SomersetBlue Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) Belle Vue A very good top 5, wouldn't say they have an out and out no.1 but 5 riders who can all score solidly and push the big riders hard. Wouldn't say they have strong reserves to start with but will steadily improve as the season goes on. King's Lynn Good top two and I think Lambert will push Holder for no.1. Batchelor I'm not so sure about, this is the season for him to get back to form of old. They don't have the best second strings but they can still score solidly. Bailey should improve upon last season but Huckenbeck is key as he had two different halves of the season last campaign. Leicester Nilsson is a decent rider but not a no.1 imo. Gomolski is exciting but is very hot and cold, same goes for Auty and Ayers. Wolbert isn't a heat leader but is a decent second string in a weakened top tier. Lebedevs is on a bargain average and should go straight to a heat leader being replaced by a strong reserve but I can't see enough strength throughout the team. Poole Another good top two with Kasprzak and Andersen. However I personally don't think Poole are as strong as people think. I don't think they have a third heat leader but three strong second strings and a strong reserve. I know I may get slaughtered for that but I don't personally think Holder, Kurtz or Newman are strong enough for a third heat leader. They still look strong just not as strong as people think. Rye House Good top three with plenty of experience. Robson is good around Rye House, Watt is key as he has been on a bit of a downhill spiral. Branford has a big season ahead of him and will be the difference between a strong reserve partnership and a poor one. Somerset A lot of criticism of this side and there isn't a big hitter. What there is though is a very strong home side that with a bit of confidence could cause a shock or two. Jake Allen is one to watch. Swindon The best rider in the league in Doyle but can't see much after that. Morris had a bad season and Ellis has a lot to prove he is a heat leader. BWD will give his all but goes straight into the main body and Grondal isn't strong enough imo. Bellego is decent but only a second string. Wolverhampton Another strong top 5 Lingren is a big hitter and Masters and Thorssell can pop in big scores. Howarth should be a good second string along with Skornicki. The bottom end could be a problem as Clegg is up.and down and Greaves will find it very hard in the top tier. I think Belle Vue, King's Lynn, Poole and Wolverhampton look the top four, Rye House and Somerset are the best of the other four and will push for the play offs. Swindon and Leicester to me don't have enough strength throughout the team. Although nothing is done on paper so anything can happen. Edited March 19, 2017 by Brummie Rebel 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Pretty good assessment I'd say. I have this feeling that most of these clubs are more than capable of home wins, which put a different emphasis on away wins. With the return of the old race format , the reserves are not expected those big scores. That's the reason why most teams are made up with these lesser riders. Some of these will prosper but the majority will struggle. Of the 16 I'll be surprised if 4 come on strong. Looking at the race format, the last 5 races are the ones that matter when the top riders come to the party. Teams with big hitters will benefit here but will it be to catch up, or to dominate, time will tell. The obvious choices are those mentioned but I would be weary of placing any bets, cause it could easy change after the new averages, when team changes will be made. At this point I wouldn't rule anyone out just yet , but it should be interesting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Belle Vue are my favourites with Poole, Wolves,Rye House to reach the play/offs. Somerset to hold there own at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Pretty good assessment I'd say. I have this feeling that most of these clubs are more than capable of home wins, which put a different emphasis on away wins. With the return of the old race format , the reserves are not expected those big scores. That's the reason why most teams are made up with these lesser riders. Some of these will prosper but the majority will struggle. Of the 16 I'll be surprised if 4 come on strong. Looking at the race format, the last 5 races are the ones that matter when the top riders come to the party. Teams with big hitters will benefit here but will it be to catch up, or to dominate, time will tell. The obvious choices are those mentioned but I would be weary of placing any bets, cause it could easy change after the new averages, when team changes will be made. At this point I wouldn't rule anyone out just yet , but it should be interesting...... Yep big emphasis on reserves and doesn't give the likes of Belle Vue and Poole advantages at reserve which they have had. Garry May has already said teams with big hitters have weak tail ends. I think this season will be entertaining and a way for some British youth to come through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I think Smith and Bewley are going to shock quite a few people especially around Belle Vue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Yep big emphasis on reserves and doesn't give the likes of Belle Vue and Poole advantages at reserve which they have had. Garry May has already said teams with big hitters have weak tail ends. I think this season will be entertaining and a way for some British youth to come through. Last time I looked Poole had Klindt at reserve. If he goes up in the team we will have either Newman, Kurtz or Holder replacing. Poole have no reserve issues. Edited March 20, 2017 by Steve Shovlar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Last time I looked Poole had Klindt at reserve. If he goes up in the team we will have either Newman, Kurtz or Holder replacing. Poole have no reserve issues. Having seen Nikolai Klindt a lot over the past couple of seasons, he can be a match winner from reserve, but, if he has 2, to 3 shockers, then he himself could be a liability... Poole then dump him, and he signs for say Leicester, and comes good again... Or similar scenario, with any other PL team... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I think it could all come down to who makes the cleverest changes after the first green sheets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyderd Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I think it could all come down to who makes the cleverest changes after the first green sheets I don't think B Vue will make any as the budget must surely of been met with our 1-7. I sincerely hope all teams have injury free seasons, and the racing we all witness satisfies our lust for the sport. If I had 1 wish it would be for Coventry Bees to be back next season. Here's hopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Last time I looked Poole had Klindt at reserve. If he goes up in the team we will have either Newman, Kurtz or Holder replacing. Poole have no reserve issues. I mean in terms of there not being fast tracking or protected heats this season, Klindt is there because of his pl average. Klindt should do well but last season Poole had the likes of B. Pedersen, B. Kurtz at reserve while being able to keep Newman or Ellis at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I would be so bold, and say teams like Poole will already have plans in place for replacing faltering riders in the run-up to the first set of greens... Riders who he wants #1 first-in, and probably a #2 second-in if #1 fails to be doable.... Probably a set of outs/ins for every rider in the team... Good planning, or ruthless?? I am not a Poole Pirates Fan, but you have to admire their business sense and tenacity....... Mostly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) I mean in terms of there not being fast tracking or protected heats this season, Klindt is there because of his pl average. Klindt should do well but last season Poole had the likes of B. Pedersen, B. Kurtz at reserve while being able to keep Newman or Ellis at reserve. Yep, but they were in those positions genuinely.. Yep big emphasis on reserves and doesn't give the likes of Belle Vue and Poole advantages at reserve which they have had. Garry May has already said teams with big hitters have weak tail ends. I think this season will be entertaining and a way for some British youth to come through. Posibly mate. But i do not like this new average ruling.. Pathetic Edited March 20, 2017 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Last time I looked Poole had Klindt at reserve. If he goes up in the team we will have either Newman, Kurtz or Holder replacing. Poole have no reserve issues. if Klindt gates at reserve he should win races for fun, it's when he doesn't gate is the issue. if he can show his second string form similar to earlier wolves years it makes Poole quite a strong team as will always have 1 strong reserve which also pressures the second string to perform as well during meetings. also don't doubt that MF has contingency plans in place should any rider not be performing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Last time I looked Poole had Klindt at reserve. If he goes up in the team we will have either Newman, Kurtz or Holder replacing. Poole have no reserve issues. Unless god forbid we get an injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Having seen Nikolai Klindt a lot over the past couple of seasons, he can be a match winner from reserve, but, if he has 2, to 3 shockers, then he himself could be a liability... Poole then dump him, and he signs for say Leicester, and comes good again... Or similar scenario, with any other PL team... I too think Klindt will be dropped, soon as he fails to deliver. If he don't gate his head drops then everyone will beat him. I cant see him doing well against better opposition. MF won't keep him if he's not scoring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 so klindt has gone from bargain average to first rider released without a wheel been turned ......some speedway fans are very odd... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 if klindt is low scoring when he goes into the top 5,he'll just get 3 rides,then drop back down to reserve again and off we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 so klindt has gone from bargain average to first rider released without a wheel been turned ......some speedway fans are very odd... I actually think if Klintd does not gate some of his less experienced rivals can beat him.Also tracks like Belle Vue where you can race riders like Bewley/Smith who are fearless have a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 so klindt has gone from bargain average to first rider released without a wheel been turned ......some speedway fans are very odd... So who's actually said that ? I too think Klindt will be dropped, soon as he fails to deliver. If he don't gate his head drops then everyone will beat him. I cant see him doing well against better opposition. MF won't keep him if he's not scoring... Give him a chance yeh. He genuinely wants to ride for us. Matt wanted to sign him years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Yep, but they were in those positions genuinely.. Posibly mate. But i do not like this new average ruling.. Pathetic What is pathetic about it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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