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Post by DontGoThere on Aug 4, 2005 18:15:33 GMT
Paul, whats the matter with you - you start the week off accusing Seemond of deliberately riding into other riders, then you appear to be saying that Matt Bates should not be Ben's replacement - who else do you suggest that management can use ? - just because you hold a red flag during racing does not mean you can slag off riders. Someone will tell you where to stick that flag before long !!!
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Post by squibby on Aug 4, 2005 18:38:26 GMT
Possibly in the same place it was alleged that Nevsy put the Berwick Czecho flag ??!!  Seriously though, I again have to agree with Paul when he says young Matt is not the ideal choice for the 3 pt slot in the Falcons team. He is less experienced than Ben, and is only now recovering from a nasty crash himself. I think he would be doing himself no favours if he agreed to ride for us - minimum 12 laps around the C.G. every week will not help his back to recover fully, will it. Simon Walker may be available - ok, he was no great shakes around Exeter before, but could be as good as anyone else we are likely to tempt to join us. ( Frankly, one or two comments on this thread directed at Paul W are out of order. We are all entitled to our views and this forum will lose respect generally if we lower ourselves to slagging one another off.)  |
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Post by Paul Wiktorko on Aug 4, 2005 18:52:57 GMT
Lee Smart would be worth a try as well as at least he is a trier. I think Simon Walker is on a 3.1 average so that wouldn't work.
Don't think there are any new riders worth a try out there. However, there are only 5 home meetings left so anyone who was brought in would remain on a 3-point average for next season, so wouldn't be riding themselves out of a team place if they were to do well.
Honey - I'll stick to raking the track thanks - quite enjoy it out there you know.
Dontgothere - only 5 more matches in which you may see me step on my rake and hit myself in the face again. Haven't done it for a few years but you never know - you may get lucky!
Where did I slag riders off anyway? I gave an opinion on Seemond's riding and then stated that Matt Bates would not be my choice for Ben's replacement. Sure that sounded mean because I didn't back up my statement with any reasoning - like 6 seconds off PL standard, just back from injury etc.......
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Post by njt on Aug 4, 2005 19:38:44 GMT
Get Well Soon Ben
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Post by anne on Aug 4, 2005 20:29:22 GMT
What terrible news.
Ben, I sincerely hope that you have a speedy recovery and that your leg will be as good as new before too long.
It couldn't have come at a worse time, just as Ben was really getting to grips with premier racing. Looking forward to seeing him back on track again next year.
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Post by slipslider on Aug 4, 2005 21:12:37 GMT
I wish Ben a speedy and successful recovery - we want you back next season fit and eager to pick up from where you left off. Ben is part of the future of Exeter Speedway.
As for a replacement - what about the Dutch lad we have seen at CG - Jannick de Jong he definitely looks the part - is unattached and would come in on a 3.00 - wouldn't he ?
Or, what about the Australian lad who had a spin round Sheffield on Lee's equipment ? Seemed that he was attracting attention from some knowledgeable folk - again, he would be on 3.00 also.
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Post by Paul Wiktorko on Aug 4, 2005 21:28:42 GMT
No idea what average Jannick would come in on. Theo Pijper (also Dutch) came in on a 3.00 a few years ago as did both of the Tressarieu brothers (yes I know they are French!). Not sure what the rules are exactly but for those who haven't done any league racing it is different.
Jannick on a 3.00 average would be great. Starting at this stage of the season, he wouldn't get a new average and would start next year still on 3 - whether that would be in a Falcons race-jacket is still to be seen.
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Post by kickstart on Aug 4, 2005 21:58:09 GMT
Speedy recovery Ben.
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Post by Nevs on Aug 4, 2005 22:02:43 GMT
Lee Smart would be worth a try as well as at least he is a trier. I think Simon Walker is on a 3.1 average so that wouldn't work. Don't think there are any new riders worth a try out there. However, there are only 5 home meetings left so anyone who was brought in would remain on a 3-point average for next season, so wouldn't be riding themselves out of a team place if they were to do well. Honey - I'll stick to raking the track thanks - quite enjoy it out there you know. Paul doesnt sit on the fence to be sure in life-He was the first of the track staff to jump over it when Seemonds bike went over on Monday-checked the spectators were ok first- then started nicking bits off it. Well he didnt -but he was first there with allen keys and socket sets. Scrapheat challenge here we come ;D And St Seemond- if you are looking in Im joking mate Could we now keep this to a best wishes to Ben thread-Any good wishes I will copy and paste and try and send to Shortoi or Bryn who hopefully will get them to him soon-once I have worked out how to do it  |
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Post by Nevs on Aug 4, 2005 22:34:34 GMT
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