E I Addio Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 I don’t see Kim riding for us either, his average would be too big a chunk and I don’t think he would ride in the second tier anyway, think the lad has more ambition than that. But despite Jon claiming to have said he would like an all British team I don’t think you can rule out the odd Australian. I am sure we could find seven brits though no problem at all, if we can get at least three hopefully four of those all well under 23 and future prospects then Even better, Ben, Zach and Alfie (at reserve) would fit that bill, just need another reserve to partner Alfie, could we get someone like Tom Brennan? With regard to an all British team, I don't think it is written in stone yet. Jon rattled of a few names and said we "could " have an all British time if I heard him correctly, but I agree that everybody's favourite Swede would be ruled out by his average. I wouldn't rule out Scott Nicholls. He has wanted to come for years and would probably like a CL place an hours journey from home at this stage of his career. With regard to Alfie, I like him a lot but at this stage of his career I think he is still trying to find his feet in the CL, and we really need someone to kick on a bit. Alfie, by his own admission, has done well this year because he has been partnered by Paul Hurry who has protected him a bit, but he has found it hard going when he was on his own in the CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealFiend Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 BRIDGER , who the Feck want him ? overrated and a show pony ...... He's good around Lakeside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickRushbrook Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Without getting ahead of myself, would really look forward to the 4TT. Always liked that tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Will a move into the Championship be enough to get our fans back from Rye House ? A very Northern based league with only Peterborough and Ipswich as local Derbies. None the less is probably the best move given that National League did not pay its way. It's now up to all of US to pay our money at the gate, stop moaning about the management and make sure we have a future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 BRIDGER , who the Feck want him ? overrated and a show pony ...... Aye ! Berwicks big mistake this year, all worries about him , shown to be true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Aye ! Berwicks big mistake this year, all worries about him , shown to be true Yip,he is just wasted talent ,nothing will change with him IMO . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickRushbrook Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 It's incredible to think that Bridger and Woffinden were very equal when coming through the youth system. I actually thought Lewis had the edge back then. I like Lewis though and he's great to watch when on the gas. Just a shame that he couldn't fulfill his undoubted potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 It's incredible to think that Bridger and Woffinden were very equal when coming through the youth system. I actually thought Lewis had the edge back then. I like Lewis though and he's great to watch when on the gas. Just a shame that he couldn't fulfill his undoubted potential. Tai has been almost dripping in sponsorship from Day One in the sport, whereas Lewis has never had much, and that makes a big , big difference in the modern sport. Having said that, Lewis has let people down at times and that in itself turns potential sponsors off. However neither Tai nor Lewis can be described as genuine team players and I wouldn't particularly want either in my ideal team. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though. Lakeside's licence is for EL/Premier League and their application to join the Championship has yet to be accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Lets hope there are no problems if one or two move up to the premier as predicted ,i would think there would be no problem// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim3751 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Pardon me for asking but if there has recently been promotion/relegation matches and Sheffield lost out, how can a team just decide to enter anyway? Does that mean Sheffield will want to enter as well? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Did you really believe that Promotion/Relegation farce would make a blind bit of difference 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Don’t think anyone can have an issue with Lakeside joining the CH, as there was no promotion/relegation between the CH and NL, the prem however is a different story and should for at least this winter be honoured, so in short no change to the teams in that division unless someone wanted to drop down because the only alternative would be to close in which case Sheffield should be given first refusal to keep the numbers as per 2017. BIG IF Kent are still NL, Rye are prem, then some of those fans might double up, it happened in the past, I used to go and watch Rye sometimes when they were second division and Arena were in the first, granted back then you would not have loads of double uppers so you went to see riders you would not normally watch but were still at a good level. Ipswich I imagine will stay as CH and with Lakeside looking at that option you would have a derby of sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 promotion and relagation , its only a title for another end of season meeting . its a load of bollox . fans can see it , why cant the bspa/scb see it ? any team that wants to apply to gain an entry into ANY league can just shove the cash ( BUNG ) and they are in . bspa/scb are just a bunch of farmers and they are milking the product for all they can .. there is going to be some interesting reading coming up . lets see who bails out of the high ranking farmers ! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 1. Richard Lawson 8.62 2. Adam Ellis 4.67 3. Justin Sedgeman 6.19 4. Ben Barker 8.15 5. Rory Schlein 8.58 6. Alfie Bowtell 2.00 7. Zac Wajknecht 2.63 Give them the title now if that happens! All good round Lakeside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 1. Richard Lawson 8.62 2. Adam Ellis 4.67 3. Justin Sedgeman 6.19 4. Ben Barker 8.15 5. Rory Schlein 8.58 6. Alfie Bowtell 2.00 7. Zac Wajknecht 2.63 Give them the title now if that happens! All good round Lakeside. Apart from the fact that Ellis and ZW both have Prem aves that would be converted to much higher figures and put it way over any likely team limit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedcarRacer Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Ben Barker will only be riding for one team in 2018...it won't be Lakeside 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) Ben Barker will only be riding for one team in 2018...it won't be LakesideHe will be riding with whoever offers him the most money as he normally does. But to be fair its not only him, and he is box office. Edited November 1, 2017 by Gazc 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedcarRacer Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 He will be riding with whoever offers him the most money as he normally does. But to be fair its not only him, and he is box office. I suspect he has learnt his lesson - he has found a promotion that support - think at this stage of his career, that goes a long way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkendlass Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 He will be riding with whoever offers him the most money as he normally does. But to be fair its not only him, and he is box office. Ben Barker will only be riding for one team in 2018...it won't be Lakeside Ben has put all his problems away. It has happened because he has found his niche. Redcar Bears . The promotion and, of course the fans, have done everything to help him achieve his best season for years. I reckon he appreciates that, and it showed in his racing...superb. Redcar will be his team in 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 I would certainly hope Ben is back, he seemed to enjoy being a Bear and we enjoyed having him. You never know in speedway though, and riders often tell fans just what they want to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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