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2 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said:

You've already got a clear number one. Name is Janowski. Just needs to perform like one on a regular basis. Leave a bit of scope for making strengthening change/s if he isn't hacking it by end of May

Even with Magic averaging 8'ish, team looks weak without another big hitter

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Rumour brewing that Schlein might be retiring which could fall in line with the Dan Gilkes situation.

Rumour was Schlein to Oxford so maybe the management were informed just in time to make a late offer to Dan Gilkes which is why he wasn't announced at Sheffield?

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13 minutes ago, TTT said:

Rumour brewing that Schlein might be retiring which could fall in line with the Dan Gilkes situation.

Rumour was Schlein to Oxford so maybe the management were informed just in time to make a late offer to Dan Gilkes which is why he wasn't announced at Sheffield?

Seems an odd choice to offer a 3 point rider a spot to replace a 5 point rider you had planned to use though?

If it was a week before the season, I'd understand it?

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1 minute ago, szkocjasid said:

Seems an odd choice to offer a 3 point rider a spot to replace a 5 point rider you had planned to use though?

If it was a week before the season, I'd understand it?

It is odd... Someone mentioned it the other day, but does it throw doubt on Riss being signed up?  If the Spires go for Riss and Gilkes, they have over 10 to play with... Unless they are deliberately building well under the limit and anticipating someone becoming available during the season to then switch in perhaps

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28 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

Seems an odd choice to offer a 3 point rider a spot to replace a 5 point rider you had planned to use though?

If it was a week before the season, I'd understand it?

I agree.

Perhaps Peter wants Gilkes for a bit of continuity considering he's likely to replace Boughen in the Cheetahs side.

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If Schlein is retiring and a Number 1 isn't available then I'd be aiming for this instead of going for Gilkes.

I know S. Worrall gets a lot of negativity but he's been thrown in at the deep end when riding for certain clubs, He's a No.2/No.6 and this line-up would see him riding in that team position throughout the season.

 

1. Tungate

2. S. Worrall

3. Janowski

4. Wright

5. 7.71 left (7.50 Assessed Rider)

6. Riss

7. Killeen (RS)

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On 11/21/2024 at 9:26 PM, Hooky said:

Dan Gilkes signing for you guys.

Agreed with some of the comments above, I reckon that Gilkes has signed instead of the rumoured Schlein and that will mean no Riss giving them more points for the last 2 rather than being that far below the points limit 

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2 hours ago, TTT said:

Rumour brewing that Schlein might be retiring which could fall in line with the Dan Gilkes situation.

Rumour was Schlein to Oxford so maybe the management were informed just in time to make a late offer to Dan Gilkes which is why he wasn't announced at Sheffield?

Didn't Berwick confirm Schelin for their Championship team a week or so ago? Have things changed since then?

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17 minutes ago, hyabb17 said:

Didn't Berwick confirm Schelin for their Championship team a week or so ago? Have things changed since then?

Yes but rumour is since then he's had an offer from work that's too good to turn down.

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On 11/22/2024 at 3:17 PM, szkocjasid said:

I'd think they must have a number one lined up, otherwise why would they release Harris?

If they're going down the strength in depth option, Harris would work out.

 

3 hours ago, SaddlebowRoad said:

perhaps bomber didn't want to stay

Harris himself said when dropped

" i can confirm that I am not in Oxford plans for 2025, but thank everyone involved in the club for 2024"

That doesn't sound like a rider who didn't want to stay

 

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