StevePark Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 10 hours ago, crescent girl said: The thing is, Berwick can make changes and bring in two new riders, with the two injured guys -- neither seemingly likely to be fit again this year -- being replaced without disturbing the others. Which action might freshen up the squad for the last half-dozen matches. It might also be time to give Freddy Hodder -- who has real talent and will come again -- a rest, as his sad string of zeros must be draining his confidence. Jason Garrad got stuck in over the weekend, didn't he? Who? (Asking for a friend! LOL) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 14 hours ago, crescent girl said: The thing is, Berwick can make changes and bring in two new riders, with the two injured guys -- neither seemingly likely to be fit again this year -- being replaced without disturbing the others. Which action might freshen up the squad for the last half-dozen matches. It might also be time to give Freddy Hodder -- who has real talent and will come again -- a rest, as his sad string of zeros must be draining his confidence. Jason Garrad got stuck in over the weekend, didn't he? Whilst not denigrating Jason`s efforts last night, its worth considering that he was gifted his third place in Heat 7 and when giving a helping hand for his second place in Heat 2 after the two Glasgow riders got in each others way in turn one of lap one. Honestly, I don`t see him as much of an improvement on Hodder, but you are correct in pointing out that it may do Hodder some good by taking him out of the team as his confidence must be rock bottom at the minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 Freddie Hodder was an unused reserve for Team GB today in the European Junior Championship in Pila, the meeting was won by Poland but there was a creditable 3rd place the Team GB behind Team Seden who came second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 22 minutes ago, screm said: Whilst not denigrating Jason`s efforts last night, its worth considering that he was gifted his third place in Heat 7 and when giving a helping hand for his second place in Heat 2 after the two Glasgow riders got in each others way in turn one of lap one. Honestly, I don`t see him as much of an improvement on Hodder, but you are correct in pointing out that it may do Hodder some good by taking him out of the team as his confidence must be rock bottom at the minute. Garrod is certainly no improvement on Hodder. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 9 hours ago, screm said: Whilst not denigrating Jason`s efforts last night, its worth considering that he was gifted his third place in Heat 7 and when giving a helping hand for his second place in Heat 2 after the two Glasgow riders got in each others way in turn one of lap one. Honestly, I don`t see him as much of an improvement on Hodder, but you are correct in pointing out that it may do Hodder some good by taking him out of the team as his confidence must be rock bottom at the minute. 9 hours ago, Fromafar said: Garrod is certainly no improvement on Hodder. Garrad has a higher NL average than Hodder. But as Hodder is younger may be the better long term prospect, but if he's not your asset, should pick the stronger rider now imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 14 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Garrad has a higher NL average than Hodder. But as Hodder is younger may be the better long term prospect, but if he's not your asset, should pick the stronger rider now imo. Hodder is almost 20 years younger. Yes Garrad has a better current NDL average but Oxford have raced most of the poor teams thus far and had more home fixtures etc. Garrad is willing to put it about but thats mostly desperation rather than ability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 End of the day Garrad put points on the board in both meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 44 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: End of the day Garrad put points on the board in both meetings. Jason left Berwick on Saturday night with a suspected broken arm and hand !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 Busy couple of days coming up for Freddie Hodder, tomorrow he races for his Polish club Torun in their away match at Krosno, before taking his place on Wednesday night in the NDLRC at Poole where he will race in the No11 position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 7 minutes ago, screm said: Busy couple of days coming up for Freddie Hodder, tomorrow he races for his Polish club Torun in their away match at Krosno, before taking his place on Wednesday night in the NDLRC at Poole where he will race in the No11 position. Was wondering as Freddy hasn't featured for Torun since April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 25 Report Share Posted June 25 23 hours ago, Normski said: Was wondering as Freddy hasn't featured for Torun since April And he still hasn't, Torun had no rider at No1 in their meeting with Krosno which they lost 60-30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 (edited) On 6/23/2024 at 2:03 PM, screm said: Freddie Hodder was an unused reserve for Team GB today in the European Junior Championship in Pila, the meeting was won by Poland but there was a creditable 3rd place the Team GB behind Team Seden who came second. Poland 1st, Sweden 2nd, Denmark 3rd, GB 4th. there was a run-off for 3rd involving Denmark, GB, and Czecho Edited June 26 by stevehone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 On 6/24/2024 at 5:41 PM, screm said: Busy couple of days coming up for Freddie Hodder, tomorrow he races for his Polish club Torun in their away match at Krosno, before taking his place on Wednesday night in the NDLRC at Poole where he will race in the No11 position. Freddy won't be at Poole tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 2 hours ago, stevehone said: Freddy won't be at Poole tonight What’s happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 News from the Premiership and Lewis Kerr has been relieved of his team place in the Oxford team, he will be replaced by Berwick team mate Drew Kemp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 13 minutes ago, screm said: News from the Premiership and Lewis Kerr has been relieved of his team place in the Oxford team, he will be replaced by Berwick team mate Drew Kemp. Lewi doesn’t have his troubles to seek.Injury prone if you read his article in SS.More injuries this season doesn’t help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 11 hours ago, screm said: News from the Premiership and Lewis Kerr has been relieved of his team place in the Oxford team, he will be replaced by Berwick team mate Drew Kemp. Hardly surprising since returning from injury not riding as well now even at Berwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 32 minutes ago, Bandit59 said: Hardly surprising since returning from injury not riding as well now even at Berwick Tough gig for Kerr riding at number one all season as well, a position he hasn't really held anywhere else previously. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted June 29 Report Share Posted June 29 53 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: Tough gig for Kerr riding at number one all season as well, a position he hasn't really held anywhere else previously. Yes, but the difference in his scores in the 2 matches this season ( against Glasgow)13 + 1 in the first and only 5 in the second shows he's no where in the same form after injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 On 6/22/2024 at 11:48 PM, crescent girl said: The thing is, Berwick can make changes and bring in two new riders, with the two injured guys -- neither seemingly likely to be fit again this year -- being replaced without disturbing the others. Which action might freshen up the squad for the last half-dozen matches. It might also be time to give Freddy Hodder -- who has real talent and will come again -- a rest, as his sad string of zeros must be draining his confidence. Jason Garrad got stuck in over the weekend, didn't he? You can cross Jason Garrad off the list as he has signed for Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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