Buttons Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 1 minute ago, KevH said: Now that Valentin Grobauer has quit Britain, who is in line to take his place at Somerset? On 6/25/2019 at 9:40 PM, Gresham said: Yes... I'm one of them. I really think the Promotion missed big time this season. No problem dropping down a league, I personally prefer it, but not having any of those riders is a massive blow. Not on results...but the majority of fans had a ' connection' with those three. This year's team is 'meh'...there is just no connection imo. When a rider makes fans get excited to watch a race...run out of the bar etc, then the promotion imo should take notice. All three you mention had a positive effect on a meeting and it's enjoyment. All we want is a connection, excitement and good racing....otherwise it's just a bunch of blokes going round in circles. Depends how much money you have to spend, last years No 1 didn't help I should imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyGround Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 3 hours ago, KevH said: Now that Valentin Grobauer has quit Britain, who is in line to take his place at Somerset? Would Nick Morris fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 41 minutes ago, CountyGround said: Would Nick Morris fit? Nick's premiership average as of the 1st August will be 5.25. Converted Championship average would be 7.87 so no it wouldn't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Why has he quit? he looked useful at PB last Weds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Why has he quit? he looked useful at PB last Weds prob because he could not stand the constructive criticism as gazc would put it .! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Covatti out as well tonight at Eastbourne!! Barker guests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leander Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 13 hours ago, drew2 said: Thank you to Valentin for his efforts in a Rebels bib this year. Enjoyed watching him race and thought he did a decent job to be honest. Good luck in the future Vally. So a team change is needed with around 5 points to play with at a guess. Not really sure who is out there but i know R/R is a longer term option! What about giving Zach Cook a go or it might even end up being a double change now to balance it out? 5.26 with effect of 01/08/2019. Somerset are over the points limit, so it has to be like for like. If you make a double change then you need to bring your team limit down to below 40 after the change. For example if you got rid of Todd as well (5.27) then, because Somerset are 0.51 over the limit the two new riders can only total 10.02 and not 10.53. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 6 hours ago, jenga said: prob because he could not stand the constructive criticism as gazc would put it .! Bless him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Atkins is having a poor season especially since he's comeback from injury good job anders rowe has really kicked on and can take some pressure off atkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Bird Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, lewy said: Atkins is having a poor season especially since he's comeback from injury good job anders rowe has really kicked on and can take some pressure off atkins Atkins has asked to stand down now.Rode his last match last night at Eastbourne,he has struggled since his injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Pontus Aspgren, Luke Becker not sure if they fit. Edited July 28, 2019 by Cliffeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I feel sorry for atkins, this ridiculous points limit has to led to lads beings slung in the deep end very early in their careers, most of them after about 18 months in the nl, its a bridge too far for so many. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 But it was Somerset’s choice to go so top heavy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: I feel sorry for atkins, this ridiculous points limit has to led to lads beings slung in the deep end very early in their careers, most of them after about 18 months in the nl, its a bridge too far for so many. No one forced them to build the way they did. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) What's Atkins average ,so him earlier in the season and looked decent .As it stands I don't think anyone can look back at how teams were set up and say hitch is right or wrong . Sheffield built there side with Drew Kemp one match away from doubling his average in the championship and was going to be there trump card but that hasn't happened . The heat format has to change and I believe young reserves should be protected and race against each other in 3 races of reserves Edited July 28, 2019 by Tosh1218 Mispelt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: What's Atkins average ,so him earlier in the season and looked decent .As it stands I don't think anyone can look back at how teams were set up and say hitch is right or wrong . Sheffield built there side with Drew Kemp one match away from doubling his average in the championship and was going to be there trump card but that hasn't happened . The heat format has to change and I believe young reserves should be protected and race against each other in 3 hrs of reserve races 3 hours of reserves racing? Heaven forbid! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Edited the above thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Not sure what the options are but being forced into making changes I'd be tempted to move Kurtz on as well, still only leaves about 13 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Wonder what the reasons are ? Too much pressure maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Wonder what the reasons are ? Too much pressure maybe ? Don’t think people realise how hard Riding in 2 leagues can be time wise it’s more than a full time job and the amount of time spent in the garage on the road travelling time off work just leads to a lot of pressure and little reward think he also does grasstrack as well good luck to the lad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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