Diamonds85 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Still no news? A lot of teams leaving it late this year... I'm sure there's riders signed just not announced, which is unlike Belle Vue to leave it this late. Going to be a completely new look team by the seems of things with Mulford (unlikely), Ablitt, both McGurk's and Freeman not in the side... I'm guessing a top 2 of James Pearson and Jack Smith, Surely Freddie Hodder nailed on, and a 3.00er at reserve (Jack Shimelt??) but the other 3 are mysteries... There are a lot of unsigned riders kicking about, just which ones will Belle Vue choose Edited January 15, 2023 by Diamonds85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 Jack Smith and Sam Hagon announced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 11:14 AM, bloom89 said: Hope the standard of the NDL doesn't get too strong otherwise they'll drop the limit like the championship. I think this is the first time ever they've not dropped the limit. By that I mean made the league weaker (less than 42 points). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/16/2023 at 3:03 PM, Fozzie4388 said: Jack Smith and Sam Hagon announced Hagon is certainly a good signing. I know Smith wants a Champ team too, but can't see that happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 20, 2023 Report Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/17/2023 at 11:17 PM, szkocjasid said: Hagon is certainly a good signing. I know Smith wants a Champ team too, but can't see that happening. Smith has had that many chances that some others would never get,still can’t hack it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secsy1 Posted January 22, 2023 Report Share Posted January 22, 2023 For Jack, eventually it will happen. Too much pressure from expectations due to the fabulous career his dad had. Maybe a bit like Max Clegg, started off like a house on fire and not lived up to expectations due to everyone else's expectations. Possibly a good fit to ride together at The National Stadium and prove all the doubters wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) Belle Vue announce Freddy Hodder as third signing Edited January 23, 2023 by PotteringAround Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 Matt Marson joins too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) If the Pearson rumour is true at 8.00? then it only leaves 9.46 for the last two riders KIngston and a 3.00?either way it creates a usual Belle Vue side of dominant at home and questionable on the road. Edited January 23, 2023 by Sings4Speedway can't add up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 20 hours ago, secsy1 said: For Jack, eventually it will happen. Too much pressure from expectations due to the fabulous career his dad had. Maybe a bit like Max Clegg, started off like a house on fire and not lived up to expectations due to everyone else's expectations. Possibly a good fit to ride together at The National Stadium and prove all the doubters wrong? So everyone’s else’s expectations is an excuse these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Seems to be taking a while to complete the team, what's everyone's thoughts? Is James Pearson guaranteed? Or are they going with another young Aussie and that's what the time delay is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secsy1 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 Clegg, Muff and Shimelt with a n other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, secsy1 said: Clegg, Muff and Shimelt with a n other Not enough points left for the last rider. Been informed Muff is fixed up (just shocked its at Belle Vue) , Pearson looks odds on, leaving enough space for Hodder and a 3 pointer to complete the worst looking Belle Vue side for a good few years Edited February 16, 2023 by Sings4Speedway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 I thought Hodder was already signed up? I was kinda hoping to see James Pearson, Jack Kingston and Jack Shimelt as the final 3... Leaving the team as: 1. Jack Smith 2. Matt Marson 3. Jack Kingston 4. Sam Hagon 5. James Pearson 6. Freddie Hodder 7. Jack Shimelt 41.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 26 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: I thought Hodder was already signed up? I was kinda hoping to see James Pearson, Jack Kingston and Jack Shimelt as the final 3... Leaving the team as: 1. Jack Smith 2. Matt Marson 3. Jack Kingston 4. Sam Hagon 5. James Pearson 6. Freddie Hodder 7. Jack Shimelt 41.99 Apologies id missed the Hodder signing. As a numbers game that stacks up perfectly, as a team on track it looks well beatable even at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Sings4Speedway said: Apologies id missed the Hodder signing. As a numbers game that stacks up perfectly, as a team on track it looks well beatable even at home. Doesn't look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted February 16, 2023 Report Share Posted February 16, 2023 3 hours ago, secsy1 said: Clegg, Muff and Shimelt with a n other 3 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Not enough points left for the last rider. With the four riders already signed, I'm not surprised there's not enough points left for another four. Doubt they'll get away with an 8-man team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 15 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: With the four riders already signed, I'm not surprised there's not enough points left for another four. Doubt they'll get away with an 8-man team! Might need 8....to be fair it wouldn't be the worst bit of rule manipulation this season anyways. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/16/2023 at 3:18 PM, Sings4Speedway said: Apologies id missed the Hodder signing. As a numbers game that stacks up perfectly, as a team on track it looks well beatable even at home. Should be worth watching though at home... Never a bad thing for the Colts to get pushed close at home, as it keeps interest in the meeting... The racing is always good so a close score too is real value for money.. Not familiar with quite a few of the lads mentioned so it will be worth a trip to see what they are like.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/16/2023 at 2:50 PM, Diamonds85 said: I thought Hodder was already signed up? I was kinda hoping to see James Pearson, Jack Kingston and Jack Shimelt as the final 3... Leaving the team as: 1. Jack Smith 2. Matt Marson 3. Jack Kingston 4. Sam Hagon 5. James Pearson 6. Freddie Hodder 7. Jack Shimelt 41.99 A mixed bag and it will be close and safe at BV, but not many points away. Smith will get good points most places. Matt Marson a steady no 2 Jack Kingston I never saw him get many points, but he did in other meetings and was better late season. Sam Hagon has the capabilities and the equipment to be a decent and dogged rider, Worth watching. James Pearson never seen him race but great expectations from him. Freddie Hodder a great up and coming rider who will get points both home and away, Great to watch. Jack Smimelt been around awhile and | nearly signed him for the Gems awhile ago, might struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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