Guest GiveusaB Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 19 hours ago, SCB said: The NL's full and official name is the "National Development League" The OFFICIAL British Speedway website doesn't mention the word 'development' after National League ? Development is only mentioned alongside 'Junior Leagues' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUFC_Brummie Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Says it on the greensheets - http://speedwaygb.co/files/downloads/nl17_issue_33.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, CUFC_Brummie said: Says it on the greensheets - http://speedwaygb.co/files/downloads/nl17_issue_33.pdf Thank you CUFC...... However, if I was new to speedway and I wanted to watch a 'National' League meeting, I'd wonder how on earth some of the National League riders were classed as 'development' riders ? Let's be honest and face up to the fact that the National League is third tier speedway and not an Official development league! Everybody with half a brain can see that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 Hope the weather improves so we can all get out, it's been a long winter ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Thank you CUFC...... However, if I was new to speedway and I wanted to watch a 'National' League meeting, I'd wonder how on earth some of the National League riders were classed as 'development' riders ? Let's be honest and face up to the fact that the National League is third tier speedway and not an Official development league! Everybody with half a brain can see that? Its certainly not help by the jumps between the leagues and that the Brum third tier number 1 for example is also riding in the top division. There is certainly the argument that both the lower 2 tier of speedway are development leagues as surely the aim is to reach the top level and therefore develop as a rider in each? It could also be said that the majority of riders new to league racing enter through the National League so should it be named the National Entry League? The league serves many purposes as entry & early career development for riders along with being a standalone entertainment business for many clubs also. The true juggling act is ensuring both sides prosper as focusing solely on either will see the venture fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 52 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: The OFFICIAL British Speedway website doesn't mention the word 'development' after National League ? Development is only mentioned alongside 'Junior Leagues' ? "National Development League" appears 19 times in the regs, and "NDL" 38 times. The sport is run under the SCB Regulations not the SGB website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted March 19, 2018 Report Share Posted March 19, 2018 On 3/18/2018 at 12:31 PM, adonis said: nor is it my fault your local rivals Cradley can afford to build winning teams within the existing rules Oh, the irony.... Have you watched any speedway at all since the start of 2015? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Boy Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Shocked to hear of JPB's retirement from the sport. He seemed to be a rider with heaps of talent and one of the promising youngsters with a big future ahead of him. Wish him all the best for the future in whatever line he chooses to pursue. Also, it seems the fans who gave David Mason stick for signing Mitchel Davey and Tom Bacon instead of JPB now owe him an apology. Appears, as surmised by some, the Brummies management were perhaps aware of something many of us weren't. The new season would have got off to a bad start if we had been hit with the last minute withdrawal of Jack, especially following the calamity last year with the Ritchings and Hay retirements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Plenty of time for JPB to make a comeback when he's ready! One can only think that he hasn't got the sponsorship that he merits....in order for him to support a young family? His machinery came in to question on numerous occasions last season..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 3 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Plenty of time for JPB to make a comeback when he's ready! One can only think that he hasn't got the sponsorship that he merits....in order for him to support a young family? His machinery came in to question on numerous occasions last season..... Pretty sure he got a big signing on deal from Glasgow wonder if they will get it back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 As an old fuddy duddy (see photo on left) I can remember the heady days when those pesky foreigners weren't allowed in the 2nd tier and we were that flush with British talent that Barry Briggs and co rode for Great Britain. But hey ho, that's another argument entirely. What I'm trying to say is the sport was a joke, even when it shouldn't have been. Reading the posts on here is like watching people arguing over a relatives death bed. The sport is on it's knees in this country, the best thing to do is enjoy it while you can, if you can ignore the nonsense going on in the background that is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 9 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Plenty of time for JPB to make a comeback when he's ready! One can only think that he hasn't got the sponsorship that he merits....in order for him to support a young family? His machinery came in to question on numerous occasions last season..... Likewise me too. Very naturally gifted. However commitment and dedication appear to be 2 vital components he struggles with (including last season's quick fire reaction to wanting out of the Championship). I wish the lad well whatever he does however he is never to go progress further than he is without applying himself better to his chosen profession. Not read any comments as to why tho so just hope I'm not being harsh on the lad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 10 hours ago, stevebrum said: Likewise me too. Very naturally gifted. However commitment and dedication appear to be 2 vital components he struggles with (including last season's quick fire reaction to wanting out of the Championship). I wish the lad well whatever he does however he is never to go progress further than he is without applying himself better to his chosen profession. Not read any comments as to why tho so just hope I'm not being harsh on the lad. He's starting a family with his gf etc.... (according to other forum?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 2 hours ago, GiveusaB said: He's starting a family with his gf etc.... (according to other forum?) That's true, though he has to earn a living to help pay the bills?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Press and practice day today ! Looking forward to seeing Leon Flint do a few laps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 JPB - dont bite the hand that feeds you. Moving on be very interesting to see just how close Flint is to the heat leaders & how the number 7 trials work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: JPB - dont bite the hand that feeds you. Moving on be very interesting to see just how close Flint is to the heat leaders & how the number 7 trials work out? Yes, will be very interesting! Callum walker's a new face too, so I'll be comparing him with Cuppit's performances! I have a feeling that Flint may well super-seed both of the above riders? Edited March 21, 2018 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 The weather gods have smiled. I hope that track thaws out in time and that the riders have a safe pootle around the ol' oval. The race suits that were in Lee Kilby's photo on Facebook look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Yes, will be very interesting! Callum walker's a new face too, so I'll be comparing him with Cuppit's performances! I have a feeling that Flint may well super-seed both of the above riders? Walker could be a very strong acquisition at home, seems to be excellent at some tracks and below average at others but if he finds some consistency......still looks the bargain of riders with established averages. Big year for Cupitt, can he kick on finally of tail off again? Flint i think could hit Bickley levels or better? I think these are the two to watch out for over the years as they could go on to excel on the world stage, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hope you're right S4S! I think Cupitt will benefit from having Flint/Walker to compete against re: averages/pride etc. He has the ability imo....it's just the 'application' that sometimes goes awol! Here's hoping that Tom Bacon can learn to ride the outside on the 3rd/4th bend....'if he's reading' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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