Ringitsneck Posted March 3, 2020 Report Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Islander15 said: He’s not really kicked on at all so hopefully a change of track will finally get him back on track in his career. You don't like Wallinger, now you don't like Phillips, you really do add value to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 21 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Last signing has been a solid scorer or the devils could be in a bit of bother. With it been a development league do the results really matter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Islander15 said: He’s not really kicked on at all so hopefully a change of track will finally get him back on track in his career. 9 hours ago, Ringitsneck said: You don't like Wallinger, now you don't like Phillips, you really do add value to this thread. As a long contributing and informed poster in my opinion Islander has added a heck of a lot more than yourself. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: With it been a development league do the results really matter . Results don't but competitiveness does. The terrible teams of the past have cost opposition promotions a lot of money (not calling this a terrible side) and likewise a team performing poorly on track will make it difficult to attract a home crowd. Not sure if this side is running a double headers or not but if so and its an increased entry fee a few poor results could affect both home teams gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Results don't but competitiveness does. The terrible teams of the past have cost opposition promotions a lot of money (not calling this a terrible side) and likewise a team performing poorly on track will make it difficult to attract a home crowd. Not sure if this side is running a double headers or not but if so and its an increased entry fee a few poor results could affect both home teams gates. Yes most of us can recall Scunthorpe a few years back.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 16 hours ago, Ringitsneck said: You don't like Wallinger, now you don't like Phillips, you really do add value to this thread. Not true. I do like Phillips but it’s fact that his career has stagnated so I was being positive by hoping that a change of track will help him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 10 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: With it been a development league do the results really matter . I mean getting hammered every week isn’t exactly going to help confidence no matter what league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: I mean getting hammered every week isn’t exactly going to help confidence no matter what league. Depends on the rider really . If you can except defeat makes winning sweeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 I think there’s Only a few riders that would fit the Ave that’s left and make them a decent side Luke Harris Danno Verge Ryan Terry Daily but cant see any of them travelling as there based the other side of London Luke Priest but i don’t know if he is still riding then after that your looking at 3+ point riders that won’t travel to ride at number 2-4 as they won’t score much and end up lossing too much money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 11 hours ago, mac101 said: I think there’s Only a few riders that would fit the Ave that’s left and make them a decent side Luke Harris Danno Verge Ryan Terry Daily but cant see any of them travelling as there based the other side of London Luke Priest but i don’t know if he is still riding then after that your looking at 3+ point riders that won’t travel to ride at number 2-4 as they won’t score much and end up lossing too much money It does have the feeling of building a team bu chucking a few riders in then attempting to plug the gaps rather than a thought out approach? I think Verge is based on IOW now so makes the travelling impractical, Harris was never keen on the journeys to Kent so cannot see his crew heading North. Shame really as the venture could struggle unless one of the Newcastle riders wants a few extra rides or miles on their van. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 19 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: It does have the feeling of building a team bu chucking a few riders in then attempting to plug the gaps rather than a thought out approach? I think Verge is based on IOW now so makes the travelling impractical, Harris was never keen on the journeys to Kent so cannot see his crew heading North. Shame really as the venture could struggle unless one of the Newcastle riders wants a few extra rides or miles on their van. The rules don’t let riders do the NL and NT for separate teams though. That’s why Flint has left Newcastle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Islander15 said: The rules don’t let riders do the NL and NT for separate teams though. That’s why Flint has left Newcastle. Indeed but the best options to fill the gaps currently reside in the Newcastle team. That said most are local enough so would be adding quite a bit of extra travelling for a few extra meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 I heard a whisper that Dan Greenwood is getting itchy fingers to ride again, i dont know if its true or not, but his average is to high at 6.72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Indeed but the best options to fill the gaps currently reside in the Newcastle team. That said most are local enough so would be adding quite a bit of extra travelling for a few extra meetings. Pretty sure 3/4 of the now Newcastle riders asked for a team spot there when they announced they were running a nl team but they never got back to them 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 26 minutes ago, mac101 said: Pretty sure 3/4 of the now Newcastle riders asked for a team spot there when they announced they were running a nl team but they never got back to them Then may Devils 2 reap what they sow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 George Rothery completes the devils side. Probably the best of the 4 riders who are new to the league this year imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: George Rothery completes the devils side. Probably the best of the 4 riders who are new to the league this year imo. Would be good if george started at reserve being the best of the 3 pointers would be a waste in the main body would score well from 7 rides rather then his 4 rides and could make a difference with a few extra points rather than the pressure on the top 3 to score max points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, mac101 said: Would be good if george started at reserve being the best of the 3 pointers would be a waste in the main body would score well from 7 rides rather then his 4 rides and could make a difference with a few extra points rather than the pressure on the top 3 to score max points Never seen the lad ride but results & reputation suggest he is due his chance. Unfortunately after the first set of averages he is likely to end up riding at 4 even if he gets a few spins at reserve to start the year. Leaves Armadale quite a bit under the limit but i suspect that isnt the purpose of the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Lewis Millar has some NL experience even if it’s very limited and Rothery has probably shown up best so maybe those two will start at reserve. Good to see the Devils giving youth a chance whilst still putting out a respectable team with 3 good heat leaders who are all young too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted February 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Devils on the hunt for 2 new riders to complete the side. Will have to start looking further south to do so now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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