Rob B Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Colts team announced : Paul Bowen, Danny Phillips, Leon Flint, Kyle Bickley, Ben Woodhull, Ben Rathbone, Jordan Palin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradford Ace Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Great looking team Cant wait to see Leon Flint ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Excellent team Bickley and Flint are going to awesome to watch, especially at the NSS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Got a special talent in Jordan Palin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 So they’ve literally chosen Flint over Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 15 minutes ago, Islander15 said: So they’ve literally chosen Flint over Smith. Wouldn’t you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: Wouldn’t you? Smith is synonymous with Belle Vue, Flint isn't. Now the intention might to nurture Flint into choosing the Aces as his top flight side but it still puzzles me why that's at the expense of alienating Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Smith is synonymous with Belle Vue, Flint isn't. Now the intention might to nurture Flint into choosing the Aces as his top flight side but it still puzzles me why that's at the expense of alienating Smith. Andy Smith maybe, not Jack. Isn’t Jack “owned” by Glasgow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Smith is synonymous with Belle Vue, Flint isn't. Now the intention might to nurture Flint into choosing the Aces as his top flight side but it still puzzles me why that's at the expense of alienating Smith. You've answered your question. Synonymous or not, Smith is not likely to be good enough to be an Ace in the future, Flint is. It's there to produce future Aces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Rob B said: Colts team announced : Paul Bowen, Danny Phillips, Leon Flint, Kyle Bickley, Ben Woodhull, Ben Rathbone, Jordan Palin Woodhull is a rider i like hope he pushes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, JCookie said: You've answered your question. Synonymous or not, Smith is not likely to be good enough to be an Ace in the future, Flint is. It's there to produce future Aces. It's far too early in Smith's career to say he won't be good enough. He's even ridden in the Premiership before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Just now, Islander15 said: It's far too early in Smith's career to say he won't be good enough. He's even ridden in the Premiership before! Look how that went. I know which rider I'd be backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, JCookie said: Look how that went. I know which rider I'd be backing. Look how old he was! I'm not advocating Smith's potential over Flint's or vice versa, they both have a decent chance of becoming top flight riders. Edited December 13, 2018 by Islander15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 I rate flint over smith personally I find smith quite a boring rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 39 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Look how old he was! I'm not advocating Smith's potential over Flint's or vice versa, they both have a decent chance of becoming top flight riders. Completely disagree and i will tell you this one has a stinking the worlds against me attitude and one has the attitude to make him a world champion i cant even believe its a question smith or flint there is only 1 winner there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Now that is a quality quality team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 I'm quite happy with that team. I hoped that we might get Flint and Palin. I don't know much at all about Rathbone but I'm sure that Mark Lemon will offer him lots of helpful advice. I am pleased to see Bickley, Bowen and Woodhull return and think most, if not all, of those riders could improve their averages. Philips will be able to pass on the benefit of his experience and should at least maintain his average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 (edited) Danny Phillips rode well at the NSS last season for the Bees. Looks a good line up for the Colts. Edited December 14, 2018 by Woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Looks a decent side and in fact despite the lower points limit looks better than last years. Providing Woodhull is still interested he should improve, Palin will likely be another Edwards style rider (namely great debut year but overshadowed by a few others). Verdict is still out on Rathbone as he has A1 equipment and is quick out front but is he quick enough and can he pass?. Otherwise providing there re not too many fixture clashes with Flint & Bickley it looks a potential top 4 side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Pleased with the team.... Leon Flint is an absolute bonus... Does this mean that Andy Mellish has retired now ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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