Fromafar Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 17 minutes ago, redlead said: I'm not sure he's at 2nd string level, certainly not as good as the 2 we've got, he's more of a 3rd reserve. But I agree riders of heat leader standard are very thin on the ground. Surprised no one has tried Dany Gapmier would do a job as 3rd Heatleader.Still riding in Europe now and again.( perhaps not interested) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 23 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Surprised no one has tried Dany Gapmier would do a job as 3rd Heatleader.Still riding in Europe now and again.( perhaps not interested) Last I heard was that he wanted to come but couldn't get a visa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: He is fine if looking for a second string but really they need a 3rd HL, so then Connor can go back to 2 or 4 and not have the pressure of needing to get 7+ a meeting. Though maybe this shows there really isn't anyone to sign. I think it's fair to say that the Bears have been very inconsistent this season to date, Jonas Knudsen has been a prime example but you can also say the same to some degree about Jason Edwards and Connor. Do I think this will continue probably not and once they get Danny King back and sort what they suggest are track prep inconsistencies then I think they will be even more solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearingtogo Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Doctor to patient. How can I help you patient, I think I’ve got an hereditary condition. I’ve got diarrhoea. Doctor, diarrhoea is not an hereditary condition. Patient, well it’s in my jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 2 hours ago, redlead said: I'm not sure he's at 2nd string level, certainly not as good as the 2 we've got, he's more of a 3rd reserve. But I agree riders of heat leader standard are very thin on the ground. 1 hour ago, SteelShoe said: I think it's fair to say that the Bears have been very inconsistent this season to date, Jonas Knudsen has been a prime example but you can also say the same to some degree about Jason Edwards and Connor. Do I think this will continue probably not and once they get Danny King back and sort what they suggest are track prep inconsistencies then I think they will be even more solid. Shame Rew isn't interested in the Champ as he'd be ideal and could help his form with Ipswich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 15 hours ago, iainb said: It'd be a chance no doubt... but I've seen many successful comebacks from talented riders down the years... any return would have to be spun to the media and fans though. If I were in Redcar's position, I'd be very tempted. I saw him develop at Coventry under the guidance of Havvy, you'd go down to the pits and even though Havvy was "team" manager he'd invariably be with Garrity. It all seemed to fall apart when Garrity left Cov. Don't know whether Havvy would mentor him again? is this poster a real speedway fan or just a kob head ? if redcar sign this toe rag it will be the end of travelling away fans visiting other tracks . who wants to watch a robber and ???? user make a comeback into the sport .both poster and kob head are a discrace to speedway and the fans .. DONTDO IT REDCAR . you will pay for it in the future . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 8 minutes ago, j2ohh said: is this poster a real speedway fan or just a kob head ? if redcar sign this toe rag it will be the end of travelling away fans visiting other tracks . who wants to watch a robber and ???? user make a comeback into the sport .both poster and kob head are a discrace to speedway and the fans .. DONTDO IT REDCAR . you will pay for it in the future . Have you been on the Sellafield syrup? It's absolutely addled your brain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 15 minutes ago, j2ohh said: is this poster a real speedway fan or just a kob head ? if redcar sign this toe rag it will be the end of travelling away fans visiting other tracks . who wants to watch a robber and ???? user make a comeback into the sport .both poster and kob head are a discrace to speedway and the fans .. DONTDO IT REDCAR . you will pay for it in the future . I really don't think it will happen, they weren't keen on having him back before conviction never mind after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 27 minutes ago, iainb said: Have you been on the Sellafield syrup? It's absolutely addled your brain so, can you give us all your take on the people who had this forced upon them by ???? pig . these people are living with the trauma of what they have been put tthrough , they will never forget this , but you still want ???? pig back in British speedway i dont think he will get a licence to ride , thats if the bspa/scb have any bells in their pants . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 12 minutes ago, j2ohh said: so, can you give us all your take on the people who had this forced upon them by ???? pig . these people are living with the trauma of what they have been put tthrough , they will never forget this , but you still want ???? pig back in British speedway i dont think he will get a licence to ride , thats if the bspa/scb have any bells in their pants . Answers on a postcard to :- "??? What the pig ???? bells in ??? trousers is this supposed to say????" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 8 minutes ago, RoundTheBoards said: Answers on a postcard to :- "??? What the pig ???? bells in ??? trousers is this supposed to say????" i will ask my computer later when the mouse wakes up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK62 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 19 hours ago, iainb said: Should have gone for Garrity and got him back under Havvy's wing Averaged 7.32 back in 2017 I signed him for that season with all the ‘baggage’ that came with him but the ‘baggage train’ is now bigger than the station and no club with any decent standards will be signing him. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK62 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 4 hours ago, ch958 said: I would love to know how we ended up losing our track curator, a very important role and he was brilliant Most important role in ANY club, more important than riders and it was a tragedy when he left as he was / is one of the very best track curators in the UK. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 (edited) 16 hours ago, KK62 said: Most important role in ANY club, more important than riders and it was a tragedy when he left as he was / is one of the very best track curators in the UK. Certainly one of the best but fell out with the gladders who own it I heard. Edited May 27 by ONTWOMINUTES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 I am very disappointed with our side this year, bad luck with Injuries but although Knudsen was below what we expected the new lad Gilles IMO is a total waste of space, who should we have signed ? That is question. I fear that at Scunthorpe we will get a hiding, not sure if I will go with the stream to be embarrassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, Norfolk Bear said: I am very disappointed with our side this year, bad luck with Injuries but although Knudsen was below what we expected the new lad Gilles IMO is a total waste of space, who should we have signed ? That is question. I fear that at Scunthorpe we will get a hiding, not sure if I will go with the stream to be embarrassed The Clubs voting to lowering the points limit doesn’t help,but that’s what they voted for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 1 hour ago, Norfolk Bear said: I am very disappointed with our side this year, bad luck with Injuries but although Knudsen was below what we expected the new lad Gilles IMO is a total waste of space, who should we have signed ? That is question. I fear that at Scunthorpe we will get a hiding, not sure if I will go with the stream to be embarrassed Out of interest why is Gilkes a total waste of space? You have been unfortunate with the injures to tj and king but with the lowering of the points limit it was always going to make people like Bailey and Edwards step up to become heat leaders and with the absence of tj it’s added more pressure to the two mentioned. They are young and inconsistent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 3 hours ago, Norfolk Bear said: I am very disappointed with our side this year, bad luck with Injuries but although Knudsen was below what we expected the new lad Gilkes IMO is a total waste of space, who should we have signed ? That is question. I fear that at Scunthorpe we will get a hiding, not sure if I will go with the stream to be embarrassed That seems very harsh on Gilkes. If they had 11 points available & signed him, you could argue it was a pointless transfer etc. But I think you're being out of order calling him a "total waste of space" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 4 hours ago, Norfolk Bear said: I am very disappointed with our side this year, bad luck with Injuries but although Knudsen was below what we expected the new lad Gilles IMO is a total waste of space, who should we have signed ? That is question. I fear that at Scunthorpe we will get a hiding, not sure if I will go with the stream to be embarrassed I agree that gilkes is a waste of time, been around a number of years now and although still young, he's not exactly a hot prospect in anyone's eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 (edited) 3 hours ago, ONTWOMINUTES said: I agree that Gilkes is a waste of time, been around a number of years now and although still young, he's not exactly a hot prospect in anyone's eyes. I don't agree that (signing) Gilkes is a "waste of time" but I respect your opinion, as there's a big difference between saying that & calling him a "waste of space" imo. However don't forget Gilkes has upped his average every season, despite multiple injuries in his short career. So as long as he averages above Knudsen's 2024 efforts (4.39) then his signing will not be a waste of time. Edited May 29 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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