Bunce Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, tellboy said: I'm clinging to the hope the vaccine will be well rolled out by then and we can nearly get back to normal by May.Afterall they are giving the vaccine to the speedway fans first,the over 80's now the over 70's soon be the over 60's and that's just about the fan base covered. Any old/new fan is good news to have at the speedway,so hope you do make it back Spot on. I certainly fall in to one of those categories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bunce said: Spot on. I certainly fall in to one of those categories! You are as young as you feel.So make sure you have a 30,40 year old beside you.That is a joke,please nobody take that seriously 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I would imagine there will be spots for riders like Bridger and youngsters alongside him, if anything this whole situation is going to see riders like Hartel and other modestly talented European riders not riding over here which isn’t a bad thing IMO. I don’t think we should be discouraging or turning away any British riders who are good enough and want to ride in our leagues. Without going down the 'all our yesterdays' route... During the 'halcyon days' of the 70's, teams had 'overseas' riders but they weren't generally (as you correctly describe), the 'modestly talented' ones... They were pretty much the top riders from their own countries, who rode in World Finals, World Pairs, World Team Cups and Test Matches.. The 'elite' of their respective nations.. Many British League Div One team's had overseas "top level" riders amongst their septet but, in the main, most had at least five UK riders too, and that was at a time of around 16 or so teams in the First Division... Whilst hardly a 'youth policy', if it means meetings take place regularly, and thus stop getting moved around to pander to rider's own agendas all the time, then as many British lads per team will be a positive.. And for the long term good of the sport, the more we give opportunities to the 'modestly talented' UK riders to try and improve, rather than their equally 'modestly talented' overseas counterparts, the better it should turn out to be going forward.... Edited January 20, 2021 by mikebv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) So announced that it's 6 rides to a total of 35.5 plus a British youngster graded at four and below. Can't see the averages on the BSPA site but would assume Cook, Jorgensen, Riss, Kerr, Proctor and Bridger come to under that. Edited January 21, 2021 by Speedball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Speedball said: So announced that it's 6 rides to a total of 35.3 plus a British youngster graded at four and below. Can't see the averages on the BSPA site but would assume Cook, Jorgensen, Riss, Kerr, Proctor and Bridger come to under that. 30.29 for those 5,may get a reduction on Kerr and Cook.I would have thought Bridger would come in on an average to keep us well under the limit. Averages are still on the BSPA site just go into the archives Edited January 21, 2021 by tellboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 8:40 AM, Haza said: Really ? 4 years out of the sport is a massive amount of time he WAS a rider with great talent I’m not doubting that but I stick with what I said to give a team spot to him over a young British rider is absolute madness in my opinion . we’ve a massive opportunity to showcase British talent let’s do it and do it now . There you go Haza,British talent are going to be given a chance.See you in May.Government guidelines permitting at the time of course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, tellboy said: 30.29 for those 5,may get a reduction on Kerr and Cook.I would have thought Bridger would come in on an average to keep us well under the limit. Averages are still on the BSPA site just go into the archives Cheers Tellboy - I did see those but apparently they aren't the final official greensheet averages so didn't want to use them. They used to have all the greensheets on their site but can't see them now. Edited January 21, 2021 by Speedball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Not sure about gradings or however the youngster thing works, but would welcome Anders Rowe in that spot. Was very impressive in the UK v Denmark test match at the end of 2019. Scored 9+3 from 5 rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, Speedball said: Cheers Tellboy - I did see those but apparently they aren't the final official greensheet averages so didn't want to use them. They used to have all the greensheets on their site but can't see them now. I went to archives,2019 season and go to the final one issued at the bottom of the page.There were no league fixtures in 2020 so these have to be their starting averages for the new season.Minus any reductions of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, tellboy said: I went to archives,2019 season and go to the final one issued at the bottom of the page.There were no league fixtures in 2020 so these have to be their starting averages for the new season.Minus any reductions of course. Missed that. I went to averages one above that and missed the greensheet averages link below that. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, tellboy said: There you go Haza,British talent are going to be given a chance.See you in May.Government guidelines permitting at the time of course Absolutely the right way to go - British speedway is nearing last chance saloon so this has to be a success we need to stick with it even if in 2022 or 23 3rd rate European riders want to return . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoszZmarzlikFan Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Deleted. Edited January 21, 2021 by KingoftheTrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunce Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 11:46 AM, tellboy said: You are as young as you feel.So make sure you have a 30,40 year old beside you.That is a joke,please nobody take that seriously I thought the saying was "As young as the woman you feel" Apologies to any young ladies reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Can see Cook going back to Belle Vue to be honest. Him & Bewley being their top plus both Worrall's. Belle Vue the team to beat. 1. Ellis 2. Kerr 3. Jorgensen 4. Lambert 5. Proctor 6.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: Can see Cook going back to Belle Vue to be honest. Him & Bewley being their top plus both Worrall's. Belle Vue the team to beat. 1. Ellis 2. Kerr 3. Jorgensen 4. Lambert 5. Proctor 6.?? Leaving 9.92 for the 6th rider... Can't see King's Lynn attracting anyone with that average because they'll all be in Poland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Leaving 9.92 for the 6th rider... Can't see King's Lynn attracting anyone with that average because they'll all be in Poland How about Crumpy on an 8 looks like Ipswich may need to release him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Bunce said: I thought the saying was "As young as the woman you feel" Apologies to any young ladies reading this! I wanted to put it something like that but thought some might take offence.You know what todays world is like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartoszZmarzlikFan Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) C. Cook 7.58 E. Riss 6.61 T. Jorgensen 5.90 L. Kerr 5.43 T. Proctor 4.43 5.55 left for the sixth man. I think the rumours of Lewis Bridger are true and he is more than likely going to complete the top six with an assessed average of 5.00 or something like that. Edited January 21, 2021 by KingoftheTrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, KingoftheTrack said: C. Cook 7.58 E. Riss 6.61 T. Jorgensen 5.90 L. Kerr 5.43 T. Proctor 4.43 5.55 left for the sixth man. I think the rumours of Lewis Bridger are true and he is more than likely going to complete the top six with an assessed average of 5.00 or something like that. Add Lewis Bridger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 7 hours ago, geoff58 said: Lambert obviously you mean simon Lambert Yes I'm assuming the poster I am quoting who mentions Lambert means Simon... rob not racing in uk... another tai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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