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No, I am not saying that excepting for the fact that any rider with any ability will only wish to sign for a club that offers a

complete season of racing. Cradley cannot do that.  Also the rules allow Cradley to pick and choose ( not sure that I agree

with that ) so, for example, they are offering team places to 3pointers who have proven ability way above 3 points.  If they were

a full league side, this would not be possible as they would be competing with all the other clubs for such riders. As it is, they can

offer extra rides to them.   Whatever, so far as I am concerned, if it keep Cradley in the game, then that cannot be bad.

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DREW KEMP & gGANT RACING ENTER THE PORTAL
 
Drew Kemp and gGant racing today announce the launch of their official online Media Channel and tie up with the speedway production and online media company Speedway Portal.
 
Speaking of the tie up Drew said "It's great to work with someone like Andy at Speedway Portal. He does an awesome job and I can't wait to work with him even further in the future. With my first full season in national league coming up, the help and support that I get off of them really helps and I'm really appreciative of what they are doing for me and the team."
 
Andy Hague from Speedway Portal said "I first met Drew and his team whilst attending the GB Young Lions training camp on the Isle Of Wight in 2017. It impressed me to not only see how Drew attacked and adapted to the track conditions, but also his enthusiasm and attention to learn and listen during the off track training day as well. He jumped at a request for an impromptu interview whilst we were filming at the Celebration Of Speedway event at Paradise Park, and from then on we kept an eye on his progress through the British Youth Championships and also followed closely his social media presence throughout the year. We had a chat whilst he was racing at Eastbourne towards the end of the season, which has now turned into this great opportunity not only for Drew, but for us also. With Drew starting his first full season in the National League at Mildenhall, it is the perfect time for us to work with him to add to his online presence with his Media Channel on the Portal, as well as assist him and the team in other areas and offer advice where appropriate."
 
Drew joins a steadily increasing stable of riders including former world No.2 Krzysztof Kasprzak and Paul Starke with their Media Channels on Speedway Portal.
 
To access Drew Kemp and gGant Racing's Media Channel, go to:
 
www.drewkempracing.co.uk
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It would have been better if Cradley used riders not in other teams, but it would be hard to sign a rider for 6 matches rather than a full season! Unless it was someone like Connor Mountain, who maybe decides he is happy to move up the Speedway ladder but happy to do half a dozen matches to give him a fuller schedule!

For Mildenhall's point of view more track time for Jenkins & Kemp should help them improve. Might mean Mildenhall losing to Cradley in the trophy Final though, as they'd get good guests for the aforementioned duo!

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9 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

It would have been better if Cradley used riders not in other teams, but it would be hard to sign a rider for 6 matches rather than a full season! Unless it was someone like Connor Mountain, who maybe decides he is happy to move up the Speedway ladder but happy to do half a dozen matches to give him a fuller schedule!

For Mildenhall's point of view more track time for Jenkins & Kemp should help them improve. Might mean Mildenhall losing to Cradley in the trophy Final though, as they'd get good guests for the aforementioned duo!

You say that about the guests in the final but whatever average Drew and Jordan achieve, they have achieved it for a reason :)

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On 20 January 2018 at 6:14 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Its the National DEVELOPMENT League

Thats what the set up has as its aim and is what should be the most important aspect

If this gives Drew Kemp a chance to progress at a faster rate it is what needs to happen for the future of British Speedway

Take your point Bruv, but its entertainment at the end of the day, whether it be Ipswich or Mildy, they need people to pay money at the gates and if the public think its pointless to see the same rider in two different teams in the same League they will vote with their feet...I'm not knocking Drew he's a super little lad but I think the powers that be ought to be looking at this and maybe making some choices...do they want people in numbers on the terraces or rider development, without fans there won't be any riders.

Again i'm not knocking Cradley, but I just think they should be looking at unattached riders if they want to put a team in.

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On 21/03/2018 at 1:41 PM, AntiqueSteve said:

Take your point Bruv, but its entertainment at the end of the day, whether it be Ipswich or Mildy, they need people to pay money at the gates and if the public think its pointless to see the same rider in two different teams in the same League they will vote with their feet...I'm not knocking Drew he's a super little lad but I think the powers that be ought to be looking at this and maybe making some choices...do they want people in numbers on the terraces or rider development, without fans there won't be any riders.

Again i'm not knocking Cradley, but I just think they should be looking at unattached riders if they want to put a team in.

I'm more than happy to pay to watch the same rider twice, if he's as good as Drew Kemp ! ;)

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5 hours ago, GiveusaB said:

I'm more than happy to pay to watch the same rider twice, if he's as good as Drew Kemp ! ;)

You have missed my point completely, I'm hardly likely to watch drew and Jordan ride for Cradley am I ??

I love watching them ride - Its just daft having them in the same compeition for different clubs

 

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Its clear that Cradley could have put a side together featuring a selection from Knight, Greenwood, Hunter , Bowtell, Boxall, Compton, Hazelden etc as it is they have gone for Dwyer as their sole unattached rider. As a non Cradley fan id be happy to see a selection from the above arrive and entertain but as a Cradley fan would they still have the same appeal? Its been much debated about the morality of the Cradley choices but if it keeps "them" on track so be it even if i think they will fall short yet again.

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12 minutes ago, AntiqueSteve said:

You have missed my point completely, I'm hardly likely to watch drew and Jordan ride for Cradley am I ??

I love watching them ride - Its just daft having them in the same compeition for different clubs

 

I haven't missed your point ? I totally agree with it ! It's farcical.....but I think we have to see it for what it is ? 

The competition is a circus show.....but it's the only 'hope' and I use the term 'hope' very lightly, that Cradley have, of still existing!

As a Brummies fan I'm happy for Cradley to have a 'super' select and I couldn't give a monkeys if they win the Trophy.....

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On 23 March 2018 at 1:57 PM, GiveusaB said:

I haven't missed your point ? I totally agree with it ! It's farcical.....but I think we have to see it for what it is ?

The competition is a circus show.....but it's the only 'hope' and I use the term 'hope' very lightly, that Cradley have, of still existing!

As a Brummies fan I'm happy for Cradley to have a 'super' select and I couldn't give a monkeys if they win the Trophy.....

If you "couldn't give a monkeys" who wins the competition then it makes it a bit pointless really, I am watching the competition in the hope that my team does well

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On 24/03/2018 at 2:25 PM, AntiqueSteve said:

If you "couldn't give a monkeys" who wins the competition then it makes it a bit pointless really, I am watching the competition in the hope that my team does well

We all want our team to do well, but it's not the be all and end all to me.......

I follow Birmingham and if they don't win, I'm equally as happy for 'speedway in general' to be the winner!

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6 hours ago, gee jay said:

if tonight on the island is anything to go by the rest of us are fighting for runners up spot . 

We'll see about that after next Wednesday? :D

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Tougher tests to come for Mildenhall as most teams are thumping IOW at the moment but still very impressive. Like a few other teams Mildenhall will be hampered when star reserve Kemp moves up into the team but if Marson or Bebee can hit a run of form they will want some stopping. 

Wednesday will be a good marker of where teams are right now but for the season i would still give Brum the edge at present given they are more used to dealing with the pressure of play offs etc however a lot can happen before the end of the season.

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perhaps i give up to easy . but my jaw dropped when i saw the score , thought  i.o.w might catch the fen tigers cold , well 4 of their riders anyway , wonder what the devil's riders and fans thought . as for weds , i can see myself sending for the dvd of that one. 

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