poolebolton Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Not sure you can afford Cook? And I don’t think Harris will he coming to Glasgow anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Solidmango said: Some initial team thoughts: C Harris - 7.71 L Kerr - 7.18 K Howarth - 6.95 K Newman - 5.98 P Starke - 5.88 J Thomas - 2.30 D Kemp - 2.00 Total - 38 Or..... C Cook - 10.45 L Kerr - 7.18 P Starke - 5.88 J Pickering - 6.11 N Greaves - 4.09 J Thomas - 2.30 D Kemp - 2.00 Total - 38.1 (Kemp and Thomas will get 2.5% reductions) I've got to be honest, I know Cook is 'expensive' on his average but I feel the team riding and assistance he can offer is worth this especially if both reserves can perform as well as they are expected to. Cookie is a "Shoe In" Kemp will not get a 2.5% reduction as 2 points is as low as you can get average wise, However the interesting point for me is the line on the BSPA Web site with regards to what come out of the AGM and the heading with the key point being underlined "The BSPA League Structures for 2019 will be; (NB to support the progression of riders who have progressed through the National Development League, all riders will receive a 2.5% reduction in their average)" In the past this 2.5% reduction was only applied to a rider for three years upon leaving the National League and the way I am interpreting this new regulation (Possibly wrongly) is that all British Riders are getting a 2.5% reduction so Cookies average will drop to 10.20 which will make a small difference to who can be brought in. So the question is can anyone confirm that this is the case? Who actually gets the reduction? it seems a bit open to me... Regards THJ Edited November 15, 2018 by TotallyHonestJohn missed out key word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Cookie is a "Shoe In" Kemp will not get a 2.5% reduction as 2 points is as low as you can get average wise, However the interesting point for me is the line on the BSPA Web site with regards to what come out of the AGM and the heading with the key point being underlined "The BSPA League Structures for 2019 will be; (NB to support the progression of riders who have progressed through the National Development League, all riders will receive a 2.5% reduction in their average)" In the past this 2.5% reduction was only applied to a rider for three years upon leaving the National League and the way I am interpreting this new regulation (Possibly wrongly) is that all British Riders are getting a 2.5% reduction so Cookies average will drop to 10.20 which will make a small difference to who can be brought in. So the question is can anyone confirm that this is the case? Who actually gets the reduction? it seems a bit open to me... Regards THJ Thats an interesting point , what would Woffinden come in on ? Haha . The 38 point limit should rule Cook out of the equation , sad but he'd take too large a chunk out of the points limit . Personally i'd have Vissing , Kerr and Starke back . That would be roughly 21 points . I'd take Pickering in a heartbeat if Edinburgh could be persuaded to part with him , but riders on his sort of average will be like gold dust . Especially him , who'd put 2 points on his average on a proper speedway track . Kemp and Thomas at reserve would be a major coup and throw in a Coty Garcia and that should be umder the limit . 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 whhat about my mate , sarj. any room for him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, jenga said: whhat about my mate , sarj. any room for him ? He'll be Leicester bound i would have thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidmango Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, jenga said: whhat about my mate , sarj. any room for him ? Yes, he's spearheading the Comets next year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Solidmango said: Yes, he's spearheading the Comets next year! phew , thank god for that . i thought we were going to lose him to the wonga . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerforever Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Wouldn’t think Cook will be back after the press release stating the club is losing a six figure sum every year, while I think he’s fantastic he must also be one of the highest paid riders in the league. maybe time to go with our assets such as Summers, Lunna, Palovaara etc to help save loan fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, Tigerforever said: Wouldn’t think Cook will be back after the press release stating the club is losing a six figure sum every year, while I think he’s fantastic he must also be one of the highest paid riders in the league. maybe time to go with our assets such as Summers, Lunna, Palovaara etc to help save loan fees its down to what you want/need . a top rider and lose money or a reality check and go with a balanced side and the continuation of Glasgow speedway . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Paulco said: Thats an interesting point , what would Woffinden come in on ? Haha . The 38 point limit should rule Cook out of the equation , sad but he'd take too large a chunk out of the points limit . Personally i'd have Vissing , Kerr and Starke back . That would be roughly 21 points . I'd take Pickering in a heartbeat if Edinburgh could be persuaded to part with him , but riders on his sort of average will be like gold dust . Especially him , who'd put 2 points on his average on a proper speedway track . Kemp and Thomas at reserve would be a major coup and throw in a Coty Garcia and that should be umder the limit . As much as I am a massive fan of Craig Cook, with our league being diluted due to the points limit reduction, do we really want to see him winning easily, streaks ahead of of the opposition week in , week out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Paulco said: Maybe so Dot , but if you dont ask you dont get Thought you already had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baba Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 13 hours ago, ragdoll64 said: I'd prefer Sunday's too but they've said on Facebook that they intend sticking to Friday nights. Looks like i will be missing another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Lewis Kerr Paul Starke niki Luna Bradley Wilson dean ben barker sarj or Nathan greaves jack Thomas 37.64 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 22 hours ago, Paulco said: 38 points is a big drop . Will the admission price reflect the difference now between the top two leagues ? Or will we be paying as much , and in some cases more , than the top flight ? Cannot see a reduced admission at any track next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StepK Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 9 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Cookie is a "Shoe In" Kemp will not get a 2.5% reduction as 2 points is as low as you can get average wise, However the interesting point for me is the line on the BSPA Web site with regards to what come out of the AGM and the heading with the key point being underlined "The BSPA League Structures for 2019 will be; (NB to support the progression of riders who have progressed through the National Development League, all riders will receive a 2.5% reduction in their average)" In the past this 2.5% reduction was only applied to a rider for three years upon leaving the National League and the way I am interpreting this new regulation (Possibly wrongly) is that all British Riders are getting a 2.5% reduction so Cookies average will drop to 10.20 which will make a small difference to who can be brought in. So the question is can anyone confirm that this is the case? Who actually gets the reduction? it seems a bit open to me... Regards THJ Think you might be right with Cookie. Cook can still race both leagues. Sponsors helping with the signings will most likely be with the bigger signings (i.e cook). With Cook the guest at the winter event on Saturday could he be the first name for 2019? Be good to see Lewis Kerr back again and hopefully Jack Thomas is back now that he has had a full season at championship level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 Here goes with my effort on the pitiful 38 limit 1. Rene Bach. 7.19 2. Nike Lunna 5.58 3. Ben Barker 7.05 4. Paul Starke 5.88 5. Aaron Summers 7.18 6. Jack Thomas 2.30 7. Drew Kemp 2.00 Total 37.18 Bringing Aaron back on that average with the points limit where it is would be a no brainer and being our asset then no fee involved, same thinking with Lunna our asset and average that fits. Would have Barker before Vissing more potential away from Ben and I know we have been there before but needs must with the low points limit , Starke for me is a must most of his season was blighted by niggling injuries last year and is far better than 5.88 I fear he will be a Rebel next year though , young Kemp we can but dream as most will be chasing his signature at this level another possible Rebel next year but here is hoping. Jack if Kent don't move up will improve next year there was glimpses last year as to how good this kid will be . And Rene same again attractive average and a return to Glasgow I am sure will appeal to him. So start with our own two riders Aaron & Nike and build round them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 A pitiful 38 limit you say Gazc yet you didnt use .82 of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: A pitiful 38 limit you say Gazc yet you didnt use .82 of it Keeping that in reserve to strengthen up at a later date that .82 could be the difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gazc said: Keeping that in reserve to strengthen up at a later date that .82 could be the difference. looks like a Berwick plan to lower all the teams averages and then bring in a GP star or something like that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted November 15, 2018 Report Share Posted November 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, jenga said: looks like a Berwick plan to lower all the teams averages and then bring in a GP star or something like that ! When have we ever had a GP star ride for us? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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