Mr Blobby Posted Monday at 09:00 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 09:00 PM (edited) 53 minutes ago, lewy said: So assuming paco is back at Edinburgh, I think it leaves 8.44 for 2 reserves,any clues? Correct, a top three of sedgy, kye and paco is hardly inspiring. Edited Monday at 09:01 PM by Mr Blobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted Monday at 09:05 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 09:05 PM 3 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Correct, a top three of sedgy, kye and paco is hardly inspiring. Can't see any of our riders scoring double figures away from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted Monday at 09:08 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 09:08 PM 1 minute ago, Endeavour said: Can't see any of our riders scoring double figures away from home. The league has only lost Pickering, cook and Brennan. Still got all the other top guys in the league. Heat 13 and 15 going to be a major issue. Unless we have two reserves that are going to increase their averages and we’re strong there all year we’re going to be in deep bother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicktrackSandy Posted Monday at 10:00 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 10:00 PM 1 hour ago, lewy said: So assuming paco is back at Edinburgh, I think it leaves 8.44 for 2 reserves,any clues? However it ends up it's a wee bit less than expectations so far - although can see Victor exceeding his 5.00. The others are possibly on the money where they are at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago 9 hours ago, SlicktrackSandy said: However it ends up it's a wee bit less than expectations so far - although can see Victor exceeding his 5.00. The others are possibly on the money where they are at present. A wee bit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago (edited) Wrong thread. Edited 19 hours ago by Diamonds85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago I have to say, if it's confirmed 2 x 4pt reserves, I'd quite honestly have to say it's one of the worst ever attempts at team building I've ever seen from the Monarchs management. And I've been around to witness multiple efforts. Sedgmen is not a number 1. Castagna is not a number 5. Thomson is adequate at 3 or 4. Palovaara or SuperGrahn must be at reserve. There's no point in having them both in the top 5. The 4-pointers may well do ok at reserve. However, any possible potential gain from that 'strength' will be well and truly cancelled out by those above who have, quite frankly, been thrown to the wolves. I look forward to counting the heat advantages from 13 and 15. Should be fun... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 1 minute ago, King Jamie said: I have to say, if it's confirmed 2 x 4pt reserves, I'd quite honestly have to say it's one of the worst ever attempts at team building I've ever seen from the Monarchs management. And I've been around to witness multiple efforts. Sedgmen is not a number 1. Castagna is not a number 5. Thomson is adequate at 3 or 4. Palovaara or SuperGrahn must be at reserve. There's no point in having them both in the top 5. The 4-pointers may well do ok at reserve. However, any possible potential gain from that 'strength' will be well and truly cancelled out by those above who have, quite frankly, been thrown to the wolves. I look forward to counting the heat advantages from 13 and 15. Should be fun... Here goes ....... I agree with everything in this post Gary. All a bit underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 7 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Here goes ....... I agree with everything in this post Gary. All a bit underwhelming. Where are the the decent riders going come from.They are certainly not interested in GB these days.(except for big money signing on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago Just now, Fromafar said: Where are the the decent riders going come from.They are certainly not interested in GB these days.(except for big money signing on) Others teams can put together a solid looking seven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 18 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Others teams can put together a solid looking seven. No, Poole and Glasgow can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster00 Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago (edited) 20 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Others teams can put together a solid looking seven. The league is being split the past few seasons into the haves and have nots, unfortunately Edinburgh along with Plymouth and Berwick seem to be in the second category. Edinburgh have at least tried this season so far with Palovaara and Grahn to bring something fresh, unfortunately the big hitters often stay put or chase the money elsewhere. They might pull a rabbit out of the hat, there is still time yet. Edited 16 hours ago by Hamster00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 17 minutes ago, Endeavour said: Others teams can put together a solid looking seven. Mainly from established rider over here though.Problem for Monarchs is not too many riders fancy Armadale as their home track .IMO We don’t know final line up. So maybe a surprise signing to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicktrackSandy Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Hamster00 said: The league is being split the past few seasons into the haves and have nots, unfortunately Edinburgh along with Plymouth and Berwick seem to be in the second category. Edinburgh have at least tried this season so far with Palovaara and Grahn to bring something fresh, unfortunately the big hitters often stay put or chase the money elsewhere. They might pull a rabbit out of the hat, there is still time yet. 8.44 left for #6 & #7 should be enough to allow a couple of worthy additions to the lower end. These could well end up being crucial in the make up of a "more balanced" side that some folks have been calling for. Judgement time will be October 2025 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 29 minutes ago, Hamster00 said: The league is being split the past few seasons into the haves and have nots, unfortunately Edinburgh along with Plymouth and Berwick seem to be in the second category. Edinburgh have at least tried this season so far with Palovaara and Grahn to bring something fresh, unfortunately the big hitters often stay put or chase the money elsewhere. They might pull a rabbit out of the hat, there is still time yet. Berwick have had decent teams over the last couple of years. They unfortunately have suffered badly with injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago 1 hour ago, King Jamie said: I have to say, if it's confirmed 2 x 4pt reserves, I'd quite honestly have to say it's one of the worst ever attempts at team building I've ever seen from the Monarchs management. And I've been around to witness multiple efforts. Sedgmen is not a number 1. Castagna is not a number 5. Thomson is adequate at 3 or 4. Palovaara or SuperGrahn must be at reserve. There's no point in having them both in the top 5. The 4-pointers may well do ok at reserve. However, any possible potential gain from that 'strength' will be well and truly cancelled out by those above who have, quite frankly, been thrown to the wolves. I look forward to counting the heat advantages from 13 and 15. Should be fun... Effectively with Josh moving on we’ve moved everyone up a spot got rid of lasse and max James, and brought in a bit more fire power at the bottom end to replace Pickering. Fully agree we could be in for a long year. I know John was crying out middle of last years for crowds to increase it starts with a winning team on the track which he’s failed to produce for a couple of years now. Are him and Alex losing their touch when it comes to team building? Or are we being out priced? Probably bit of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago 10 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Effectively with Josh moving on we’ve moved everyone up a spot got rid of lasse and max James, and brought in a bit more fire power at the bottom end to replace Pickering. Fully agree we could be in for a long year. I know John was crying out middle of last years for crowds to increase it starts with a winning team on the track which he’s failed to produce for a couple of years now. Are him and Alex losing their touch when it comes to team building? Or are we being out priced? Probably bit of both. Too many tracks on a Friday night. Riders will choose a track either closer to home or as it is their living one that offers a better monetary package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago (edited) 12 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Are him and Alex losing their touch when it comes to team building? Or are we being out priced? Probably bit of both. Behind every single successful speedway team that ever existed has been a presence on the British Speedway Forum. This topic sits at 14 pages. Fourteen. One. Four. Glasgow? We’re at 25. Even Berwick are in the twenties. You’re one page ahead of Plymouth and their entire fan base consists of two men and a dog. Edited 15 hours ago by TheWellBehavedWorrall 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago Castagna, Vissing and a 2.00 Pointer to finish off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 1 hour ago, TTT said: Castagna, Vissing and a 2.00 Pointer to finish off? Vissing can’t get round Armadale don’t think he would want it as his home track again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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