Islander15 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 3 confirmed signings by Jackie Vatcher so far in Ben Wilson (8.50), James Cockle (7.35) and Chris Widman (4.45). A team I'd like to see to a 40.00 limit is: 1. Ben Wilson 8.50 2. Chris Widman 4.45 3. Nathan Stoneman 6.98 / Brendan Johnson 6.21 4. Ben Hopwood 5.83 5. James Cockle 7.35 6. Layne Cupitt 3.00 7. Tyler Govier 3.30 / Kelsey Dugard 4.28 39.41 / 39.62 There's 2 permutations in case Stoneman goes to Mildenhall or Dugard to Eastbourne. A team I'd like to see to a 38.00 limit is: 1. Ben Wilson 8.50 2. Chris Widman 4.45 3. Ben Hopwood 5.83 4. Kelsey Dugard 4.28 5. James Cockle 7.35 6. Charley Powell 4.05 7. Layne Cupitt 3.00 37.46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 3 confirmed signings by Jackie Vatcher so far in Ben Wilson (8.50), James Cockle (7.35) and Chris Widman (4.45). A team I'd like to see to a 40.00 limit is: 1. Ben Wilson 8.50 2. Chris Widman 4.45 3. Nathan Stoneman 6.98 / Brendan Johnson 6.21 4. Ben Hopwood 5.83 5. James Cockle 7.35 6. Layne Cupitt 3.00 7. Tyler Govier 3.30 / Kelsey Dugard 4.28 39.41 / 39.62 There's 2 permutations in case Stoneman goes to Mildenhall or Dugard to Eastbourne. A team I'd like to see to a 38.00 limit is: 1. Ben Wilson 8.50 2. Chris Widman 4.45 3. Ben Hopwood 5.83 4. Kelsey Dugard 4.28 5. James Cockle 7.35 6. Charley Powell 4.05 7. Layne Cupitt 3.00 37.46 Cupitt should be a shoe in. Of those signed, Wilson dropped a point off his average last season but there's a world of difference between riding for Isle of Wight and riding for Stoke (getting paid for a start) so there's every chance of him going back up. I am not a big fan of Cockle - gives up far too easily if he doesn't gate - but he's hugely popular there. Widman is a good signing and could well improve. I'd be looking closely at Hopwood, too. I know he loves riding on the Island and on that average he's a bargain. I'd also like to see Dugard get another go. Twice the rider he was at Eastbourne, again because of how things are at Smallbrook. Stoneman is a gamble on 7.00 - a big one. Smashed Coventry apart but never got near Smith & Parkinson-Blackburn (who have similar averages). Tyler Govier was a little unlucky but I can see him going to Plymouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) I doubt Stoneman would be back with Mildenhall if I'm honest.Would be surprised if he doesn't return to the IOW Edited November 17, 2016 by adz_mft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 I don't get this obsession with Cuppitt, he must have been around for what, three years now? And he's probably only scored double figures in one or two meetings probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 I don't get this obsession with Cuppitt, he must have been around for what, three years now? And he's probably only scored double figures in one or two meetings probably. Taking only scores for the Warriors, Cupitt averaged 4.16 last season and 4.90 including bonus points. That's called progression from his previous scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) I don't get this obsession with Cuppitt, he must have been around for what, three years now? And he's probably only scored double figures in one or two meetings probably. He was a different rider - as others have been - at Isle of Wight and was very popular there. As Islander has pointed out, he's a 3.00 rider who averaged a point higher. Taken together, that's definitely worth a team place. Edited November 19, 2016 by Halifaxtiger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Taking only scores for the Warriors, Cupitt averaged 4.16 last season and 4.90 including bonus points. That's called progression from his previous scoring. How many meetings did he do for the Warriors? Can't imagine it was that many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 How many meetings did he do for the Warriors? Can't imagine it was that many. It was 11. So a decent amount for an average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Did anyone read the article in Speedy Star regarding young Warrior Callum Gouldbourne ? Quite fantastic and absolutely typical of the Isle of Wight promotion's attitude and care towards paying customers. I pose the question again : if they can treat everyone in such a superb way, why the bloody hell can't everyone else ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Nice to see the GB Youth Camp is to be held at IOW/ Good luck to all concerned 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Greaves & Govier signed. That leaves 7.04 for 2 riders and I hope Cupitt is back and the best rider on 4.04 or below is Harris imo. He's a rider on the up as well! It's just unfortunate that Stoneman won't be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Greaves & Govier signed. That leaves 7.04 for 2 riders and I hope Cupitt is back and the best rider on 4.04 or below is Harris imo. He's a rider on the up as well! It's just unfortunate that Stoneman won't be back. Greaves is a very good signing but i didn't expect the Govier signing to be repeated. Looks like no room for Dugard or Stoneman and the latter may struggle on a higher average? Cupitt would make a decent reserve signing but Harris would have to go into the side at number 4 which could make life difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 is this luke harris who was at eastbourne last season ? if so i found him a bit of a strange one , i have no facts & figures but from memory he was thrown into the No 2 spot and was brillant scoring 3/4's but didn't do that well when dropping to reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Greaves is a very good signing but i didn't expect the Govier signing to be repeated. Looks like no room for Dugard or Stoneman and the latter may struggle on a higher average? Cupitt would make a decent reserve signing but Harris would have to go into the side at number 4 which could make life difficult. I hope Stoneman gets fixed up because he showed very good potential last season and in his first stint in the sport before his serious injury. is this luke harris who was at eastbourne last season ? if so i found him a bit of a strange one , i have no facts & figures but from memory he was thrown into the No 2 spot and was brillant scoring 3/4's but didn't do that well when dropping to reserve. Yeah it is. His home and away averages weren't too dissimilar either. Plus he's a grasstracker too so a big circuit might suit him better than Eastbourne did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I hope Stoneman gets fixed up because he showed very good potential last season and in his first stint in the sport before his serious injury. Yeah it is. His home and away averages weren't too dissimilar either. Plus he's a grasstracker too so a big circuit might suit him better than Eastbourne did. Stoneman was excellent on his return last year. Raced unselfishly for IOW and upped his average considerably. Im yet to be convinced about Harris, he strikes me more of a gate and hold a line type of rider. Its a pity about the fine margins as for 0.01 more Dwyer or Powell could have been options. What about last years number 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Mole Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 As an eastie fan I can tell you that Luke Harris is an excellent gater but then just didnt have the right equipment yet and would say is definitely a good signing for anyone Where as Charley had more speed he was more prone to falling and making mistakes but would be another one well worth taking the risk on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 As an eastie fan I can tell you that Luke Harris is an excellent gater but then just didnt have the right equipment yet and would say is definitely a good signing for anyone Where as Charley had more speed he was more prone to falling and making mistakes but would be another one well worth taking the risk on Luke has served his speedway apprenticeship and has the ability but unfortunately even in a part time league the excuse of below par equipment doesn't cut it anymore. Charley was learning speedway last season and at times it showed as he can look awkward on the bike, performed some poor moves and looked hilarious laying on the Kent track attempting to get an all 4 back when falling on his own. However he also had some good showings and seems to have better confidence/fitness than Luke. Im sure both will make decent signings for any team but they both come with baggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Stoneman was excellent on his return last year. Raced unselfishly for IOW and upped his average considerably. I'm yet to be convinced about Harris, he strikes me more of a gate and hold a line type of rider. Its a pity about the fine margins as for 0.01 more Dwyer or Powell could have been options. What about last years number 8? I agree. Both would've been good options, but I'd say Harris is on par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Do teams not get guest facilities for riders riding in leagues above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Hi guys, just in case you didn't already know, the new Warriors Website went live at 10am this morning. www.wightwarriors.co Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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