Plymouth Gladiators 2023

[SteveLyric2]

24 minutes ago, TheScotsman said:

 

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££ rattling in his pocket.

...but he can't reach his pocket cos of his damaged arm!

[HGould]

1 hour ago, Skidder1 said:

What the heck has Sandbanks beach got to do with anything?

Not surprised that trolls and bots have no emotional intelligence such as sense of humour. 

One dimensional AI

Edited November 17, 2022 by HGould
Spell

[Doners123]

This forum is getting beyond the realms of worth viewing any more as it just turns in the pointless conversation between people trying to wind others up. 
 

Shame really but come on here to see and discuss speedway and it’s just not a lot of discussion now about speedway. 
 

maybe it’s time for a new forum or this one to get it back on track.

[crescent girl]

3 hours ago, HGould said:

Been practising at Sandbanks beach apparently

That would disturb all the millionaires down there.    Hope he got himself a really good silencer.

[mc131]

5 hours ago, Doners123 said:

I think Ben will be back to be honest.

In regards to trigger he maybe a season to soon but I just think he’s local, he’s on a 2 point average plus it seems to be a way may builds his team. If he only has 3 races at home because the stronger reserve takes it then it’s not to far to travel home.

Definitely not ready can knock his confidence put in to early 

[Mike0310]

I like Ben and his family but in my opinion he’s no where near ready yet in the next couple of years he will be a fine rider but I think this season will be a bit to soon if I’m proved wrong i will be more than happy to eat humble pie.

[cinderfella]

1 hour ago, crescent girl said:

That would disturb all the millionaires down there.    Hope he got himself a really good silencer.

I'm sure he knows the drill by now

[szkocjasid]

How about?

Plymouth
Richie Worrall	8.29
Ben Barker	7.80
Hans Andersen	7.25
Dan Gilkes	4.55
Alfie Bowtell	4.38
Lee Complin	4.00
Adam Roynon	3.58
Total	39.85

[torpointfanatic22]

8 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

How about?

Plymouth
Richie Worrall	8.29
Ben Barker	7.80
Hans Andersen	7.25
Dan Gilkes	4.55
Alfie Bowtell	4.38
Lee Complin	4.00
Adam Roynon	3.58
Total	39.85

No way Hans is back nor would I want him back. I doubt Complin or Roynon come back but stranger things have happened.

If rumours are to be believed Worrall, Barker and Gilkes appear to be on the radar for returns, not sure Alfie comes back but I really hope he is, especially on that average. As far as Barker goes, he's great value at Plymouth and is a decent enough rider away but as someone has said you're getting an entertaining rider but someone off the track who time after time lets people down. He is of course the promoters nephew so every chance he'll be back.

I think Paul Starke on 4.93 could be a good shout as he goes well at Plymouth and I'd expect him to improve that average.

 

[HGould]

51 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said:

No way Hans is back nor would I want him back. I doubt Complin or Roynon come back but stranger things have happened.

If rumours are to be believed Worrall, Barker and Gilkes appear to be on the radar for returns, not sure Alfie comes back but I really hope he is, especially on that average. As far as Barker goes, he's great value at Plymouth and is a decent enough rider away but as someone has said you're getting an entertaining rider but someone off the track who time after time lets people down. He is of course the promoters nephew so every chance he'll be back.

I think Paul Starke on 4.93 could be a good shout as he goes well at Plymouth and I'd expect him to improve that average.

 

Plymouth will be strong at home with or without Bowtell.

The choice though between Bowtell or Starke on those averages, if it was between the pair , especially Away ; would be an absolute no-brainer.

[LisaColette]

1 hour ago, torpointfanatic22 said:

No way Hans is back nor would I want him back. I doubt Complin or Roynon come back but stranger things have happened.

If rumours are to be believed Worrall, Barker and Gilkes appear to be on the radar for returns, not sure Alfie comes back but I really hope he is, especially on that average. As far as Barker goes, he's great value at Plymouth and is a decent enough rider away but as someone has said you're getting an entertaining rider but someone off the track who time after time lets people down. He is of course the promoters nephew so every chance he'll be back.

I think Paul Starke on 4.93 could be a good shout as he goes well at Plymouth and I'd expect him to improve that average.

 

Any reason why? I thought Hans did well for Plymouth last season. 

Sure I saw a newspaper article on twitter saying Plymouth are looking to have Ben back in the team. 

[*JJ]

46 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Any reason why? I thought Hans did well for Plymouth last season. 

Sure I saw a newspaper article on twitter saying Plymouth are looking to have Ben back in the team. 

In this week's Speedway Star.

[szkocjasid]

1 hour ago, HGould said:

Plymouth will be strong at home with or without Bowtell.

The choice though between Bowtell or Starke on those averages, if it was between the pair , especially Away ; would be an absolute no-brainer.

Now the bonus points are back, having a strong home rider (Bowtell) is useful.

[szkocjasid]

2 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said:

No way Hans is back nor would I want him back. I doubt Complin or Roynon come back but stranger things have happened.

If rumours are to be believed Worrall, Barker and Gilkes appear to be on the radar for returns, not sure Alfie comes back but I really hope he is, especially on that average. As far as Barker goes, he's great value at Plymouth and is a decent enough rider away but as someone has said you're getting an entertaining rider but someone off the track who time after time lets people down. He is of course the promoters nephew so every chance he'll be back.

I think Paul Starke on 4.93 could be a good shout as he goes well at Plymouth and I'd expect him to improve that average.

 

I believe Starke will be about half a point higher than that when the Newcastle fixtures are removed?

[HGould]

very valid point.

Suppose its a calculation as the what's better , possibly more points from Bowtell at Home as opposed to probably more points from Starke Away and balancing that over Home and Away Fixtures.

[torpointfanatic22]

3 minutes ago, HGould said:

very valid point.

Suppose its a calculation as the what's better , possibly more points from Bowtell at Home as opposed to probably more points from Starke Away and balancing that over Home and Away Fixtures.

If it was a choice between the two I'd definitely go Alfie (if 100% fit). Lower average and could start at reserve meaning he'd be a good points scorer home and away. Before Alfie got hurt his away from was improving massively. I'd take Starke as a 2nd stringer though if we can bring Gilkes back along with a decent heat leader trio.

[torpointfanatic22]

10 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

I believe Starke will be about half a point higher than that when the Newcastle fixtures are removed?

Good point well made. That's annoying though! 

[torpointfanatic22]

1 hour ago, lisa-colette said:

Any reason why? I thought Hans did well for Plymouth last season. 

Sure I saw a newspaper article on twitter saying Plymouth are looking to have Ben back in the team. 

His average dropped considerably and for me he never really looked like he wanted to be there. As for Ben, I'm certain he'll be back

[crescent girl]

2 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

I believe Starke will be about half a point higher than that when the Newcastle fixtures are removed?

I reckon Paul is now 5.11 (after taking his UK reduction off)

[Ghosty]

3 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said:

His average dropped considerably and for me he never really looked like he wanted to be there. As for Ben, I'm certain he'll be back

One of Han's best meetings was the seasons final match v Glasgow, it looked like Hans was @ a job interview for a 2023 team place BUT where Plymouth or Glasgow?