Fromafar Posted October 14, 2023 Report Share Posted October 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: I think it all boils down to their ambition and desire to see the biggest names possible at Ashfield. I expect they know that it wouldn't mean more punters, that Thursdays wouldn't work quite as well as Fridays and that they wouldn't have local derbies any more. But all that taken into account I'm sure they could make it work if the desire was there to do so. If its not, then fair enough. Think all these different race nights helps nobody.Fixed night of choice is what it always used to be.Know things regarding rider availability comes into it put the sport is letting the riders dictate to the detriment of their business in some cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 You’d have to imagine Connor Bailey will be in serious contention for a return next season if the league gets weaker as is expected he’d be on a shade over with British reduction he’s had a decent season and he flies around Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, bloom89 said: You’d have to imagine Connor Bailey will be in serious contention for a return next season if the league gets weaker as is expected he’d be on a shade over with British reduction he’s had a decent season and he flies around Glasgow. Goes alot better round northside, can't see him been anywhere but Workington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, mc131 said: Goes alot better round northside, can't see him been anywhere but Workington. Are Workington moving up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, bloom89 said: Are Workington moving up? They are making an announcement today apparently, after the NLRC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 18 hours ago, Fromafar said: Think all these different race nights helps nobody.Fixed night of choice is what it always used to be.Know things regarding rider availability comes into it put the sport is letting the riders dictate to the detriment of their business in some cases Is Friday a problem for riders with Polish commitments, particularly when a restaging is required. Does this explain why it took so long to rearrange the rained off Glasgow v Oxford meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc131 Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 33 minutes ago, bloom89 said: Are Workington moving up? Apparently so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, Beirao said: Is Friday a problem for riders with Polish commitments, particularly when a restaging is required. Does this explain why it took so long to rearrange the rained off Glasgow v Oxford meeting The riders at Championship level in GB are mostly in 1st and 2 div in Poland who race mainly Sat & Sun.eg Masters ,Pickering,Douglas.so should not create major problems IMO.Friday seems to be Glasgows best night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fromafar said: The riders at Championship level in GB are mostly in 1st and 2 div in Poland who race mainly Sat & Sun.eg Masters ,Pickering,Douglas.so should not create major problems IMO.Friday seems to be Glasgows best night. Our problem with Marcin was that his Polish team rode on Saturdays and practice was Fridays, which he missed due to riding at Glasgow and was fined by his Polish club for missing practice. Marcin was hugely popular at Glasgow and was improving week on week, especially when you think that his first meeting at Berwick he struggled to get round and scored zero, his last meeting he scored a faultless maximum. His Polish club at that time were doing well and had reached the playoffs, and as he was captain of the team they recalled him and we were left a bit in the lurch, fortunately it worked out well with signing Tarasenko, would never have happened if Marcin had stayed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, bloom89 said: You’d have to imagine Connor Bailey will be in serious contention for a return next season if the league gets weaker as is expected he’d be on a shade over with British reduction he’s had a decent season and he flies around Glasgow. I think Danyon Hume fits better average-wise, especially as I don't see us running a 2 or 3-pointer at reserve. I think Ace and Lee both come back. Edited October 15, 2023 by Noelinho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, Noelinho said: I think Danyon Hume fits better average-wise, especially as I don't see us running a 2 or 3-pointer at reserve. I think Ace and Lee both come back. Isn't the rumour 36 plus a RS which will probably mean need a 2 pointer? Unless classify ace as one I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Isn't the rumour 36 plus a RS which will probably mean need a 2 pointer? Unless classify ace as one I suppose His average is 3.25. Even with reduction is 3.16. Although I haven't looked into the criteria for 2 pointers, be strange to have him as one imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: Isn't the rumour 36 plus a RS which will probably mean need a 2 pointer? Unless classify ace as one I suppose 36 would mean big compromises. What I hear, which is third hand, seems to be working on an assumption of 38. But they could decide anything at the AGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: His average is 3.25. Even with reduction is 3.16. Although I haven't looked into the criteria for 2 pointers, be strange to have him as one imo. Trying to think back to last time had RS in champ sure were 3s categorised. But then they had 3 categories if I remember correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Weeyin said: Our problem with Marcin was that his Polish team rode on Saturdays and practice was Fridays, which he missed due to riding at Glasgow and was fined by his Polish club for missing practice. Marcin was hugely popular at Glasgow and was improving week on week, especially when you think that his first meeting at Berwick he struggled to get round and scored zero, his last meeting he scored a faultless maximum. His Polish club at that time were doing well and had reached the playoffs, and as he was captain of the team they recalled him and we were left a bit in the lurch, fortunately it worked out well with signing Tarasenko, would never have happened if Marcin had stayed. Don't Brits who are riding for Polish clubs have to go to the Friday practices too? Should we be trying to avoid riders who ride in Poland and go for Chris Harris and Claus Vissing etc. Edited October 15, 2023 by Beirao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 14 minutes ago, Beirao said: Don't Brits who are riding for Polish clubs have to go to the Friday practices too? Should we be trying to avoid riders who ride in Poland and go for Chris Harris and Claus Vissing etc. Masters and Pickering didn’t unless they practiced on the Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) On a 38 point limit is bringing bomber back on just under 9 using too much of our points? Looking through the league I think guys like flint, Allen, mpt, the cooks could name their price with all the big names leaving and being on 7ish averages Example on 38 that fits by my calcs Bomber Bellego Rew Bailey New 5 pointer Lee Ace Edited October 15, 2023 by Jaizer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jaizer said: On a 38 point limit is bringing bomber back on just under 9 using too much of our points? Looking through the league I think guys like flint, Allen, mpt, the cooks could name their price with all the big names leaving and being on 7ish averages He's expensive, but he's really reliable, has immense experience and can help the rest of the team and provide a composed figure in the pits - which we need. I think his off-bike value is gold for the rest of the team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Noelinho said: He's expensive, but he's really reliable, has immense experience and can help the rest of the team and provide a composed figure in the pits - which we need. I think his off-bike value is gold for the rest of the team. 100%. Difference he made to other riders in the side I think was difference between this year and previous years. And tbh, with half the big hitters leaving his average could even go up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted October 15, 2023 Report Share Posted October 15, 2023 You take Bomber regardless of what average he's on. It's #5 and #3 that'll be difficult this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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