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Post by leamrider2 on Jan 29, 2019 15:38:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 16:21:16 GMT
Is that 5 players this year released now?
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Post by leamrider2 on Jan 29, 2019 16:29:42 GMT
Wayne Martin was on a short term contract that expired, I understand, so it's not a release as such.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jan 29, 2019 16:32:28 GMT
Biting my tongue over the 'treatment' of the guys released, but the new fella seems like he's built to operate inside....
Lets hope Rob can get the best out of him. I don't think he got anywhere close to Martin's potential out of him.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Jan 29, 2019 18:00:06 GMT
Sad to see Martin go because he was effective for us but even sadder about Trayvonn Wright's leaving the club with a whimper not a bang. It always looked a long shot that he'd recover and I really hope he does and he's fine for the future. The new guy obviously has to prove he's an upgrade on Martin and if he is he'll add some much needed threat to our front court which has been lacking so far. Perhaps Tiny Tim is the man!?
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jan 29, 2019 18:09:13 GMT
I've heard a rumour another team in UK may be signing Trayvonn. Will leave that to be made official by them if it happens though
So I wish him all the best with that
Martin as an individual was a quality player IMO but clearly as a team we aren't at the standard we need to me and is this signing the one to make the difference?
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Post by massiveridersfan on Jan 29, 2019 18:11:11 GMT
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Post by massiveridersfan on Jan 29, 2019 18:14:39 GMT
Personally, I think we need much more from Anderson. Apart from the occasional 3 point shot he rarely troubles the scorer. Disappointing season from him so far. After his travels and experience elsewhere he seemed more aggressive at the hoop and an improved player but that has evaporated in recent weeks. Seems to offer no threat at all inside.
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Post by lboroalum on Jan 29, 2019 18:31:29 GMT
I've heard a rumour another team in UK may be signing Trayvonn. Will leave that to be made official by them if it happens though So I wish him all the best with that Martin as an individual was a quality player IMO but clearly as a team we aren't at the standard we need to me and is this signing the one to make the difference? He's signing at Hemel Storm |
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Post by bagger on Jan 29, 2019 20:06:20 GMT
At least Riders have got the guts to make changes at this stage of the season. Other clubs keep poor Americans. Look at some of the imports Stats, JOKE.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 20:26:04 GMT
One might look at it as the other clubs choosing to honour their contracts and look after their players. It's all too easy to cut players when the coaches poor recruitment is to blame.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 20:59:20 GMT
I hope your boss doesn't want to sack you as often as you want to sack a player mate
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jan 29, 2019 21:11:50 GMT
I've heard a rumour another team in UK may be signing Trayvonn. Will leave that to be made official by them if it happens though So I wish him all the best with that Martin as an individual was a quality player IMO but clearly as a team we aren't at the standard we need to me and is this signing the one to make the difference? He's signing at Hemel Storm Vanarama-sponsored Hemel Storm are poised to strengthen their line-up ahead of the January 31st signing deadline and battle for a place in the prestigious end-of-season National Championship Play-offs. Hemel Chairman Tony Humphrey revealed the Club’s strategy this week which he said included “a major and hugely exciting new signing” to help boost the team’s chances against sides with imported foreign talent. |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jan 29, 2019 21:15:37 GMT
He's signing at Hemel Storm Vanarama-sponsored Hemel Storm are poised to strengthen their line-up ahead of the January 31st signing deadline and battle for a place in the prestigious end-of-season National Championship Play-offs. Hemel Chairman Tony Humphrey revealed the Club’s strategy this week which he said included “a major and hugely exciting new signing” to help boost the team’s chances against sides with imported foreign talent. It's some signing for Hemel Storm 27 years old - twice BBL defence team of the year Last seasons playoff final MVP |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 21:32:38 GMT
He's signing at Hemel Storm Vanarama-sponsored Hemel Storm are poised to strengthen their line-up ahead of the January 31st signing deadline and battle for a place in the prestigious end-of-season National Championship Play-offs. Hemel Chairman Tony Humphrey revealed the Club’s strategy this week which he said included “a major and hugely exciting new signing” to help boost the team’s chances against sides with imported foreign talent. I think they should concentrate on staying up before worrying about the playoffs. We're four wins clear of them, and staying up is still our first priority. Mind you, Wright is being paid more than our entire wage bill. Gonk's comment about contracts is valid. It's like he'd read my crap daveballblog.wordpress.com |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 21:32:42 GMT
If he's signed for Hemel, hersey is going to 're word his nbl1 player announcement that will shock British basketball
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Post by rideralex on Jan 29, 2019 21:41:05 GMT
I have no doubt that some of the people arguing that some people would be arguing the exact opposite of what they are if Riders' had chosen not to make changes. A section of the fanbase at Riders' seem to be unable to comprehend that the club could ever do anything that is in the slightest questionable.
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Post by blueskies99 on Jan 29, 2019 21:48:50 GMT
One might look at it as the other clubs choosing to honour their contracts and look after their players. It's all too easy to cut players when the coaches poor recruitment is to blame. Of course choosing to honour the contracts would be the right choice in the eyes of many of the people arguing otherwise if that is what Riders' had done such is the believe that the club can do no wrong according to some in the fanbase. Alex, I value your thoughts and contributions but can you add some ****ing punctuation to your comments please? |
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Post by baldereagle on Jan 29, 2019 23:19:34 GMT
So is there a new requirement for all BBL teams to have a Williams ?
We've got 2 available if your team needs one, and we'd still qualify once they're gone.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Jan 30, 2019 7:18:49 GMT
So is there a new requirement for all BBL teams to have a Williams ? We've got 2 available if your team needs one, and we'd still qualify once they're gone. Ours needs to be better than your three put together! Which may well be possible! |
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Post by notoriousbigz on Jan 30, 2019 7:53:00 GMT
Of course choosing to honour the contracts would be the right choice in the eyes of many of the people arguing otherwise if that is what Riders' had done such is the believe that the club can do no wrong according to some in the fanbase. Alex, I value your thoughts and contributions but can you add some ****ing punctuation to your comments please? He put a ' after Riders, what more are you after? |
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Post by youngnixfan on Jan 30, 2019 9:24:46 GMT
I've heard a rumour another team in UK may be signing Trayvonn. Will leave that to be made official by them if it happens though So I wish him all the best with that Martin as an individual was a quality player IMO but clearly as a team we aren't at the standard we need to me and is this signing the one to make the difference? Got to be Royals they are short on their roster Need to read rest of thread before making a comment, although it was said in jest |
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Post by leamrider2 on Jan 30, 2019 11:56:48 GMT
Must admit that Trayvonn signing for Hemel is a surprise to me.
1. He was hobbling around a few weeks ago. I've lost track. Wasn't he going to have an operation or something?
2. How does this work, work permit wise? Will Hemel have had to apply or does whatever arrangement he had with Riders continue for a period of time?
3. The bit that doesn't surprise me is him being released by Riders. He wasn't getting game time and it doesn't look as though he was going to. But that, at least I thought, was down to item 1 above. He's been a great player for us in the past few seasons and good luck to him.
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Post by MansfieldMike on Jan 30, 2019 12:27:09 GMT
What a dismal highlights tape for the new signing .... here's a better one.
I agree that he has to be better than Wayne Martin, who I quite liked. I think we'll miss some of his blocks.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 12:37:38 GMT
Slightly off topic bit of College Basketball trivia:
This season, New Mexico head coach Paul Weir has selected his starting five for each game based on the number of deflections and steals by his players in the preceeding practices (they are a high intensity pressing team). This has led to multiple starting line ups and large deficits to begin games...
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