Mr Blobby Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Now that we have a NL side again for the first time since 2005 hopefully be able to bring through our next crop of up and coming Scottish riders like before. just the sort of platform the likes of the miller brothers need to progress. Edited December 16, 2019 by Mr Blobby 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmon Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Hope it is as much fun as before, with a larger crowd. Will certainly be a lot easier after the meeting with no sheets to lift. A tour looks a possibility with the Devils at I.O.W. and a Wednesday southern Championship meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Seeing as Edinburgh knew they were doing this, wouldn’t you have expected a youngster in their team at number 7 that could’ve raced for the Armadale Devils? Someone like Coles or Ruddick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Seeing as Edinburgh knew they were doing this, wouldn’t you have expected a youngster in their team at number 7 that could’ve raced for the Armadale Devils? Someone like Coles or Ruddick. They have said that they will race their home meetings when the senior team is racing away so riders can't really be in both teams! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Are their many Scottish riders good enough for the NL, I only know Ryan Mac who will be a good 2nd string this year. Who else is knocking on the door on the youth and amateur scenes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: Are their many Scottish riders good enough for the NL, I only know Ryan Mac who will be a good 2nd string this year. Who else is knocking on the door on the youth and amateur scenes. Even if there are a couple of strong contenders from the dev leagues / amateur leagues they are still only going to occupy the reserve berths. I fully expect the usual northern suspects may feature like Ryan Mac, Ruddick etc but it still needs to be a team up to standard and whoever signs is in for a whole load of travelling for every away match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Central Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Even if there are a couple of strong contenders from the dev leagues / amateur leagues they are still only going to occupy the reserve berths. I fully expect the usual northern suspects may feature like Ryan Mac, Ruddick etc but it still needs to be a team up to standard and whoever signs is in for a whole load of travelling for every away match. They will only have 6 away meetings so it shouldn't be a major problem. I think Ryan Mc did his fair share this season without too many hiccups although he did suffer some cruel rain offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Are their many Scottish riders good enough for the NL, I only know Ryan Mac who will be a good 2nd string this year. Who else is knocking on the door on the youth and amateur scenes. The miller brothers are regular second half riders at Armadale. Both young lads looking to make the step up and with a team up here now they will more than likely get that chance. Be good experience for them and hopefully push them on to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) What about 1. Coles 2. Embleton 3. Marson 4. MacDonald 5. Ruddick 6. Millar 7. Freeman Edited December 17, 2019 by Islander15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) Pretty sure the first 3 are sorted already maybe try get James Mcbain back on a bike Edited December 17, 2019 by mac101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Kieran Douglas another name looked very comfortable at the small Plymouth track last year when riding for Stoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Mason Watson! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 George Rothery, Elliot Kelly? Both impressed last season at Edinburgh but the team will need a couple of heat leaders and non of those so far mentioned are at that level yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) I think we Will need to see who is left once teams are announced I know most decent riders are fixed up already jack smith tom Perry Luke priest maybe also maybe suit Leon flint less travel to be home for his Berwick match on a Saturday I know what it’s like to travel 5 and a half hours each way to go to your home matches it’s a hard shift both on you and your pocket Edited December 17, 2019 by mac101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsy29 Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) Josh Embleton can't be fitted back in on his 4.83 average at Leicester and would jump at the chance of a spot at Armadale. After his progression this season and his investment in equipment I believe it would be a great shout for both parties. He has rode all the NL tracks now and put over 2 1/2 points on his average. Edited December 18, 2019 by Parsy29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binman Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 Think Scotland are going to need 2 teams to fit all the names above good luck guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) Welcome great to have a new team in the league look forward to your visit to the NSS. Edited December 19, 2019 by B.V 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 16 hours ago, Parsy29 said: Josh Embleton can't be fitted back in on his 4.83 average at Leicester and would jump at the chance of a spot at Armadale. After his progression this season and his investment in equipment I believe it would be a great shout for both parties. He has rode all the NL tracks now and put over 2 1/2 points on his average. Definitely difficult for Josh. Sometimes riders can end up victims of their own success thanks to the average system but his unusual number might work for a team somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsy29 Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Definitely difficult for Josh. Sometimes riders can end up victims of their own success thanks to the average system but his unusual number might work for a team somewhere. Its a crazy sport where you improve by more than 50% but it works against you. If you only improve a little bit you can normally find yourself a team spot. Ive tried to explain this to so many people who are not involved and they just can't get their heads around it. As you say S4S he could end up being a victim of his own success. I just wonder how much average manipulation actually goes on in all leagues towards the end of seasons ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I think Last season most reserves were pretty weak and was easy for Josh when he came into the team and banged in good points he also did beat a few good riders and him and RTD were the best reserves pairing Leicester were smashing everybody but think he will get picked up soon enough it’s really hard for us northern riders 5/6 hours travel just for home matches does take its toll on riders trying to fit in work and speedway as no chance of making any meeting with only taking a half day off your work here’s hoping we get a chance at Armadale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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