Heedthebaw Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Great to see Berwick joining the National League, along with Armadale and Newcastle the junior scene in the North is certainly looking bright. Led by Leon Flint and Kyle Buckley, it’s a great start. Surely club assets Mason Watson and Luke Ruddick must be the next to be announced ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Heedthebaw said: Great to see Berwick joining the National League, along with Armadale and Newcastle the junior scene in the North is certainly looking bright. Led by Leon Flint and Kyle Buckley, it’s a great start. Surely club assets Mason Watson and Luke Ruddick must be the next to be announced ? As has been pointed out to me on the other thread... even with 4 3.00ers to finish the team luke ruddick would not fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 what ave would gary flint come in on sure he though about it a few years back lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 minute ago, mac101 said: what ave would gary flint come in on sure he though about it a few years back lol I think his license is still locking in Laurence Rodgers glovebox Seriously though Bickley, Flint, Verge and 4 x 3.00ers. Team building this way is going to leave a rubbish product and only encourage spectators to watch at a higher level... oh wait thats what the bspl want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted February 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, mac101 said: what ave would gary flint come in on sure he though about it a few years back lol I Donk think that will happen now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted February 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Dandelion said: As has been pointed out to me on the other thread... even with 4 3.00ers to finish the team luke ruddick would not fit Sorry, I was thinking Greg Blair and wrote Luke, I know He lives down near Mildenhall these days and was due to ride for them last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Depends on what average greg comes in on??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: I think his license is still locking in Laurence Rodgers glovebox Seriously though Bickley, Flint, Verge and 4 x 3.00ers. Team building this way is going to leave a rubbish product and only encourage spectators to watch at a higher level... oh wait thats what the bspl want. ‘ Rubbish product ‘ ? Wow, you are a bitter sole. Youth racing up north via the NJL has been strong for years and judging by the crowds who stay back to watch then they are very happy with it. The BSPL dont pick the teams, the club does and the club is obviously happy to enter under the new rules so I guess we won’t be seeing your unhappy face at Berwick Bullets matches any time soon? Edited February 24, 2021 by Ringitsneck 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: I think his license is still locking in Laurence Rodgers glovebox Seriously though Bickley, Flint, Verge and 4 x 3.00ers. Team building this way is going to leave a rubbish product and only encourage spectators to watch at a higher level... oh wait thats what the bspl want. Is Danno Verge is based down south, would he travel up to Berwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Just now, szkocjasid said: Is Danno Verge is based down south, would he travel up to Berwick? pretty sure Danno lives in kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ringitsneck said: ‘ Rubbish product ‘ ? Wow, you area bitter sole. Youth racing up north via the NJL has been strong for years and judging by the crowds who stay back to watch then they are very happy with it. The BSPL dont pick the teams, the club does and the club is obviously happy to enter under the new rules so I guess we won’t be seeing your unhappy face at Berwick Bullets matches any time soon? Whilst i dont personally enjoy the NJL format i do respect the hard work put into it and its great to see it flourish and generate some riders at the end of it. I just dont see strong heat leaders and complete league newbies serving up mixed racing. They might as well change the format so they are kept separate. Time will tell who makes it and who doesn't but i think a lot of rider's are picking up places due to location and necessity rather than ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, mac101 said: pretty sure Danno lives in kent Lives on IOW but stranger things have happened in speedway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Whilst i dont personally enjoy the NJL format i do respect the hard work put into it and its great to see it flourish and generate some riders at the end of it. I just dont see strong heat leaders and complete league newbies serving up mixed racing. They might as well change the format so they are kept separate. Time will tell who makes it and who doesn't but i think a lot of rider's are picking up places due to location and necessity rather than ability. Should use the old elite League fast track format, keeps HL's like Clegg, Flint & Bickley away from 3.00 reserves! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 In addition to Mason Watson, l think Keiran Douglas should be on board. Both very local - the very type of riders the NL is designed to attract to the sport! The suggestion of Greg Blair's name is intriguing (no idea of his average) as Greg is the great-grandson of Danny and Liz Taylor, who created speedway in Berwick, 53 years ago! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Whilst i dont personally enjoy the NJL format i do respect the hard work put into it and its great to see it flourish and generate some riders at the end of it. I just dont see strong heat leaders and complete league newbies serving up mixed racing. They might as well change the format so they are kept separate. Time will tell who makes it and who doesn't but i think a lot of rider's are picking up places due to location and necessity rather than ability. What’s not to enjoy? The only league to allow proper youth race on 125 machines and now to include 250’s. As for riders locality doesn’t that actually make sense at this level ? Keeps costs down and local interest up ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, crescent girl said: In addition to Mason Watson, l think Keiran Douglas should be on board. Both very local - the very type of riders the NL is designed to attract to the sport! The suggestion of Greg Blair's name is intriguing (no idea of his average) as Greg is the great-grandson of Danny and Liz Taylor, who created speedway in Berwick, 53 years ago! With the greatest of respect to the other's mentioned i rate keiran Douglas much higher and would be criminal if he didnt get offered a place 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ringitsneck said: What’s not to enjoy? The only league to allow proper youth race on 125 machines and now to include 250’s. As for riders locality doesn’t that actually make sense at this level ? Keeps costs down and local interest up ! 125 races are generally entertaining but 3 heats of the same riders often brings the same result. If you want locality to be a factor might as well split to north and south divisions. Anyone who thinks the sport isnt expensive and doesn't involve brutal travel isnt well enough prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 In theory now the club has a set up which provides a stepping stone for any riders starting out in the NJL from a very young age, to the National League, then the full team in the Championship, so creating their own asset base from within. Hopefully the new project will be backed by the fans, I know the NJL racing was. Gives fans more racing, whether as part of a double header, or filling in blank Saturdays. All round win for the club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringitsneck Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: 125 races are generally entertaining but 3 heats of the same riders often brings the same result. If you want locality to be a factor might as well split to north and south divisions. Anyone who thinks the sport isnt expensive and doesn't involve brutal travel isnt well enough prepared. God your such a doom monger. It was YOU who brought up locality As motorsports go speedway is cheap ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) I feel for Berwick as they have joined the league at a dubious time and possibly a touch blinkered but we shall see. Locality should be behind abilty but we will see. Thats werevwe differ as semi pro motorsports go speedway is expensive Edited February 24, 2021 by Sings4Speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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