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4 hours ago, BenR195 said:

I’d have him back, rather him than Kus, who only tries if he gates and pulls out of a race if he isn’t infront and blames his bike, I worked for Dimitri when he was at redcar, and found he was a quiet lad, always smiling and just got on with his riding, didn’t moan about anything, Glasgow put too much pressure on him to score big which he wasn’t comfortable with, Sheffield seemed happy with him and only released him when it came down to numbers and as for Berwick I don’t know what happened there, so as far as I’m concerned Dimitri is fine if he has the right backing, just let him do his thing and don’t put to much pressure on him 

He was fine at Sheffield in 2016. Riding at no.2 he regularly got the better of Steady (a feat not many were able to achieve at Owlerton!)

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37 minutes ago, 4thbender said:

He was fine at Sheffield in 2016. Riding at no.2 he regularly got the better of Steady (a feat not many were able to achieve at Owlerton!)

Yeah, but was Steady not just coming back from his serious injury then?

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1 hour ago, ruffdiamond said:

Dunno whats happening re. Josh Bates, but maybe Sheffield could squeeze him in if worst came to worst.

 

Bates has declared he is racing this season for Sheffield and Leicester.

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22 hours ago, diamond@heart said:

What about Tungate after his Aussie Championship performances?  Although he probably has Polish commitments? Has performed well at Brough in the past, paid 11 back in 2015 I believe.  Not sure what average he would come in on.

No to Wilkinson but yes to Rose.

I hope we are not pinning our hopes on getting Nicholls to be told at the last minute that he can't ride in the Championship (remember the Matej Ferjan fiasco).  Would be good to get him and think he will add a few to crowd numbers.  I have a feeling that Tungate falls into the same category as Nicholls i.e. will need to be granted permission.  If however we are on a budget, is Nicholls signature likely to happen as I would imagine he will not come cheap.

Interesting if not quiet times at the moment and looking forward to a bit of positive team news, hopefully soon. Fingers crossed

Rohan has said that he won't be riding in the CL this year.

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21 hours ago, 4thbender said:

Stead was at his brilliant best but found himself having to settle for the bonus point behind the Frenchman on a good few occasions.

Stead was one of those riders that was a team man & willing to settle behind a team mate not like others I see  racing for the extra point/money, gets himself or his team mate in trouble, not racing for his, & the supporters, team.

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52 minutes ago, IronScorpion said:

Stead was one of those riders that was a team man & willing to settle behind a team mate not like others I see  racing for the extra point/money, gets himself or his team mate in trouble, not racing for his, & the supporters, team.

And the rider in second place, behind his partner, will be paid for the bonus point, but it will not be used for his official average making him a bigger bargain on the lower average. 

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15 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said:

is that the same as average manipulation Dave ?

Id call it common sense - thats why only a few manage it :lol:

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baffled as to why nicholls is being linked with us .... distance and cost being the main two issues ... never mind his average which will fall

anyway just 2 months to go .... and we have 2 riders .........    wonder who is gonna blink 1st and actually sign someone in January .... will be Newcastle United or the diamonds

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5 minutes ago, mauger65 said:

baffled as to why nicholls is being linked with us .... distance and cost being the main two issues ... never mind his average which will fall

anyway just 2 months to go .... and we have 2 riders .........    wonder who is gonna blink 1st and actually sign someone in January .... will be Newcastle United or the diamonds

Why worry. The club think it's more important to advertise merchandise than announce riders!!!!!

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6 hours ago, Winditon said:

Are you gonna support the team this season Boomerang or just slate them again?

supported them for 40 years but am entitled to my opinion like everyone else and who are you anyway your probably not even a supporter 

yaself. You do wat you want and I will do the same so unless you wear a uniform don't try and police the forum sado

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