szkocjasid Posted September 10 Report Share Posted September 10 On 9/4/2024 at 4:59 PM, Happy Hunter said: My first two signings would be the Thompson twins. Ben Barker is not the rider he was! Of course Barker isn't the rider he used to be, that's why he'd be available as a 6 point second string not a 9+ heat leader. I've never understood that argument, if you had to sign him on his old average, of course you'd be like "that's a mistake he's not the rider he was" but the way averages & team building works, Barker can still do something in the middle of the team. I'd try & get the 3 mentioned plus Bowtell back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulboy Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 9 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Of course Barker isn't the rider he used to be, that's why he'd be available as a 6 point second string not a 9+ heat leader. I've never understood that argument, if you had to sign him on his old average, of course you'd be like "that's a mistake he's not the rider he was" but the way averages & team building works, Barker can still do something in the middle of the team. I'd try & get the 3 mentioned plus Bowtell back. The Thompson twins will be the main priority I'm sure, but I fear for Plymouth they'll probably end up at one of the league's money clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 2 hours ago, paulboy said: The Thompson twins will be the main priority I'm sure, but I fear for Plymouth they'll probably end up at one of the league's money clubs. Lewy will know......................!😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 2 hours ago, paulboy said: The Thompson twins will be the main priority I'm sure, but I fear for Plymouth they'll probably end up at one of the league's money clubs. That will rule out Berwick then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 3 hours ago, paulboy said: The Thompson twins will be the main priority I'm sure, but I fear for Plymouth they'll probably end up at one of the league's money clubs. Would love them at Glasgow, but would they like the travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 4 hours ago, Weeyin said: Would love them at Glasgow, but would they like the travel Where are they based? Though Dan's GSA is 7.55 and if the points limit is 38, perish the thought, that along with Chris takes care of nearly 17 points and could leave us with a team structure just like this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 1 hour ago, Beirao said: Where are they based? Though Dan's GSA is 7.55 and if the points limit is 38, perish the thought, that along with Chris takes care of nearly 17 points and could leave us with a team structure just like this year. Pretty sure Joe n Dan are based around the Nuneaton area. Midlands basically 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 Dan Thompson has a dangerous average for anybody to fit him into a side , not withstanding the excellent year he has had 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 3 hours ago, ruckerroo said: Dan Thompson has a dangerous average for anybody to fit him into a side , not withstanding the excellent year he has had Think he could put a point on his average & be one of the top men in the league, average shouldn't put anyone off. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 12 Report Share Posted September 12 (edited) 16 hours ago, ruckerroo said: Dan Thompson has a dangerous average for anybody to fit him into a side , not withstanding the excellent year he has had Dan looks as though he still has improvement left in him.Whereas most of the riders around his average are “journeymen” these days.Would rather take the chance with him. Edited September 12 by Fromafar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 Hopefully Plymouth can re-sign AN Guest. He's been the backbone of the team for a few years now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 1. Batchelor 2. Newman 3. Barker 4. Etheridge 5. D. Thompson 6. M. Andersen 7. J. Hook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 2 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: 1. Batchelor 2. Newman 3. Barker 4. Etheridge 5. D. Thompson 6. M. Andersen 7. J. Hook Where is Baek????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Where is Baek????? Baek in Denmark 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted September 14 Report Share Posted September 14 5 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: 1. Batchelor 2. Newman 3. Barker 4. Etheridge 5. D. Thompson 6. M. Andersen 7. J. Hook Very much doubt Newman would go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef1 Posted September 15 Author Report Share Posted September 15 (edited) 17 hours ago, Catalan said: Very much doubt Newman would go back. 1. Batchelor 2. Pearson 3. Barker 4. Etheridge 5. D. Thompson 6. B Trigger 7. J. Hook Edited September 15 by Chef1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 16 Report Share Posted September 16 On 9/15/2024 at 8:33 AM, Chef1 said: 1. Batchelor 2. Pearson 3. Barker 4. Etheridge 5. D. Thompson 6. B Trigger 7. J. Hook Hope your right with one of these. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted September 16 Report Share Posted September 16 Assuming it's a 40 point limit. Always thought the Americans should suit Plymouth's small circuit. Plymouth Dan Thompson 7.36 Broc Nicol 5.95 Ben Barker 5.87 Joe Thompson 5.63 Dillon Ruml 5.47 Alfie Bowtell 5.07 Jacob Hook 4.28 Total 39.63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 On 9/14/2024 at 9:02 AM, Falcon1983 said: 1. Batchelor 2. Newman 3. Barker 4. Etheridge 5. D. Thompson 6. M. Andersen 7. J. Hook Oh yes ! Please take Etheridge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 Team averages for 2025 - to keep strengths as they are then the team average has to be 45. Plymouth 2025 the Thompson twins are a must have, then Ben Barker on his average is also a must for the Gladiators. It's been said elsewere but Ben could do with looseing a stone in weight and while on the subject Karl Newman could do with looseing 2 plus stone! Nothing personnel to either, but as professional riders they would both increase their earnings. Good luck to Mark, Gary & the Gladiators in 2025. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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