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7 minutes ago, phillipsr said:

Who? Even if it is Iversen hes not a big name 

Maybe not on the world stage any more but still a GP rider and in the context of Britain he’s still a big name I’d argue, albeit one coming to the twilight of his career. 

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1 hour ago, Bagpuss said:

Maybe not on the world stage any more but still a GP rider and in the context of Britain he’s still a big name I’d argue, albeit one coming to the twilight of his career. 

good few years younger than Hancock, if NKI could gate as good as hancock and had bikes as fast as Hancock, NKI is still talented enough to rule British speedway along side Doyle, the question is "does he want to"

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On 1/29/2020 at 10:34 AM, castrolargh said:

Ridiculous comment.former world no3, current GP rider, former fan favourite and locally based !

Never truly been at the very top of the sport.. not a particularly exciting rider to watch and doesnt bring the x factor that Pedersen brings.. 

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36 minutes ago, phillipsr said:

Never truly been at the very top of the sport.. not a particularly exciting rider to watch and doesnt bring the x factor that Pedersen brings.. 

How many have been at the top of the sport?

World number 3 , dominated the Polish and UK leagues for a couple of seasons and id say is pretty exciting to watch and has been right back from his Newport days. 

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20 minutes ago, Pinny said:

How many have been at the top of the sport?

World number 3 , dominated the Polish and UK leagues for a couple of seasons and id say is pretty exciting to watch and has been right back from his Newport days. 

Still top class and i remember him from the Gjedde era, always pretty exciting to watch and is still well capable of mixing it in the GPS he has a few Danish title's to.

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22 hours ago, foreverblue said:

Personally I think the Wolves team will surprise a few people and will make the play offs despite being 2 points under the limit.

Which again shows what a ridiculous decision it was.

They had the opportunity to track a team that would dominate.. and bring in the crowds as a result.

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I think this Wolves team could  be towards the top end of the table and stand every chance of getting  to the play offs. They qualified last season despite Thorsell and Morris being out for a large chunk of the season and then needing time to get competitive. The 2020 team has a number of riders that could improve their average.

But none of that argument changes the fact that they could have had a team improving from a 2 point higher base.

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I don't understand why  people thinking that being two points under the limit is a problem. I like the one to seven for me they will certainly get in the playoffs a nice blend Thorssell   , Morris, Becker, Douglas, also will all be better this season.Maybe the only question i have is Broc Nichol i like him and think he is a rider for the future and the Wolves track should suit.The issue is he is a Sheffield asset so if Wolves do the groundwork do Sheffield reap the rewards?.So maybe i would of built a team with Scott Nicholls at reserve i do think all Wolves fans should be optimistic as i do believe they have a decent side.

 

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6 hours ago, Sidney the robin said:

I don't understand why  people thinking that being two points under the limit is a problem. I like the one to seven for me they will certainly get in the playoffs a nice blend Thorssell   , Morris, Becker, Douglas, also will all be better this season.Maybe the only question i have is Broc Nichol i like him and think he is a rider for the future and the Wolves track should suit.The issue is he is a Sheffield asset so if Wolves do the groundwork do Sheffield reap the rewards?.So maybe i would of built a team with Scott Nicholls at reserve i do think all Wolves fans should be optimistic as i do believe they have a decent side.

 

The issue with Nicol isn’t really as bad as some make. Compared to other teams declared number 7s he appears the strongest. 

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On 2/2/2020 at 11:34 AM, Sidney the robin said:

I don't understand why  people thinking that being two points under the limit is a problem. I like the one to seven for me they will certainly get in the playoffs a nice blend Thorssell   , Morris, Becker, Douglas, also will all be better this season.Maybe the only question i have is Broc Nichol i like him and think he is a rider for the future and the Wolves track should suit.The issue is he is a Sheffield asset so if Wolves do the groundwork do Sheffield reap the rewards?.So maybe i would of built a team with Scott Nicholls at reserve i do think all Wolves fans should be optimistic as i do believe they have a decent side.

 

The Bottom End of the Team isn't the problem.

Its the Top End that's the problem.

Masters and Thorssell have had plenty of chances to kick on and develop as proper number ones - will they do it this time? 

It remains to be seen.

I really like Rory but it is hard to see him improving much at this stage of his career.

Morris is a big gamble - is he capable of getting back to anywhere near his best.

Lots of doubts - hopefully the Promotion will not wait too long this time to make changes if required.

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12 minutes ago, magnificentseven said:

The Bottom End of the Team isn't the problem.

Its the Top End that's the problem.

Masters and Thorssell have had plenty of chances to kick on and develop as proper number ones - will they do it this time? 

It remains to be seen.

I really like Rory but it is hard to see him improving much at this stage of his career.

Morris is a big gamble - is he capable of getting back to anywhere near his best.

Lots of doubts - hopefully the Promotion will not wait too long this time to make changes if required.

Besides Swindon and Sheffield and to a lesser extent Kings Lynn (add Peterborough to that list IF NKI is confirmed) Belle Vue and Ipswich  (quite possibly) are in no different position to Wolves with no true number one.

Masters always seems to benefit from riding more and with his Championship and European clubs seems to have rectified that this season so I fully expect him to average over 8.

Jacob should be a number one by now so really does need to kick on and if he does then we won’t have too much of an issue.

Schlein I see very little improvement in, Morris seems to have completely lost his way but starting the season fit should see him push that average up we hope anyway.

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6 hours ago, magnificentseven said:

The Bottom End of the Team isn't the problem.

Its the Top End that's the problem.

Masters and Thorssell have had plenty of chances to kick on and develop as proper number ones - will they do it this time? 

It remains to be seen.

I really like Rory but it is hard to see him improving much at this stage of his career.

Morris is a big gamble - is he capable of getting back to anywhere near his best.

Lots of doubts - hopefully the Promotion will not wait too long this time to make changes if required.

I personally don't think there are loads of doubts those riders you named, with the riders available worldwide you would do well to get in better riders..The one to seven looks pretty solid if not spectacular and for me they will get in the top four and be in the mix.

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7 minutes ago, BWitcher said:

I've seen some ridiculous comments on here.. but this one is up there.

To be honest Sid has a  monopoly on them … Can't be as bad as  saying Auty should in the World cup side and the Gp's surely ? 

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