Pauldoveyspeedway Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 15 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I think Thomas is very promising, so can see why Ipswich went for him, biggest shock pick over Kemp has to be Mulford for me. 2.00 Champ rider (with a sub 8 NL ave) picked ahead of a 5+ Champ rider! Cant understand that ...Strange decision .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 One of the reasons Kemp hasn't got a Champ spot this year is because he did "too well" last year. Along with the likes of Dan Thompson, Broc Nicol & Dillon Ruml who also can't find Champ team spots. Whereas riders who performed far worse last year Pearson, Fredriksen, Hook, Complin, Heeps & J.Thompson have all been signed up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Yes Kemp has got one of them averages between 5 and 6.99 which makes it difficult to fit in especially if a team wants to sign high average heatleaders! That said his lack of progress when he has talked of doing so much more is also a factor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: One of the reasons Kemp hasn't got a Champ spot this year is because he did "too well" last year. Along with the likes of Dan Thompson, Broc Nicol & Dillon Ruml who also can't find Champ team spots. Whereas riders who performed far worse last year Pearson, Fredriksen, Hook, Complin, Heeps & J.Thompson have all been signed up. Which is the main reason the points limit feels outdated. I'd pick the three that have been left out everyday of the week over the ones you've listed there. On Kemp, aggression does feel the key issue to me. Not the Nicki P type, but getting in the right positions then appearing to shut off is all to obvious to even the occasional fan. All a case of running before he could walk, the PR side he does do very well and clearly helped him get some good sponsors in early doors. Needs to start paying back the faith. 18 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I think Thomas is very promising, so can see why Ipswich went for him, biggest shock pick over Kemp has to be Mulford for me. 2.00 Champ rider (with a sub 8 NL ave) picked ahead of a 5+ Champ rider! feels like a cash thing, could be the other reason he's struggling over a few of those other names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 for some of these riders like drew it seems like they have put them self out of a job which is a real shame . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 Didn’t he up his average by 2 points or something for Poole? the PR and magazines etc is done by one of his sponsors, and yes, financially he was held back this year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 16 hours ago, 25yearfan said: Yes Kemp has got one of them averages between 5 and 6.99 which makes it difficult to fit in especially if a team wants to sign high average heatleaders! That said his lack of progress when he has talked of doing so much more is also a factor! He is progressing though.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 9:46 AM, Daniel Smith said: It's not a numbers game on the Rising Star list. Everyone who can ride these bikes has talent. The issue is whether they have the work ethic or do they just want things to fall in their laps without effort? Has he believed his own hype & gained a stinker of an ego? Got to say that I haven't seen this "talent" people talk about. He certainly isn't up there with Woffinden, Lambert, Bewley at a young age. Completely agree just an ok rider imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted February 7, 2023 Report Share Posted February 7, 2023 On 2/5/2023 at 2:16 PM, Hamish McRaker said: I think the laddie needs to stop wearing upside down plant pots on his head, get a haircut, toughen up a bit and spend less time on producing calenders etc. Seems to be a case of more style than substance (of the right sort) Tbf he has had his hair cut over the winter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglord Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 The other guy missing a spot is Anders Rowe, who did extremely well in the Polish U24 league last year. Such a shame for young UK talent to be left on the sidelines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Froglord said: The other guy missing a spot is Anders Rowe, who did extremely well in the Polish U24 league last year. Such a shame for young UK talent to be left on the sidelines... Didn't he turn his back on the UK last year though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglord Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 I think its more like the UK turned its back on him. I know nothing about the details tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Froglord said: The other guy missing a spot is Anders Rowe, who did extremely well in the Polish U24 league last year. Such a shame for young UK talent to be left on the sidelines... I have heard that Mr Rowe & his Father are very difficult to work with & some British clubs are not prepared to put up with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Froglord said: I think its more like the UK turned its back on him. I know nothing about the details tbf. 27 minutes ago, Technik said: I have heard that Mr Rowe & his Father are very difficult to work with & some British clubs are not prepared to put up with them. Did he not quit Leicester cos he wanted to concrete on Poland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 27 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Did he not quit Leicester cos he wanted to concrete on Poland? Don’t think the Poles will take kindly to having concrete tracks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 32 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: Don’t think the Poles will take kindly to having concrete tracks Lol, it been a long day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 Just now, lisa-colette said: Lol, it been a long day! Bloody spellcheck I bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted February 8, 2023 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Froglord said: The other guy missing a spot is Anders Rowe, who did extremely well in the Polish U24 league last year. Such a shame for young UK talent to be left on the sidelines... Hes very hit and miss aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 10 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Did he not quit Leicester cos he wanted to concrete on Poland? As I understand The club no longer wanted the pair & they also had issues at Somerset & Ipswich I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Fathers and speedway riders !- I remember at Rye House some were ‘difficult’ but Len Silver would smooth troubled waters - he needed to because RH had a lot of kids!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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