Diamonds85 Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 A geographical league makes sense from a team point of view, but for a rider it would make more sense if the teams were spread all over the country in both leagues. For example there's a kid who lives in Edinburgh. His teams could be Edinburgh in the NDL and Workington in the NT rather than a north/south split where his teams would be Edinburgh and Birmingham/Kent/Plymouth etc. Less travelling for home meetings for individual riders. So it's swings and roundabouts. Although I do understand Workington's issues with travel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 Other than guess work, no statement has been released and it has never been said that travel is a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robolots Posted December 17 Report Share Posted December 17 6 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: A geographical league makes sense from a team point of view, but for a rider it would make more sense if the teams were spread all over the country in both leagues. For example there's a kid who lives in Edinburgh. His teams could be Edinburgh in the NDL and Workington in the NT rather than a north/south split where his teams would be Edinburgh and Birmingham/Kent/Plymouth etc. Less travelling for home meetings for individual riders. So it's swings and roundabouts. Although I do understand Workington's issues with travel. Hence why it should NL North - Workington, Edinburgh, Middlesboro, Belle Vue, Sheff/Scunny and NL South - Plymouth, Kings Lynn, Oxford, Leicester, Kent, Birmingham. Would make far more sense in respect of travelling. I understand that riders can double up anyway, but then that is down to them. Although a paltry amount is paid to the riders for travel, it makes sense to make it as affordable as possible on all levels. And as I have stated before, I'm not sure why Rev limiters need to be a compulsory item and why U16's and NDL/NDT riders need a silencer less than 4 years old when they haven't materially changed since 2015. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted December 18 Report Share Posted December 18 On 12/17/2024 at 9:05 AM, Sings4Speedway said: Whilst a geographical league makes a decent amount of sense im not sure that Worky throwing their toys out the pram actually helps their case. If they entered something and didn't fully consider the ramifications is the right thing to do just change their mind? If you knew what was implied compared to what has developed you may have a different opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted Saturday at 05:36 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 05:36 PM For Birmingham .. Tom Spencer, Arran Butcher and Senna Summers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted Sunday at 08:11 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:11 PM So Ben Triggef is riding Leicester and Plymouth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted Sunday at 09:04 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:04 PM 52 minutes ago, Devil said: So Ben Triggef is riding Leicester and Plymouth ? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted Monday at 08:58 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 08:58 PM BIRMINGHAM have completed their National Development Trophy side for the 2025 season. Max James and Sam McGurk will join Darryl Ritchings, Arran Butcher, Tom Spencer, Eli Meadows and Senna Summers with Max Broadhurst named the Ductair Bulls’ official No.8. Team Manager Laurence Rogers said: “Max James rode for the Buffaloes in the 2023 Midland Development League notching two maximums and ended with a 10.67 average. “He took some big steps in the right direction with Leicester in the National Development League this year and he’ll be a key rider for us. “Sam McGurk is only 18 and for me he is a highly promising youngster. “He gained a lot more experience with Workington this year and he’ll really kick on from that next season I think. “I’m glad we’ve been able to bring in Max Broadhurst as the Bulls’ No.8 - he was a Buffalo in 2024, he’s secured an NDL spot with Oxford and it’s going to be good to have him as part of the squad.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago Darryl Ritchings average is 5.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago On 12/8/2024 at 3:28 PM, PotteringAround said: William Cairns needs adding to Belle Vue. Was confirmed over a week ago at the Christmas event Belle Vue add Freddy Hodder, Chad Wirtzfeld, Mason Watson, Harry McGurk, Jack Shimelt and Billy Budd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted 15 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 15 hours ago 44 minutes ago, Speedway fan said: Darryl Ritchings average is 5.00 Where has this been confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted 13 hours ago Report Share Posted 13 hours ago 2 hours ago, Islander15 said: Where has this been confirmed? to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted 11 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 11 hours ago 1 hour ago, Speedway fan said: to the club So not in the public domain then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago Six of the Sheffield Scunthorpe named, Adam Roynon, Luke Harrison, Mickie Simpson, Luke Muff, Harrison Rodgers, Jamie Etherington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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