Old Crusader Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, HGould said: Top 5 looks very strong to me only concern would be how the racers (Covatti and Starke) handle to gaters paradise of Central Park, may be Len will invest in some shale? Kent could surprise a few Away though with that top 5. Ledwith really seems to be a "sponsors pick" and have read he came back in NDL at request of main sponsor Touch Tec. There are certainly better options as Turn Two points out, all ditched from CL in recent months who could have done a good job instead of Ledwith. Will Len alter the track as well as put shale down for this league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, HGould said: Top 5 looks very strong to me only concern would be how the racers (Covatti and Starke) handle to gaters paradise of Central Park, may be Len will invest in some shale? Kent could surprise a few Away though with that top 5. Ledwith really seems to be a "sponsors pick" and have read he came back in NDL at request of main sponsor Touch Tec. There are certainly better options as Turn Two points out, all ditched from CL in recent months who could have done a good job instead of Ledwith. As you say,looks a very decent top 5.Really looking forward to see the "racers"in action and entertaining Speedway. Ledwiths position in the team will sort itself out....if he is good enough great....if it proves too tough,there is alternatives. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Great top 5 at this level ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurRudge Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Deffo looking good the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 13 hours ago, poolebolton said: But you win the league on increasing averages. And from what we saw last year he isn’t a 4 point rider in this league. While this side has a fairly solid look to it, too many here won't improve their averages and the latter heats might be something of a struggle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Certainly a team built 'on trend' with a powerhouse top 5 and then best reserves available with points left over. Not sure Covatti was first pick but with Ledwith's terrible value average i guess it was a good plan B? I think there will be value and entertainment at Central Park with this side in equal measure to frustration and disappointment. The Kent fans are very used to being successful a home and i can see this side having its home colours lowered once or twice but equally picking up pieces on the road. If top 6 is the aim i see that being achievable but don't see a lot more with the current lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Certainly a team built 'on trend' with a powerhouse top 5 and then best reserves available with points left over. Not sure Covatti was first pick but with Ledwith's terrible value average i guess it was a good plan B? I think there will be value and entertainment at Central Park with this side in equal measure to frustration and disappointment. The Kent fans are very used to being successful a home and i can see this side having its home colours lowered once or twice but equally picking up pieces on the road. If top 6 is the aim i see that being achievable but don't see a lot more with the current lineup. You need a quality top 5 for this League.I would be happy to be about half way on debut in this new challenge.Again expect occasional hiccups at Home but I think good enough to pick some points away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Certainly a team built 'on trend' with a powerhouse top 5 and then best reserves available with points left over. Not sure Covatti was first pick but with Ledwith's terrible value average i guess it was a good plan B? I think there will be value and entertainment at Central Park with this side in equal measure to frustration and disappointment. The Kent fans are very used to being successful a home and i can see this side having its home colours lowered once or twice but equally picking up pieces on the road. If top 6 is the aim i see that being achievable but don't see a lot more with the current lineup. Kent have certainly not been unbeatable at home and Kent fans do not wear sackcloth and ashes if a match is lost. Given the circumstances, I think the new team has a good feel about it. Some good youngsters and some good Oldies too. If we make the Play Offs I will be over the moon, but I'm not holding my breath. If they are all the Racers as suggested, our entertainment will continue as in the past. I will be fascinated to see how Gilkes and Ledwith handle the reserve berths. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Old Crusader said: Will Len alter the track as well as put shale down for this league? If he doesn't he will lose many a supporter who may attend now that have moved up - including Moi. Edited December 2, 2019 by KevtheRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crusader Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 hours ago, KevtheRev said: If he doesn't he will lose many a supporter who may attend now that have moved up - including Moi. Plus how much more will it cost us to see this league? I reckon at least 18 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 6 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Great top 5 at this level ! I'm sorry, but I am just not impressed with this top 5. I think they would have to perform, out of their skin, to make the play offs. No big hitter in there, (Scotty Nicholls well on the downslide), pretty ordinary for me. Just my opinion though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 9 hours ago, blueherb777 said: As you say,looks a very decent top 5.Really looking forward to see the "racers"in action and entertaining Speedway. Ledwiths position in the team will sort itself out....if he is good enough great....if it proves too tough,there is alternatives. Easier said than done though. A low NL points limit could push out the likes of Morley, Wood & Bowtell who would be prime candidates to take over Ledwith’s position. Without an NL team, they’d be coming in from the cold midseason in a higher league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBSN Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 hours ago, sidewinder said: I'm sorry, but I am just not impressed with this top 5. I think they would have to perform, out of their skin, to make the play offs. No big hitter in there, (Scotty Nicholls well on the downslide), pretty ordinary for me. Just my opinion though. Scott Nicholls on the downside yet maintained a good average all last season leading Leicester to the league whilst staying at number 1 all season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 hours ago, sidewinder said: I'm sorry, but I am just not impressed with this top 5. I think they would have to perform, out of their skin, to make the play offs. No big hitter in there, (Scotty Nicholls well on the downslide), pretty ordinary for me. Just my opinion though. I was happy for Brum to just survive their first season in the CL....play offs never entered my mind. With Nicholls and Covatti, you have 2 of the best riders in the division imo. There is only 2 BIG hitters in this league and that's Cook and Masters imo….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebaker Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I was happy for Brum to just survive their first season in the CL....play offs never entered my mind. With Nicholls and Covatti, you have 2 of the best riders in the division imo. There is only 2 BIG hitters in this league and that's Cook and Masters imo….. So you obviously don't rate the current British Champion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I was happy for Brum to just survive their first season in the CL....play offs never entered my mind. With Nicholls and Covatti, you have 2 of the best riders in the division imo. There is only 2 BIG hitters in this league and that's Cook and Masters imo….. Agree,for Kent it’s about consolidating in this League and if playoffs did come along...then great.I for one am very happy to have Scotty..rather have him in Kings team than in the opposition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, mikebaker said: So you obviously don't rate the current British Champion. Not in the league currently Although I'm sure he will be before much longer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winditon Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 55 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I was happy for Brum to just survive their first season in the CL....play offs never entered my mind. With Nicholls and Covatti, you have 2 of the best riders in the division imo. There is only 2 BIG hitters in this league and that's Cook and Masters imo….. Charles Wright? Adam Ellis? I also think Eric Riss will kick on again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, GiveusaB said: I was happy for Brum to just survive their first season in the CL....play offs never entered my mind. With Nicholls and Covatti, you have 2 of the best riders in the division imo. There is only 2 BIG hitters in this league and that's Cook and Masters imo….. Time will tell with that one. Hey its your opinion, just like its mine and I wouldn't be that confident in heats 13 and 15 against some of the riders the Kings are going to come up against. If you have a powerful 1 to 5, (which I don't believe) you would expect to make the top 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, GiveusaB said: I was happy for Brum to just survive their first season in the CL....play offs never entered my mind. With Nicholls and Covatti, you have 2 of the best riders in the division imo. There is only 2 BIG hitters in this league and that's Cook and Masters imo….. I wouldn’t say either was in the top 10, still 2 fine riders though but not 2 of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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