spin king Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Not a bad side. I think that Jason Garrity will be very popular at Redcar, and if they can keep him fit he will do well for them. Barker is a solid heatleader not quite the out and out number 1 he was a few years ago. Both Wright and Andersen should do well. Not so sure about Busch and the reserves, that is where they may come unstuck. But it is a marked improvement on the previous Redcar teams over the last couple of years. Edited December 2, 2016 by spin king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 As someone who has only gone to a handful of meetings over the last couple of years - big changes were needed to get me to go back. Brian Havelock leaving ,a totally revamped team plus better communication from those involved in the promotion are a good start. get the track back to how it was a few years back it was always good racing until they messed round with the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 This appears to be a very competetive Bears team, look forward to coming up to the STMP for the meetings next year. Well done to the Redcar promotion. Sad to see about Hugh Skidmore not coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Reserves look awful. Must be somebody around better than Hall surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Reserves look awful. Must be somebody around better than Hall surely.i had similar thoughts myself but then decided he was still a better signing than a Konopka Holub or Castagna..... Overall looks a decent side - it certainly wont be dull with Garrity and Barker in the mix together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans fan Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 looks a tidy line up for redcar , fans can't moan there put a pea poor team together for next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Barker & Garrity in the same team mmmm that can only end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northyorksbear Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Barker & Garrity in the same team mmmm that can only end well. Might just be an inspired move which plays to both riders strengths !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Looks a good team in fact most teams completed look competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Decent team like most will depend on how the reserves progress. Ipswich Sheffield and Berwick look to have good sides so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hall's the key man in the team. He's had an awful couple of years but generally before that has been a solid second string in the second tier. If he can recapture that form he'll relegate Busch to reserve for the duration and the Bears will have a solid top five and decent enough reserves when compared to the other teams. It certainly looks competitive. If they'd swapped the bottom three for their asset Rob Branford, Ben Morley (who doesn't look to have a place currently) and a two pointer then it would be a lot better side IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothers Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Having watched Tobias this year he was a 'yes please' from the majority of Bears fans (far ahead of Branford, Morley etc.) Even with the 'easier' reserve rides I can't see Richard Hall relegating Tobias to a reserve berth. That's the gauntlet thrown down Richard - prove me wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 i had similar thoughts myself but then decided he was still a better signing than a Konopka Holub or Castagna..... Wash your mouth out Mr. Taps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solrac Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Hall is useless and Perks struggled massively last year. Nothing wrong with the top 5 but the weakness at reserve levels the team out imo wich makes the team average. I didn't say it was poor did I. Its just un balanced. Not sure what people are going on about regarding weaker reserves. If you take a closer look then most teams are running two reserves that were active in the National League last year. Being an Eastbourne fan i'm familiar with those riders and Perks was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Better reserves than Newcastle & Ipswich & Perks is better than Tom Bacon at the Panthers!Newcastle maybe but Ipswich reserves can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Having watched Tobias this year he was a 'yes please' from the majority of Bears fans (far ahead of Branford, Morley etc.) Even with the 'easier' reserve rides I can't see Richard Hall relegating Tobias to a reserve berth. That's the gauntlet thrown down Richard - prove me wrong! I can't see how anyone would pick Busch over Branford who was averaging over six in the PL last year, two points more than Busch achieved, but each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 I can't see how anyone would pick Busch over Branford who was averaging over six in the PL last year, two points more than Busch achieved, but each to their own. You obviously haven't watched Busch. Brandford is near his max now IMO, but Busch, after a slowish start, has shown he can be a very good rider once he rides consistently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothers Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Yes it's just personal opinion and believe me I'm not knocking Rob. Very pleased that he's finally reaping the rewards for all the hard work he's put in over the last few years. It's just that having seen most of his 35 matches round the STMP and Tobias' first 8 matches I would rather have Tobias in this years team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 You obviously haven't watched Busch. Brandford is near his max now IMO, but Busch, after a slowish start, has shown he can be a very good rider once he rides consistently. Branford has made his biggest strides in the last season and is still young. Certainly nowhere near peaking yet IMO. I've seen Busch ride, considering he's nearly 30 I'd suggest if he's not riding consistently well by now he's going to struggle to do so going forward. From a team building point of view I'd want the rider that will add the most points to his average in 2017, for me that's Branford. Yes it's just personal opinion and believe me I'm not knocking Rob. Very pleased that he's finally reaping the rewards for all the hard work he's put in over the last few years. It's just that having seen most of his 35 matches round the STMP and Tobias' first 8 matches I would rather have Tobias in this years team. He's a different prospect now to when he was at Redcar before from what I've seen. Watching him then and comparing it to his showings last year for Rye House it would be hard to believe he is the same rider. Hope the Bears have a good season, the team looks competitive, if the bottom end clicks it could be there or thereabouts for sure, the fans definitely deserve to see the side do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 Branford was very impressive for Rye House at Peterborough towards the end of last season. His attitude is a lot better than it was a couple of years back, & I expect him to improve his average next season, especially if he ends up at Sheffield, as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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