Daniel Smith Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 Anders is a million miles ahead of Thompson. Why are they even being compared in the first place as they're at different stages of their careers. British Speedway (Premiership or Championship) is not the yard stick. The fact Rowe is learning in Poland's U24E is far more progressive than anything served up here. In 2 years Thompson could be better, but right now, not a chance. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said: Anders is a million miles ahead of Thompson. Why are they even being compared in the first place as they're at different stages of their careers. British Speedway (Premiership or Championship) is not the yard stick. The fact Rowe is learning in Poland's U24E is far more progressive than anything served up here. In 2 years Thompson could be better, but right now, not a chance. Of course it is. It’s where they can both be compared fairly because both ride in the same league. Rowe quite clearly isn’t “a million miles ahead of Thompson” in any way shape or form. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 (edited) On 10/23/2024 at 4:14 PM, Steve Irving said: Ben Cook, Lawson, Klindt, Iversen, Kvech, Harris, Boughen. Think that’ll be it. Still this by all accounts. It’s an interesting team if nothing else. Has obvious weaknesses, but obvious strengths also. Edited October 29 by Steve Irving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 2 hours ago, Aries said: Dan Thompson didn’t even feature in the championship in 2023 bar two meetings for Birmingham averaging 3.50. 2024, 18 meetings, 7.88. I’d say that’s even greater progression. “By far” LOL. Calm down. “By a mile” LOL. take off your blinkered Lynn spectacles. Agree. What they seem to be ignoring is Dan Thompson this year spent most of this season in the main body of the side, (rising star I might add), Rowe sat in his comfy number 7 berth all year bar the last meeting or two at the end of the season. 0.72 between them. Thompson is also two years younger than Rowe so I’m not sure about the “highest ceiling” either or what that’s based on. Nobody can predict who has a higher ceiling, some riders progress some don’t so it’s all guesswork. The current stats though are there for all to see. Thompson was only in the main body because Rew sat on an average of 4.00 for most of the season! Rowe had to get his average over 5.00 before he moved out of reserve... Bit of a difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 12 hours ago, SpeedwayFan91 said: Thompson was only in the main body because Rew sat on an average of 4.00 for most of the season! Rowe had to get his average over 5.00 before he moved out of reserve... Bit of a difference Not only did Dan get into the team he actually increased his average in the team. He also retained his place for 3 months before Rew overtook him. both Dan and Anders are great prospects and both will have great careers but imo Dan shades Anders atm. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 2 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Not only did Dan get into the team he actually increased his average in the team. He also retained his place for 3 months before Rew overtook him. both Dan and Anders are great prospects and both will have great careers but imo Dan shades Anders atm. But Rew was on a 4.00 average for 75% of the season! Rowe 5.21, Thompson 4.14... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 5 minutes ago, SpeedwayFan91 said: But Rew was on a 4.00 average for 75% of the season! Rowe 5.21, Thompson 4.14... And Rowe was at reserve all season bar two meetings. So good you have let him go to Sheffield 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaddlebowRoad Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 13 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: And Rowe was at reserve all season bar two meetings. So good you have let him go to Sheffield not sure there was any letting involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 Think there's still some serious bitterness from Ipswich fans that Rowe turned them down in 2023 & went to King's Lynn Oh well 🤪😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 2 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: And Rowe was at reserve all season bar two meetings. So good you have let him go to Sheffield Because he had to get his average over 5 to get into the main body, Thompson only had to get his average over 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said: Think there's still some serious bitterness from Ipswich fans that Rowe turned them down in 2023 & went to King's Lynn Oh well 🤪😂 Very very bitter mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 Bomber has confirmed he’s not at Oxford in 2025, Stars it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted October 30 Author Report Share Posted October 30 (edited) 31 minutes ago, SpeedwayFan91 said: Bomber has confirmed he’s not at Oxford in 2025, Stars it is! A fine No.6. No doubt he won't be there for long. But it don't matter, we're so solid all the way through. Edited October 30 by Bald Bloke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 2 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: Think there's still some serious bitterness from Ipswich fans that Rowe turned them down in 2023 & went to King's Lynn Oh well 🤪😂 He didn’t at all. He didn’t receive any offer from Ipswich and isn’t likely to for the foreseeable future. Very difficult to turn down an offer that isn’t there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 1 minute ago, Arch Stanton said: He didn’t at all. He didn’t receive any offer from Ipswich and isn’t likely to for the foreseeable future. Very difficult to turn down an offer that isn’t there. He knows that, he’s just fishing for bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siggysigalos Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: He didn’t at all. He didn’t receive any offer from Ipswich and isn’t likely to for the foreseeable future. Very difficult to turn down an offer that isn’t there. Spot On, He never even spoke with Ipswich in 2023, coz Ipswich were never in for him, so sadly not bitter at all, just stating the truth on the Anders situation in 2023. Needed to be addressed with truths rather than hearsay and Tittle Tattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 13 minutes ago, siggysigalos said: Spot On, He never even spoke with Ipswich in 2023, coz Ipswich were never in for him, so sadly not bitter at all, just stating the truth on the Anders situation in 2023. Needed to be addressed with truths rather than hearsay and Tittle Tattle. Surprising as he was your RS in 2022, or maybe not. I’ve heard of riders being ghosted by the club they ride for when looking to the following season. 😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 38 minutes ago, ouch said: Surprising as he was your RS in 2022, or maybe not. I’ve heard of riders being ghosted by the club they ride for when looking to the following season. 😡 Not sure of the ins and outs of the situation, but I do know Ipswich didn’t want to use either Rowe or Drew Kemp for the 2023 season. The official line was “we wanted to go down a different path” from the manager. I don’t think all was well between Rowe and the management but I’m not quite sure what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 On 10/29/2024 at 7:15 PM, Daniel Smith said: Anders is a million miles ahead of Thompson. Why are they even being compared in the first place as they're at different stages of their careers. British Speedway (Premiership or Championship) is not the yard stick. The fact Rowe is learning in Poland's U24E is far more progressive than anything served up here. In 2 years Thompson could be better, but right now, not a chance. That first sentence is the most ridiculous thing I've read on here in ages. By all means you can suggest Rowe is stronger / more promising but a "million miles ahead" come on, be serious. As for why they are even being compared? Well they've both progressed out of the RS berth at the same time, so why wouldn't you compare them? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: That first sentence is the most ridiculous thing I've read on here in ages. By all means you can suggest Rowe is stronger / more promising but a "million miles ahead" come on, be serious. As for why they are even being compared? Well they've both progressed out of the RS berth at the same time, so why wouldn't you compare them? Rowe isn’t a million miles ahead of Thompson, but maybe a few thousand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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