Plymouth Gladiators 2024

[Doners123]

1 hour ago, Chef1 said:

Alfie B second signing?!

Correct 

[TTT]

Is it time to fill in the blanks?

 

1. ?

2. Bowtell

3. D. Thompson

4. Gilkes

5. Barker

6. ?

7. J. Thompson

[torpointfanatic22]

Really like Alfie returning. Great bloke and really good at Plymouth, away form has improved over the last season too.

[Catalan]

Can see Newman in this team

[Dickie Head]

7 hours ago, TTT said:

Is it time to fill in the blanks?

 

1. ?

2. Bowtell

3. D. Thompson

4. Gilkes

5. Barker

6. ?

7. J. Thompson

I refer you to my post of 19 November when I outlined the above. Add Covatti and now Newman for the starting seven.

[Chef1]

8 hours ago, TTT said:

Is it time to fill in the blanks?

 

1. ?

2. Bowtell

3. D. Thompson

4. Gilkes

5. Barker

6. ?

7. J. Thompson

Troy B number 1

Pearson number 6

Newman instead of Gilkes 

Edited December 9, 2023 by Chef1

[lewy]

1 hour ago, Dickie Head said:

I refer you to my post of 19 November when I outlined the above. Add Covatti and now Newman for the starting seven.

And you'll still be wrong 

[LisaColette]

1 hour ago, Chef1 said:

Troy B number 1

Pearson number 6

Newman instead of Gilkes 

Batch's average is lower than Barker's though? 

[Biffa]

Try Bradley Wilson Dean maybe. Not many “free” riders with an average more than Barkers. Only a suggestion. 

[Essex]

13 hours ago, TTT said:

Is it time to fill in the blanks?

 

1. ?

2. Bowtell

3. D. Thompson

4. Gilkes

5. Barker

6. ?

7. J. Thompson

With my limited knowledge surely Dan Thompson is not a heat leader nothing personal but this doesn't look a very strong team but maybe I'm talking nonsense,Mike 0310 the voice of Plymouth knowledge what do you think ?

Edited December 10, 2023 by Essex

[Bellers101]

Richie Worrall R/R at number 1 probably knowing this lots previous form or is Eddie Kennett available again?

[ragdoll64]

3 hours ago, lisa-colette said:

Batch's average is lower than Barker's though? 

…….plus the fact I can’t believe anyone would want him as a number 1 even if it was higher than Barker’s. 

[lewy]

8 hours ago, Bellers101 said:

Richie Worrall R/R at number 1 probably knowing this lots previous form or is Eddie Kennett available again?

Eddie won't be no1 as he's had his average adjusted due to being out for so long with injury, but he's back to full fitness now and says he has unfinished business at Plymouth 

[torpointfanatic22]

8 hours ago, Essex said:

With my limited knowledge surely Dan Thompson is not a heat leader nothing personal but this doesn't look a very strong team but maybe I'm talking nonsense,Mike 0310 the voice of Plymouth knowledge what do you think ?

I don't think he is either but with the reduced points limit this season I think a number of teams will be starting the season with two genuine heat leaders and three second stringers with the hope one will develop into a heat leader, especially if they want to have some strength at reserve.

You could say the same about Oxford who have completed their team. Heeps / Jenkins are not 3rd heat leader material based on last seasons form but I'm sure they will be hoping that one will develop into that (especially at home). Thompson came on leaps and bounds last season in fairness to him and showed he can do more than ride Leicester.

Much will depend on who we bring in to ride at number 1 and reserve. Alfie and Ben should score really well at home, I'm not sold on both Thompsons personally but I do see that happening. Newman is more likely than Gilkes, which is a shame as I really rate Gilkes and I'm not sure Newman improves his average from last season being away from Poole but time will tell.

[torpointfanatic22]

13 hours ago, Chef1 said:

Troy B number 1

Pearson number 6

Newman instead of Gilkes 

Depends on averages I guess...

Barker - 7.41, Bowtell - 4.48, D Thompson - 4.86, J Thompson - 3.51 = 20.26 

So last three would need to be 17.74 or less. Newman would be 5.51, Gilkes 4.84 and Pearson is 4.08. If Newman and Pearson, we 'd have 8.15 for a number 1. If Gilkes and Pearson, we'd have 8.82 for a number one. Pretty sure Gilkes is off to Scunny so if rumours are to be believed the number one would be up to 8.15. 

Options definitely more limited with 8.15 so hoping we've got a bit more than that for our top rider.

[Mike0310]

9 hours ago, Essex said:

With my limited knowledge surely Dan Thompson is not a heat leader nothing personal but this doesn't look a very strong team but maybe I'm talking nonsense,Mike 0310 the voice of Plymouth knowledge what do you think ?

I’m worried at the moment.maybe my worries are misplaced but when you see the teams Redcar,Glasgow, Poole and Oxford have put together then if the rumoured team is true we will be cannon fodder again for the above. Hopefully  there are a few surprises to come but I worry if not.

[lewy]

1 minute ago, Mike0310 said:

I’m worried at the moment.maybe my worries are misplaced but when you see the teams Redcar,Glasgow, Poole and Oxford have put together then if the rumoured team is true we will be cannon fodder again for the above. Hopefully  there are a few surprises to come but I worry if not.

Don't worry I'm sure Plymouth team will be built to a 38pt average the same as everyone else. 

[Mike0310]

25 minutes ago, lewy said:

Don't worry I'm sure Plymouth team will be built to a 38pt average the same as everyone else. 

Then my worries will be misplaced, I look forward to hearing the rest of the team.

[Bandit59]

14 hours ago, Chef1 said:

Troy B number 1

Pearson number 6

Newman instead of Gilkes 

Pearson not at Plymouth next year 

[lewy]

13 minutes ago, Bandit59 said:

Pearson not at Plymouth next year 

I believe he's Glasgow bound,he's good value on his average decent little rider.