Oxford Spires 2025

[TTT]

1 hour ago, Hilly said:

If the rumoured signings of Magic, Riss and Schlien leave 8.01, looks like we will need a 'big' hitter to stay competitive. Is it realistic to think maybe Vaculik, Dudek, Madsen, Michelsen?  the rumours about Bewley seemed to have dried up. Without somebody of that standing, a battle to avoid bottom spot looks on the cards.

100% agree, Getting a No.1 really is make or break for the Spires.

[TTT]

1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said:

Bewley is staying at Belle Vue. Oxford still have a golden chance to be very competitive due to Janowski’s cheap looking average. Because of his early struggles, he’s now on a very attractive average judging by his end of season form. Have to make it count though which they haven’t done previously so can understand the concerns. 

They really shouldn't have wasted time in chasing Bewley.

Now the Spires may not have a No.1 at all and they may only have two real HL's.

[szkocjasid]

Oxford can still be stronger than last year, even if they don't sign a top heat leader.

As long as they find a 6.5+ rider, they've strengthened on Harris at the top of the team.

Then if they have got Schlein or someone of a similar ability at 6, that's an improvement on the Kerr / Kemp / Killeen position.

Apart from that it's Killeen for Boughen, which does weaken them imo.

*I know Killeen rode with Boughen for a few weeks, but I'd say he's effectively replacing Boughen's position this year.

[Col]

Tungate, Wright & Killeen signed.  Janowski likely?

[AceBelle]

9 hours ago, TTT said:

They really shouldn't have wasted time in chasing Bewley.

Now the Spires may not have a No.1 at all and they may only have two real HL's.

Bewley was a fantasy Disney dream 🫠

[arnieg]

3 minutes ago, AceBelle said:

Bewley was a fantasy Disney dream 🫠

I'm sure Aces would have given us Phil Disney as a consolation signing.

[SandyLaner]

Really, REALLY need an 8 point rider or I'm afraid we'll be non-challengers.

[Youhave2minutes]

15 minutes ago, SandyLaner said:

Really, REALLY need an 8 point rider or I'm afraid we'll be non-challengers.

Enter Peter Kildemand

[SPEEDY69]

1 hour ago, Youhave2minutes said:

Enter Peter Kildemand

I think they mean 8 points each meeting not every two 😄

[Marky_Mark]

Please remind me what’s the criteria for a new rider with an assessed 8.00 average, is it a non GP rider? 

[Gambo95]

46 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said:

Please remind me what’s the criteria for a new rider with an assessed 8.00 average, is it a non GP rider? 

Think Emil and Freddie came in on 8, but Kvech didn't.

I have no idea how it works when a current and ex GP rider start on an 8 then another GP rider comes and starts on a lower average?

[Marky_Mark]

12 minutes ago, Gambo95 said:

Think Emil and Freddie came in on 8, but Kvech didn't.

I have no idea how it works when a current and ex GP rider start on an 8 then another GP rider comes and starts on a lower average?

Yh that’s confusing! But I guess someone like Kubera should be an 8.00 based on the above?

[Gambo]

3 hours ago, Gambo95 said:

Think Emil and Freddie came in on 8, but Kvech didn't.

I have no idea how it works when a current and ex GP rider start on an 8 then another GP rider comes and starts on a lower average?

I believe that a rider must have been in the GP's for at least two years to have the 8 point assessed average.

[Youhave2minutes]

4 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said:

I think they mean 8 points each meeting not every two 😄

He’s capable of 8 easy a meeting if not more

[Pauldoveyspeedway]

6 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said:

Enter Peter Kildemand

Dudek or another decent pole with Magic already there..

[TTT]

Could Peter try and convince Huckenbeck to ride for the Spires?

German Connection and Riss is likely to be at No.2 for the Spires.

Edited November 19, 2024 by TTT

[cowboy cookie returns?]

5 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said:

Dudek or another decent pole with Magic already there..

You guys need big bucks for Dudek. 

[Youhave2minutes]

1 hour ago, cowboy cookie returns? said:

You guys need big bucks for Dudek. 

He won’t come here

[Falcon1983]

 

Rumours of his demands are quite wide off the mark, so could well be Dudek at Oxford

Dudek, Janowski and Tungate a decent top 3

[Youhave2minutes]

19 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said:

 

Rumours of his demands are quite wide off the mark, so could well be Dudek at Oxford

Dudek, Janowski and Tungate a decent top 3

Wont happen

Edited November 19, 2024 by Youhave2minutes