brianbuck Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 Can't see how at least a certain amount of juggling with team strengths can be avoided myself. Some overseas riders probably won't return and Brexit is certain to have some effect on rider availability as well. In theory, things should stay as they are, but in practice, this seems unlikely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, brianbuck said: Can't see how at least a certain amount of juggling with team strengths can be avoided myself. Some overseas riders probably won't return and Brexit is certain to have some effect on rider availability as well. In theory, things should stay as they are, but in practice, this seems unlikely. As long as it is fair and equal for all. Fear is some Clubs get a head start and some are left floundering. May need some form of the old rider control. Edited October 24, 2020 by HGould Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 12 hours ago, HGould said: As long as it is fair and equal for all. Fear is some Clubs get a head start and some are left floundering. May need some form of the old rider control. That's a bit ageist H !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, gazzac said: That's a bit ageist H !! I loved the old days when you'd wait for Speedway Star with baited breath to see where all the top riders and some decent others were being allocated. In some ways very old fashioned but you could argue it's no different to the American "draft" system in other ways. I'm sure that some Clubs are already contacting riders to replace riders they think won't come back or can't come back. Hopefully Brummies are active as we have a couple to replace Johansson (although we have him covered I think) and he who is best not named, detained by her majesty I guess Eastbourne are on this occasion sitting pretty with an all British team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, HGould said: I loved the old days when you'd wait for Speedway Star with baited breath to see where all the top riders and some decent others were being allocated. In some ways very old fashioned but you could argue it's no different to the American "draft" system in other ways. I'm sure that some Clubs are already contacting riders to replace riders they think won't come back or can't come back. Hopefully Brummies are active as we have a couple to replace Johansson (although we have him covered I think) and he who is best not named, detained by her majesty I guess Eastbourne are on this occasion sitting pretty with an all British team? I don't remember the draft system, I started going in 1970 so assume it was before that ? I think Eastie would have gone for basically the same team next year even if there had been a season this year if the points would have allowed, so will be sure it'll be the same starting 7, especially as the youngsters have moved on this season especially Kemp. Ps,sorry suppose this should be on the Eastie or Brum thread really! Edited October 25, 2020 by gazzac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, HGould said: I loved the old days when you'd wait for Speedway Star with baited breath to see where all the top riders and some decent others were being allocated. In some ways very old fashioned but you could argue it's no different to the American "draft" system in other ways. I'm sure that some Clubs are already contacting riders to replace riders they think won't come back or can't come back. Hopefully Brummies are active as we have a couple to replace Johansson (although we have him covered I think) and he who is best not named, detained by her majesty I guess Eastbourne are on this occasion sitting pretty with an all British team? Len Silver always had 6 riders sorted before the AGM agreeing the points limit, and then signed the 7th rider within days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Len Silver always had 6 riders sorted before the AGM agreeing the points limit, and then signed the 7th rider within days. Seem to remember he came unstuck with doing that on more than one occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, gazzac said: Seem to remember he came unstuck with doing that on more than one occasion. There has always been teams trying it on and voting for high points limits like 45, because of the riders they have signed or lined up. When they were outvoted for say 42 or 43 points, you could see the glances between them seething that their plans were now in trouble. Obviously there were clans of promoters working together to get one over the poorer promotions. Edited October 25, 2020 by Tsunami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted October 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 21 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Anyone got any thoughts on next season’s team or are we all assuming it’s the same 7 who didn’t ride this year. Have heard a rumor, (and I must stress its a rumor and could be a load of boll--s) that Theo Pijper may not be returning to the side in 2k21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 19 hours ago, ScunnyDan said: Have heard a rumor, (and I must stress its a rumor and could be a load of boll--s) that Theo Pijper may not be returning to the side in 2k21 wasn't he a late inclusion after tragic death of Danny??. Not surprising if a longer term option might now be looked at for 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Nike Lunna or Lasse Bjerre, not sure if they have retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 4 hours ago, eric i said: Nike Lunna or Lasse Bjerre, not sure if they have retired? 100% not Nike he is living back in Finland then heading off to the philipines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Well done to Jake Allen in winning the Darcy Ward Invitational Meeting at the weekend beating Josh G, Ryan D & Josh P in the final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin man 76 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 11:42 AM, eric i said: Nike Lunna or Lasse Bjerre, not sure if they have retired? Nike Lunna has retired - he has steadily been selling off his Finnish equipment; I would assume the same has happened to his gear in the UK too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, moomin man 76 said: Nike Lunna has retired - he has steadily been selling off his Finnish equipment; I would assume the same has happened to his gear in the UK too. He has no gear here it is all in Finland . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin man 76 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 41 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: He has no gear here it is all in Finland . Ok. I know some of it was in the UK in 2019, as bits and pieces were used by Jesse Mustonen at SoN at Belle Vue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 45 minutes ago, moomin man 76 said: Ok. I know some of it was in the UK in 2019, as bits and pieces were used by Jesse Mustonen at SoN at Belle Vue. It was all here till 3 weeks ago tero collected it and shipped it back to Finland for him. Jesse did use both of Nike's chassis at the son one had his own engine the other had Nike's in it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted January 2, 2021 Report Share Posted January 2, 2021 Well done to Ryan Douglas on winning the Phil Crump Trophy meeting in Mildura this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 So with the agm over and the rumours of 2 British under 21 reserves being quite strong question is .who do we want as Jordan's partner and who is going to be dropped to fit the new rider in. Also will we make another change as if he points limit has remained the same potentially we are well under the limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 Ryan kinsley possibly ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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