ProudtobeaBrummie Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Its wide open this season it really is I don't see it as been as strong as last season well its not is it with no clegg morrris ellis Branford Shanes Knight To name a few .. so I really think if any team can click and get a bit of luck they have a top 4 chance this season without doubt. Should be a interesting season and once again who has found them jems .. Speaking to a pal I know who retired last season he was saying anders rowe is a very talented lad and to look out for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Its wide open this season it really is I don't see it as been as strong as last season well its not is it with no clegg morrris ellis Branford Shanes Knight To name a few .. so I really think if any team can click and get a bit of luck they have a top 4 chance this season without doubt. Should be a interesting season and once again who has found them jems .. Speaking to a pal I know who retired last season he was saying anders rowe is a very talented lad and to look out for him Lets hope you are right. Brum were dominant from the off last season. Best for League if there are a few Clubs chasing the title. Time will tell. Yes I have heard that AR is very promising,one of the reasons I think Kent will finish higher than some people expect. Edited February 23, 2017 by AJ is King 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 There are and plenty of possible rapid improvers in the league this season,,and i think this will be the deciding factor on how teams finish this year.so on that basis i will sit on the fence and just enjoy the racing,,,,,,, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 In making my predictions I tried to be a bit more scientific. To make the play offs will require a team average of at least 44pts probably 45. Last year only 3 teams achieved the 44 level mainly because Birm (52.76) Kent (47.53) and East 48.08) were so far above it. With a seemingly more balanced league this year 45 is the most likely requirement. As teams were set up on 39 it means an improvement of 6 to make the play offs. Could also be a bit more as nobody seems to have used the full 39. This is where the top heavy teams suffer, How can Boxall or Bowen and possibly Morley make a significant contribution to the extra needed? Adam Ellis has been the stand out rider this last two years but he could not make 11.00. They will often have the occasional problem that drops a point or two and of course they will meet each other three tines in Heats 1,13&15 when the teams meet. This means that the rest of the team have all got to put a point on their average and makes the more balanced teams a better bet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 What is the predicted team for Coventry/Belle Vue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall Not seen anybody suggest any different to above. Seems nailed on to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 1. Belle Vue/Coventry 2. Mildenhall 3. Eastbourne 4. Cradley 5. Birmingham 6. Kent 7. Buxton 8. Isle of Wight 9. Lakeside 10. King's Lynn 11. Stoke 12. Plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall Thanks 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Bewley Payne Shuttleworth Smith Bickley Woodhall Woodhall I'm still not sure about this team.. Its ok having talented young men but here you have 2 who have a few years league riding,2 starting their 2nd year league riding & 3 first year newbys. Not sure that raw talent alone will be enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Say boxhall doesn't turn up and Compton isn't not the rider he was? Smart isn't a heat leader away from home. Andrews isn't any more than a number 2. Walker isn't any more than a reserve and Atkins is nothing special. Plymouth will be in the bottom 3christ that's a lot of says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 If they prove me wrong I'll be the first to admit it. But I can't see that happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I'm still not sure about this team.. Its ok having talented young men but here you have 2 who have a few years league riding,2 starting their 2nd year league riding & 3 first year newbys. Not sure that raw talent alone will be enough.Bewley - started his first season in the PL as well as NL. Excelled in national league and more then held his own in the PL.Payne - seemingly around for ages, good solid rider. Doubt he will pull up many trees, but doubt he will let his team down either. Shuttleworth - Been getting gradually better over the last few seasons, know he a strong heat leader and he is still improving each time I see him. Smith - Possibly THE big hope for the future, played a starring role in the Brum side. Despite being at reserve all year he beat many heat leaders, has an exciting style too. With solid riders above him he has the added security of not being under to much pressure. Bickley - along with Jenkins and Brennan he is the sort after kid of 2017, good style and good family backing. Woodall Twins - Got to be honest not seen anything of these lads but I ve heard nothing but good things All in all I have them as clear league favorites on paper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Bewley - started his first season in the PL as well as NL. Excelled in national league and more then held his own in the PL. Payne - seemingly around for ages, good solid rider. Doubt he will pull up many trees, but doubt he will let his team down either. Shuttleworth - Been getting gradually better over the last few seasons, know he a strong heat leader and he is still improving each time I see him. Smith - Possibly THE big hope for the future, played a starring role in the Brum side. Despite being at reserve all year he beat many heat leaders, has an exciting style too. With solid riders above him he has the added security of not being under to much pressure. Bickley - along with Jenkins and Brennan he is the sort after kid of 2017, good style and good family backing. Woodall Twins - Got to be honest not seen anything of these lads but I ve heard nothing but good things All in all I have them as clear league favorites on paper. Got to agree with you but if the comment I read some time ago that the Woodhull twins are not riding this year because of educational reasons proves true, then something like Holt and Mellish would bring Belle Vue back in line with one or two others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 The woodhull twins are not capable of anything more than the rye house reserves last year they're a very long way off the likes of bickley Brennan and Jenkins they will not average more than 3 especially the unfortunate one that has to start at number 2 until Bickley's avg is higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Andy Mellish was in attendance last night so assume if the Woodhall twins wasn't going to ride then he would be one reserve. I'd say 1 of the Woodhall will be no8 and the twins will share a spot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 The trick of a star reserve is being able to keep him there all season. If Bickley is up into the team after a few meetings and stays there is will reduce his scoring power. Only seen results from the Woodhulls which have been ok but not spectacular and get the feeling it could be a year too early for them. The other big danger with this side is Bewley, Shuttleworth & Smith all doubling up and missing meetings. Theres no doubt that this is the most potential filled team but will they deliver..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 My Turn Depending on injuries,i see this finish. / Then playoffs. 1 Cradley 2 B V / Cov 3 Kent 4 Birmingham 5 Eastbourne 6 Kings Lynn 7 Buxton 8 Mildenhall 9 Lakeside 10 I O W 11 Stoke 12 Plymouth Playoffs Cradley v Birmingham B V / Cov v Kent Birmingham v B V / Cov FINAL As i said i think it will all go down to injuries and available guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hunters and turn two Plymouth bottom are you both having a laugh,your both in La la land with that one. And now three more have joined us making 5, there has to be a message there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient mariner Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 The Devils have already won, as they are running this year. This really IS a case where the taking part is more important than the outcome 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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