SCB Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I think many of those options would be considered a big fat rabbit mate! I wouldn't consider Ljung and Smolinski heatleaders either. I like the optimism though and hope very much we can get a good signing. Smolinski on a 7.5ish average having a won a GP in the last 2 season would have to be a heat leader. A crap one but still a heat leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytripper Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Cook must be desperate if we made a move for KK, it worries me that he would even consider having him back. Who said anything about KK. Jon himself said he was talking to British based riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickRushbrook Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 No one is saying anything about anyone, hence the speculation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's like Russian roulette, with everyone hoping someone else gets Kasprzak ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's like Russian roulette, with everyone hoping someone else gets Kasprzak ! ....and Batchelor! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhamboy66 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 What Jon Cook said on Saturday was that before the last meeting of the season at Coventry, AJ Kim, Ed and Rich were all told gthat irrespective of the outcome of that match they would all be offered contracts for 2016, and all expressed the desire to return. No information as to why Rich has not been announced, but it is possible that it is depedent on who he signs for in the PL. If he is back at Gladgow I suppose it depends to some extent whether they change their race night to Friday but the short answer is that I dont know why he hasnt been announced. As to the possible two new riders I think it is a exaggerration to say he was targetting two. What he said at the last forum I think was that he was having talks with two riders. I did hear unofficially that one is not being pursued because he has an exagerrated idea of what he is worth so he is now knocking on the door of a Midlands club. Cant say who it is or the club but if it is true then the fans of that club are not going to be happy if the club sign him. No idea who the other one is or whether any talks are continuing. As far as Kennett is concerned Len silver is not around so no dodgy deals for 2016 He is a Rye House asset and unlike last years debacle he will be first choice at Rye House should their be any date clashes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 It's like Russian roulette, with everyone hoping someone else gets Kasprzak !Not me I'd take him as aces number one, assuming neither zagar or vaculik are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 We may not know our septet yet but at least we know what they will be wearing. http://www.lakesidehammers.co/vortex-hammers-unveil-new-look-for-2016/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 AJ at 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 We may not know our septet yet but at least we know what they will be wearing. http://www.lakesidehammers.co/vortex-hammers-unveil-new-look-for-2016/ Cool suit, i like that design.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherread Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 D star??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I would much rather see us going back to being a red,white and blue team like the old days of Arena Essex, the idea of adopting West Ham style colours was a decent one but has not yielded anymore support because of it, we just lost a bit more of our original identity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I would much rather see us going back to being a red,white and blue team like the old days of Arena Essex, the idea of adopting West Ham style colours was a decent one but has not yielded anymore support because of it, we just lost a bit more of our original identity. Having a team named after the stadium they raced in never really did it for me. New name new identity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I would much rather see us going back to being a red,white and blue team like the old days of Arena Essex, the idea of adopting West Ham style colours was a decent one but has not yielded anymore support because of it, we just lost a bit more of our original identity. Would you become 'RedWhiteBlue73' ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 I would much rather see us going back to being a red,white and blue team like the old days of Arena Essex, the idea of adopting West Ham style colours was a decent one but has not yielded anymore support because of it, we just lost a bit more of our original identity. I think you'll find your original identity was to have been claret and sky blue until Essex Radio came in as sponsors prior to launch of the track and the colours were changed to theirs. I seem to remember seeing pictures from a practice session of the original race jackets. I'm sure Bryn Willams will have the facts tucked away somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Having a team named after the stadium they raced in never really did it for me. New name new identity. i thought they were named after a shopping centre.........or was it the place where the darts is held Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Would you become 'RedWhiteBlue73' ? The Claret tag is not a reference to speedway but the football team I follow. Interesting to read that the original colours were going to be what we have now until Essex Radio became sponsors, never heard that before but does sound completely plausible. Looking forward to seeing how this team looks once all signings are complete, disappointed to lose Bech but he seemed to lose his way in last season or so and he seemed to miss more meetings than most through other commitments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Really wasn't bothered about Bech he was pretty average all of last season, no doubting his potential though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Any news on Lewis Blackbird riding in 2016 ? I would be a tad worried about that situation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Any news on Lewis Blackbird riding in 2016 ? I would be a tad worried about that situation.. Nope. A tad worrying yes , but on balance I would be amazed if Jon Cook signed him without a fairly firm guarantee he would ride. The big concern really is who the new second heatleader will be. At least we know it won't be Dave Watt back. So it looks like either Batch (unlikely) or someone completely new ( I presume and fervently hope that Dakota North isn't even in the frame) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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