Steve Shovlar Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 So the team predicted by Phil the Ace, KK Andersen J.Holder Kurtz Klindt Newman Shanes Is the 2017 Poole team?? Not very inspiring and will get slaughtered by Rye House!!!! Swap Klindt for Newman at reserve. Again the benchmark team even with brand new rules/team building averages to work to. Two top riders. A young and very aggresive 3 and 4, Newman at 2 and Kindt at reserve to take 5 rides. Probably end up with the favourites tag as usual. Of course this team is yet to be confirmed.... Very pleased indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Fine at home away from home well beatable. That team would wipe the floor with us Sid! We look plop compared to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntFaceMan Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 James Shanes?! What are you doing to our team Cecil? Better bring Chris back sharpish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) James Shanes is a tidy little rider but cant gate for toffee so may struggle against other reserves. Never gives up though gives 100& but can be a tad erratic with his style. Top grasstrack rider so should have no issues with the lumps and bumps around Wimborne Road. The Poole team looks ok but could be awful on the road as the middle order of Holder Kurtz and Newman not great away from home. Rye House still look far more solid Edited November 22, 2016 by Gavan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntFaceMan Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) James Shanes is a tidy little rider but cant gate for toffee so may struggle against other reserves. Never gives up though gives 100& but can be a tad erratic with his style. Top grasstrack rider so should have no issues with the lumps and bumps around Wimborne Road. The Poole team looks ok but could be awful on the road as the middle order of Holder Kurtz and Newman not great away from home. Rye House still look far more solid Can't believe I'm agreeing with Gavan... Edited November 22, 2016 by BurntFaceMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 James Shanes?! What are you doing to our team Cecil? Better bring Chris back sharpish!don't insult the young lad trying to make his way in speedway anyway if I remember right you said in previous posts you won't be going next season nor watching on sky so don't worry to much about it I do actually think next season could improve the fortunes of our sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 If the majority of clubs sign 2 pointers then it's a fair enough signing but I can see a few clubs having stronger number 7s which will see Shanes struggle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntFaceMan Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 don't insult the young lad trying to make his way in speedway anyway if I remember right you said in previous posts you won't be going next season nor watching on sky so don't worry to much about it I do actually think next season could improve the fortunes of our sport I'm not insulting the young lad, I'm saying he's not good enough yet. If he is good enough yet then it says a hell of a lot about Premiership speedway doesn't it? If the majority of clubs sign 2 pointers then it's a fair enough signing but I can see a few clubs having stronger number 7s which will see Shanes struggle. If we're signing a 2 pointer at reserve then I think it's a disgrace that Chris Holder has been hung out to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 If the majority of clubs sign 2 pointers then it's a fair enough signing but I can see a few clubs having stronger number 7s which will see Shanes struggle.your right top heavy team's will have 2 pointers at the bottom end so they are going to find life a little difficult don't want people on there back because of low scores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Baz Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 So the team predicted by Phil the Ace, KK Andersen J.Holder Kurtz Klindt Newman Shanes Is the 2017 Poole team?? Not very inspiring and will get slaughtered by Rye House!!!! I think that's a team that will see us through the season good enough for a top four place. It (they) will improve as the season goes on and by the time of the play offs will be serious challengers. IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I wish Shanes well even though he is at Poole .Have met him a couple of times through my daughter as they are friends.He seems a nice lad and maybe deserves his chance now.But maybe a spot in the Championship would be more beneficial to him at this point,because if things don't start well at Poole you can just see them turfing him out on his ear. He is one of the best riders i have seen on the grass with no fear at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeds Pirate Blue Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Loving the Shanes signing. He's a thrill a minute to watch on the grass, and is pretty damn good at it too. Hopefully that ability can transfer over to speedway. While many people are going to complain about this weakened league and the fact we don't get to see all the top (foreign) riders, I'm actually pretty happy to see more young British talent on a regular basis. Fully expecting other teams to sign more young Brits as No.7s and hopefully British Speedway will be all the better for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Excellent signing. My only reservation is his gating. Get that sorted, he will be a delight to watch. Fearless when looking for a gap to pass, inside or out A definite crowd pleaser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Excellent signing. My only reservation is his gating. Get that sorted, he will be a delight to watch. Fearless when looking for a gap to pass, inside or out A definite crowd pleaser. I think with Kyle he could learn the Wimbourne road way. AKA deep into turn 2 get the grip and shoot down the back and tight into 3 and 4. So 30.83 left for 4 riders. I imagine Brady and Kyle come in on 6.31 and 7.65. This would leave us with 16.87. I think KK will sign but you never know with Matt. I cannot see Brady and Kyle not being in team just the last two who are the interesting ones. 30.83 point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I wish Shanes well even though he is at Poole .Have met him a couple of times through my daughter as they are friends.He seems a nice lad and maybe deserves his chance now.But maybe a spot in the Championship would be more beneficial to him at this point,because if things don't start well at Poole you can just see them turfing him out on his ear. He is one of the best riders i have seen on the grass with no fear at all. I agree with the turfing out bit some time's Matt not known for his loyalty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm not insulting the young lad, I'm saying he's not good enough yet. If he is good enough yet then it says a hell of a lot about Premiership speedway doesn't it? If we're signing a 2 pointer at reserve then I think it's a disgrace that Chris Holder has been hung out to dry. As i said Shanes is a tidy rider, never gives up and will be a real crowd pleaser. His gating is appalling though then he can over ride trying to get back on terms, hanging off the bike to much. Something Adam Ellis did when he first started at Ipswich. If he can iron that out and improve his gating he could be ok. I agree with the Holder thing. Poole have signed a 2 pointer so plenty of room for Chris. Many alluded to the fact he had a fall out with Ford and this seems to be the case and the whole 'points limit' is a smoke screen. If Poole had adopted the strength in depth strategy like Rye House then yes i can see why Holder has been left out, however if the sign KK then its obvious to me the problem with Holder isnt just the average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 As i said Shanes is a tidy rider, never gives up and will be a real crowd pleaser. His gating is appalling though then he can over ride trying to get back on terms, hanging off the bike to much. Something Adam Ellis did when he first started at Ipswich. If he can iron that out and improve his gating he could be ok. I agree with the Holder thing. Poole have signed a 2 pointer so plenty of room for Chris. Many alluded to the fact he had a fall out with Ford and this seems to be the case and the whole 'points limit' is a smoke screen. If Poole had adopted the strength in depth strategy like Rye House then yes i can see why Holder has been left out, however if the sign KK then its obvious to me the problem with Holder isnt just the average. Was Holder left out because Ford could not repair there relationship? this side he has built is no great shakes.Also with Chris being in the side that would of really benefitted Jack i believe he will go on and have a good year cant see this Poole side winning the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I don't think it's the average but it is a very handy reason to use publicly. If he has got a few things sorted out then I'd be all for having him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Was Holder left out because Ford could not repair there relationship? this side he has built is no great shakes.Also with Chris being in the side that would of really benefitted Jack i believe he will go on and have a good year cant see this Poole side winning the league. Take a look at other sides being put together, Sidney. These Poole options actually look quite decent. Scary isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 As 2 pointers go, Shanes is a decent call. And is thrill a minute to even if he struggles to score a point and doesn't score a single point he'll entertain you trying and be no worse a signing than Jason Doyle is for Swindon who is going to lose 2 points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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