Diamonds85 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Redflag said: Could be Nico Covatti at number 1 I would love that, but will he ever actually ride outside of Italy again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendonebunching Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 The Thompson twins are the next 2 riders announced in the local paper this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, Bendonebunching said: The Thompson twins are the next 2 riders announced in the local paper this morning. I make Dan on 4.86 and Joe on 3.51. With Alfie and Ben signed that's 20.26 I believe. Leaves 17.74 for the last three. I'm guessing the team will line up something like... 1. 2. Bowtell 3. 4. Dan 5. Barker 6. Joe 7. Lots of talk about Newman (5.51), would leave the chance for a decent number one and would negate the need for a two pointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Lots of previous posts suggest the team will be just over a point under the limit. Â Add Newman, Rowe and Gilkes to the above brings it to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Lots of previous posts suggest the team will be just over a point under the limit. Â Add Newman, Rowe and Gilkes to the above brings it to that? There has to be a heat leader with a higher average than BB (7.41) according to Garry May's previous comments. Edited December 12, 2023 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 3 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said: I make Dan on 4.86 and Joe on 3.51. With Alfie and Ben signed that's 20.26 I believe. Leaves 17.74 for the last three. I'm guessing the team will line up something like... 1. 2. Bowtell 3. 4. Dan 5. Barker 6. Joe 7. Lots of talk about Newman (5.51), would leave the chance for a decent number one and would negate the need for a two pointer. Kyle will be at Plymouth in 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Bendonebunching said: The Thompson twins are the next 2 riders announced in the local paper this morning. Nice quick trip from the Midlands to Devon on a summer Saturday afternoon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: There has to be a heat leader with a higher average than BB (7.41) according to Garry May's previous comments. Where have you seen this please? The only article I’ve seen quotes Garry referring to Barker as ‘one of his heat leaders’ which still applies if it’s Barker, Rowe and Newman. There was a further newspaper article with Garry stating the team will be an all round strength team as there are no heat leaders left available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 One name who I haven't seen mentioned on any of the Championship threads is Bradley Wilson-Dean, his average would be 8.21. He mentioned on Facebook that he has recieved 2 team offers for 2024. Not an ideal average with him not properly riding over here since 2019Â (rode 1 match for Newcastle in 2022) Still only just turned 29, someone will have take a gamble on him sometime you'd think if he wants to get back into British Speedway. Also won the US Open championship recently in October. 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: There has to be a heat leader with a higher average than BB (7.41) according to Garry May's previous comments. Would fit into these comments, I did see them somewhere, perhaps in the Speedway Star? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: There has to be a heat leader with a higher average than BB (7.41) according to Garry May's previous comments. Riss is 7.35, Batch is 7.16 Must be Sedgman on 7.69 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Marksman said: One name who I haven't seen mentioned on any of the Championship threads is Bradley Wilson-Dean, his average would be 8.21. He mentioned on Facebook that he has recieved 2 team offers for 2024. Not an ideal average with him not properly riding over here since 2019 (rode 1 match for Newcastle in 2022) Still only just turned 29, someone will have take a gamble on him sometime you'd think if he wants to get back into British Speedway. Also won the US Open championship recently in October. Would fit into these comments, I did see them somewhere, perhaps in the Speedway Star? Didn’t he struggle massively on his average at Newcastle? Would be a huge gamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 Just now, Marky_Mark said: Didn’t he struggle massively on his average at Newcastle? Would be a huge gamble He had a big shoulder injury going into the season was never fit. Only rode 1 match I believe. Last proper average was 6.37 in the Premiership 2019 for Peterborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Where have you seen this please? The only article I’ve seen quotes Garry referring to Barker as ‘one of his heat leaders’ which still applies if it’s Barker, Rowe and Newman. There was a further newspaper article with Garry stating the team will be an all round strength team as there are no heat leaders left available It was stated in the article in the local paper when Barker was announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Riss is 7.35, Batch is 7.16 Must be Sedgman on 7.69 then? I'd take Riss in a heartbeat, goes really well lat Plymouth, the other two can stay in Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Marksman said: One name who I haven't seen mentioned on any of the Championship threads is Bradley Wilson-Dean, his average would be 8.21. He mentioned on Facebook that he has recieved 2 team offers for 2024. Not an ideal average with him not properly riding over here since 2019Â (rode 1 match for Newcastle in 2022) Still only just turned 29, someone will have take a gamble on him sometime you'd think if he wants to get back into British Speedway. Also won the US Open championship recently in October. Would fit into these comments, I did see them somewhere, perhaps in the Speedway Star? Would be a terrible, terrible signing on that average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Would be a terrible, terrible signing on that average. Agree it'd be the biggest gamble signing in the league, but no doubt he's got ability. 13 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: I'd take Riss in a heartbeat, goes really well lat Plymouth, the other two can stay in Oz. Riss is riding for Landshut in the Polish league, not sure a Saturday night track will work for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 49 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Riss is 7.35, Batch is 7.16 Must be Sedgman on 7.69 then? Might be someone who hasn't ridden in UK for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Pirates Of Poole said: Kyle will be at Plymouth in 2024. i am glad Kyle has a team spot, he did talk of not having one with most teams complete. He may well show us why Poole should have given him another year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Would be a terrible, terrible signing on that average. i am sure i heard that BWD average had been reduced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Normski said: i am sure i heard that BWD average had been reduced Only good thing about him coming back would be the BSN commentary from roynon at Plymouth meetings.  3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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