szkocjasid Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: Nicholls wouldn’t be an option. Batch would be my preference although I’m not sure he’d be interested in a 28 day contract. They have to make a move though as R/R has only been scoring three points and we’ve already lost one league meeting at home. Leaves us too vulnerable to sit and wait for Riss. Why isn't Nicholls an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 18 hours ago, Badge said: Nicholls is at wolves, I'd have Ben like a shot tbh. Scott is not at Wolves. Their latest declaration has Becker back in the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur73 Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, tocha said: Scott is not at Wolves. Their latest declaration has Becker back in the side. Scott would be a great signing on his current form but would his average fit with the averages updating for May? Does Danyon Hume's 25% reduction still apply? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 17 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Why isn't Nicholls an option? Surely his TV work will impact him signing full time for anyone? Guesting means he can ride whenever he is available, for whoever wants him, and wont change the very favourable average he has that gets him the guest bookings in the first place.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Arthur73 said: Scott would be a great signing on his current form but would his average fit with the averages updating for May? Does Danyon Hume's 25% reduction still apply? Scores riding as a guest do not count towards average calculations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 Why would anyone want Batch back? This is a team sport, Batch is not a team player, he only rides for himself and then only when he feels like it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, marko said: Why would anyone want Batch back? This is a team sport, Batch is not a team player, he only rides for himself and then only when he feels like it. He was absolutely fine last season and didn’t cause any issues whatsoever. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, marko said: Why would anyone want Batch back? This is a team sport, Batch is not a team player, he only rides for himself and then only when he feels like it. Think that’s pretty harsh. Decent team man last season for us. Frustrating how hot and cold he was form wise but nothing against the bloke. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 25, 2023 Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, marko said: Why would anyone want Batch back? This is a team sport, Batch is not a team player, he only rides for himself and then only when he feels like it. Just needs handling the right way. Seems the best option at this stage (if available) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 I'm by far and away not his biggest fan,,, but credit where its due,,, Batch on many many occasions looked for his partners and raced with his head and got his partners through many times or sat behind and blocked using track craft. Didnt look selfish to me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, Baldyman said: I'm by far and away not his biggest fan,,, but credit where its due,,, Batch on many many occasions looked for his partners and raced with his head and got his partners through many times or sat behind and blocked using track craft. Didnt look selfish to me. Has he silently retired ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, marko said: Why would anyone want Batch back? This is a team sport, Batch is not a team player, he only rides for himself and then only when he feels like it. at Ipswich last year he proved himself very much none of those - his form could be erratic and frustrating but he upped his average to about 7 - top bonus points scorer last year as well I think. just checked top BP scorer by a long way for Ipswich and also the entire Prem Edited April 26, 2023 by GeneralMelchett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) Batch’ form dipped right at the tail end of last season which is why he’s now on a 5 and a half point average because of the way the averages are now calculated. But if you look at the stats on the BSP website over the whole season including bonus points he comfortably averaged more than Riss. Similar to Cook, he’ll never be everybody’s cup of tea and if you’re expecting him to fight like a Tiger when he misses the gate then you’ll end up disappointed. But his gating is generally pretty good and I agree with Baldyman, when he’s in front his track craft and intelligence is superb in keeping faster riders behind him most of the time. He teamed up with Doyle in a few last heat 5-1’s that helped us pinch a few at the death last year as well. Never seen an attitude problem with him either. I appreciate others seem to have at various clubs in the past, but he’s had two stints as a Witch now and been good as gold both times. Edited April 26, 2023 by Arch Stanton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 31 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Batch’ form dipped right at the tail end of last season which is why he’s now on a 5 and a half point average because of the way the averages are now calculated. But if you look at the stats on the BSP website over the whole season including bonus points he comfortably averaged more than Riss. Similar to Cook, he’ll never be everybody’s cup of tea and if you’re expecting him to fight like a Tiger when he misses the gate then you’ll end up disappointed. But his gating is generally pretty good and I agree with Baldyman, when he’s in front his track craft and intelligence is superb in keeping faster riders behind him most of the time. He teamed up with Doyle in a few last heat 5-1’s that helped us pinch a few at the death last year as well. Never seen an attitude problem with him either. I appreciate others seem to have at various clubs in the past, but he’s had two stints as a Witch now and been good as gold both times. I am recalling the comments of Doyle here when he said Ipswich was a well run club - perhaps fans of clubs that maybe have an issue with Batch need to consider IF their club was well run! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 Was I imaging him pulling up constantly whilst at the back or pulling out of challenges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 1 hour ago, marko said: Was I imaging him pulling up constantly whilst at the back or pulling out of challenges? Saw him several times last season - he had a rich run of form from June-August where he was getting double figures every week at Foxhall. Saw him at the end of season at Sheffield he got 1, I think, loudly booed and gestured to by some Tigers fans - he just doesn't go well at Sheffield and his signing for them was probably a mistake! I wont deny his end of season form wasn't good - playoff semi v's Belle Vue he was poor (but then again only Doyle had a decent playoffs for the Witches) - as stated above though some of his riding at Foxhall was exceptionally good to protect team mates and he seemed pretty popular with the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Rew having a good meeting in Poland... Cannot gate but definitely a talent on the bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Joe Thompson just been released by Scunthorpe due to numbers game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.