RedcarRacer Posted June 1, 2018 Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Just now, Yearbyred said: Most Redcar fans would have no issues with Kus being replaced I think - he wasn't a popular (re) signing and has been extremely inconsistent and many have lost patience with him. RedcarRacer is one of the few who wants Barker replacing - for all his issues (Barkers not RR's) I think most Redcar fans think he should be kept (injury permitting) And it is not a personal thing we either...Kus is what he is most of us knew what was coming. Barker has let himself down, five wins at home from five meetings is truly awful, but as I have said I think our promotion will stay loyal and I don't have a problem with that given the season is over as a contest for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) Who writes the Bears match reports on social media? The one for this match has both teams scorers wrong and even claims "the KO cup dream is over." Must've been some dream. Edited June 2, 2018 by foamfence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Barkers form seems to of picked up recently though? do agree tho, he should have at least two decent bikes of his own considering his expierience. Seems to of gone downhill ever since leaving Plymouth , where he was quite simply superb. Assume he had top sponsorship there which has now gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 8 hours ago, RedcarRacer said: And it is not a personal thing we either...Kus is what he is most of us knew what was coming. Barker has let himself down, five wins at home from five meetings is truly awful, but as I have said I think our promotion will stay loyal and I don't have a problem with that given the season is over as a contest for us. Notice Kus got a 5-1 last night (clearly needs a good night to kick start his season) then gets injured, still a fan of Kus But as a team overall if you lot don't get bad luck with injuries this season you would get no luck at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Barker had a very good spell with Peterborough before chasing the Glasgow ££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Just a guess but I think Redcar will announce a further change very soon as the rumour at Berwick tonight is that Matej Kus has been dropped from the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekycobra Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 23 hours ago, RedcarRacer said: Barker and Kus need to go simple. Barker needs to go no where. The reason is the same as the reason I didn't agree with those who wanted Garrity out last season...……………… Box office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedcarRacer Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, cheekycobra said: Barker needs to go no where. The reason is the same as the reason I didn't agree with those who wanted Garrity out last season...……………… Box office. You can't be box office riding NL bikes - he is just unprofessional to the extreme, but as I have said, season is over now anyway so may as well see what he does when he is back to fitness, surely can't be any worse then what he has been ...and I don't think five heats wins in five home meetings is Box Office, but that is probably me being old fashioned... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekycobra Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, RedcarRacer said: You can't be box office riding NL bikes - he is just unprofessional to the extreme, but as I have said, season is over now anyway so may as well see what he does when he is back to fitness, surely can't be any worse then what he has been ...and I don't think five heats wins in five home meetings is Box Office, but that is probably me being old fashioned... I thought "old fashioned" was those that enjoyed close "box office" racing and its the modern way who prefer "gate and go" racing and win at all costs. Remember when happiness used to be 40-38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedcarRacer Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, cheekycobra said: I thought "old fashioned" was those that enjoyed close "box office" racing and its the modern way who prefer "gate and go" racing and win at all costs. Remember when happiness used to be 40-38 I just don't see how anyone can think Barker has been anything but poor this season, and it has ALL been of his own making with his shocking preparations....he was signed to lead the team and be number one, and he just hasn't - this season he has been one of the worst number ones we have ever had, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 If you could provide Ben Barker with bikes and a mechanic and just get him to arrive and ride you will get the best out of him. Was brilliant in two spells at Ipswich but carries a lot of baggage. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: If you could provide Ben Barker with bikes and a mechanic and just get him to arrive and ride you will get the best out of him. Was brilliant in two spells at Ipswich but carries a lot of baggage. That's been the problem with Ben wherever he's been , when he's good he's great to watch , I love his guts or glory style , but there always seems to be another problem just around the next corner for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Racin Jason 72 said: If you could provide Ben Barker with bikes and a mechanic and just get him to arrive and ride you will get the best out of him. Was brilliant in two spells at Ipswich but carries a lot of baggage. So, what he needs is 1) Bikes, 2) a mechanic and 3) someone to carry his kit bag, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 hour ago, DSC67 said: That's been the problem with Ben wherever he's been , when he's good he's great to watch , I love his guts or glory style , but there always seems to be another problem just around the next corner for him Gambling is a very destructive thing, the problem only goes away when you stop ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 26 minutes ago, blupanther said: Gambling is a very destructive thing, the problem only goes away when you stop ... It can be, but doesn't have to be. Controlling it might help if you don't stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 There always seems to be a back story with Barker and in recent times this chaos is having an effect on the racing. I know it goes on, but there should be no way a rider should expect any club to provide him with the tools of his trade, especially the likes of Barker who you would think would be able to gather some kind of equipment together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrace Grumbler Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 If Ben Barker was riding NL bikes at Newcastle last week, I'd love to see him on decent kit because he was excellent. If you don't want him at Redcar please send him on the A19 northbound - imo he would fit in at Newcastle and maybe George would be the man to get him ticking over nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Terrace Grumbler said: If Ben Barker was riding NL bikes at Newcastle last week, I'd love to see him on decent kit because he was excellent. If you don't want him at Redcar please send him on the A19 northbound - imo he would fit in at Newcastle and maybe George would be the man to get him ticking over nicely. You can have Kus, Barker might well not ride again for a long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 I think Ben would admit his scores have not been great, especially at home. He is unquestionably box office though, and he never gives up. If we had had another heatleader before now it would also have taken a bit of pressure off him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Rumours rife that Kus has been released , hope they are true .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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