allthegearbutnaeidea Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 10 hours ago, topsoil said: Not a chance. A National League rider. Entertaining, yes. All action, yes. He's been a breath of fresh air for the Bullets this year. But that's his level. Did you go on Saturday? And to Redcar? Think you’d have a different opinion if you saw who he was beating and passing in those 2 meetings on different tracks, beat plenty Championship riders, under the same system will be a lower star rating than Bickley, saving you an extra point in the main body. He was streets ahead of Morley, Gilkes and Mulford on Saturday, with better equipment coming from better sponsors he would be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 I am with topsoil on this one, I think Blair will pick up points on familiar tracks, Berwick, Glasgow, Redcar etc but won't pick up points on a regular bases. Trouble is I think Blair will get a team place next season, we must hope his reserve partner has the ability to score big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Going with Berwick's spin about " signing " Jason Crump, can we take it up at Glasgow on Friday Jadon Crump will a guest replacement for Jason Crump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, screm said: I am with topsoil on this one, I think Blair will pick up points on familiar tracks, Berwick, Glasgow, Redcar etc but won't pick up points on a regular bases. Trouble is I think Blair will get a team place next season, we must hope his reserve partner has the ability to score big. He might not be reserve, depending on league structures next season and what league Berwick are in.Surely we cant go on with this nonsense of seeing the same riders in different Teams every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 The annual track collection by riders for the (very deserving) SRBF will take place on Saturday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 6 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Did you go on Saturday? And to Redcar? Think you’d have a different opinion if you saw who he was beating and passing in those 2 meetings on different tracks, beat plenty Championship riders, under the same system will be a lower star rating than Bickley, saving you an extra point in the main body. He was streets ahead of Morley, Gilkes and Mulford on Saturday, with better equipment coming from better sponsors he would be even better. Not for me. I don't think he would pick up points consistently enough. Any successful Berwick team has been built on big scoring reserves. Stick with the Bullets, enjoy his riding and help the young riders on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Another one I’m going to miss , first time in year’s I have missed getting down to Berwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 33 minutes ago, topsoil said: Not for me. I don't think he would pick up points consistently enough. Any successful Berwick team has been built on big scoring reserves. Stick with the Bullets, enjoy his riding and help the young riders on. I just think that if he had Kyle Buckley’s standard of machinery, he’d be better than him in all honesty, but obviously that’s all ‘what if’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: I just think that if he had Kyle Buckley’s standard of machinery, he’d be better than him in all honesty, but obviously that’s all ‘what if’ Often the case. You need good machinery under you and the ability to use it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Greig has been riding his old standard type engine this year up until a week ago good equipment for NL but he then tried one of the newer offset engines from mitch davy in a meeting and struggled with it totally different power output to his standard engines having never ridden one in a race meeting felt the bike was in control and not him but had a couple outing after the meeting and enjoyed it pretty sure once he gets used to them will be a lot better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 19 hours ago, Normski said: To be fair he rode well at Redcar when replacing Bickley He rode better than well, I thought he was tremendous. Three critical points taken off opponents including a pass of experienced top five rider (Sarjeant) - an impressive haul for a 'NDL makeweight' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, arnieg said: He rode better than well, I thought he was tremendous. Three critical points taken off opponents including a pass of experienced top five rider (Sarjeant) - an impressive haul for a 'NDL makeweight' Not taking nothing away from his performance but he practiced there all winter and it’s his kind of track.Think he would struggle at Championship level,he might survive in a top heavy Team but not a strength in depth Team.Whatever hope he does well ,he is entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 4 hours ago, mac101 said: Greig has been riding his old standard type engine this year up until a week ago good equipment for NL but he then tried one of the newer offset engines from mitch davy in a meeting and struggled with it totally different power output to his standard engines having never ridden one in a race meeting felt the bike was in control and not him but had a couple outing after the meeting and enjoyed it pretty sure once he gets used to them will be a lot better That doesn't sound great. Maybe it says a lot about modern engines / bikes and why we see a lot slicker tracks these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) 40 minutes ago, topsoil said: That doesn't sound great. Maybe it says a lot about modern engines / bikes and why we see a lot slicker tracks these days. Even experienced riders have trouble if there is dirt on the track these days. Edited September 8, 2021 by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, topsoil said: That doesn't sound great. Maybe it says a lot about modern engines / bikes and why we see a lot slicker tracks these days. Spot on 3 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Even experienced have troubled if there is dirt on the track these days. X2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, topsoil said: That doesn't sound great. Maybe it says a lot about modern engines / bikes and why we see a lot slicker tracks these days. not really it takes a few rides to get them set up and suited to your style of riding and with every track being different it’s even harder pretty sure he will get it dailed in soon enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Are Brennan and flint missing this meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Are Brennan and flint missing this meeting? Their meeting is on Friday so should be back,but you never know, Berwick Publicity is very poor . Maybe Dick will be on soon to let us know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Fromafar said: Their meeting is on Friday so should be back,but you never know, Berwick Publicity is very poor . Maybe Dick will be on soon to let us know . No doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 After Redcar's win at Birmingham last night, I think we have to win this one to get into the top 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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