Wee Eck Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 15 hours ago, Jaizer said: Aye politics of it all would make it difficult. One thing that hasn't happened under the facenna ownership was promise of a training track. Shocking the lack of Scottish riders around nowadays. Lawson, Tully and Stoddard last of any decent level came through Tully isn’t Scottish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: Tully isn’t Scottish Was born on isle of man, I know. But was brought through with Edinburgh with a thick Scottish accent so thought I'd include him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Was born on isle of man, I know. But was brought through with Edinburgh with a thick Scottish accent so thought I'd include him Sadly, it still doesn’t make him Scottish. It was the porn star moustache that he sported for a while that was the give away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Rely on other tracks to produce riders it’s the proven method that Poole have operated for years! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, GWC said: Rely on other tracks to produce riders it’s the proven method that Poole have operated for years! Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) It shouldn’t be the case but the sport is too elitist (and expensive) for there to be a constant supply of talent. I followed Rye House for many years and their policy was to produce their own riders probably to the detriment of the club success wise but not entertainment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, GWC said: It shouldn’t be the case but the sport is too elitist (and expensive) for there to be a constant supply of talent. I followed Rye House for many years and their policy was to produce their own riders probably to the detriment of the club success wise but not entertainment. Yeah had good set up down there with the nl club feeding champ for a while. I'd love nothing more than a new James grieves to follow from wobbler to no.1, just don't see any talent around now that'll ever happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 22 hours ago, Edin03 said: Ideally both teams could run an NDL side but think we will both benefit long term from the Devils and the academy at Armadale. Maybe you could loan Bailey to the Monarchs for next season, he suited the blue and gold away at Newcastle Would love to have Edwards back but fear the travel may be too much for him. I have seen Edwards name in the Ekstraliga section in the Grudziadz team, although as an under 24 rider. I am unsure of race day for U24 teams. https://speedwayteams2022.blogspot.com/p/pge-ekstraliga-2022.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Jaizer said: Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) Not to mention …….MR………….HARLEY…….…..HORWOOOOOD !!! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 Joey Ringwood was ok during that era of sign anyone from overseas that can stay upright for four laps. A second season would have benefitted him though perhaps he didnt want to come back. Jayden O'Malley was too young when he rode for us and being in a crap team was under pressure to score points, like everyone else. A year or two later in a stronger team and with a bit more nurture he may have made a go of it. Riding once a week just isnt enough for riders wanting to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, MD said: Joey Ringwood was ok during that era of sign anyone from overseas that can stay upright for four laps. A second season would have benefitted him though perhaps he didnt want to come back. Jayden O'Malley was too young when he rode for us and being in a crap team was under pressure to score points, like everyone else. A year or two later in a stronger team and with a bit more nurture he may have made a go of it. Riding once a week just isnt enough for riders wanting to develop. Sure was a Slovenian, konda or something. Cory Blackman too. Dear god we watched some dross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Sure was a Slovenian, konda or something. Cory Blackman too. Dear god we watched some dross The Slovenian's first name was Ana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spt82 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Sadly, it still doesn’t make him Scottish. It was the porn star moustache that he sported for a while that was the give away Classes himself as Scottish on his Instagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Sadly, it still doesn’t make him Scottish. It was the porn star moustache that he sported for a while that was the give away Thankfully you don’t dictate who is and who isn’t Scottish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, IronScorpion said: I have seen Edwards name in the Ekstraliga section in the Grudziadz team, although as an under 24 rider. I am unsure of race day for U24 teams. https://speedwayteams2022.blogspot.com/p/pge-ekstraliga-2022.html The Poles will race and have official practices on whatever day they want!!!! Edited November 25, 2021 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 7 hours ago, Wee Eck said: Tully isn’t Scottish And Mark Loram isn't English 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, SharpenRake said: And Mark Loram isn't English He is a malteser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 35 minutes ago, PirateShip said: Under 24 riders ride in the first team in Poland as there is a requirement for each team to include at least 2 I think...not sure, in each meeting.. As far as I'm aware there isn't U24 teams so no seperate race day. Dan Bewley is one of Wroclaw's under 24 riders. Oh dear… Poland have created an U24 league, the same as how most sports have youth leagues, Jason Edwards has signed up for Grudziadz, he won’t be in the first team, he’s hardly at that sort of level. You just stick to talking utter rubbish and contributing meaningless posts, you’re not very good at the actual speedway stuff clearly Edited November 25, 2021 by allthegearbutnaeidea 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 8 hours ago, Jaizer said: Tbh that's what we've done for years now. Sam and Marcin only assessed new riders I can think of in recent years sadly. Loved watching riders develop with us from reserves to no.1s. used to have about 3 new Aussies a season on average (though least said of Jayden O'Malley and Michael penfold the better ) I was watching a meeting on EMTV+ a while back. At one point, they were interviewing three Glasgow Aussies in the bar. "Powell, Carter and Bowes". Now, obviously, I well remembered Mick and Shane but I was absolutely lost as to who Carter was. Did some digging and discovered his first name was Michael. Not that that really helped as I still have no memory of him whatsoever. My digging suggests he may be the only rider to have 3 tape exclusions in his only 3 rides of one particular second half meeting! I'm guessing he never really made it beyond that level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, King Jamie said: I was watching a meeting on EMTV+ a while back. At one point, they were interviewing three Glasgow Aussies in the bar. "Powell, Carter and Bowes". Now, obviously, I well remembered Mick and Shane but I was absolutely lost as to who Carter was. Did some digging and discovered his first name was Michael. Not that that really helped as I still have no memory of him whatsoever. My digging suggests he may be the only rider to have 3 tape exclusions in his only 3 rides of one particular second half meeting! I'm guessing he never really made it beyond that level? No was one of the few disappointments of that era of Aussies. Wasn't really up to much is my memories of him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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