Hunters Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Difficult test for Hampshire tonight but if he shows up well I think he will be given the permenent position in time for next weekends two away meetings, when we need at least 4 match points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 I genuinely think this team can go all the way 3rd time lucky for the Eagles. First year second. (Won gold cup - guess like a play off) Second year second. Third year??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I genuinely think this team can go all the way 3rd time lucky for the Eagles. First year second. (Won gold cup - guess like a play off) Second year second. Third year??? Yeh, with Jake back in the team we have a really strong top 5. My only doubts are the second reserve spot as Jake picking up points alone may not be enough. We need Jake and the reserve to pick up more pints than Connor and Kelsey would have. We really need to pick up the points next weekend. If we do, then we will be right in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Jake will consistantly pick up big points though, where as Connor and Kelsey you were not sure how they would do each meeting. Is better to know we have 10+ points coming in rather not knowing going into ameeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Yeh, with Jake back in the team we have a really strong top 5. My only doubts are the second reserve spot as Jake picking up points alone may not be enough. We need Jake and the reserve to pick up more pints than Connor and Kelsey would have. We really need to pick up the points next weekend. If we do, then we will be right in there. Will probably have Bates and Powell swop at the next average changes which could compound the problem. Could make Bates do what Andrews did at the end of the 2015 season , regaining confidence and banging in big scores, my only fear is you'll never know whether he'll get 1 or 12! Makes you realise the strides Powell made this year as you now expect him to get 6/10 a meeting. Edited June 19, 2017 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Will probably have Bates and Powell swop at the next average changes which could compound the problem. Could make Bates do what Andrews did at the end of the 2015 season , regaining confidence and banging in big scores, my only fear is you'll never know whether he'll get 1 or 12! Makes you realise the strides Powell made this year as you now expect him to get 6/10 a meeting. I think Bates at reserve would be a real bonus. Charlie will still pick up some points as a second string but Bates will just clean up. I am sure the team are working on getting him and his equipment consistent and once done, he will fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think Bates at reserve would be a real bonus. Charlie will still pick up some points as a second string but Bates will just clean up. I am sure the team are working on getting him and his equipment consistent and once done, he will fly! I hope you're right, as I said similar thing happened to Andrews a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Once knight goes to one it will be a bit easier on Powell as I suspect he will start at 4 to allow baseby to still look after brennan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 No, I expect it will be: 1 Jake 2 Charley 3 Georgie 4 Tom 5 Mark 6 ? 7 Mattie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Yeah that's what I was getting at... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 you would need to hide charley as well as you could, scoring well against some modest reserves is one thing, abour 2-3 a meeting would be a gd return at no 2 or 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) No, I expect it will be: 1 Jake 2 Charley 3 Georgie 4 Tom 5 Mark 6 ? 7 Mattie I think it more likely Mark at 3 and Georgie back to 5. Puts Mark and Tom together for 3 out of the 4 programmed rides. Edited June 20, 2017 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Marks definitely better than Georgie on current form I see your idea though as mark is a very good team rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Marks definitely better than Georgie on current form I see your idea though as mark is a very good team rider That was my thinking, Tom and Mark rode well together Saturday and have another 3 league meetings and the koc cup tie to ride together so will be used to each other. Georgie is an out and out racer and have noticed unintentionally he sometimes blocks his team mate. The number 5 slot always seems to be the one where you go for it, which I think suits Georgie best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Surprised that people think Tom needs protecting. The lad is no slouch at the gate, fast and difficult to catch, full of enthusiasm and fearless. He is also a quick learner and has very good control of his machine without making an obvious mistake. In case it has gone unnoticed he has not fallen once this season at home although he was brought down in an all 4 back. He has only fallen once away from home , on the first day of the season but having said that last week he did try to ride the back straight on one wheel to go faster but he had no trouble controlling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Surprised that people think Tom needs protecting. The lad is no slouch at the gate, fast and difficult to catch, full of enthusiasm and fearless. He is also a quick learner and has very good control of his machine without making an obvious mistake. In case it has gone unnoticed he has not fallen once this season at home although he was brought down in an all 4 back. He has only fallen once away from home , on the first day of the season but having said that last week he did try to ride the back straight on one wheel to go faster but he had no trouble controlling it. Definitely don't think he needs protecting, but he is still learning and pairing him with an experienced calm rider like Mark can only do him good in the long run. Maybe it'll end up Mark supporting him at some meetings, expecially if Tom gates as speed wise not a lot between them. Also having the 2 of them at 3/4 gives you a really strong pairing in the vital middle order . Definitely think it's a good plan to have them at 1/2 at the moment as it does take some pressure off Tom against opposing bit hitting no 1's. Edited June 21, 2017 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Don't know whether he wants to be an unattached rider for the rest of the season, but if he does want to commit to signing for someone, after his rides last Saturday and at Birmingham last night we should snap up Taylor Hampshire asap, if we don't someone else definitely will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 He was very impressive at perry Barr last night. The track really seemed to suit him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Hampshire for Brum !!! please !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) He was very impressive at perry Barr last night. The track really seemed to suit him. See what I mean! It won't be only Brum wanting him as well. Edited June 22, 2017 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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