Hunters Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Anybody have knowledge of the Eagles team on Sunday? Tom Brennan will be in Leicester for the British Youth Championships. From what was said a few weeks back Gary Cottham should be back and Charley Powell was I believe due to Grass Track last weekend. Mildenhall have been rather poor on their last three visits so it is possible that Strudwick may be given an outing. Also wonder what the plans are for Tom. He can do one more league match without spoiling his 3.0 average but which one ( Kent away?) I understand Cup and Play-offs don't count towards averages so there are potentially another 9 matches which would be available for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 After raising the money for Gary's bike I think a few of us on the terraces are starting to wonder what's happened to Gary. Obviously want him to have a full recovery before returning but maybe if he's not back this week an update on his progress would be good? Adam is available as is perks. Expect Harris and Powell at reserve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Anybody have knowledge of the Eagles team on Sunday? Tom Brennan will be in Leicester for the British Youth Championships. From what was said a few weeks back Gary Cottham should be back and Charley Powell was I believe due to Grass Track last weekend. Mildenhall have been rather poor on their last three visits so it is possible that Strudwick may be given an outing. Also wonder what the plans are for Tom. He can do one more league match without spoiling his 3.0 average but which one ( Kent away?) I understand Cup and Play-offs don't count towards averages so there are potentially another 9 matches which would be available for him. As Tom's first match was a 0 and didn't complete his programmed rides does that have any bearing? Edited July 25, 2016 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiqueSteve Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Driving down from the world cup to catch this one, is it still a 3.30 start ? (Originally advertised as 7.30pm?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 It would still count as a match but obviously his average from that match would be 0 / 1 X 4 = 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscambelt Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 How is Gary anyone know as i dont see any reason to show off his new bike until he is going to ride i. But a few photos on the internet would be nice to see whats going on with it and how upto date it is. But i guess Gary is not fit for Mildenhall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Will be interesting to see the attendance level for this one, I think the Saturday evening fixtures have held up OK so far this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted July 26, 2016 Report Share Posted July 26, 2016 Driving down from the world cup to catch this one, is it still a 3.30 start ? (Originally advertised as 7.30pm?) 3:30pm yes hope they don't hang about like last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Good to see Charley Powell is back for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 if tom has only one regular season meeting to play with it should definitely be at home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Im a bit out with when the averages apply? Is it not 4 home 4 away anymore? Thought that was Danny Ayres has stayed low(er) and how Zach Waj was at reserve for long last season? If thats the case just run Tom at home as much as you want and make him unavailable for the away meetings? You can use any reason to be unavailable e.g he isn't old enough to drive so can't get to X for example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 This was debated early in the season and apparently the rules were changed this year to become first 4 League Matches regardless of Venue, allegedly to stop 3.0 riders staying at reserve for a long time when their effective averages were ballooning. (Zach was the obvious case). The big mistake as I said at the time was applying the new rule to all riders even when they already had a GSA and as a result Luke Chessell went from a5+ 10.00 after 4 matches. It left the door open to manipulation. Hope the.y change it next year to apply to 3.0 reserves only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) we have our old friend Kyle Hughes coming back with Mildenhall on Sunday... No doubt he will get a good reception from the home crowd certainly gives Knight some work to do! That's unless he has to wait a week like Adam Ellis did which would make our job easier Edited July 29, 2016 by Al3x200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message which includes your mobile number. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Still looking for a texter for this meeting..is anyone able to help please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 If Luke scores like that regularly then Eastbourne become a whole different beast. Since his debut for Kent he has always had the ability, he just seemed to lack total belief. 2 or 3 weeks like this and I think it could snowball and he will start to fill his massive potential. Couldn't happen to a nicer lad either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Luke had so much more speed than past weeks also. He was mixing it in all of his heats and is controlled on the bike. The only negative for this great showing would be he will move up into the main body of the team and cottham ( wherever he is) would be at reserve and if he is still out injured when this happens we can only use 3 pointers which would even out Luke's very good form. Edited August 1, 2016 by Al3x200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Luke had so much more speed than past weeks also. He was mixing it in all of his heats and is controlled on the bike. The only negative for this great showing would be he will move up into the main body of the team and cottham ( wherever he is) would be at reserve and if he is still out injured when this happens we can only use 3 pointers which would even out Luke's very good form. Harris won't get a new average until Sept though and Cottham should be back by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2000 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Harris won't get a new average until Sept though and Cottham should be back by then. wouldn't bank on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Cottham wont be back at all imo, the rr works better and scores more points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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