szkocjasid Posted August 8 Report Share Posted August 8 I see Paco Castagna has often talked about being "snubbed" by Premiership bosses, this time he has an article in the Speedway Star addressing this, now while he has had a great season for Edinburgh, looking at the Premiership line-ups I'm not sure there's a team he would strengthen. Belle Vue: recently signed Zischke & Vuolas, now while Paco has a higher Champ average than Vuolas, he's taken 4 or 5 seasons to reach a 6+ average, Zischke & Vuolas have achieved that in half a season, so can see why Aces would consoder them more promising. Birmingham & King's Lynn: both need heat leaders, not reserves. As Lynn have injured riders they should be encouraged to sign Paco, but they're unlikely to do that if they can continue with guests / call off matches when they can't get strong guests. Ipswich: don't need to strengthen up their top 6 & Paco couldn't replace Jenkins. Leicester: top 6 all stronger than Paco. Sheffield: can't replace a reserve with Paco & not likely to drop Howarth. Which leaves Oxford: now Paco could've strengthened them at reserve, but unfortunately for him Peter Schroeck is doing his best to weaken then team & avoid making the play-offs. Think Castagna, needs to try & pick up as many guest bookings as he can, to put himself into teams' plans for 2025. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 On 8/8/2024 at 6:53 PM, szkocjasid said: I see Paco Castagna has often talked about being "snubbed" by Premiership bosses, this time he has an article in the Speedway Star addressing this, now while he has had a great season for Edinburgh, looking at the Premiership line-ups I'm not sure there's a team he would strengthen. Belle Vue: recently signed Zischke & Vuolas, now while Paco has a higher Champ average than Vuolas, he's taken 4 or 5 seasons to reach a 6+ average, Zischke & Vuolas have achieved that in half a season, so can see why Aces would consoder them more promising. Birmingham & King's Lynn: both need heat leaders, not reserves. As Lynn have injured riders they should be encouraged to sign Paco, but they're unlikely to do that if they can continue with guests / call off matches when they can't get strong guests. Ipswich: don't need to strengthen up their top 6 & Paco couldn't replace Jenkins. Leicester: top 6 all stronger than Paco. Sheffield: can't replace a reserve with Paco & not likely to drop Howarth. Which leaves Oxford: now Paco could've strengthened them at reserve, but unfortunately for him Peter Schroeck is doing his best to weaken then team & avoid making the play-offs. Think Castagna, needs to try & pick up as many guest bookings as he can, to put himself into teams' plans for 2025. I like Paco as a rider and always find him good value for money but I suspect he may be viewed as inconsistent. How does his away average stack up against his home average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 On 8/13/2024 at 10:22 AM, SJA said: I like Paco as a rider and always find him good value for money but I suspect he may be viewed as inconsistent. How does his away average stack up against his home average? He was mince at Glasgow last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 On 8/13/2024 at 10:22 AM, SJA said: I like Paco as a rider and always find him good value for money but I suspect he may be viewed as inconsistent. How does his away average stack up against his home average? This year: 8.20/6.22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 4 hours ago, Paulco said: He was mince at Glasgow last night I assume you mean spaghetti Bolognese? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, TheScotsman said: I assume you mean spaghetti Bolognese? He was absolute Merda. Apparently, Merda is Italian for Sh!t just in-case anyone asks. Edited August 15 by Gazc 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Gazc said: He was absolute Merda. Apparently, Merda is Italian for Sh!t just in-case anyone asks. I thought it was a criminal offence in Taggart...... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 On 8/15/2024 at 9:59 AM, Paulco said: He was mince at Glasgow last night No, mince is good. 🧚♀️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 Everyone watching last night's Championship Pairs will better understand why Paco Castagna has not been 'snapped up' by a Premiership club!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromBendThree Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Everyone watching last night's Championship Pairs will better understand why Paco Castagna has not been 'snapped up' by a Premiership club!! Lynn gave him an outing as a guest and he was poor. Typical Edinburgh- lots of big talk which turns out to be hot air time and again on recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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