greyhoundp Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Arron Baseby really has a false average due to his limited away meetings, his Brother Mark is a far better bet than the younger Baseby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Couzins was the best three pointer the Kings had last year, he started well and then had to spend the year in the main team because the other three pointers were so bad. He's a lot better than Verge. Clifton will start at reserve undoubtedly but is likely to move up after the first set of averages, then it depends who is at reserve from that point going forward. Assuming the Kings go with three three-pointers that is, you'd think they'll have learnt their lesson this year however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlegang Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Sorry but there is no way that Couzins is better than Verge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Jack Kingston has posted on Twitter today - thanks for this season, learnt a lot, onwards and upwards. To me that suggests he will ride in 2016 for a new club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Kent tried x3 3.00 men this season and it didn't work at all. So surely they won't try again. However maybe Basford was destined for the number 8 spot and as well as the travelling, he wants a regular spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Kent tried x3 3.00 men this season and it didn't work at all. So surely they won't try again. However maybe Basford was destined for the number 8 spot and as well as the travelling, he wants a regular spot. Im certain that Len is stubborn enough to try x3 3.00 riders again. Needs to different from last years dross though. As for Basford he was always heading elsewhere. Last year was just a chance to put himself in the shop window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 With Clifton out of reserve on 3.5, you will be tracking 3 X 3 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 From Kent's press release as to why Clifton cant ride at reserve: 'the numbers 6 & 7 in an NL team: slots restricted to riders of three point averages only at the start of the season.' Well if this is a new rule brought in then how can Ruddick ride at reserve for Mildenhall & Kinsley for KL? Why don't Kent just sign 5 riders with a higher average than Clifton! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 From Kent's press release as to why Clifton cant ride at reserve: 'the numbers 6 & 7 in an NL team: slots restricted to riders of three point averages only at the start of the season.' Well if this is a new rule brought in then how can Ruddick ride at reserve for Mildenhall & Kinsley for KL? Why don't Kent just sign 5 riders with a higher average than Clifton! I also thought that was odd from the press release. Is it Chris getting confused, have Kent already signed another 3 pointer or have the rules been changed but not announced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 From Kent's press release as to why Clifton cant ride at reserve: 'the numbers 6 & 7 in an NL team: slots restricted to riders of three point averages only at the start of the season.' Well if this is a new rule brought in then how can Ruddick ride at reserve for Mildenhall & Kinsley for KL? Why don't Kent just sign 5 riders with a higher average than Clifton! So it says the rules are 6 & 7 must start season on a 3 average. How petty is the NL to insist a rider who has not raced for 10 years must start on 3.50 ? Trouble is now Kent must find another 3 pointer to go with Jack and this could be a big problem. But it does leave it open for Morley to return. And leaves 1 more place - Mark Baseby or Kingston ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Is Jamie cousins a 3.00 if so that will be your other one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Is Jamie cousins a 3.00 if so that will be your other one Hope not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Nah my view is track Luke at reserve, plenty of points to get 3 higher average riders in main body. Clifton could be key scoring big at reserve but having to go at #2 against numbers 1's after 12 years plus out could be very tough and quickly dwindle clifton enthusiasm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 So it says the rules are 6 & 7 must start season on a 3 average. How petty is the NL to insist a rider who has not raced for 10 years must start on 3.50 ? Trouble is now Kent must find another 3 pointer to go with Jack and this could be a big problem. But it does leave it open for Morley to return. And leaves 1 more place - Mark Baseby or Kingston ? If that's the rules the Kings Lynn and Mildenhall are going against them? Mildenhall only by a tiny bit. Still think Clifton is cheap on a 3.50 from what ive heard so not too panicked. However the list of 3 pointers with some experience / composure are limited now as most have been snapped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I also thought that was odd from the press release. Is it Chris getting confused, have Kent already signed another 3 pointer or have the rules been changed but not announced? I think its more likely that Chris has got confused or simply wants to track x2 3.00 men. Nobody else has mentioned the rule but we know that we don't get told everthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I think its more likely that Chris has got confused or simply wants to track x2 3.00 men. Nobody else has mentioned the rule but we know that we don't get told everthing. Their press officer has apologised for making a mistake in the original PR and it's being rewritten. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 A rider with previous experience with an average over 3 should not have that reduced to 3 IMO as it puts out there as a direct alternative to, potentially, a 15 year old on 3 who's trying to break through and get his first chance of NL racing. Depending on experience and previous average 3½ or 4 (higher relative to previous if relevant to a rider) seems fair to me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel1 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Jack is off the middle order list having gone to the Black Country. Can only assume Len and Chris have their quarry and not releasing details. Might be a cagey game or sound politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Jack is off the middle order list having gone to the Black Country. Can only assume Len and Chris have their quarry and not releasing details. Might be a cagey game or sound politics. Owen, Ritchings and a 3 pointer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Don't want another 3 pointer, and tbf after the hand signals Marc Owen gave kent fans on more then one occasion this year I can't see him being popular with the faithful. Ritchings would certainly do a job. Think he has peaked somewhat but could certainly hold his own at 3 or 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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