Col Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 If Castagna is signed he'd surely start at reserve as Morris & Shanes have a higher average and one would hope there must be another rider signed with a higher average than Morris. I think he'd be a good reserve, I also think the number 2 position would suit him well since he's a decent gater and prefers to ride the inside, #2's nights end early and there is less chance that all the dirt will have moved to the outside by then. Don't forget Castagna did a fair few heats 15's & R/R in heat 13 before Aarnio & Garrity joined, after Morris was injured which will have decreased his average (& probably confidence). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 If my spreadsheet is correct & Castagna is the next 2020 Brummie, 10.02 for two riders remains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Col said: If my spreadsheet is correct & Castagna is the next 2020 Brummie, 10.02 for two riders remains. If that's the case, then another strong heat leader and a 'lesser' reserve would be my preferred option? Luke Becker springs to mind again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sancho Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Think I'd take Thomsen over Castanga saves a point and was improving towards end of last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 3 hours ago, GiveusaB said: If that's the case, then another strong heat leader and a 'lesser' reserve would be my preferred option? Luke Becker springs to mind again? Luke can't ride championship due to his visa I believe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Marshall07 said: Luke can't ride championship due to his visa I believe! That was only last year, as it was his first season as I understand it. Now he can get an assessed average based on his average with Wolves its not a problem. While he is a joy to watch, I have a feeling Becker is no go, he'll be too busy with continental commitments to ride for the Brummies or any other Championship club. Never saw Thomsen ride, so no comment. Agertoft on 4.00 is no go for me. Think Danyon Hume is worth a punt on his 3.1ish average, unlikely to be in the Leicester team as their reserves are sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Thomsen earned another try next year with his scoring in the last couple of matches: he won heat 1. Judging by Laurence Rogers' comments in the Speedway Star last week, I think that we may be seeing him again next year. Agetoft could ride well, but couldn't do the starts most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Agertoft is definitely not a 4 point rider and needs to invest in decent equipment to make any grounds. He does have natural talent and is one for the future imo…. Thomsen showed signs in his first stint what he was capable of, but didn't seem quick enough? on his second stint he clearly had invested in better equipment, or a better tuner and he was right on the pace...…..if he came back as well as he finished, then he's a very good prospect. Love Danyon, but there's something missing in his make-up to go any further in this sport (imo…) We definitely need to sign someone who can 'trap' ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 Nico Covatti would be a great signing if we can get him....would team up well with Paco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Col said: That was only last year, as it was his first season as I understand it. Now he can get an assessed average based on his average with Wolves its not a problem. While he is a joy to watch, I have a feeling Becker is no go, he'll be too busy with continental commitments to ride for the Brummies or any other Championship club. Never saw Thomsen ride, so no comment. Agertoft on 4.00 is no go for me. Think Danyon Hume is worth a punt on his 3.1ish average, unlikely to be in the Leicester team as their reserves are sorted. I don't believe it has anything to do with his average. His visa (last year), allowed him only to ride in the Premier league. He would need to re- apply, for a visa to ride in the championship and another to ride in the Premier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I think Joe Lawlor will be announced soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Islander15 said: I think Joe Lawlor will be announced soon. I think Paco will be signing No.5 - announcement tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Islander15 said: I think Joe Lawlor will be announced soon. What average is Lawlor? (I'm guessing 2.00) I've seen him at PB a couple of times with indifferent performances. Looks more than capable of doing a steady job at reserve. In the mould of Stoneman imo. He will definitely improve on a 2 average (with the right machinery) Would've looked at Connor Mountain if Leicester didnt re-sign him? rides PB extremely well. Edited November 21, 2019 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Castagna confirmed as a Brummie in 2020. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 32 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: What average is Lawlor? (I'm guessing 2.00) I've seen him at PB a couple of times with indifferent performances. Looks more than capable of doing a steady job at reserve. In the mould of Stoneman imo. He will definitely improve on a 2 average (with the right machinery) Would've looked at Connor Mountain if Leicester didnt re-sign him? rides PB extremely well. Joe Lawlors average is 2.00, Connor Mountain average is 4.61 with 2.5% reduction, if he is with Lions in 2020 it'll be in the main body of the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 13 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Nico Covatti would be a great signing if we can get him....would team up well with Paco? Covatti fits with 2.20 left, but if the final rider is a 2 pointer then so does Adam Ellis. Have a feeling Covatti will be retained by one of his 2019 teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Col said: Joe Lawlors average is 2.00, Connor Mountain average is 4.61 with 2.5% reduction, if he is with Lions in 2020 it'll be in the main body of the team. With over 8 remaining I can't see Leicester having Mountain. They still have space for a number 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Really happy to see Paco back, absolute no brainer in my opinion. He had a good year last year after being written off when we signed him and hes a rider that interacts really well with the fans. The team that has being built so far looks solid, so its going to be be interesting to see who the final two riders are. I think a 2pter and a heat leader is the way to go especially with such a strong reserve as Paco who should score big points. Did anyone see the Brummies twitter post last night talking about today's announcement? There was a picture of the Super Mario Brothers which instantly made me think we were going to announce Paco but made me also are going to sign just the one Italian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Agertoft is definitely not a 4 point rider and needs to invest in decent equipment to make any grounds. He does have natural talent and is one for the future imo…. Thomsen showed signs in his first stint what he was capable of, but didn't seem quick enough? on his second stint he clearly had invested in better equipment, or a better tuner and he was right on the pace...…..if he came back as well as he finished, then he's a very good prospect. Love Danyon, but there's something missing in his make-up to go any further in this sport (imo…) We definitely need to sign someone who can 'trap' ??? I think you are wrong about Hume and for me it will be a travesty if he is not given another prolonged run at Championship level.Last year he buckled down and had a great year no injuries and he did that with fewer meeting's meaning lack of sharpness.People forget before his first injury what he was averaging for Ipswich and if Hume was with another strong reserve Birmingham at least at home would be strong in that department all year. Edited November 21, 2019 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Paco at reserve fills me with optimism ! Covatti next please ??? Arnio has signed for Scunthorpe (wish him well and dread it when he comes to PB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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