Mike0310 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) Well that was a good start from your new signing,I’m not having a go at the Kent fans or promotion here honestly but you might be seeing a lot of performances like that I Hope Ledwith is fit soon and it does not ruin your season as Kent is a very good side. Edited August 31, 2019 by Mike0310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike0310 said: Well that was a good start from your new signing,I’m not having a go at the Kent fans or promotion here honestly but you might be seeing a lot of performances like that I Hope Ledwith is fit soon and it does not ruin your season as Kent is a very good side. Some would call it average lowering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/28/2019 at 8:20 AM, Sings4Speedway said: With the greatest of respect the vast majority of youth racing takes place at the weekends which is far easier to balance. There were obviously a lot of extra pre/post race laps completed by some like Rowe/Kemp/Ablitt etc but to say they all know what it takes is a bit far off. Gilkes trod water for a long time before really stepping up a level on a 500 machine, Spooner had terrible equipment until Kent set him up. Clouting has great bikes and crew but very little racing experience and Mulford whilst a natural talent is getting by on a wing and a prayer at the moment. Not taking away any achievements by any of these riders (and their families to get them here) but even the most prepared riders like Flint/Bickley/Atkins who have been raised ready for Speedway must breathe a sigh of relief when a season is over. Hi Sings, I know you're very knowledgeable, and always speak sense, but I'm wondering when did Dan Gilkes "tread water for a long time on a 500"? He was only just over 15 (and therefore only just on a 500) when he appeared for Reading in 2017 in his first SDL match and scored 6 (I think), and the following season he was so good in both the SDL and the MDL that the NL promoters were queueing up for him part way through the season. To be honest he could have gone NL at the start of 2018, he was quick enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Islander15 said: Some would call it average lowering. That’s not helping Kent’s cause is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 11 hours ago, IronScorpion said: I have said this for a while now in that riders, when not getting paid, have to continue riding because of the threat of withholding their services & a 28 day ban. If riders are not paid they should be allowed a 7 day leave of absence with the club suffering with no facility. Is there some suggestion that Jenkins has not been paid ? I really find that hard to believe. Does anyone know the facts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Jenkins had definitely been paid as with all Kent riders, straight after the meeting!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 38 minutes ago, East End Fan said: Is there some suggestion that Jenkins has not been paid ? I really find that hard to believe. Does anyone know the facts ? Wow i missed that one! Ironscorpion can you please explain what you meant by Jenkins not being paid. Where on earth have you got that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 2 hours ago, East End Fan said: Is there some suggestion that Jenkins has not been paid ? I really find that hard to believe. Does anyone know the facts ? No, sorry. I am just pointing out the situation of banning riders. Cookie hits an official at the 4's a few years ago & gets away with it. At Eastie, he was wound up by the announcer, then took matters into his own hands by not waiting for all the introductions to take place & riding off, with 2 others following. He, also, this week rode onto a track when track work was being undertaken & had to have his cut out removed. Josh Auty, 2 years ago for us, quit then changed his mind, & only got a 14 day ban. This is where, I think, Jenkins should only get a 14 day ban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 The punishment doesnt fit the crime, jenkins made a snap decision to take a break, george woods got some issues at moment, both 28 days, cook as yet has done far far worse and not served one days ban, its cobblers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 It's not what you know, but who you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 12:35 AM, skydog said: Hi Sings, I know you're very knowledgeable, and always speak sense, but I'm wondering when did Dan Gilkes "tread water for a long time on a 500"? He was only just over 15 (and therefore only just on a 500) when he appeared for Reading in 2017 in his first SDL match and scored 6 (I think), and the following season he was so good in both the SDL and the MDL that the NL promoters were queueing up for him part way through the season. To be honest he could have gone NL at the start of 2018, he was quick enough. Hi Skydog. Bad wording on my part there. I saw Dan several times on a 250 machine and he was going quick but nothing exceptional compared to seeing Ablitt, Edwards, Thompsons etc on the same machinery however the step up in class saw him make huge strides in his first dev league season often missing out on maximums due to silly falls / mechanical gremlins if i recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Ben Morley is a very late replacement in the young lions team this evening ..due to a late withdrawal 6-30 pm mon 2nd sept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Blooming late withdrawal considering no-one was racing yesterday....glad im not a sceptic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 6 hours ago, waco said: Ben Morley is a very late replacement in the young lions team this evening ..due to a late withdrawal 6-30 pm mon 2nd sept But Morley isn’t riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 8:15 AM, Mike0310 said: That’s not helping Kent’s cause is it. some might call it average lowering . and a hell of a lot more , would say wallinger has only ever been any good in his own mind , and a lovely chap to boot , that's why he's been dropped by every club he's ridden for .and theres not many he hasn't . god only knows why teams keep giving him places . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 11:41 AM, IronScorpion said: No, sorry. I am just pointing out the situation of banning riders. Cookie hits an official at the 4's a few years ago & gets away with it. At Eastie, he was wound up by the announcer, then took matters into his own hands by not waiting for all the introductions to take place & riding off, with 2 others following. He, also, this week rode onto a track when track work was being undertaken & had to have his cut out removed. Josh Auty, 2 years ago for us, quit then changed his mind, & only got a 14 day ban. This is where, I think, Jenkins should only get a 14 day ban. The officious he lumped at the 4's deserved it . same official had hit 2 other people in the same season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Blooming late withdrawal considering no-one was racing yesterday....glad im not a sceptic There are reasons besides injury that can keep a rider away from a meeting.Obviously I DON"T KNOW but he may need to be placed near to somewhere with an open seat??? And one cannot get a doctor's certificate for that ailment if it's the case. Edited September 2, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Well Ben Morley did ride and scored 13 points in a match won by Kent 48-42 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 hours ago, waco said: Well Ben Morley did ride and scored 13 points in a match won by Kent 48-42 Updates were still reporting it as Lawlor initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adonis Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 12 hours ago, gustix said: There are reasons besides injury that can keep a rider away from a meeting.Obviously I DON"T KNOW but he may need to be placed near to somewhere with an open seat??? And one cannot get a doctor's certificate for that ailment if it's the case. Or it could be exactly the opposite .and he can't ride because he's full of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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