Hunters Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Being a neutral now has its advantages. There really is no stand out team this time although I suspect Kent will carry the favourites tag. But anyone can make the play offs. Only 3 will miss out and I suspect Belle Vue and Stoke will be two of those three and Heathen 1984 is being unduly pessimistic. Max Clegg had an early season dip but finished near invincible whilst Tom Brennan improves every time I see him. They both finished up riding above their averages. Dan Halsey is sure to improve his average with the reduced level of competition and the many new reserves gives a lad like Whitmore much more chance. If Like Harris fills the final spot I fancy Cradley to finish 3rd possibly behind Kent and Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) Cradley will be there about come play-off time. But the Heathens faithful are used to putting together a power packed side that always start as one of the favourites for the title itself and this side isn’t one of them. Edited December 30, 2018 by Islander15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 The reduction in the points limit seems to be freezing more than a few of the top riders out of the National League (which was probably at least partly the objective!) But this will mean that many riders who were perhaps 6/7 point men last season, will become 8/9 point men after the first month of the new season, due to having had comparatively easier rides. If this happens, clubs will then be able to drop one of these riders and replace him with a 2018 8/9 pointer who will then in reality be a 10/11 point man. Difficult to put into words, but this could create problems and ill-feeling from clubs who aren't in a position to make such a change, so I hope that the BSPA have taken this possibility into account! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, brianbuck said: The reduction in the points limit seems to be freezing more than a few of the top riders out of the National League (which was probably at least partly the objective!) But this will mean that many riders who were perhaps 6/7 point men last season, will become 8/9 point men after the first month of the new season, due to having had comparatively easier rides. If this happens, clubs will then be able to drop one of these riders and replace him with a 2018 8/9 pointer who will then in reality be a 10/11 point man. Difficult to put into words, but this could create problems and ill-feeling from clubs who aren't in a position to make such a change, so I hope that the BSPA have taken this possibility into account! The reduction in the number of teams from 10 to 8 is as much responsible for a lack of places for last years riders as the limit reduction is. But you are correct that there will be an inflation in all riders averages once the first set of new Green Sheets are issued. The team average will rise from 36 to 42, so a mean increase of 16.7% It is likely that a 6.00 rider will increase his average to 7.00 and then could be replaced by a (last year's) 7.00 rider who is really worth 8.16 in new money. The only way I can think of to counter this is to increase the average of any rider from last year, who doesn't start this year, by 16% if joining a team after the new averages are out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 11 hours ago, brianbuck said: The reduction in the points limit seems to be freezing more than a few of the top riders out of the National League (which was probably at least partly the objective!) But this will mean that many riders who were perhaps 6/7 point men last season, will become 8/9 point men after the first month of the new season, due to having had comparatively easier rides. If this happens, clubs will then be able to drop one of these riders and replace him with a 2018 8/9 pointer who will then in reality be a 10/11 point man. Difficult to put into words, but this could create problems and ill-feeling from clubs who aren't in a position to make such a change, so I hope that the BSPA have taken this possibility into account! That's basically what Barry Bishop questioned in the comments of the last speedway tavern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 I feel/fear there will be a victim of numbers/fixtures somewhere along the way this season and it could taint the whole reduction of points and what it was trying to achieve. Assuming a new 2.00 reserve like McGurk has a good first 4 meetings / against the sides with lesser reserves its entirely conceivable that he could end up with an average of 8/9 then get replaced by a rider like Jack Smith and would be stuck out in the cold with an 8+ average.....however im sure the powers that be have considered these kind of situations fully and they will appear in the mystery additional rules that are currently being worked upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Harris officially confirmed (shock horror). Actually a good recruit for Cradley and has been steadily improving year on year whilst staying under the radar should be putting 0.5 to a point on his average quite comfortably. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Strongest top 4 in the league I feel. Tail is a bit long. Nevertheless they will make the play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJ81 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 It's a Cradley type team for sure. Big hitters and a potentially long tail, but that's the way it's mostly been since about 1980 so I'm comfortable with it Happy to see Luke back, as mentioned above he has progressed steadily and will hopefully challenge for a heat leader birth as the season progresses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 On 12/30/2018 at 8:11 PM, brianbuck said: The reduction in the points limit seems to be freezing more than a few of the top riders out of the National League (which was probably at least partly the objective!) But this will mean that many riders who were perhaps 6/7 point men last season, will become 8/9 point men after the first month of the new season, due to having had comparatively easier rides. If this happens, clubs will then be able to drop one of these riders and replace him with a 2018 8/9 pointer who will then in reality be a 10/11 point man. Difficult to put into words, but this could create problems and ill-feeling from clubs who aren't in a position to make such a change, so I hope that the BSPA have taken this possibility into account! It also gives piss poor and perennial 3.5 point journeymen , the opportunity to take to social media with 5-6 point tallies, claiming they have had some sort of revelation and are the new Tai Woffinden . The reality of course is they have taken the extra points from raw beginners , won't stop their nearest and dearest and one or two hangers on ,from blowing an 1800's style London "pea souper" up their arses though . neither will it stop the pitiful excuses when some of the raw beginniers start to find their feet and beat them ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 12:04 PM, adonis said: It also gives piss poor and perennial 3.5 point journeymen , the opportunity to take to social media with 5-6 point tallies, claiming they have had some sort of revelation and are the new Tai Woffinden . The reality of course is they have taken the extra points from raw beginners , won't stop their nearest and dearest and one or two hangers on ,from blowing an 1800's style London "pea souper" up their arses though . neither will it stop the pitiful excuses when some of the raw beginniers start to find their feet and beat them ! Names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, phillipsr said: Names Jack the ripper .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Did young Harry McGurk have a nasty fall in the Ben Fund meeting at the weekend? Anyone know? Hope he’s ok and will be able to start the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dickie Head said: Did young Harry McGurk have a nasty fall in the Ben Fund meeting at the weekend? Anyone know? Hope he’s ok and will be able to start the season. Looking at the pictures i would say he was riding at Scunny? Not sure who wiped him out but "only" seen bruising to lung and abdomen as injuries. Wish him a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkadera Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Harry was at Scunthorpe. He was collected by another rider and speared towards the fence. Bike first raising the air fence then Harry hit next, bounced up a long way, did a somersault and landed very, very hard. He had a couple of nights in hospital but was allowed home yesterday. It was a horrific accident to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Whats happened with the HSST i seen Robbo wants to go on the speedway tavern to dish all the dirt on recent goings on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Is Robinson still shouting ? Most people stopped listening to him . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, pete cc said: Is Robinson still shouting ? Most people stopped listening to him . He is certainly a interesting character i am sure he only has the best interests of cradley at heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: He is certainly a interesting character i am sure he only has the best interests of cradley at heart Never doubted his good intentions just the bitter swiping at each other. As an outsider looking in all I see is a group of people fighting to become the leader of the gang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Mark robinson is an idiot, hasn't got the best interests of the club, just likes hearing himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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