2022 PREMIERSHIP Predict the finishing order

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21 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

I predicted them top 3 last year. Didn't surprise me  this year I just can't see it. 2nd season syndrome for them I'm afraid 

Yes I don't think that they will challenge, obvious choice is Sheffield and Kings Lynn may surprise a few. 

[Panthers99]

Sheffield, Belle Vue, Kings Lynn, Peterborough, Ipswich and Wolves.

Sheffield to be miles infront but tight between the rest

[szkocjasid]

I wondered how the teams would look using Championship averages:

1st Belle Vue 55.78

2nd Sheffield 55.62

3rd Wolves 55.37

4th King's Lynn 55.12

5th Ipswich 54.50

6th Peterborough 51.02

 

Belle Vue
Max Fricke	12.00
Brady Kurtz	10.91
Charles Wright	8.58
Jake Allen	7.88
Tom Brennan	6.03
Jye Etheridge	5.38
Norick Blodorn	5.00
Connor Bailey	4.28
Total	55.78
Ipswich
Jason Doyle	12.00
Danny King	9.22
Troy Batchelor	9.11
Erik Riss	7.84
Paul Starke	6.27
Cameron Heeps	5.05
Danyon Hume	5.01
Anders Rowe	3.78
Total	54.50
King's Lynn
Peter Kildemand	10.65
Josh Pickering	8.34
Richard Lawson	8.62
Thomas Jorgensen	7.10
Lewis Kerr	7.66
Richie Worrall	8.13
Jack Thomas	4.61
Jake Mulford	2.00
Total	55.11
Peterborough
Scott Nicholls	9.07
Chris Harris	8.11
Hans Andersen	8.00
Ulrich Ostergaard	7.82
Michael P Toft	7.32
Jordan Palin	5.70
Ben Basso	5.00
Dan Gilkes	3.89
Total	51.02
Sheffield
Jack Holder	12.00
Tobiasz Musielak	9.32
Craig Cook	9.02
Kyle Howarth	7.79
Adam Ellis	7.66
Connor Mountain	5.19
Stefan Nielsen	4.64
Dan Thompson	5.05
Total	55.62
Wolverhampton
Luke Becker	10.43
Sam Masters	9.41
Steve Worrall	9.28
Nick Morris	8.58
Ryan Douglas	7.96
Leon Flint	6.04
Drew Kemp	3.67
Joe Thompson	3.64
Total	55.37

[Flappy]

So the champions have the lowest championship averages it does go to show it's about what happens on track and not the calculations

[TTT]

EDIT:

Nothing to see here 

Edited March 28, 2022 by TTT

[szkocjasid]

11 hours ago, Flappy said:

So the champions have the lowest championship averages it does go to show it's about what happens on track and not the calculations

Every team is different than last year, so Peterborough being Champions doesn't effect this year's predictions / stats!

[bigcatdiary]

On 3/28/2022 at 8:38 PM, szkocjasid said:

Every team is different than last year, so Peterborough being Champions doesn't effect this year's predictions / stats!

Not every team.

It’s interesting that Neil Middleditch rates the Panthers again in this weeks star review.

[LisaColette]

3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said:

Not every team.

It’s interesting that Neil Middleditch rates the Panthers again in this weeks star review.

Because he knows how good Ben Basso can be and expects him to carry on improving. You might have to watch Ben through your fingers sometimes though! Who is riding at 5? Not Harris is it? They may get in each others way as similar style. 

[Col]

1 hour ago, lisa-colette said:

Because he knows how good Ben Basso can be and expects him to carry on improving. You might have to watch Ben through your fingers sometimes though! Who is riding at 5? Not Harris is it? They may get in each others way as similar style. 

Last year Nicholls & MPT were 3&4 for most of the season, Andersen at 2.  We know MPT will start at 1, but after that who knows.  One would expect Ostergaard to be at 2, but could continue with Andersen there or move Nicholls there to continue the partnership.  Harris was at 5 when in the 1-5 most of last year.

[Flappy]

1 hour ago, lisa-colette said:

Because he knows how good Ben Basso can be and expects him to carry on improving. You might have to watch Ben through your fingers sometimes though! Who is riding at 5? Not Harris is it? They may get in each others way as similar style. 

Yes it is Harris

[Col]

45 minutes ago, Flappy said:

Yes it is Harris

5 & 6 are partnered twice but reserve replacements could keep them apart anyway.

[marko]

Sheffield

Peterborough

Ipswich

Belle Vue

Wolves

Kings Lynn (could be a bad year with their football team getting relegated too)

[spin king]

So here we go with my prediction, based upon the line up at present

Sheffield

Ipswich 

Wolves 

Peterborough

Belle Vue

Kings Lynn

I have my team Sheffield at the top purely based upon the top 5 in the team.

Ipswich 2nd, they have quality number 1, and there are number of their riders that are on false averages.

Wolves 3rd due to home track advantage.

Peterborough 4th I don't see them repeating last years title win and if Belle Vue or Kings Lynn strengthen I don't see them making the Play Offs.

Belle Vue 5th if they can get a proper heatleader in to replace Etheridge/ Allen then replace Peterborough for a Play Off spot.

Kings Lynn 6th basically down to the fact that I am not convinced that Kildamand will be back to replace Iversen. 

[stevebrum]

Late to the table to pick but here goes. Prior to play offs.

1. Sheffield - on paper by far the strongest 1-7. Such a strong top 5 and if Nielsen stays fit are going to be a tough team to beat.

2. Peterborough- look stronger to me with Basso likely to be a big hit (given what we have seen so far as extra evidence). Palin is only going to improve more too. Solid throughout.

3. Wolves - a slight downgrade from last season. Worrall I think will do exactly as he usually does. Great reserve pairing with tons of potential.

4. Ipswich - Doyle should ensure they have a chance late on in meetings and a great top 2 with King. Going to depend on the likes of Batch and Heeps as to how much they will feature this year.

5. Kings Lynn - Iversen needs a season of no injury as it’s decimated his career the past 3 seasons. But way better than Kildemand so a huge step up. 
6. Belle Vue - waiting on Bewley was the worst thing to do for the team so a costly mistake. Will need to strengthen up once the season gets going. Looks awful on paper.

[Flappy]

10 hours ago, stevebrum said:

Late to the table to pick but here goes. Prior to play offs.

1. Sheffield - on paper by far the strongest 1-7. Such a strong top 5 and if Nielsen stays fit are going to be a tough team to beat.

2. Peterborough- look stronger to me with Basso likely to be a big hit (given what we have seen so far as extra evidence). Palin is only going to improve more too. Solid throughout.

3. Wolves - a slight downgrade from last season. Worrall I think will do exactly as he usually does. Great reserve pairing with tons of potential.

4. Ipswich - Doyle should ensure they have a chance late on in meetings and a great top 2 with King. Going to depend on the likes of Batch and Heeps as to how much they will feature this year.

5. Kings Lynn - Iversen needs a season of no injury as it’s decimated his career the past 3 seasons. But way better than Kildemand so a huge step up. 
6. Belle Vue - waiting on Bewley was the worst thing to do for the team so a costly mistake. Will need to strengthen up once the season gets going. Looks awful on paper.

Hard to disagree. Top 2 should be clear and then 3-6 will be a big battle of recruitment as well as on track 

[Bald Bloke]

10 hours ago, stevebrum said:

Late to the table to pick but here goes. Prior to play offs.

1. Sheffield - on paper by far the strongest 1-7. Such a strong top 5 and if Nielsen stays fit are going to be a tough team to beat.

2. Peterborough- look stronger to me with Basso likely to be a big hit (given what we have seen so far as extra evidence). Palin is only going to improve more too. Solid throughout.

3. Wolves - a slight downgrade from last season. Worrall I think will do exactly as he usually does. Great reserve pairing with tons of potential.

4. Ipswich - Doyle should ensure they have a chance late on in meetings and a great top 2 with King. Going to depend on the likes of Batch and Heeps as to how much they will feature this year.

5. Kings Lynn - Iversen needs a season of no injury as it’s decimated his career the past 3 seasons. But way better than Kildemand so a huge step up. 
6. Belle Vue - waiting on Bewley was the worst thing to do for the team so a costly mistake. Will need to strengthen up once the season gets going. Looks awful on paper.

NKI can't do a season he has said, and is on a 28 day thing. I think it runs out sometime in the last week of April. Killer is riding in Poland now, so fit. So could be back for the Ippo meeting on the 25th i think.

[stevebrum]

5 hours ago, Bald Bloke said:

NKI can't do a season he has said, and is on a 28 day thing. I think it runs out sometime in the last week of April. Killer is riding in Poland now, so fit. So could be back for the Ippo meeting on the 25th i think.

Thanks for that update, I’d forgotten it’s a 28 day replacement. Certainly changes my thoughts on KL unless PK is able to find some form. Be interesting to see how he goes if and when he comes back. 

[topaz325]

Still think Belle vue will be top four 

[bigcatdiary]

My view on Teams

Belle Vue - Reasonable top three and Brennan should improve but the others all have question marks including the manager.

Ipswich - A good top two and I think Riss could be better this year but it all depends on Batchelor, best of luck with that one.

Kings Lynn - Look better than last year but if and when Iversen goes I see them struggling again unless Kildemand returns.

Peterborough - Solid team with the best manager in the League and two up and coming reserves, it would be unwise to write them off again.

Sheffield - Look very good on paper with a powerful top five but league titles are not won on paper, commitment of certain riders could be suspect.

Wolverhampton - Another solid looking team but will rely on Becker and Douglas to seriously up their games to ensure success.

 

[Spiderman1]

16 hours ago, topaz325 said:

Still think Belle vue will be top four 

Agree,not many teams finish season on what they started with,aces will be up there ,too many ausies to spoon it