Old Crusader Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Do we know who will be riding for Kent this evening with Nathan out? Is Rob ok as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 I heard but not sure if it was given as the official reason? Ablitt ruled out of the meeting due to concussion? If so thats an automatic 23 day cooling off period for his age bracket. Big miss for the Kings if true? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 No race day update on the Kent website this morning, which is unusual. There are a few showers around at the moment, which wasn't in the earlier forecasts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crusader Posted June 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 It's all very quiet no preview from Kent promotion but the gb speedway website includes Ablitt in the line up. I reckon they're out of touch. Be great if they were right though! Anyone going to confirm? We need at least one reserve who can score some points and Clouting is not there yet by a long chalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Kent are normally excellent with Press releases. Generally the only time things go quiet is when they are deliberately trying to keep things quiet so it does not affect the gates. The current prospect of a well balanced KOC tie against good opponents could be sunk if Ablitt sits out due to injury and a below par replacement is utilised. Spooner may or may not be able to make it after his van break down (where does the rules stand on that as riders under 18 only can be missing for any reason). It could be nothing or it could be that not only did a black cat cross Len Silvers path but he also kicked it up the bum for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Dry in the garden of England now, with the sun trying to poke its nose out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crusader Posted June 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Nathan has confirmed on Facebook that he is out for potentially 23 days so won't be riding tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, Old Crusader said: Nathan has confirmed on Facebook that he is out for potentially 23 days so won't be riding tonight. Its a tough rule but right to safeguard younger riders. With Nathan unlikely to feature in the Silver Ski Fours its End of July earliest as a sensible return date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 A decent meeting tonight with the kings falling short against a strong Belle Vue side. 15 year old Jake Mulford looked very impressive on his debut, with a sensational ride in heat 4 that brought the house down! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Very enjoyable meeting despite the result going against us. So many young potential future world champions out there between the 2 teams. It wasnt until I went out to interview the Winning team that i realized that it had been raining for later part of the meeting and quite how wet the whole track was. Got to say both sets of riders did themselves proud on and off the track and another example of what a great product national league speedway is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Very enjoyable meeting despite the result going against us. So many young potential future world champions out there between the 2 teams. It wasnt until I went out to interview the Winning team that i realized that it had been raining for later part of the meeting and quite how wet the whole track was. Got to say both sets of riders did themselves proud on and off the track and another example of what a great product national league speedway is. Not according to Jon Cook!!! 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Len must have run over a few black cats, most thought Kent would bulldoze League with Team he started with but hasn't really clicked. OK they won early comp but that was just fixture fillers , already out of KOC and League would look 3 way fight with BVC and Leicester looking stronger right now. Time to get the cheque book out Len... options anyone??...Bowen? / Boxhall ? / Baseby ? / Brennan (when fit again) ? / Kinsley? / Bowtell ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Is Boxall still on a ban, Bowtell on the orher hand would be a great signing for any NL club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 There is no way Kent supporters would be happy about changing the team, every one of them has been riding they socks off, it just won't happen. I hope the results from hospital are positive for Jenkins and he is not as badly injured as feared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 9 hours ago, cityrebel said: A decent meeting tonight with the kings falling short against a strong Belle Vue side. 15 year old Jake Mulford looked very impressive on his debut, with a sensational ride in heat 4 that brought the house down! Very good booking for Kent and could be an option full time if he wants it. I think Jake was one of the unlucky riders who fell foul of the no more than 2 x 2.00 rider ruling. As for what to do with team changes its difficult as it could be argued that Kemp, Ledwith, Jenkins and Spooner have all been inconsistent and its the bad meetings from these riders that have been costing results. Spooner probably escapes due to injury and average likewise Ledwith as bargain average but i think the surprise under performer is Kemp and if Bowen fancies it i reckon he could step in and take over before the team get actual averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Why would Kent make a rash decision after losing twice against Belle Vue.?? They will have a good season, they have some real talented lad's to watch everyweek. and another one in Mulford introduced tonight as well the Colts are the best side in the league so there is no disgrace in losing to them at all. Edited June 25, 2019 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 12 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Why would Kent make a rash decision after losing twice against Belle Vue.?? They will have a good season, they have some real talented lad's to watch everyweek. and another one in Mulford introduced tonight as well the Colts are the best side in the league so there is no disgrace in losing to them at all. There is a big difference between building a competitive side and a winning side and Len Silver is desperate to have the latter. The team built this year was expected by many including himself to top the league table and clean up on trophies. Kent have spent the last X years being play off contenders but falling short. The acquisitions of Gilkes & Kemp (two of the most desired riders in the league) showed the intent. Its one month until signing deadline and Kent have to either hope that the injury returnee's are swift and the silly mistakes cease or they will see more victories heading the way of the composed and assured Colts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: There is a big difference between building a competitive side and a winning side and Len Silver is desperate to have the latter. The team built this year was expected by many including himself to top the league table and clean up on trophies. Kent have spent the last X years being play off contenders but falling short. The acquisitions of Gilkes & Kemp (two of the most desired riders in the league) showed the intent. Its one month until signing deadline and Kent have to either hope that the injury returnee's are swift and the silly mistakes cease or they will see more victories heading the way of the composed and assured Colts. Agree entirely, this was chance for Kent to come out of shadows of their big rivals near neighbours down at Eastbourne with them and us Brummies moving up and Mildenhall weaker this year, looked open goal when they announced that 1-7. thought too they would clean up but now look to be behind Leicester and Belle Vue in pecking order. They will find it harder to attract riders than both BV Colts and Leicester if they all stay in NL as BV/Leic have option of offering both training facilities and top level rider/coaching sessions. Not sure where Kent go from the end of this season, do they move up to PL (can't currently ride in CL on a Monday night) or do they hope for a 1 League solution and pitch for that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 If ledwith average could increase enough bring in Bowtell - far better rider. Would appear young Len has built a team that can’t do the business once again. Congrats on the NT but they don’t stand a chance when Paul Bowen’s fit and replaces Woodhull at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 In all honesty and no disrespect to the other 3 teams in it but the bigger shock would have been if Kent didn't win the NT. I agree they look a little behind the Colts & Cubs although Leicester may struggle when the averages change the riding order. Im not sure if Paul Bowen is the answer for Woodhull (although he does need to ship out and stop playing speedway) if the Colts were really on it they could switch Jake Mulford in at reserve. Certainly has a lot more pedigree BUT with bikes being built in the morning (so he knew long before Kent announced no Ablitt, thanks for the mushroom treatment Len) Mulford may not be in a position to properly take on a full team place yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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