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1 hour ago, crescent girl said:

He's from Argentina.  Italy was just a flag of convenience to let him race in Europe without a visa.   Since Brexit, l dunno...... 

I know that. Nico is one of my favourite riders of all time. But from what I'm aware, he's got a really good job and life in Italy and only races there now and wouldn't consider a return elsewhere. Or that is what I last heard a few years ago.

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17 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said:

I know that. Nico is one of my favourite riders of all time. But from what I'm aware, he's got a really good job and life in Italy and only races there now and wouldn't consider a return elsewhere. Or that is what I last heard a few years ago.

What would his average be?

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48 minutes ago, lewy said:

What would his average be?

The last time he rode in the second tier was with Somerset in 2019 where he finished with a 7.82 average. I've lost all touch with the rules of British speedway (much like the organisers it seems) so I'm unsure if he'd be due a reduction for being out for multiple seasons or not?

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38 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said:

The last time he rode in the second tier was with Somerset in 2019 where he finished with a 7.82 average. I've lost all touch with the rules of British speedway (much like the organisers it seems) so I'm unsure if he'd be due a reduction for being out for multiple seasons or not?

He hadn't t been out for ANY seasons. He has ridden every season, just not in the UK. So no 8% deductions applicable.

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3 hours ago, crescent girl said:

He's from Argentina.  Italy was just a flag of convenience to let him race in Europe without a visa.   Since Brexit, l dunno...... 

He is but lives in Italy with his Italian wife and young family. He didn''t like travelling before the family came along so I can't see him back now.

Would be a great signing on a 7 at Plymouth though. Going with Rowe, Newman and Gilkes as the last 3 with just Barker as a known HL is very risky but would mean 2 strong reserves all year - is that enough to compensate for his 13&15?

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10 minutes ago, DJC said:

He is but lives in Italy with his Italian wife and young family. He didn''t like travelling before the family came along so I can't see him back now.

Would be a great signing on a 7 at Plymouth though. Going with Rowe, Newman and Gilkes as the last 3 with just Barker as a known HL is very risky but would mean 2 strong reserves all year - is that enough to compensate for his 13&15?

You can't win meetings if you can't win races. If that was the team, we'd be nowhere near the playoffs

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16 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said:

You can't win meetings if you can't win races. If that was the team, we'd be nowhere near the playoffs

Would see Barker and Rowe in the big heats against

Harris&Worrall/ King&Wright/ Nicholls&Masters, Lawson&Brennan or the Cooks. 

Scary thought, especially away from home

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8 minutes ago, DJC said:

Would see Barker and Rowe in the big heats against

Harris&Worrall/ King&Wright/ Nicholls&Masters, Lawson&Brennan or the Cooks. 

Scary thought, especially away from home

Barker beat a good number of those riders to come 3rd in british final and I would back him against any of them at Plymouth. 

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53 minutes ago, DJC said:

He is but lives in Italy with his Italian wife and young family. He didn''t like travelling before the family came along so I can't see him back now.

Would be a great signing on a 7 at Plymouth though. Going with Rowe, Newman and Gilkes as the last 3 with just Barker as a known HL is very risky but would mean 2 strong reserves all year - is that enough to compensate for his 13&15?

The problem is, I don't think they would have two strong reserves all year (unless Joe T improves). If they had Bowtell & a 5.00 reserve, I'd say you could cover for lack of heat leader strength, but not when built 1+ points below the limit.

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54 minutes ago, DJC said:

He is but lives in Italy with his Italian wife and young family. He didn''t like travelling before the family came along so I can't see him back now.

Would be a great signing on a 7 at Plymouth though. Going with Rowe, Newman and Gilkes as the last 3 with just Barker as a known HL is very risky but would mean 2 strong reserves all year - is that enough to compensate for his 13&15?

Reading what's been said about team spirit at Plymouth last season by management I can't see Gilkes being back there. 

Can't see Anders either, how's he going to get from Plymouth on a Saturday night to Poland next day? 

It's not like riding at a track near a decent Airport.. He'd have a 3 to 4 hour drive at least to Bristol or Birmingham or Luton 

Re winning heats Strong reserves give good chances in heats 2 and 8 and to a degree 14. Fair enough to be strong in 13 and 15 but if you're losing heat 2 and 8 just as important 

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39 minutes ago, HGould said:

Reading what's been said about team spirit at Plymouth last season by management I can't see Gilkes being back there. 

Can't see Anders either, how's he going to get from Plymouth on a Saturday night to Poland next day? 

It's not like riding at a track near a decent Airport.. He'd have a 3 to 4 hour drive at least to Bristol or Birmingham or Luton 

Re winning heats Strong reserves give good chances in heats 2 and 8 and to a degree 14. Fair enough to be strong in 13 and 15 but if you're losing heat 2 and 8 just as important 

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11 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

The problem is, I don't think they would have two strong reserves all year (unless Joe T improves). If they had Bowtell & a 5.00 reserve, I'd say you could cover for lack of heat leader strength, but not when built 1+ points below the limit.

Oxford's team is 1 point below the limit and doesn't look weak

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11 hours ago, HGould said:

Reading what's been said about team spirit at Plymouth last season by management I can't see Gilkes being back there. 

Can't see Anders either, how's he going to get from Plymouth on a Saturday night to Poland next day? 

It's not like riding at a track near a decent Airport.. He'd have a 3 to 4 hour drive at least to Bristol or Birmingham or Luton 

Re winning heats Strong reserves give good chances in heats 2 and 8 and to a degree 14. Fair enough to be strong in 13 and 15 but if you're losing heat 2 and 8 just as important 

Gilkes has a squad place in Polish Div.2 so would rule out Saturdays at Plymouth.

Rowe doesn't just u24 league place

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12 hours ago, lewy said:

Barker beat a good number of those riders to come 3rd in british final and I would back him against any of them at Plymouth. 

He did and will put on a decent show and can't knock his effort. But, he hasn't been very trustworthy to see out a full season of late

 

12 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

The problem is, I don't think they would have two strong reserves all year (unless Joe T improves). If they had Bowtell & a 5.00 reserve, I'd say you could cover for lack of heat leader strength, but not when built 1+ points below the limit.

From the reserves announced so far, Joe T is definitely the strongest no7! Piper, James, Hagon, Trigger, Harrison, McGurk he beats 9/10 for me.

Then you will have either Bowtell, Gilkes or Dan T at reserve with him. At home they should be very hard to beat and will take some bettering away too.

12 hours ago, HGould said:

Reading what's been said about team spirit at Plymouth last season by management I can't see Gilkes being back there. 

Can't see Anders either, how's he going to get from Plymouth on a Saturday night to Poland next day? 

It's not like riding at a track near a decent Airport.. He'd have a 3 to 4 hour drive at least to Bristol or Birmingham or Luton 

Re winning heats Strong reserves give good chances in heats 2 and 8 and to a degree 14. Fair enough to be strong in 13 and 15 but if you're losing heat 2 and 8 just as important 

Agree on Rowe - just going off the rumours on here that they are the final three. The way other teams have shaped up so far, I'm not sure where else those two would go

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