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23 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Not surprised they want to steal him. Do we know what his average would be? Is it 5 as well? 

In what way do you mean stealing , has he signed a contract with someone?.

Serious question as I have not saw any confirmation he has signed a contract with someone.

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5 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

Can have them along with Harris and Lee complin if you want. But also heard you may have stole or have tried to steal a young Aussie from the pirates. Just need to wait and see.

@Gazc Just going on this post and taking it at face value. But tbf both Poole and Glasgow are very strategic when announcing riders, so could have signed a contract weeks ago and not know about it for another month, especially if team isn't complete. 

 

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21 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

@Gazc Just going on this post and taking it at face value. But tbf both Poole and Glasgow are very strategic when announcing riders, so could have signed a contract weeks ago and not know about it for another month, especially if team isn't complete. 

 

Ah right Blobbys been on the sauce for weeks by the looks of it.

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With the sweeping changes at Glasgow - is there anyone other than Basso and (maybe) Brennan left? - it would be a strange move to bring Chris Harris back. He had a very good 2022 and was undoubtedly the king of guests but, at 40 years of age now, was this his last great year?

Looking through this forum, it seems very few people want him which has to tell you something. Is it his age? His stated desire to concentrate on the European Grasstrack and, especially Longtrack events? His lacklustre performance for Glasgow last time?

And it’s not just Glasgow. Few supporters seem to be clamouring for him. Why?

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13 minutes ago, Wee Eck said:

With the sweeping changes at Glasgow - is there anyone other than Basso and (maybe) Brennan left? - it would be a strange move to bring Chris Harris back. He had a very good 2022 and was undoubtedly the king of guests but, at 40 years of age now, was this his last great year?

Looking through this forum, it seems very few people want him which has to tell you something. Is it his age? His stated desire to concentrate on the European Grasstrack and, especially Longtrack events? His lacklustre performance for Glasgow last time?

And it’s not just Glasgow. Few supporters seem to be clamouring for him. Why?

I think you’re basing your assumptions on the remarks of a few of the usual sceptics on this forum. Harris, to my mind, is still very much a class act and puts many bums on seats. Entertainment is what speedway is all about (or should be)….and he is still the king of that. 

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17 minutes ago, Wee Eck said:

With the sweeping changes at Glasgow - is there anyone other than Basso and (maybe) Brennan left? - it would be a strange move to bring Chris Harris back. He had a very good 2022 and was undoubtedly the king of guests but, at 40 years of age now, was this his last great year?

Looking through this forum, it seems very few people want him which has to tell you something. Is it his age? His stated desire to concentrate on the European Grasstrack and, especially Longtrack events? His lacklustre performance for Glasgow last time?

And it’s not just Glasgow. Few supporters seem to be clamouring for him. Why?

Personally I think he is more interested in longtrack meetings abroad and as they are physically more demanding I doubt any League side will get the best of him.

Yes he had a good season last year but the number of guest appearances he made is surely an indication of how few out and out No 1s there were given the Birmingham, Newcastle and particularly Plymouth situations.

Great entertainer but not at Glasgow again for me.

 

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18 minutes ago, Jaizer said:

Think broc, like Conner might struggle to get himself a team place on his average. Feels like going to be quite a few out of work to start the season. Ruml & kemp would be another 2. 

Last year we heard there was supposedly a shortage of riders yet there are four riders now that you suggest may be struggling for a place.

Got to wonder if the master plan in dropping the team building averages is a way of getting more NDL riders into the CL at the expense of 4/5pt averaged riders?

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2 minutes ago, cinderfella said:

Last year we heard there was supposedly a shortage of riders yet there are four riders now that you suggest may be struggling for a place.

Got to wonder if the master plan in dropping the team building averages is a way of getting more NDL riders into the CL at the expense of 4/5pt averaged riders?

Yeah it's going to be those 4-6 guys who are going to miss out. Which in the case of Conner and kemp in particular going to be detrimental to their development. All because the prem can't attract better quality riders, well done bspl there's 2 young British riders out a job

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31 minutes ago, Wee Eck said:

With the sweeping changes at Glasgow - is there anyone other than Basso and (maybe) Brennan left? - it would be a strange move to bring Chris Harris back. He had a very good 2022 and was undoubtedly the king of guests but, at 40 years of age now, was this his last great year?

Looking through this forum, it seems very few people want him which has to tell you something. Is it his age? His stated desire to concentrate on the European Grasstrack and, especially Longtrack events? His lacklustre performance for Glasgow last time?

And it’s not just Glasgow. Few supporters seem to be clamouring for him. Why?

I thought the rumours were that Brennan was on his way to Birmingham.

If Harris is going spare, I would've liked him back at Berwick but our promotion decided on another path.

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3 minutes ago, cinderfella said:

Last year we heard there was supposedly a shortage of riders yet there are four riders now that you suggest may be struggling for a place.

Got to wonder if the master plan in dropping the team building averages is a way of getting more NDL riders into the CL at the expense of 4/5pt averaged riders?

The plan is to get rid of the 9/10 point riders to make it cheaper. The same promoters who vote for that plan, then fill their teams with top heat leaders & 2.00 reserves, meaning the 4/5/6 point riders may miss out!

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6 minutes ago, cinderfella said:

Last year we heard there was supposedly a shortage of riders yet there are four riders now that you suggest may be struggling for a place.

Got to wonder if the master plan in dropping the team building averages is a way of getting more NDL riders into the CL at the expense of 4/5pt averaged riders?

 

2 minutes ago, Jaizer said:

Yeah it's going to be those 4-6 guys who are going to miss out. Which in the case of Conner and kemp in particular going to be detrimental to their development. All because the prem can't attract better quality riders, well done bspl there's 2 young British riders out a job

If there's more riders than team places available, clubs can try & get them cheaper. If it's a 42 point limit, heat leaders know they are in demand & can request more money.

I'm not suggesting riders don't deserve to be paid well, just that clubs can't afford it. Until thousands of fans return, clubs need to make speedway feasible to avoid the Eastbourne & Newcastle situations happening again. The riders unfortunately need to realise the money isn't there for them to demand payment that allows them top equipment & the best tuners.

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26 minutes ago, cinderfella said:

Personally I think he is more interested in longtrack meetings abroad and as they are physically more demanding I doubt any League side will get the best of him.

Yes he had a good season last year but the number of guest appearances he made is surely an indication of how few out and out No 1s there were given the Birmingham, Newcastle and particularly Plymouth situations.

Great entertainer but not at Glasgow again for me.

 

While he still entertaining ,personally I think he is only interest in making money by riding 7 days a week if possible.Surprised if Glasgow have him back( sounds like it by rumours ) he has a high average, but I suppose the league I’d diluted again so should do OK.Think the fans would rather have Lawson.

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