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With only 6 home fixtures plus potentials. I’m not sure there will be enough racing for spooner and clouting to progress. 
 

I can see the two champ reserves gettin injured in that league and will then hamper this side. Could they not have fitted Kemp in over Gilkes?  

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  On 1/19/2020 at 10:51 AM, TurnTwo said:

With only 6 home fixtures plus potentials. I’m not sure there will be enough racing for spooner and clouting to progress. 
 

I can see the two champ reserves gettin injured in that league and will then hamper this side. Could they not have fitted Kemp in over 

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Far more cost effective to have Gilkes than Kemp I suppose? Also the same logic could be said of Kemp in the championship, although obviously hope it won't happen to any of them, plus he didn't seem over happy there last year may have had a bearing, although don't think he was ever in Len's plans really. 

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  On 1/19/2020 at 10:51 AM, TurnTwo said:

With only 6 home fixtures plus potentials. I’m not sure there will be enough racing for spooner and clouting to progress. 
 

I can see the two champ reserves gettin injured in that league and will then hamper this side. Could they not have fitted Kemp in over Gilkes?  

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Not sure why the Championship reserves should get injured, but even if they do, there will be plenty of riders without a team place looking for spots!

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  On 1/19/2020 at 10:45 AM, East End Fan said:

I agree with Blueherb777. I think there will be stronger teams out there, but as a back up to produce riders for the future senior team and at the same time

achieve some success, the 7 chosen are as good as you can get. Have not seen Sam Hagon, but he has a good pedigree and Mulford is the one to watch

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I think Kent have made a mistake not riding NDL on a Monday.

Seen names like Kemp mentioned.

With only 6 Home Meetings in NDL for Kent and with Championship having 4 Wednesday Tracks (Brummies / Rebels / Kings / Pirates) Kemp (as an example) will be riding  on 8 Wednesdays for his CL Club.

Makes it impossible to ride for an NDL Club on a Wednesday surely?

 

  On 1/17/2020 at 10:14 PM, Islander15 said:

More second teams but less stand alone teams which Rye House would be. 

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  On 1/19/2020 at 12:12 PM, HGould said:

I think Kent have made a mistake not riding NDL on a Monday.

Seen names like Kemp mentioned.

With only 6 Home Meetings in NDL for Kent and with Championship having 4 Wednesday Tracks (Brummies / Rebels / Kings / Pirates) Kemp (as an example) will be riding  on 8 Wednesdays for his CL Club.

Makes it impossible to ride for an NDL Club on a Wednesday surely?

 

 

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Kent NL side will have some league matches on bank holidays and occasional Tuesday against other Wednesday night tracks. So no clashes for their CL/NL riders.

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As flipper has posted, we will use BH mondays for NL fixtures and hopefully the BH Fridays if 11am start is agreed too by the council. (Although think the fridays may be for CL fixtures)

And we will race on some Tuesdays as well as we dont have priority on weds nights. 

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  On 1/19/2020 at 11:43 AM, szkocjasid said:

Can't see a strong top three in that side!

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Dont see how Gilkes Ledwith and Jenkins is not a strong top 3. All got championship spots as well. It's a team well under the points limit, but all riders have the ability to put 2 points on thier averages imho.

Whilst I dont think the side has been built with winning as the sole goal. I d be quite shocked if we werent in the end of season play offs.

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  On 1/19/2020 at 11:43 AM, szkocjasid said:

Can't see a strong top three in that side!

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Gilkes can be a genuine number one with. Ledwith capable of better Jenkins has the ability to be a third heat leader.  Miulford is a really exciting prospect along with  the young talented Hagon as well it looks a really exciting team.

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  On 1/19/2020 at 11:44 AM, szkocjasid said:

Not sure why the Championship reserves should get injured, but even if they do, there will be plenty of riders without a team place looking for spots!

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I just can see Ledwith and Gilkes getting injured on the grippier tracks in the championship you give an inch in that league and you’re getting nudged 

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I just find this whole Kent side a little uninspiring but hoping to be proved wrong. Mulford showed enough last year to see further progression (if he arrives with better bikes), Hagon ive never been impressed with but recent reports suggest he has turned a corner in progression. Jenkins was stagnant last year, Ledwith has a lot to do in the Champs and may find the pressure could affect his NL performances. Gilkes from reserve to Number 1 is a big ask but has been many times before. Clouting deserves a chance but will face a tougher run at 2nd string and Spooner has limited improvement left especially with a short league season. I fear for the NL venture as there is nothing to draw supporters away from the more exciting CL side and crowd levels could be poor. Certainly going to be very interesting what the gate prices are this season?

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  On 1/20/2020 at 8:10 AM, Sings4Speedway said:

I just find this whole Kent side a little uninspiring but hoping to be proved wrong. Mulford showed enough last year to see further progression (if he arrives with better bikes), Hagon ive never been impressed with but recent reports suggest he has turned a corner in progression. Jenkins was stagnant last year, Ledwith has a lot to do in the Champs and may find the pressure could affect his NL performances. Gilkes from reserve to Number 1 is a big ask but has been many times before. Clouting deserves a chance but will face a tougher run at 2nd string and Spooner has limited improvement left especially with a short league season. I fear for the NL venture as there is nothing to draw supporters away from the more exciting CL side and crowd levels could be poor. Certainly going to be very interesting what the gate prices are this season?

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Certainly going to be very interesting what the gate prices are this season?

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  On 1/20/2020 at 10:04 AM, ruckerroo said:

The main issue is if the 2 heat leaders are having a bad trot in the higher league theres nobody to thump in big scores if condidence is a bit low

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I suppose it can work the other way, banging in a few big scores in the NL might give them a bit more confidence in the higher league? 

When all the teams are known, don't think this will be a bad team to be honest. 

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  On 1/19/2020 at 5:26 PM, Sidney the robin said:

Gilkes can be a genuine number one with. Ledwith capable of better Jenkins has the ability to be a third heat leader.  Miulford is a really exciting prospect along with  the young talented Hagon as well it looks a really exciting team.

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Agree Sidney the robin, however, if Alex is placed in the right spot he can be a strong leader in a second string role. Jacob is the flimsy rider, has to regain his confidence after the accident of a couple of seasons ago. He could improve or lay dormant in which case he will become a useful reserve. Just have to wait and see.

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  On 1/19/2020 at 9:16 AM, blueherb777 said:

Six returnees,strong top three and two of the most exciting youngsters around.For myself I am really looking forward to watching the Championship team....but this looks good enough to do well.

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  On 1/19/2020 at 11:43 AM, szkocjasid said:

Can't see a strong top three in that side!

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  On 1/19/2020 at 3:11 PM, teaboy279 said:

Dont see how Gilkes Ledwith and Jenkins is not a strong top 3. All got championship spots as well. It's a team well under the points limit, but all riders have the ability to put 2 points on thier averages imho.

Whilst I dont think the side has been built with winning as the sole goal. I d be quite shocked if we werent in the end of season play offs.

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  On 1/19/2020 at 5:26 PM, Sidney the robin said:

Gilkes can be a genuine number one with. Ledwith capable of better Jenkins has the ability to be a third heat leader.  Miulford is a really exciting prospect along with  the young talented Hagon as well it looks a really exciting team.

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This is how I rate the "top 3's" in the league:

1. Belle Vue
2. Leicester
3. Plymouth
4. Mildenhall
5. Isle of Wight
6. Kent
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  On 1/27/2020 at 11:13 AM, szkocjasid said:

 

 

 

This is how I rate the "top 3's" in the league:

1. Belle Vue
2. Leicester
3. Plymouth
4. Mildenhall
5. Isle of Wight
6. Kent
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You may be right but Kent’s priority is developing riders for their higher league aspirations.  

 

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  On 1/27/2020 at 12:03 PM, Sidney the robin said:

Spot on and what a refreshing idea that is blueherb777.

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I believe that has been Lens' overarching requirement for several seasons now. The issues with the local Council planners have had it all put on the back burner till now. I believe that all League sides should take a real interest in the development of British riders by either running their own team or assisting with one of the dwindling number of stand-alone NDL sides. 

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