Bagpuss Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, szkocjasid said: That would come in at 36.96, they're not going to pick a team over a point below the limit! I've never seen the issue with this if they think they the got the right seven riders. Presumably the one 'at risk' would be Heeps but if there is nobody obvious or practical to replace him with then why do it for the sake of it. Edited October 29, 2023 by Bagpuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 18 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I've never seen the issue with this if they think they the got the right seven riders. Presumably the one 'at risk' would be Heeps but if there is nobody obvious or practical to replace him with then why do it gor the sake of it. They could have Rew instead of Heeps though! As an example, obviously if he got a Danish team might be a bit difficult lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: They could have Rew instead of Heeps though! As an example, obviously if he got a Danish team might be a bit difficult lol. Rew has signed for Vojens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: They could have Rew instead of Heeps though! As an example, obviously if he got a Danish team might be a bit difficult lol. Exactly, hence the 'practical' comment. Or perhaps he's going elsewhere, or is too expensive for the budget etc. I like the fact this team has four Chargers/NL riders in it. There's a lot of potential in that mooted side with a top two to match any. It's a bit of a blueprint for others. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 Surely anders Rowe would be the perfect fit for Oxford,and be re-united with his mate Henry from there Somerset days as team mates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 The reserve pair are almost assured to be Killeen & Boughen with the top two of Nicholls & Masters. Then the remaining trio is the area of discussion, I would like to stick with Jenkins for my first choice. Heeps is a spent force he came as a third heat leader but now struggles at reserve Oxford can't afford that, Atkins is a question mark, it must be said he has ridden some good races this past season but is it enough. I would like to look elsewhere & possibly bring some new talent into the UK. Casper Hendriksen or Daniel Klima For instance goood young riders for the future or riders that have British experience Kevin Wolbert or Timo Lahti both had fantastic seasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 5, 2023 Report Share Posted November 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, Technik said: The reserve pair are almost assured to be Killeen & Boughen with the top two of Nicholls & Masters. Then the remaining trio is the area of discussion, I would like to stick with Jenkins for my first choice. Heeps is a spent force he came as a third heat leader but now struggles at reserve Oxford can't afford that, Atkins is a question mark, it must be said he has ridden some good races this past season but is it enough. I would like to look elsewhere & possibly bring some new talent into the UK. Casper Hendriksen or Daniel Klima For instance goood young riders for the future or riders that have British experience Kevin Wolbert or Timo Lahti both had fantastic seasons. A Wednesday track will rule out anyone racing in Danish League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 6:40 AM, Technik said: The reserve pair are almost assured to be Killeen & Boughen with the top two of Nicholls & Masters. Then the remaining trio is the area of discussion, I would like to stick with Jenkins for my first choice. Heeps is a spent force he came as a third heat leader but now struggles at reserve Oxford can't afford that, Atkins is a question mark, it must be said he has ridden some good races this past season but is it enough. I would like to look elsewhere & possibly bring some new talent into the UK. Casper Hendriksen or Daniel Klima For instance goood young riders for the future or riders that have British experience Kevin Wolbert or Timo Lahti both had fantastic seasons. I'd agree with that, Heeps was at best hit and miss this season yes he pulled a few vital points out of the bag but that only made up for all the 0's or 1's he'd managed at other meetings we can't keep baby sitting him I'd like to see Jordan back he gave nothing but his all on and off the track this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted November 6, 2023 Report Share Posted November 6, 2023 Tolley's last update (in last week's speedway star) said he hadn't heard from the stadium Until he does there's nothing to say, he can't force them to arrange a meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just had a message off a mate saying Scott Nicholls in a BBC Radio Oxford interview tonight said that he's riding for Oxford next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Triple.H. said: Just had a message off a mate saying Scott Nicholls in a BBC Radio Oxford interview tonight said that he's riding for Oxford next season. Let the Cheetah out the bag, did he?…..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 Could Oxford be racing in both prem and champ next season. that’s the plan, big week ahead 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Could Oxford be racing in both prem and champ next season. that’s the plan, big week ahead One thing championship and NDL but Prem and CL ! I would have thought the costs would be too prohibitive plus getting the fans to attend in numbers twice a week is a big ask but who knows ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Could Oxford be racing in both prem and champ next season. that’s the plan, big week ahead Sums up the state the sport is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Phil The Ace said: Could Oxford be racing in both prem and champ next season. that’s the plan, big week ahead Had heard this, would be incredibly brave but if the second division team is packed with chargers it could work. Would mean weekly speedway which is what we used to have in the 'good old' days. Of course the million dollar question is can they get enough through the door every week but if they take the plunge I wish them luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Phil The Ace said: Could Oxford be racing in both prem and champ next season. that’s the plan, big week ahead You obviously have very good contacts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, topaz325 said: One thing championship and NDL but Prem and CL ! I would have thought the costs would be too prohibitive plus getting the fans to attend in numbers twice a week is a big ask but who knows ? Let's hope it doesn't hurt them financially. But guess they would have costed it out. Shame they can't do one of the teams under Swindon and get Rosco to TM it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Let's hope it doesn't hurt them financially. But guess they would have costed it out. Shame they can't do one of the teams under Swindon and get Rosco to TM it. Why would they even consider that. Stupid suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 Some people post just to see their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 22 minutes ago, lewy said: Why would they even consider that. Stupid suggestion. Cos it keeps a speedway club alive until they can sort things for themselves. Oxford don't need two teams, Swindon need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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