Diablo Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 Solid signing from the Tigers & he will have to improve his Ashfield form… Cami’s quotes are legendary so best to not take it seriously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Fromafar said: In Cami’s mind Flint is “of the hottest prospects in World Speedway”.Really. Good Publicity though. Just as well nobody else has a mind like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie10 Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Just as well nobody else has a mind like him. yup lets him get all the bus windows all to himself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, Fromafar said: In Cami’s mind Flint is “of the hottest prospects in World Speedway”.Really. Good Publicity though. He's good but he's certainly NOT one of the hottest prospects in world speedway. His averages over the last three seasons in the Championship (according to the speedway-stats website) are; 2021 7.05 2022 7.17 2023 6.93 This leads me to believe that he has stagnated a bit or maybe even reached his peak but who knows, perhaps he just needs a change of scene and riding for the Tigers and not being given the captain's armband might do him the world of good* *Although i have to say that i've never been impressed with him around Ashfield in the past. Edited December 8, 2023 by Nickinho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 25 minutes ago, Nickinho said: He's good but he's certainly NOT one of the hottest prospects in world speedway. His averages over the last three seasons in the Championship (according to the speedway-stats website) are; 2021 7.05 2022 7.17 2023 6.93 This leads me to believe that he has stagnated a bit or maybe even reached his peak but who knows, perhaps he just needs a change of scene and riding for the Tigers and not being given the captain's armband might do him the world of good* *Although i have to say that i've never been impressed with him around Ashfield in the past. He could be doing a Tony Rickardsson and riding for a club at a track he hasn't gone well at to improve as a rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 50 minutes ago, Nickinho said: He's good but he's certainly NOT one of the hottest prospects in world speedway. His averages over the last three seasons in the Championship (according to the speedway-stats website) are; 2021 7.05 2022 7.17 2023 6.93 This leads me to believe that he has stagnated a bit or maybe even reached his peak but who knows, perhaps he just needs a change of scene and riding for the Tigers and not being given the captain's armband might do him the world of good* *Although i have to say that i've never been impressed with him around Ashfield in the past. Think he needed a change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Leon is a big lad. He's fit and he does all he can I'm sure but he has a big physique. In an age where the higher up the rider scale you go weight by the gram is like gold and every bit off is an advantage, he starts at a disadvantage. He has to find the balance between optimum strength and weight. I know Team GB work very hard on this based on a number of articles about sports science and nutrition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Taking away bonus points, the averages are: 2021: 6.40 2022: 6.83 2023: 6.42 He spent time at reserve in 2021 though. He's got a decent average riding at 4, and I'm guessing he'll be riding at 3 next season, which is probably equivalent. I'd still rather have Claus back though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K7KDD Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Noelinho said: Taking away bonus points, the averages are: 2021: 6.40 2022: 6.83 2023: 6.42 He spent time at reserve in 2021 though. He's got a decent average riding at 4, and I'm guessing he'll be riding at 3 next season, which is probably equivalent. I'd still rather have Claus back though. Yes, I'd have rather had Claus back....his home average was 8.00 and away average 7.07 and that was paired with Ben Basso. Rolling average 6.24 Leon rolling average is 6.40.......home average for Berwick, 7.35 and away 5.37. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Happy with Leon , his Ashfield form or lack off is based as an away rider against a then strong Tigers home team. I can understand some wanting Claus over Leon but I think there is more scope for improvement in Leon than there is with Claus. Riding Glasgow as a home rider is much easier than a visiting one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 16 minutes ago, Gazc said: Happy with Leon , his Ashfield form or lack off is based as an away rider against a then strong Tigers home team. I can understand some wanting Claus over Leon but I think there is more scope for improvement in Leon than there is with Claus. Riding Glasgow as a home rider is much easier than a visiting one. Yeah I'd imagine there will be a few tutoring sessions by Mr Harris before the season starts too. I can't say overly excited by this signing but the move away from the comfort/ stress (delete as appropriate) of being the captain of your hometown club might just allow him to kick on to a 7 plus by end of season. Must be one of strongest 3rd HLs in this league too I'd wager 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Can anyone tell me for SURE that a)….Polish riders have to attend practice on a Friday before a Saturday meeting? and b)….Was there anything written into the rules for next year to change the possibility of the likes of Patrick Wojdylo coming to the Championship on a 5 average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Can anyone tell me for SURE that a)….Polish riders have to attend practice on a Friday before a Saturday meeting? and b)….Was there anything written into the rules for next year to change the possibility of the likes of Patrick Wojdylo coming to the Championship on a 5 average? pretty sure most have to practice on Fridays to get team spot on saturdays and yes loophole closed Edited December 8, 2023 by mac101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 38 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: Can anyone tell me for SURE that a)….Polish riders have to attend practice on a Friday before a Saturday meeting? and b)….Was there anything written into the rules for next year to change the possibility of the likes of Patrick Wojdylo coming to the Championship on a 5 average? Not entirely sure but think I read somewhere nowak equivalent would be an 8 now. But an Aussie/ Dane riding in extraliga with no UK experience would be a 5. Work that one out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ragdoll64 said: Can anyone tell me for SURE that a)….Polish riders have to attend practice on a Friday before a Saturday meeting? and b)….Was there anything written into the rules for next year to change the possibility of the likes of Patrick Wojdylo coming to the Championship on a 5 average? Might be wrong but wasn't it said that Ben Basso had to practice on Saturday mornings and that was the reason he couldn't ride for Glasgow next season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 5 hours ago, Jaizer said: Yeah I'd imagine there will be a few tutoring sessions by Mr Harris before the season starts too. I can't say overly excited by this signing but the move away from the comfort/ stress (delete as appropriate) of being the captain of your hometown club might just allow him to kick on to a 7 plus by end of season. Must be one of strongest 3rd HLs in this league too I'd wager Do you think he's better than Brennan who Poole have just signed given your Mr Harris point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 Brennan had plateaued at Glasgow. He was often absent in the big heats and had a prolonged slump this season where he just looked tired. Perhaps too much travel. He came back to life when Harris took the captaincy from him and he was switched to No2 but he's better than that. I wish him well but don't think you'll find many GLA fans unhappy he's moved on. Replacing Vissing with Flint is perhaps a different story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 22 hours ago, Nickinho said: He's good but he's certainly NOT one of the hottest prospects in world speedway. His averages over the last three seasons in the Championship (according to the speedway-stats website) are; 2021 7.05 2022 7.17 2023 6.93 This leads me to believe that he has stagnated a bit or maybe even reached his peak but who knows, perhaps he just needs a change of scene and riding for the Tigers and not being given the captain's armband might do him the world of good* *Although i have to say that i've never been impressed with him around Ashfield in the past. I think having Harris as a teammate again will be a big bonus to him and Glasgow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, Paulco said: I think having Harris as a teammate again will be a big bonus to him and Glasgow It wasn't too evident when they both rode together for Berwick in 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted December 9, 2023 Report Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Beirao said: It wasn't too evident when they both rode together for Berwick in 2022. It kinda was . Harris was in the pits with him at Cardiff when he rode in that SGP2 event on the Sunday after the main GP . I think having Harris in the pits with him again will prove beneficial 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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