phillipsr Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Greg said: what do you people have against Wallinger the man just wants to ride his bike and im sure would do a good job in the NL. Nothing personal but he is exactly the sort of rider who shouldn't be in the NL!! In this instance he's doing Newcastle a favour but its ridiculous they have had to turn to him and then be 5pts under the limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 6 hours ago, phillipsr said: Nothing personal but he is exactly the sort of rider who shouldn't be in the NL!! In this instance he's doing Newcastle a favour but its ridiculous they have had to turn to him and then be 5pts under the limit Don't see why he shouldn't be in the league? He's at the level he's meant to be at? Is it because he's not 16 or under? Not EVERYONE can be a youngster... I'm excited to see David around Brough as he was pretty entertaining last time, seems a hard but fair rider and he's pretty local too... I'm sure he was beating Leon around Brough also? More used to the track perhaps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Dandelion said: Don't see why he shouldn't be in the league? He's at the level he's meant to be at? Is it because he's not 16 or under? Not EVERYONE can be a youngster... I'm excited to see David around Brough as he was pretty entertaining last time, seems a hard but fair rider and he's pretty local too... I'm sure he was beating Leon around Brough also? More used to the track perhaps? I agree with you. He did a good solid job for Kent last year and was very popular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Dandelion said: Don't see why he shouldn't be in the league? He's at the level he's meant to be at? Is it because he's not 16 or under? Not EVERYONE can be a youngster... I'm excited to see David around Brough as he was pretty entertaining last time, seems a hard but fair rider and he's pretty local too... I'm sure he was beating Leon around Brough also? More used to the track perhaps? He halved his average last year and is nearer state pension age than Flint’s age! Edited February 17, 2020 by Islander15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Islander15 said: He halved his average last year and is nearer state pension age than Flint’s age! He will easily be a big scorer around Newcastle and compared to others that have ridden in this league he is still a yougster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 For reasons known or unknown Wally has ridden for or at the majority of the NL sides, is available on a "bargain" sub 4 average and yet nobody else wanted to sign him? Other major issue will be riding order who will take the number 5 jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 16 hours ago, Dandelion said: Don't see why he shouldn't be in the league? He's at the level he's meant to be at? Is it because he's not 16 or under? Not EVERYONE can be a youngster... I'm excited to see David around Brough as he was pretty entertaining last time, seems a hard but fair rider and he's pretty local too... I'm sure he was beating Leon around Brough also? More used to the track perhaps? Because the NL should be for either young upcoming riders who are looking to progress or older riders who can pass on knowledge not perennial 4pt riders. Its not Newcastles fault or Wallingers but he shouldnt be allowed near the NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 8 hours ago, phillipsr said: Because the NL should be for either young upcoming riders who are looking to progress or older riders who can pass on knowledge not perennial 4pt riders. Its not Newcastles fault or Wallingers but he shouldnt be allowed near the NL In this day and age you can't discriminate against age, can't see a reason not to allow Wallinger to ride in NDL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 20 hours ago, Ringitsneck said: He will easily be a big scorer around Newcastle and compared to others that have ridden in this league he is still a yougster. We will see if he’s ‘easily a big scorer’ but he has been signed to replace the second heat leader yet he has never achieved an average over 7! Even if by some miracle he does excellent this season, is he really going to be promoted to the Diamonds set up and be a prominent figure for years like Clegg is looking like he could be and other Gems like Freeman and Halder could be?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 18 February 2020 at 10:39 AM, Islander15 said: We will see if he’s ‘easily a big scorer’ but he has been signed to replace the second heat leader yet he has never achieved an average over 7! Even if by some miracle he does excellent this season, is he really going to be promoted to the Diamonds set up and be a prominent figure for years like Clegg is looking like he could be and other Gems like Freeman and Halder could be?! We get it, you don't like Wallinger, now move on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 11:31 PM, szkocjasid said: In this day and age you can't discriminate against age, can't see a reason not to allow Wallinger to ride in NDL! I totally agree with that. So far as I am concerned, it does not matter to me how old or young a rider may be, it is his attitude to the job that I am interested in. If he has the talent, he is worth a place, age does not come into it. Rob Ledwith a super exmple. Nearly 50 years old but the enthusiasm of a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted June 5, 2020 Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 NO Gems in National Trophy in 2020 after all: https://newcastle-speedway.co.uk/newcastle-speedway-postpone-their-national-league-gems-season-for-2020/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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