GeneralMelchett

It seemed to cruel that Adams, one of the smoothest and safest riders ever, had that type of injury after his speedway career had literally just finished! I also remember dear old JL having a crash on a monkey bike at Foxhall a few years back too not quite the same but he was quite seriously injured if i recall it right!

Thanks for that I was on the third and forth bend and remember that cutback - it was the sweetest move of all time!

I was that much of a fan I badgered my dad to take me all the way to Swindon a couple of times, one time I was actually staying with family friends in Nailsworth and they took me to Blunsdon 1988 V Ipswich - Andrew scored an almost perfect 14 from 5 that day! Gary Chessell another ex Arena rider was riding for Swindon also and he scored 8 or so as well - i went home very happy!!

He certainly seemed to me to be one of the most naturally talented riders for sure. I felt he could and should have gone higher than he did. He gave me many speedway happy memories however!

Funnily enough I thought of him when i saw this thread - when he spent half a season riding for Arena he always did look smooth and classy on the bike even at the ripe of age of 43. My other choice is Andrew Silver leg trailer extrordinaire. To a lesser extent Troy Pratt - his style also reminded me of Andrew, particularly wen riding Arena's tight bends.

I saw him ride at the NSS for the Aces v Sheffield and I felt he was a matchwinner! he certainly looked good there.

I thought he was brilliant at reserve for BV!

Earlier this season I went to see the Aces V Sheffield at the NSS - I have to say as a speedway experience it was very good, great stadium, you could hear the announcer - the mascot messed about a bit with the crowd to get them going - decent food and drink on offer - the racing was pretty decent too. As I drove home I reflected on how much I had enjoyed it. I also quite enjoy my visits to Foxhall and Owlerton. I like the fact pre meeting there is an update on British Speedway which seems to be co-ordinated by Ian Branning etc - I like the fact the programmes look more professional now. If a referee keeps the meeting moving promptly then there are no large gaps between races. They key weakness at Foxhall is with it being such a large open stadium sometimes you can't hear much - they often do interviews pre match and if i am on te 2nd bend which is my preferred spot to watch I can't hear hardly anything. The same applies at Owlerton - my tigers mate likes to watch from the 3rd / 4th bend and you literally can't hear the tannoy at all there! Ryan Guest does a decent job as the meeting presenter as does old Presenter at Ipswich!

My condolences! For some reason people will pay for Premier League football which is often a rather dull affair - the ball is often in play for only 55-60 minutes of the 90. As someone who has over the years attended a lot of spectator sports I still think a decent speedway match tops the lot.

He was better for sure in 23 but in 22 he often looked quite unsteady on the bends in my view his average could have been quite a bit higher too if he hadn’t lost so many pts - on his day tho he was a good effective reserve reckon he can do well

Question is after his injury will he be one of those deemed ‘not good enough’!! From what I saw of Gilkes last year I wasn’t so impressed - pleased for Hume nice guy and maybe he deserved another crack - he will try hard but yes some points may get lost through falls! Mind you when I saw him at Ipswich in 22 and 23 I get the feeling track didn’t always suit his riding style - Owlerton is probably better suited to him!

spot on i reckon - regardless I hope for once Lynn have a decent / drama free season make the top four etc.

Its a very good start and better than anything you had lat the start of ast year! A fully fit and motivated Tobi will get you lots of points. You also have a decent R/S in my view!

agreed - have a lot of time for him

Just frustration on Tolleys part I reckon, all the smart money was on Brennan moving from ages go!

well they are not like for like replacements, so definitely agree here - someone in the other slots has to have an improvement

I think Lawson is a big loss for you guys, everytime I have seem him ride for you either at Owlerton or Foxhall hes been one of your best riders on the night. Like you say a solid look about it however!

More Doyle for me but as someone who did see Tai’s debut for Sheffield all those years ago I’ve no issue with him having one nor the other guys

Pleased to see well deserved testimonials - let’s hope they can run without the now inevitable delays we’ve seen for the last few due to them being run at the very beginning or end of the season!

It’s never going to happen - it’s just something I have always wanted to see - the only time they seriously tried it in recent times I remember Swindon refused to be relegated - and then voluntarily dropped down a year or so later!!!

He had a bad start - bikes were the issue for part of last season - he was actually more like the Emil of 2023 when he was injured

Must admit not against it either - I also remember the old inter league cup from the early 1990s Arena gave out a couple of spankings to higher league teams including a very satisfying demolition of Eastbourne / Wimbledon I’ve also always wanted to see proper promotion and relegation but that’s a different matter!

Seem to recall Brennan had a falling out with Charles Wright, in fact one of their spats occured at Ipswich! (actually it was more Charles falling out with Tom) Regardless really happy Tom has signed as I rate him and he seems popular at Foxhall already due to a few guest slots

Assuming all is fine with team building etc am looking forward to seeing this 1-7 at Foxhall and probably Owlerton this year.

I am playing devils advocate here but the same could apply to Jason also - hes been out a long time and we have to hope he is fully fit and able to carry on where he left off! KIngs Lynn always seem to have a (half) decent side on paper - afterall they started 24 with Tobais who I rate then all seems to go wrong after a few weeks! At least if Harris is announced they have a racer to watch!