Newcastle 2019

[slyfox]

11 hours ago, Tsunami said:

JBA and Lasse would be a reunion to watch. Did you mean MBA ?

Yes put the wrong initial. Meant MBA. JBA would not fit anyway.

[Tsunami]

4 hours ago, slyfox said:

Yes put the wrong initial. Meant MBA. JBA would not fit anyway.

Thank goodness. JBA and Lasse were old teammates at Redcar in 2017. That have a history of riding each out, and there has been track incidents both at Redcar and away. Get’s a bit feisty at time. Quite pleased JBA doesn’t fit.

Edited March 5, 2019 by Tsunami

[Hammer48]

Weighing up all the options and comments here I think MacDonald would be the best shout. When you look over the years at how quickly young Aussies have come on then it is definitely worth the gamble as all of the candidates out there would be a risk.

Aussies and New Zealanders seem to have speedway hard-wired into their DNA and I can recall seeing a very raw Jason Crump at Brough back in the day and thinking "theres one for the future."

I suppose somebody thought Jason Doyle might be a gamble at some stage.

[foamfence]

10 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

Thank goodness. JMA and Lasse were old teammates at Redcar in 2017. That have a history of riding each out, and there has been track incidents both at Redcar and away. Get’s a bit feisty at time. Quite pleased JMA doesn’t fit.

Or JBA.

[mac101]

Pretty sure josh would have mason in his pit if he comes over with him to help him with setups etc and seeing  his rides at shieffield he just got better every race yes looked a bit loose on the bike but always looked in control and think max Clegg will not be at reserve for long good asset to have these days

[Dandelion]

I still like the idea of Daniel Spiller, might surprise a lot of people imo... Improved A LOT since riding for Eastbourne and he is kinda British afterall... A British club should give him a try...

[Triple.H.]

To me it's a No brainer to go for Madonald. With all due respect to them Lambert and Wilkinson are yesterday's men. Both solid and highly unlikely to improve. Whereas MacDonald has youth on his side and seems to be well thought of as a good prospect by his fellow Australians. 

[Tsunami]

4 hours ago, Triple.H. said:

To me it's a No brainer to go for Madonald. With all due respect to them Lambert and Wilkinson are yesterday's men. Both solid and highly unlikely to improve. Whereas MacDonald has youth on his side and seems to be well thought of as a good prospect by his fellow Australians. 

Yes I agree. Last year we took big time to the riding of Edinburgh's Josh Pickering, and he was on everyone's wanted list for this year. He was a free riding rider flying around the boards at Brough, of all places, similar to Ludde on a good night. Here we have a situation of a similar rider, praised by those who have actually seen him last year, and he is over here with a patriality visa, with bikes, and ready to ride, and we gain an asset. What's there not to like. 

Edited March 5, 2019 by Tsunami

[Justgotmecpc]

10 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

Yes I agree. Last year we took big time to the riding of Edinburgh's Josh Pickering, and he was on everyone's wanted list for this year. He was a free riding rider flying around the boards at Brough, of all places, similar to Ludde on a good night. Here we have situation of a similar rider, praised by those who have actually seen him last year, and he is over here with a patriartry with bikes and ready to ride and we gain an asset. What's there not to like. 

It's just a pity ludde never had many a good night board scraping last season !! & It will be good to see a Pickering type rider to excite the fans & hopefully get a few more fans back to brough,, also another plus side to Steve returning is that he was a big help to Danny the last time they were together at brough until Danny's unfortunate crash as he was getting the hang at brough. So let's hope the same happens this term but with a much happier result

[TotallyHonestJohn]

12 hours ago, ruffdiamond said:

Regarding Lambert,,, just been looking at his 2018 ave. it was about 5 at home, (P'boro) and 3 away, that would suggest to me that he wouldn't make a real difference on the road.

Also I forgot to add (as I totally forgot about it) Simon got 5 + 1 riding at No 3 for us against Berwick in the TTT match May 19th 2018 which I know was only a challenge match but it possibly gives an indication of what he can do.

Furthermore here is a name not mentioned how about Jacob Bukhave who I watched I think last season (or maybe the season before at Redcar) after returning from a bad injury, looked quick and is as keen as mustard to ride over here and another Dane to keep up the tradition

So with 4.45 for a Brit and 4.34 for an overseas rider I would be more than happy with one of the following

Simon Lambert 4.29 or
Jacob Bukhave 4.00 or
Josh McDonald 4.00 or
Mikkel B Andersen 4.29

Although it is starting to look like Josh McDonald is fast becoming the fans choice and as stated I am not that bothered and would be happy to see what he can do/achieve at Newcastle: however if it does end up as Josh please remember that currently he is carrying the popular vote on here as the majorities choice but if he was to land and struggled I hope he still gets the support and doesn't get cast aside like an old steel shoe or slaughtered for poor performance, he needs continued support... as in a similar level of support that Kyle Bickley got/received from Workington last year

I am enjoying this any other suggestions out there? (Derek Sneddon 4.72 in 2014 and would get a reduction on that after all we did salvage Matty Wethers career) Remembering also that the rider will be going into the main body of the team possibly/probably in the No 2 slot

Regards
THJ

[Tsunami]

57 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said:

Also I forgot to add (as I totally forgot about it) Simon got 5 + 1 riding at No 3 for us against Berwick in the TTT match May 19th 2018 which I know was only a challenge match but it possibly gives an indication of what he can do.

Furthermore here is a name not mentioned how about Jacob Bukhave who I watched I think last season (or maybe the season before at Redcar) after returning from a bad injury, looked quick and is as keen as mustard to ride over here and another Dane to keep up the tradition

So with 4.45 for a Brit and 4.34 for an overseas rider I would be more than happy with one of the following

Simon Lambert 4.29 or
Jacob Bukhave 4.00 or
Josh McDonald 4.00 or
Mikkel B Andersen 4.29

Although it is starting to look like Josh McDonald is fast becoming the fans choice and as stated I am not that bothered and would be happy to see what he can do/achieve at Newcastle: however if it does end up as Josh please remember that currently he is carrying the popular vote on here as the majorities choice but if he was to land and struggled I hope he still gets the support and doesn't get cast aside like an old steel shoe or slaughtered for poor performance, he needs continued support... as in a similar level of support that Kyle Bickley got/received from Workington last year

I am enjoying this any other suggestions out there? (Derek Sneddon 4.72 in 2014 and would get a reduction on that after all we did salvage Matty Wethers career) Remembering also that the rider will be going into the main body of the team possibly/probably in the No 2 slot

Regards
THJ

Just hope the Visa situation for Josh could be overcome to get the lad to ride for us.

[diamonds7]

7 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

Just hope the Visa situation for Josh could be overcome to get the lad to ride for us.

too late dave its simon lambert 

[mac101]

http://www.newcastlediamonds.co/news/article.asp?id=100956

[Tsunami]

10 minutes ago, diamonds7 said:

too late dave its simon lambert 

Thanks for that. There is a reason why it might be Simon. 

[TotallyHonestJohn]

6 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

Thanks for that. There is a reason why it might be Simon. 

And we were having such fun... PMSL 

Regards 

THJ 

[enotian]

12 hours ago, Tsunami said:

Thank goodness. JBA and Lasse were old teammates at Redcar in 2017. That have a history of riding each out, and there has been track incidents both at Redcar and away. Get’s a bit feisty at time. Quite pleased JBA doesn’t fit.

And wasn't it JBA who trashed Stevie Worrall last season? Probably ruling out MBA who was clearly the best option. 

Anyway let's hope Simon Lambert goes even half as good as the last Diamond Lambert and remember with a lower points limit some of the opposition Lambert will face are far less experienced. Even starting in the top five he should be looking to increase his average.

Also is it clear what happens to the points limit once the new set of averages are in force?  Does it increase to 42.50?

[NJC71]

Team previously looked solid without the top end power. Now looks strong at the top but with a long tail. 

Would have preferred the balance of this revised 7 had one of the bottom 4 had obvious scope for improvement. Fear this bottom end will struggle with Lambert & Wethers more suited to riding at reserve these days even in a slightly watered down league. 

 

Edited March 6, 2019 by NJC71

[Sings4Speedway]

I think Rambo will surprise a few. Despite the majority of his kit being suited towards bigger tracks along with his style he was certainly holding back last year and his scores took a decent upturn after his wedding. Providing he has no other planned ceremonies this year i reckon he should spend most of the year in the 1-5.

[Islander15]

It still seems a very unfortunate situation to have been heaped on Palovaara’s door! 

Worrall is a genuine number 1 and the Diamonds now have a decent top 3 to match and better most sides. However it’s an awfully long tail. I can see changes at the bottom end ahead with 4 reserves in that team now. 

[Yearbyred]

Very strong top 3 now at the expense of a more balanced team but I think Diamonds will do pretty well given that Brough gives them a decent home advantage.

Like Redcar a lot will depend how the second strings back up the top end riders.