing to lose and this could be part of a longterm plan ?? From what i can see even if Rye dropped Priest, & Woods + the leftover points they still couldn't fit Branford & Hopwood in the same side. There were rumours previously that Branford was due to feature in the Rockets team before a change of heart by the promoters? Perhaps this is just his way of sticking 2 fingers up at them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) Interesting theory Shads presume that would free up points to strengthen the bottom end should that prove to be the case ..Have you heard something or is that a speculative thought,????? ---you are not obliged to answer that question..Haven't heard anything Waco. Just think it's odd to redeclare for just a couple of meetings, unless there's some obscure ruling I'm unaware ofThere were rumours previously that Branford was due to feature in the Rockets team before a change of heart by the promoters? Perhaps this is just his way of sticking 2 fingers up at them?Wouldn't be surprised Hopwood is a decent signing, good for 7 or 8 points a meeting, but nowhere near Branfords class or scoring power. Edited April 6, 2016 by Shads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Branford has been removed from raiders rider profile list also and Hopwood Added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 If Branford is not returning, then Rye need that very long tail strengthened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 If Branford is not returning, then Rye need that very long tail strengthened. Take out Woods and there's around 6 points to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Letting go of Hume looks like a huge mistake right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Wouldnt say let him go but brum offered more money so jumped ship, shame for rye cus big talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Wouldnt say let him go but brum offered more money so jumped ship, shame for rye cus big talent. I don't know the ins and outs but he was declared in the team, then sold to Ipswich who loaned him to Birmingham. Whether Brum waved the chequebook is conjecture really, only Hume and the Brummies will know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Yeh all seems very strange to me. Brumgot a great rider thou, no1 will beat brum at Perry barr anyway so wouldnt worry to much about tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) I suspect Hume wanted to leave Rye Edited April 6, 2016 by Shads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I don't want to put the lad down but Morley needs to take a look at his progress in this sport especially at this level He should be scoring twice what he did tonight and Hume is going to be quite a rider,probably when Ben is still Poodling around the NL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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