whistlegang Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Sorry but if we are having 2 x 3.00 at reserve then it has to be Thomas and a new face, the others are not up to it. I would consider giving Verge another chance as he looked much quicker in the County Fours. In fact, if we'd had him in our lineup we would have won, and I don't ever remember saying that before! Jack has not gone forward as would have been expected with Mildenhll. He needs to make a big step forward soon or will be considered an also ran. A good second string rather than making it to becoming a heat leader who could improve on that status. I would love to have JK back but i believe that next season is make or break for him. He has taken too many nasty falls to just end up as a decent second string imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Sorry but if we are having 2 x 3.00 at reserve then it has to be Thomas and a new face, the others are not up to it. I would consider giving Verge another chance as he looked much quicker in the County Fours. In fact, if we'd had him in our lineup we would have won, and I don't ever remember saying that before! I would love to have JK back but i believe that next season is make or break for him. He has taken too many nasty falls to just end up as a decent second string imo. One swallow doesn't make a summer IMO, Couzins spent the majority of the season in the main team because he did better than the other three pointers, he looked a good little rider when he was at reserve, of course being in the main team for the majority of the season is no easy task. Verge has been about quite a while and just doesn't look to have any killer instinct in him, relying on his gating too much. Kingston seems to have gone stale at Mildenhall, he looked a good prospect when he was a King, would seem beneficial to both parties for him to return if the chance arises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Should not lose sight of Ben Basford being an asset.Whether he would really want to have all of the travel is another thing. He could be loaned out for a season no doubt if his average does not fit with the new numbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Pretty sure Ben Basford will be a reserve next year good rider getting better every meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Pretty sure Ben Basford will be a reserve next year good rider getting better every meeting Ben seemed to tail off a little once he was fully signed however I agree he is worth another go. Not going to give Kent a powerhouse reserve duo but definitely capable of hitting 3/4 each which was better than this years crop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That bottom end (all three spots) need to be capable of building on their starting average which should not be too much to ask if (whoever they may be) they are serious about racing for a league team. The middle order likewise and then it becomes onwards and upwards. Sadly declared averages then mean it is most unlikely that the same septet would be able to stay together for a second season. As such it is the teams supporters who suffer and many fickle minded people then drift away. Perhaps the points limit should be nearer the 45 mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ben seemed to tail off a little once he was fully signed however I agree he is worth another go. Not going to give Kent a powerhouse reserve duo but definitely capable of hitting 3/4 each which was better than this years crop! Pretty sure he was carrying a few injuries but wanted to ride and not let the team down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I'd give Basford another go provided his machinery is more reliable, he spent a fair bit of time on the centre green. Edited October 29, 2015 by whistlegang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'd give Basford another go provided his machinery is more reliable, he spent a fair bit of time on the centre green. Shame as he has two bikes in the pits. Like all situations with machinery there is nothing says when it will fail and maintenance does not come cheap. Is Daniel Spiller available and if so could he be a King? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Shame as he has two bikes in the pits. Like all situations with machinery there is nothing says when it will fail and maintenance does not come cheap. Is Daniel Spiller available and if so could he be a King? Kim Spiller said he liked Kent and Coventry. But I expect we will want him for another season. And after all Len silver was the one moaning about him coming over so if he was to go and use him in his team he would look a bit of a twit. Edited October 29, 2015 by Alex2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Kim Spiller said he liked Kent and Coventry. But I expect we will want him for another season. And after all Len silver was the one moaning about him coming over so if he was to go and use him in his team he would look a bit of a twit. yes but to be fair to uncle len he was only complaining that spiller was allowed to come in and ride for anybody other than kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Kim Spiller said he liked Kent and Coventry. But I expect we will want him for another season. And after all Len silver was the one moaning about him coming over so if he was to go and use him in his team he would look a bit of a twit.Just to clarify I disagree with lens stance on Spiller.But I don't think if he managed to sign him he would look a twit, what Len did not like was his 3pt average but he now has a genuine one. Can't see anyone wrestling him away from Eastbourne in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just to clarify I disagree with lens stance on Spiller. But I don't think if he managed to sign him he would look a twit, what Len did not like was his 3pt average but he now has a genuine one. Can't see anyone wrestling him away from Eastbourne in any case. Well no he would look quite clever signing one of the best riders in the league that will improve next year. He didn't like the 3 points but if it had been 5 he would have been in the same position anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinthehat Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Slight problem with Spiller going to Kent, Its a Monday and he has School so cant see him going anywhere until he has either finished school or a weekend track? Possbile Buxton as he no quite mastered that one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Slight problem with Spiller going to Kent, Its a Monday and he has School so cant see him going anywhere until he has either finished school or a weekend track? Possbile Buxton as he no quite mastered that one yet. Possibly Coventry as his mum says Kent & Coventry are the two tracks he likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Slight problem with Spiller going to Kent, Its a Monday and he has School so cant see him going anywhere until he has either finished school or a weekend track? Possbile Buxton as he no quite mastered that one yet. If we have spiller it will probably go back to Saturday night so he can get here and back for school. If we had Ethan it definitely would be Saturday. We could use Ethan and like other clubs another 3 points reserve for away week matches Edited October 30, 2015 by Alex2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 If we have spiller it will probably go back to Saturday night so he can get here and back for school. If we had Ethan it definitely would be Saturday. We could use Ethan and like other clubs another 3 points reserve for away week matches after what the dugards put in s/star it would be quite a u-turn for racing to go back to a saturday only bigger crowds would have made getting home in the early hours worth it and i don't think there was much if any difference in attendances was there ? and i'm not sure you would pick a race day to fit in with one rider no matter how good he is. having said that i do hope you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) after what the dugards put in s/star it would be quite a u-turn for racing to go back to a saturday only bigger crowds would have made getting home in the early hours worth it and i don't think there was much if any difference in attendances was there ? and i'm not sure you would pick a race day to fit in with one rider no matter how good he is. having said that i do hope you are right. I think the last meeting could have had 1400 but you could get more old regulars back on Saturday. Brad said Saturday's were his favourite so if we had him it would make 2 maybe 3 with Ethan. But Brad in the PL would make him not available all the time so Sunday is better for him. Although attendances are similar the revenue made from food and mainly BEER is higher in a Saturday as I don't see as many drinking on a Sunday as Saturday. Personally I hope for a mix of sat and sun or just Saturday Edited October 30, 2015 by Alex2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 The Dugard junior made it clear at the start of the year they don't take revenue from catering goes to the stadium owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) The Dugard junior made it clear at the start of the year they don't take revenue from catering goes to the stadium owners Still going back into the club though isn't it. Stadium owners are involved with the club so it's not going away from the stadium. Its probably being used to keep the stadium respectable and usable Anyway back to Kent 2016 talk about that on the other thread Edited October 30, 2015 by Alex2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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