Steve0 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Good team apart from you can only have two riders over 7 I think the rule states. If only Hans had dropped to 6.99! Do you know the rules for next year then? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dump that clutch Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 speedway requires a major overhaul to get the sport thriving again. For me, two things are a must: weekly speedway and IMHO, 6 man teams with a similar points limit to this season, 40 maybe..? We don't really have the required riders to facilitate a strong Elite League which over the years promoters have been running a cost saving exercise which by in large, hasn't worked. Promoters need to promote their business, which isn't really been done around the country, except for a few, Poole & Glasgow spring to mind. So let's get the sport back into the public eye and reap the rewards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 speedway requires a major overhaul to get the sport thriving again. For me, two things are a must: weekly speedway and IMHO, 6 man teams with a similar points limit to this season, 40 maybe..? We don't really have the required riders to facilitate a strong Elite League which over the years promoters have been running a cost saving exercise which by in large, hasn't worked. Promoters need to promote their business, which isn't really been done around the country, except for a few, Poole & Glasgow spring to mind. So let's get the sport back into the public eye and reap the rewards. Have you not seen the number of local events Swindon Speedway have attended these past few months? Definitely working hard to promote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Good team apart from you can only have two riders over 7 I think the rule states. If only Hans had dropped to 6.99! I have never heard that rule in my life O.o That seems a little dumb to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dump that clutch Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Have you not seen the number of local events Swindon Speedway have attended these past few months? Definitely working hard to promote. I haven't really, so that's good news to hear. We'll need to keep it going throughout the winter though, pushing the new stadium etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Good team apart from you can only have two riders over 7 I think the rule states. If only Hans had dropped to 6.99! Team building rules may be different for next year but haven't been set yet. Plus with teams going to proposed 6 man teams there is likely to be different rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I really hope it's not 6 man teams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) I certainly don't want six man teams and i don't know what other Robins fans think but i don't want Batchelor back on any average.Nick i think needs a new challenge he has the ability and if he is our asset he can always comeback at some stage of his career.Nick,s situation reminds me a bit like what Rolf Gramstad had we all knew he was a good rider he changed scenery and blossomed at Leicester until he has his terrible injury. Edited September 18, 2016 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Batch will be at Poole, same as Miedzinski was with his nice low average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Batch likes Poole and well we also like our aussies and on that average who would not want him. Just to clarify the rules this year state that you can have only 2 riders over an average of 7. You can have Jason Doyle and Magic with there very high averages or you can have Hans Andersen and Danny king but you can only have two. These were the rules this year. I personally think this should be increased to 3 simply so teams can have two low scoring 7s and a 8+ rider. And i don't think we can have rules saying you must have a certain number of brits no enough to go round. 6 and 7 should either be EDR riders or riders who are u21 and they can only move to second string. We should take pride as a nation that we have created so many great riders they may not be British but we create great riders. Hancock all the way to Woffy and Doyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Would they ride in this country??? I'd like to see 1. Jason Doyle 9.78 2. Troy Batchelor 4.96 3. Rohan Tungate 6.37 4. Peter Kildemand 7.10 5. Hans Andersen 7.15 6. Charles Wright 4.00 7. 3.00??? Will Stefan drop back down to 3.00 with the new averages for fast track riders? Or what is the conversion rate for PL to EL will Thomsen fit? (With 3.14 left) Or how about Danny Ayres? Or Ashley Morris if he's not at Wolverhampton What you would like to see and what you get will be two different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Build the team around Doyle, Wright and maybe Kildeman if he comes get rid of the rest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Build the team around Doyle, Wright and maybe Kildeman if he comes get rid of the rest I would rather have Peter Kildemand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 How about Doyle, Harris, Batch, Starke, N Morris, Wright, Ayres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 How about Doyle, Harris, Batch, Starke, N Morris, Wright, Ayres? I think Nick needs time away from Swindon until he improves and becomes more consistent. Based on what Danny Ayres did in the NL meeting, probably yes but bear in mind his age. It was a pity he did not ride in the meeting last thursday against the PL riders that were there so he could show what he could do against them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Danny Ayres is not the way to go as is behind Nielsen in the Premier League. Jake Allen or Wilson-Dean would be good signings & would need to beat Poole to sign Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I agree with AO. Ayres should have been given the opportunity to showcase his talent against some established riders. I agree his age is an issue. On the other hand, BWD impressed me. Young and rode the track well. Ideal for an up and coming rider to learn his craft from the 2016 World Champion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I think Nick needs time away from Swindon until he improves and becomes more consistent. Based on what Danny Ayres did in the NL meeting, probably yes but bear in mind his age. It was a pity he did not ride in the meeting last thursday against the PL riders that were there so he could show what he could do against them. Nick has not lived up to his expectations, for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 How about Doyle, Harris, Batch, Starke, N Morris, Wright, Ayres? Given what happened on Friday night, I would be astonished if Doyle and Morris are in the same team next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Given what happened on Friday night, I would be astonished if Doyle and Morris are in the same team next year. Care to elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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