SteelShoe Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 On 12/12/2024 at 12:02 PM, Hamster00 said: Definitely confidence I would say, you look at the setup he has, sponsorship, three bikes etc etc and it all looked fantastic. He had an early season tumble in Poland and never seemed the same after that, was very cautious in first bend traffic and really looked a different rider from the one that turned up against Workington in the Border Trophy. The last few meetings of his season he definitely seemed to be getting back some of that confidence, it is just a shame as many have said that we persevered and game him the runway to work through it and he has repaid that faith by chasing a few more dollars. As disappointing as it is for us I don’t particularly blame him, we’ve all chased the money at one time or another, I just hope it works out for him as I can’t imagine the Glasgow management will have as much patience and it’s clear that the fan base expects nothing less than silverware this season either. Got to be frustrating for the Banfits losing Freddie after showing him loyalty last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 14 hours ago, IainB said: 2 previous appearances from Killer at Berwick in 2010, scored 3 on his first visit, 9 on his second. He was a real prospect back then with an all action style. Progressed into the GP's where he seemed to inexplicably fall off a lot whenever other riders got near him. Then seemed to disappear from the scene internationally... has he been any good in recent years? On the face of it you think wow an ex-GP rider in the CL, there must be question marks over him after recent returnees to British Speedway and their struggles, I hope it works out for him, Berwick & Oxford. Stats are okay abroad. PSD doesn't give stats for 2024 so he maybe didn't race. I think he will do well, the jury is more out for me reference Cook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 On 12/13/2024 at 9:48 AM, Normski said: Last season we had 7 blank Saturdays and finished League fixtures on August 10th, after starting on March 30th and having 6 meetings in first 7 weeks. Yet the powers that be reckon clubs can't do 2H 2A yes we were lucky weather wise but even so. Would imagine promoter losses influences this. It would appear there is no real stomach from promoters currently for 2H/2A. Rider and associated costs probably not covered by gate receipts at most clubs so more meetings result in greater losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 16 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: Stats are okay abroad. PSD doesn't give stats for 2024 so he maybe didn't race. He didn't. Think the closest comparator is Troy Batchelor. Both ex GP, both clearly on the slide, both no longer attracting interest in Poland, but both still able to do a job in Championship. I think 8.5 is probably a pretty fair reflection of his likely scoring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 1 hour ago, SteelShoe said: Would imagine promoter losses influences this. It would appear there is no real stomach from promoters currently for 2H/2A. Rider and associated costs probably not covered by gate receipts at most clubs so more meetings result in greater losses. True in Berwick's case having Glasgow,Edinburgh,Redcar and you guys twice is probably worth it but having Scunny,Oxford,Poole,Plymouth not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 59 minutes ago, Normski said: True in Berwick's case having Glasgow,Edinburgh,Redcar and you guys twice is probably worth it but having Scunny,Oxford,Poole,Plymouth not so much. And Bandits will have the Scottish clubs twice because of BSN, plus Redcar twice thanks to KO Cup and probably Worky in the Border Trophy -- so that's sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 1 minute ago, crescent girl said: And Bandits will have the Scottish clubs twice because of BSN, plus Redcar twice thanks to KO Cup and probably Worky in the Border Trophy -- so that's sorted! Border Trophy not on fixtue list it seems for 2025, it was included in 2024 Season Ticket package 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo95 Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 (edited) 3 hours ago, Normski said: True in Berwick's case having Glasgow,Edinburgh,Redcar and you guys twice is probably worth it but having Scunny,Oxford,Poole,Plymouth not so much. Edited December 14 by Gambo95 Others have said points made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteelShoe Posted December 14 Report Share Posted December 14 (edited) On 12/11/2024 at 12:56 PM, Mr Blobby said: Top scorer at Armadale in the NDL last year, need bike skill to get round there. Dayle seems keen to improve and showed signs of this happening last season. Would think he will be a travel companion for Cookie as well. Worth a shot. Peter Kildeman dubbed 'spider' by the Worky fans was box office in his time at the club. Remember him scoring 14 points in our win at Scunthorpe early in his first season, he was bouncing off the boards and scaringly good. Good addition to the Championship. Sam Hagon rode well at Berwick last season and should be a good signing at 6. Out in Aus at the moment as well getting competitive meetings in so should be race ready. Lot of potential but also some question marks, be interesting to watch. Edited December 14 by SteelShoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 Anyone know when the Championship fixtures are out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted December 18 Report Share Posted December 18 20 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Anyone know when the Championship fixtures are out? You would like to think very soon. Same as 2024 season 9 teams, Pairs and CLRC already in place BEN FUND in place. Hopefully we start a lot later than March 30th as we had raced 7 home meetings by May 18th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted December 18 Report Share Posted December 18 On 12/14/2024 at 1:49 PM, Normski said: Border Trophy not on fixtue list it seems for 2025, it was included in 2024 Season Ticket package That would be a shame, good pre season run out with a competitive edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 18 Report Share Posted December 18 (edited) On 12/14/2024 at 10:30 AM, SteelShoe said: Got to be frustrating for the Banfits losing Freddie after showing him loyalty last season. Wasn’t an asset so no big deal.Being honest he didn’t show much improvement over the season.He would have been difficult to replace with anyone better during the season with the averages situation. Edited December 18 by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko Posted yesterday at 11:32 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 11:32 AM Looking at the bandits team this year I personally think it will be a good season with target been play offs. They are always going to have a strong No.6 and a strong top 2. If Drew can push on it will be a strong side, can’t see the bandits getting beat at home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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