flipper11 Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 30 minutes ago, hawks 1975 said: Does anyone know if Jake Knight is looking to ride in 2019? I always enjoyed his whole-hearted racing style and would love to see him at Central Park. I assume he has never reached a 4 point average in the middle tier, which must make him an attractive option? Kent tried to get him as a replacement for Bowen/Boxall when Bowen was injured this season but couldn't agree a deal which was a real shame, as you say he would have been great at Central Park (and at eastbourne at the end of the season!) this may have put Len off asking him again. Not sure about the 4 point average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 21, 2018 Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 2 hours ago, hawks 1975 said: Does anyone know if Jake Knight is looking to ride in 2019? I always enjoyed his whole-hearted racing style and would love to see him at Central Park. I assume he has never reached a 4 point average in the middle tier, which must make him an attractive option? He’s always said he can’t make doing the NL only pay and seeing his comments this winter it doesn’t look like we’ll see him back anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 So Kent No1 is Drew Kemp. That makes a really strong side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 But the consensus seems to be that Leicester will be the team to beat with an unbeatable top 2 plus two of the best youngsters in the country..Isn't that the case any more ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Kent Belle Vue Leicester and Cradley look the strongest with Belle Vue home knowledge making them favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 The last 2 signings make kent clear favs for me, going to have good reserves all season long, spooner could be at reserve mopping up after couple of months 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Kemp is a brilliant signing for Kent. He really is a joy to watch at central park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Just look at this year mildenhall were walking it till playoffs a few injuries and it’s over there’s a few solid teams that if stay injury free could all be in the mix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 A fantastic team! Ablitt & Kemp have pushed them from being play-off contenders to title favourites. A well balanced team with a stand out number 1 and always brilliant reserves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Give kent the title now. Good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Obviously Ledwith is the teams mature rider but the average age of the other 6 riders is under 17, should be an exciting season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Great signing for Kent and a good move for Drew He should clean up in the NL and take that confidence into the Championship and hopefully beyond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 This is the team to beat. Just hope they don’t have an trouble with injuries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Did not realise that, apart from Ledwith, the rest of the team are under 17. I am already looking forward to my visits to Sittingbourne and I hope they get the Saturdays so that traffic is easier. Does anyone know what is happening on that front ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 2 hours ago, East End Fan said: Did not realise that, apart from Ledwith, the rest of the team are under 17. I am already looking forward to my visits to Sittingbourne and I hope they get the Saturdays so that traffic is easier. Does anyone know what is happening on that front ? Kent are appealing the decision and are hopeful of a go ahead.We shall see. Agree a very exciting young team for the NL,and nice to see after the early years of wobblers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks 1975 Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 Certainly looks like Len has mopped up some of the brightest young talent around for 2019. Looking further ahead, the stadium deserves to host at least Championship level speedway, and if they can get Saturday racing for 2020, could this be the nucleus to take into the Championship. I believe Anders is a Swindon asset, but what is the situation re Kemp and Jenkins? Are they only affiliated to Mildenhall, in which case, if Kent did move up a league, presumably they could become King's assets? If all goes well this coming season, I could see Len only having to find a couple of heat leaders to field a very attractive Championship side, the bulk of which would be largely home grown/developed. Exciting times ahead I suspect - just a shame that his latest injury has ruled out Luke, and maybe ended his career. Having seen him come through at Rye House, I have to say that in my opinion he was even better value at Central Park where he clearly enjoyed being a No 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iand Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 12 minutes ago, hawks 1975 said: Certainly looks like Len has mopped up some of the brightest young talent around for 2019. Looking further ahead, the stadium deserves to host at least Championship level speedway, and if they can get Saturday racing for 2020, could this be the nucleus to take into the Championship. I believe Anders is a Swindon asset, but what is the situation re Kemp and Jenkins? Are they only affiliated to Mildenhall, in which case, if Kent did move up a league, presumably they could become King's assets? If all goes well this coming season, I could see Len only having to find a couple of heat leaders to field a very attractive Championship side, the bulk of which would be largely home grown/developed. Exciting times ahead I suspect - just a shame that his latest injury has ruled out Luke, and maybe ended his career. Having seen him come through at Rye House, I have to say that in my opinion he was even better value at Central Park where he clearly enjoyed being a No 1. Co-promoter Len Silver is delighted with his pre-Christmas business,“I am happy to announce now that our side is (subject to British Speedway Promoters Association [BSPA] approval):1. Drew Kemp (on loan from Ipswich and doubling with Sheffield) 9.152. Anders Rowe( on loan from Swindon, doubling with Somerset) 7.263. Jordan Jenkins ( Asset of Kent on full contract) 7.044. Alex Spooner ( Asset of Kent on full contract ) 4.505. Rob Ledwith ( Asset of Kent on full contract) 3.506. Daniel Gilkes (Asset of Kent on full contract) 2.007 Nathan Ablitt ( 15 yrs old provisional contract) 2.00Team total: 35.45 within the 36 limit imposed this year.“Both Chris (Hunt – team manager) and I are delighted with our seven riders, all of whom look to have the potential to push up their averages. "In Drew we have an out and out Number One (carrying on in the best of Kings' tradition) - he was the rider to watch last season, storming through the NL with Mildenhall and when he turned 16 immediately making a huge impression with his home town club, Ipswich. Drew will double up with Sheffield this year but we don’t anticipate this causing us too many problems with any fixture clashes. . Drew will link up with newly contracted Jordan (also a member of that unbeaten Mildenhall NL side of 2018) and, of course, Anders - a super trio to top the team.” Part of article On Kents Speedway website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, hawks 1975 said: Certainly looks like Len has mopped up some of the brightest young talent around for 2019. Looking further ahead, the stadium deserves to host at least Championship level speedway, and if they can get Saturday racing for 2020, could this be the nucleus to take into the Championship. I believe Anders is a Swindon asset, but what is the situation re Kemp and Jenkins? Are they only affiliated to Mildenhall, in which case, if Kent did move up a league, presumably they could become King's assets? If all goes well this coming season, I could see Len only having to find a couple of heat leaders to field a very attractive Championship side, the bulk of which would be largely home grown/developed. Exciting times ahead I suspect - just a shame that his latest injury has ruled out Luke, and maybe ended his career. Having seen him come through at Rye House, I have to say that in my opinion he was even better value at Central Park where he clearly enjoyed being a No 1. I'm sure I either read it, or heard it somewhere that your comments are similar to some coming from the Kent management. I did not realise how young some of the Kings team is, apart from Ledwith. So it is not unrealistic to think that as they progress many of them COULD reach Championship level. And don't Kent also own Danny Ayres ? But I would assume it all depends on getting Saturdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 8 hours ago, East End Fan said: Did not realise that, apart from Ledwith, the rest of the team are under 17. I am already looking forward to my visits to Sittingbourne and I hope they get the Saturdays so that traffic is easier. Does anyone know what is happening on that front ? Saturday's would clash with Eastbourne's return to middle tier racing, which would be bad news for me. Choices would have to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 23, 2018 Report Share Posted December 23, 2018 1 hour ago, iand said: Co-promoter Len Silver is delighted with his pre-Christmas business,“I am happy to announce now that our side is (subject to British Speedway Promoters Association [BSPA] approval):1. Drew Kemp (on loan from Ipswich and doubling with Sheffield) 9.152. Anders Rowe( on loan from Swindon, doubling with Somerset) 7.263. Jordan Jenkins ( Asset of Kent on full contract) 7.044. Alex Spooner ( Asset of Kent on full contract ) 4.505. Rob Ledwith ( Asset of Kent on full contract) 3.506. Daniel Gilkes (Asset of Kent on full contract) 2.007 Nathan Ablitt ( 15 yrs old provisional contract) 2.00Team total: 35.45 within the 36 limit imposed this year. When did the regulation change about NL teams being able to hold rider registrations for these to be quoted as "Kent assets" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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