flipper11 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 John sampford was Kent’s team manager for the 1st and I think 2nd season before Chris Hunt took over. He has spent his time since then as Len’s chauffeur going to almost every away match, so I think he is pretty clued up on all things Kent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Rebel1 said: Sadly Rob as things stand it looks like 'Rockets' have retired to the big bang up above. My first smell of dope was at the Weir and I am quite content to follow the sport at Central Park, at least I am still able to watch on a weekly basis. I was briefly involved in a serious attempt to relaunch the Rockets last year. The situation is far more optimistic than people might think. We had agreement to run at one point before a change of mind by BMR. Looking on now from the sidelines and having seen the demolition work at the stadium I suspect once the work is completed that speedway will be back. It's far too easy to spread doom and gloom on this forum, often based on honest opinion but lacking in direct knowledge or involvement. If you do have such knowledge then I will bow to it. If not, it does no good to spread despair at the situation. I'd say it all depends on the exit of BMR from the stadium and the kart people wanting to put their new asset to its most logical use.. Now, back to matters Kentish. Edited January 7, 2020 by RobMcCaffery 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 8:38 AM, East End Fan said: But your comment in the previous posting was not funny in any way. It simply implied that the competition to name the team was a fiddle. It was not a joke, so I did not laugh. It made me laugh so I’d deem it as funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Why is the Kent line up such a secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 15, 2020 Report Share Posted January 15, 2020 Well there plenty of riders out there to pick that for sure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) On 1/7/2020 at 8:39 PM, RobMcCaffery said: I was briefly involved in a serious attempt to relaunch the Rockets last year. The situation is far more optimistic than people might think. We had agreement to run at one point before a change of mind by BMR. Looking on now from the sidelines and having seen the demolition work at the stadium I suspect once the work is completed that speedway will be back. It's far too easy to spread doom and gloom on this forum, often based on honest opinion but lacking in direct knowledge or involvement. If you do have such knowledge then I will bow to it. If not, it does no good to spread despair at the situation. I'd say it all depends on the exit of BMR from the stadium and the kart people wanting to put their new asset to its most logical use.. Now, back to matters Kentish. All is far from lost at Rye House. The Car Park has been completely re-laid with tiles (at a great expense) and there are major plans to work on the stadium. The fact is that the site is now owned by the Kart people and not got a Bellway sign up should tell you a lot. Edited January 17, 2020 by Rayleigh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 15 minutes ago, Rayleigh said: All is far from lost at Rye House. The Car Park has been completely re-laid with tiles (at a great expense) and there are major plans to work on the stadium. The fact is that the site is now owned by the Kart people and not got a Bellway sign up should tell you a lot. Be great to have Rye House back at some point soon. Question is, at what level would you see them coming back, especially if rumours of no NDL in 2021 are correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, HGould said: Be great to have Rye House back at some point soon. Question is, at what level would you see them coming back, especially if rumours of no NDL in 2021 are correct? Cant speculate but what has actually be done is impressive and the Kart track is kept very smart, so lets just hope we can get speedway back. There are people who have still not given up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 1/15/2020 at 10:20 AM, blueherb777 said: Why is the Kent line up such a secret? That's a good question. It's a bit confusing that most clubs have announced all, or very nearly all, of their teams and then a few who have named nobody (or nearly, in the case of Kent NDL). It's the promoter's right to make public the riders he has signed in any way he wants, of course. But this lack of news is annoying to me and the clubs involved don't include my own. If it was my own team I'd be well past the daily look up routine by now. "Just let me know when the team is complete. I've got better things to do with my time" might be the fans response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 It does seem / feel strange from Kent. I fear for this level that there could be some riders signed up already and it has left hands tied with available points left over? I can't see Mulford anywhere other than Kent, Clouting likely also as looks strong value on a shade over 3. Can Jenkins & Kemp be without places likewise the ever present Spooner? If so the side might not possess the power of recent seasons and despite decent home advantage it could be a rel feeling of a 2nd side at Kent (TBC) this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Len will use the NDL for what it is and not worry about the strength of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 hours ago, False dawn said: That's a good question. It's a bit confusing that most clubs have announced all, or very nearly all, of their teams and then a few who have named nobody (or nearly, in the case of Kent NDL). It's the promoter's right to make public the riders he has signed in any way he wants, of course. But this lack of news is annoying to me and the clubs involved don't include my own. If it was my own team I'd be well past the daily look up routine by now. "Just let me know when the team is complete. I've got better things to do with my time" might be the fans response. I’m a Kent fan & you are spot on. I understand they are trying to work around both teams racing on a Wednesday but come on it don’t take a lot to let the fans no what’s going on even if no riders names are given out. I would take it that either the promotion don’t care about the NL team or don’t care about the supporters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 May it be that step up to Championship has been given 100% focus and once they have them Fixtures sorted then they will focus on NDL and see who is available and prepared to commit for just 5-6 home NL Matches and same away. May be if they are going to run Wednesday's in NDL too that with 4 CL Teams and guys like Kemp/Thomas/Stoneman/Jenkins riding for another CL Team(s) they are struggling to find heat leaders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 As I said previously, the ndl team will now play second fiddle to the Kent team. A shame because they have picked up one of the best 3 point reserves in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman123 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 11 hours ago, HGould said: Be great to have Rye House back at some point soon. Question is, at what level would you see them coming back, especially if rumours of no NDL in 2021 are correct? Word is there’ll be MORE NDL teams in 2021 not less, as it goes more back to its development league roots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, peckover said: Word is there’ll be MORE NDL teams in 2021 not less, as it goes more back to its development league roots More second teams but less stand alone teams which Rye House would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crusader Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 11:10 AM, Sings4Speedway said: It does seem / feel strange from Kent. I fear for this level that there could be some riders signed up already and it has left hands tied with available points left over? I can't see Mulford anywhere other than Kent, Clouting likely also as looks strong value on a shade over 3. Can Jenkins & Kemp be without places likewise the ever present Spooner? If so the side might not possess the power of recent seasons and despite decent home advantage it could be a rel feeling of a 2nd side at Kent (TBC) this season. You were spot on with your assumptions apart from Kemp. They will not possess the power and will be around the bottom of the league. However Len is using this team to grow riders for the Championship side as predicted. Disappointing. Shall see how much watching Championship side will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 Kent side is Gilkes Ledwith Jenkins Spooner Clouting Mulford Hagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 2 hours ago, teaboy279 said: Kent side is Gilkes Ledwith Jenkins Spooner Clouting Mulford Hagon 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 1 hour ago, 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. 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 IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.