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1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

They do use the Champ ave converted but can't go below 4.00. Same rule for Jake Allen, rolling ave would be 3.24, but has a 4.00 ave.

Ok I see, thanks for the info. So only British riders can be below 4? If so then Peterborough have the better deal with Ben Cook. 

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Well whatever CVS and Adams have apparently learned from the mistakes of last season it is passing me by. The team is a virtually a clone of last season. Perhaps worse with Shclein returning and in decline. No disrespect to Rory, he exceeded my expectations when we first signed him and he has been a great captain, but like  all of us he is not getting any younger ( and has had a year out)

 

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58 minutes ago, Beowulf said:

Well whatever CVS and Adams have apparently learned from the mistakes of last season it is passing me by. The team is a virtually a clone of last season. Perhaps worse with Shclein returning and in decline. No disrespect to Rory, he exceeded my expectations when we first signed him and he has been a great captain, but like  all of us he is not getting any younger ( and has had a year out)

 

Personally I think CVS struggles to bring new riders to the club.

Monmore is a very tricky circuit that most modern day riders aren't too keen on riding twice a year let alone a whole season and I think that's the reason why Wolves go with the same old faces year in year out.

Even a few years back the formula was the same when you could easily pencil in riders like Thorssell every year for example.

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9 hours ago, TTT said:

Personally I think CVS struggles to bring new riders to the club.

Monmore is a very tricky circuit that most modern day riders aren't too keen on riding twice a year let alone a whole season and I think that's the reason why Wolves go with the same old faces year in year out.

Even a few years back the formula was the same when you could easily pencil in riders like Thorssell every year for example.

I somewhat disagree. Monmore is a tricky track to master, consequently a LOT of riders want it as a home track. It gives them a significant advantage in earnings potential for half their meetings each year. It's a bit of a closed shop with many riders wanting to return year after year. Riders stay there for long periods. It can be quite clicky and difficult for outsiders to get in and established there. CVS often goes with tried and trusted riders because some riders just cannot ride the track however much they try. Wolves does not have a shortage of riders wanting to be there.

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30 minutes ago, wtf said:

I somewhat disagree. Monmore is a tricky track to master, consequently a LOT of riders want it as a home track. It gives them a significant advantage in earnings potential for half their meetings each year. It's a bit of a closed shop with many riders wanting to return year after year. Riders stay there for long periods. It can be quite clicky and difficult for outsiders to get in and established there. CVS often goes with tried and trusted riders because some riders just cannot ride the track however much they try. Wolves does not have a shortage of riders wanting to be there.

And also because with CVS at the helm riders know they are going to get treated properly and get paid on time.Thats one of the reasons why most of them are quite contented to remain at Monmore. 

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On 12/5/2022 at 8:41 AM, TTT said:

Reading the press release and CVS doesn’t sound enthusiastic at all imo

Gives off “we’re going to give him a try because his mates told us too “ vibes 

Strange comment, read the press release and don’t see that at all.


Club promoter Chris Van Straaten said: “We’ve got a fair few Australians already back in our line-up and when we were discussing the team for next season, Zach’s name was one which was mentioned by a couple of the existing Wolverhampton riders.
“A few of them know him well and spoke about his pedigree, his professionalism and his will to succeed which all fits in very nicely with us at Wolverhampton.“

He’s a rider we feel can improve from down in those reserve berths and he is also really looking forward to everything that lies ahead.

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Find it strange why Wolves are taking  so long in filling their final spot with the appointment of "Steady Steve" Worrall .Unless something has gone wrong which no one knows about,it should have been a formality in bringing him back for a 2nd term.If for some reason he's not returning,think it will be difficult in finding someone suitable on his average. 

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28 minutes ago, Tommy Sweetman said:

Find it strange why Wolves are taking  so long in filling their final spot with the appointment of "Steady Steve" Worrall .Unless something has gone wrong which no one knows about,it should have been a formality in bringing him back for a 2nd term.If for some reason he's not returning,think it will be difficult in finding someone suitable on his average. 

Have Wolves got another talk in event coming up or a quiz night?

They'll probably announce Stevie on that night if you do.

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4 minutes ago, TTT said:

Have Wolves got another talk in event coming up or a quiz night?

They'll probably announce Stevie on that night if you do.

Dunno . Haven't been to one for ages,but can find most of the transcript in the local rag.

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On 12/4/2022 at 10:51 AM, TTT said:

Last 2 years CVS has took a gamble on reserves Broc Nicol (2021) and Drew Kemp (2022) and it backfired on both occasions.

Nicol started on a 4, was elevated into the main team and finished on 5.23. 
Hardly a backfire.

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On 12/4/2022 at 10:51 AM, TTT said:

Last 2 years CVS has took a gamble on reserves Broc Nicol (2021) and Drew Kemp (2022) and it backfired on both occasions.

 

On 12/22/2022 at 12:55 PM, stevebrum said:

Nicol started on a 4, was elevated into the main team and finished on 5.23. 
Hardly a backfire.

I also feel Kemp did exactly what could have been expected of him. He was a 3.5 Champ rider being signed to ride a number 6 rather than as a rising star!

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On 12/6/2022 at 8:51 PM, Call me wolfie said:

Strange comment, read the press release and don’t see that at all.


Club promoter Chris Van Straaten said: “We’ve got a fair few Australians already back in our line-up and when we were discussing the team for next season, Zach’s name was one which was mentioned by a couple of the existing Wolverhampton riders.
“A few of them know him well and spoke about his pedigree, his professionalism and his will to succeed which all fits in very nicely with us at Wolverhampton.“

He’s a rider we feel can improve from down in those reserve berths and he is also really looking forward to everything that lies ahead.

Z.Cook isnt the best number 6 in the league....but uve got to give him a chance .sooner it was J.Knudsen ...good prospect.A least weve got the best RS in the league.

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On 12/26/2022 at 9:59 AM, szkocjasid said:

 

I also feel Kemp did exactly what could have been expected of him. He was a 3.5 Champ rider being signed to ride a number 6 rather than as a rising star!

In fairness Kemp should have been the RS as Flint had already proven to be the better rider in 2021.

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