Mike0310 Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 20 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Kyle was in the original line-up having decided to let Steve Worrall go, but then Tom Brennan became available and it all changed - unfortunately affecting Anders and Kyle. Kyle will still have his testimonial at Wimborne Road though - probably one of the early meetings with Richard Lawson's scheduled for later in the season! PS. Is Sedgman the new number 1? Honestly mate, I have no idea. What I do no is I don’t want Wilson dean I’m glad Kyle will have his testimonial at Wimborne road as I no the fans appreciate him and I hope he does a great job for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 Wooden spoon material unless the last rider is out of the top drawer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 Nico Covetti is the last signing according to the Herald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 Nico Covatti is confirmed as the No. 1. It’s clear from the comments on every signing that all was not well in the pits last season, too many personality’s but this year, Garry clearly has assembled a team who he thinks are going to graft and fight for every point. It might not have the team of names and stars like other teams but Plymouth won’t be push overs. Plenty of room for improvement on averages across the course of the season and us supporters, as long as we see the team fighting for everything on the track then that’s all we can ask for. Us Bar Bandits will be right behind the team once again making our voices heard at home and more importantly away. We can’t wait to get out and support the Gladiators in 2024 and good news, we’ve some new songs planned for you all to hear at your respective tracks ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Diamonds85 will be pleased, no bwd after all! Edited December 16, 2023 by lewy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTW Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 Very workman like team all riders will do a decent job and give 100% that’s for sure,weirdly I actually quite like the Plymouth team 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Devil said: Nico Covetti is the last signing according to the Herald Do we know his starting average? I'm assuming he'll be doubling up then as can't see him coming over just to ride championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 So it's Covatti, Bowtell, Newman, D Thompson, Barker, J Thompson and Hook - Not the team I'd have thought we'd be putting together and I think we're going to struggle in a lot of heat 13s and 15s both home and away but hopefully, with a strong(ish) reserve pair we can make up for it in other heats. Lots of improvement from the non-heat leaders required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: Do we know his starting average? I'm assuming he'll be doubling up then as can't see him coming over just to ride championship. The official announcement says he's prepared to double up if an opportunity arises. Otherwise flying in and out for Championship matches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 18 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: So it's Covatti, Bowtell, Newman, D Thompson, Barker, J Thompson and Hook - Not the team I'd have thought we'd be putting together and I think we're going to struggle in a lot of heat 13s and 15s both home and away but hopefully, with a strong(ish) reserve pair we can make up for it in other heats. Lots of improvement from the non-heat leaders required! It looks a really poor team,surprised Howarth hasn't returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, torpointfanatic22 said: So it's Covatti, Bowtell, Newman, D Thompson, Barker, J Thompson and Hook - Not the team I'd have thought we'd be putting together and I think we're going to struggle in a lot of heat 13s and 15s both home and away but hopefully, with a strong(ish) reserve pair we can make up for it in other heats. Lots of improvement from the non-heat leaders required! To be fair you have 3 young riders in the Thompson twins and Hook all capable of progressing next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 It’s seems I might be on my own on this one but I reckon signing Covatti has completely transformed this team. I think the Gladiators will put an end to the expectation that they’ll be easy meat on their home turf. As long as they remain injury free, the blend of youth and experience plus Garry May’s expertise should see Plymouth top half in 2024. IMO 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Anyone who saw Covatti at the OTA in 2019 will know what a truly spectacular and special sight he was in full flow. Him and Barker in 13 and 15 won't be pushovers and will certainly be entertaining Plymouth will have one of if not the best reserve pairings all season based of averages and form so strong in equally key heats It's really a case of Newman and Bowtell riding well to support top 2 and the other 3 progressing. It's clearly not the awful team some doom mongers are predicting and lots of entertainment Probable. Edited December 15, 2023 by HGould Spelling 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: It looks a really poor team,surprised Howarth hasn't returned. I’m not surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) Nico coming in as number 1 presumably means he is on his 2019 Somerset average of 7.82? Edited December 15, 2023 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 I think it's a really dangerous side. It's not perfect but there's plenty of progression for this team to get better. Super strong at reserve and some steady Eddie's in the side that will score plenty of points. But do they have enough though to go to places like Poole and Glasgow in a play off semi final and win? Not so sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 6 hours ago, foreverblue said: It looks a really poor team,surprised Howarth hasn't returned. According to lewy, a few pages back, who is "in the know" says he is definitely elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 36 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: According to lewy, a few pages back, who is "in the know" says he is definitely elsewhere. And I'm correct, Plymouth have confirmed their team. I believe he will be at scunthorpe, time will tell I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 5 hours ago, FishersGate said: I think it's a really dangerous side. It's not perfect but there's plenty of progression for this team to get better. Super strong at reserve and some steady Eddie's in the side that will score plenty of points. But do they have enough though to go to places like Poole and Glasgow in a play off semi final and win? Not so sure. You don't have to win at these tracks to become Champions, just win big at home! Anyway I'd suggest a mid-table season would be deemed a successful season by most involved with Plymouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Wee Eck said: It’s seems I might be on my own on this one but I reckon signing Covatti has completely transformed this team. I think the Gladiators will put an end to the expectation that they’ll be easy meat on their home turf. As long as they remain injury free, the blend of youth and experience plus Garry May’s expertise should see Plymouth top half in 2024. IMO They're certainly not as bad as some are making out. You could argue Plymouth's reserves are on a par with Glasgow's second strings! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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