robins les Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Grachan said: I think James Shanes deserves a break. We even have someone who spent most of last season saying Swindon should sign him already talking about him being dropped. The fact is there is a minimum average of 3.00 this year, with no rider below that eligible for the top flight. Whoever comes in at 7 for Swindon is going to struggle, virtue of being the lowest averaged ridrr in the league. Do people really think Tom Bacon could come in and start beating the likes of Bradley Wilson-Dean? At least give James a chance before calling for his head. Swindon have a very strong top 3, and because of that other teams have had to go with a more solid line up. Any 3 pointer will find points hard to come by, and the best way is to stick with James and help get him up to speed. I thought he rode ok against Ipswich, even if the points aren't there yet. Zach and Dawid have started to score a few now. Who's to say James can't start soon. The level the league is this year, any opposition rider he beats will be a good result. At least wait until David Bellego drops low enough to come in! I have to agree. Give the kid a break, he's riding with an injury at the moment & we don't seem to be suffering carrying weaker reserves. The team was chosen to be top heavy by Rosco & I trust his judgement. Come on folks, you're beginning to sound like "Poole Whingers"! The teams done well so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, robins les said: I have to agree. Give the kid a break, he's riding with an injury at the moment & we don't seem to be suffering carrying weaker reserves. The team was chosen to be top heavy by Rosco & I trust his judgement. Come on folks, you're beginning to sound like "Poole Whingers"! The teams done well so far. Totally agree Les the team has started well and i believe we can get better as the season goes along.The positive thing for me is we have lost two close away matches and came away with a point that augurs well for the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Grachan said: I think James Shanes deserves a break. We even have someone who spent most of last season saying Swindon should sign him already talking about him being dropped. The fact is there is a minimum average of 3.00 this year, with no rider below that eligible for the top flight. Whoever comes in at 7 for Swindon is going to struggle, virtue of being the lowest averaged ridrr in the league. Do people really think Tom Bacon could come in and start beating the likes of Bradley Wilson-Dean? At least give James a chance before calling for his head. Swindon have a very strong top 3, and because of that other teams have had to go with a more solid line up. Any 3 pointer will find points hard to come by, and the best way is to stick with James and help get him up to speed. I thought he rode ok against Ipswich, even if the points aren't there yet. Zach and Dawid have started to score a few now. Who's to say James can't start soon. The level the league is this year, any opposition rider he beats will be a good result. At least wait until David Bellego drops low enough to come in! While at the same time keeping an eye on Stefan Nielsen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, DC2 said: While at the same time keeping an eye on Stefan Nielsen. Nielsen for Bellego likely, not for Shanes. Average too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Nielsen for Bellego likely, not for Shanes. Average too high. He was on a lower PL average than Zach at the start of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 57 minutes ago, DC2 said: He was on a lower PL average than Zach at the start of the season! I’d be surprised if he was being considered to replace Zach. Won’t fit for Shanes tho surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65Sarge Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) I think Shanes deserves some time to get over his current injury, learn the new track and settle in at Swindon, no way should he be even considered for dropping until he has had a few months at 7 for the Robins and time to settle. The guy is a 100% trier and a racer to boot, I for one hope he comes good in time and think there is a decent chance he will. No need to panic. Too many would be managers with no real idea what goes on in the world of speedway giving their hair brained opinions. Edited May 1, 2019 by 65Sarge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, stevebrum said: Nielsen for Bellego likely, not for Shanes. Average too high. Except Bellego rides for Ipswich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 13 hours ago, Steve0 said: Except Bellego rides for Ipswich Oops! Still think of him as a Swindon rider tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Oops! Still think of him as a Swindon rider tho! Surely you’re thinking of Nick Morris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 13 hours ago, 65Sarge said: I think Shanes deserves some time to get over his current injury, learn the new track and settle in at Swindon, no way should he be even considered for dropping until he has had a few months at 7 for the Robins and time to settle. The guy is a 100% trier and a racer to boot, I for one hope he comes good in time and think there is a decent chance he will. No need to panic. Too many would be managers with no real idea what goes on in the world of speedway giving their hair brained opinions. What is the current injury James is carrying? Not seen any news of that anywhere. My bigger fear with Shanes as you stated is that he is a racer and is at a track where racing can be an asset and yet points are still not coming. What he is not is a gater or a rider who can carry good speed around a bend. In comparison as a strong gater Tom Bacon has beaten Steve Worrall, Scott Nicholls & Josh Auty already this season along with regularly bettering MPT in heat 1's. No particular skin off my nose what the Robins choose to do this season however my hair brained opinion is no less valid than yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins les Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: What is the current injury James is carrying? Not seen any news of that anywhere. My bigger fear with Shanes as you stated is that he is a racer and is at a track where racing can be an asset and yet points are still not coming. What he is not is a gater or a rider who can carry good speed around a bend. In comparison as a strong gater Tom Bacon has beaten Steve Worrall, Scott Nicholls & Josh Auty already this season along with regularly bettering MPT in heat 1's. No particular skin off my nose what the Robins choose to do this season however my hair brained opinion is no less valid than yours. He's damaged ligaments on one thumb & has difficulty gripping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, robins les said: He's damaged ligaments on one thumb & has difficulty gripping. Thanks difficult level of injury as clearly not preventing him riding or being safe to do so but by accounts given hampering his ability to be competitive in the top flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 4 hours ago, DC2 said: Surely you’re thinking of Nick Morris? He is doing a good impression of the invisible man at the moment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 It may come to some people’s notice that James is only a reserve in a CL team of low averaged riders at Birmingham. Quite what people expect of the lad in the PL is nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, GWC said: It may come to some people’s notice that James is only a reserve in a CL team of low averaged riders at Birmingham. Quite what people expect of the lad in the PL is nonsense. James has proved that is is a very talented motorcyclist, what he lacks is a proven "Speedway" mentor to fine tune his riding technique. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins les Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 If Jason is going to be out for a long spell, couldn't we sign Craig Cook as 28 day injury replacement. It would be better than scratching around for replacements caused by most PL riders riding on the same nights now. However, I do wish Jason a speedy recovery, he is irreplaceable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Craig Cook in for Doyle’s then & I guess it’s a 28 day replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) 16 hours ago, Crazy robin said: Craig Cook in for Doyle’s then & I guess it’s a 28 day replacement. Confirmation? If true then CFS will be very happy!! Although I doubt Rosco will be too pleased at having another rider who can';t keep still at the starts?! Edited May 7, 2019 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 31 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Confirmation? If true then CFS will be very happy!! Although I doubt Rosco will be too pleased at having another rider who can';t keep still at the starts?! Must admit when I first read the news I’d assumed he was guesting not temporary replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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