EnglishRoundabout

Sorry, is this the Ipswich team for 2016, or purely speculation?

Crap track? Well that's debatable. Didn't seem to stop Scott Nicholls top scoring with 12 points on one of his least favourite tracks, or Nick Morris reel off 3 consecutive wins. The race times were reasonably quick (since the change of silencers) throughout too. Was not that the track was slightly wet? A typical scenario for Batchelot to go missing.

Think you are probably right Blu. I saw him myself riding for the Panthers at the EOES and he really did look good. When Swindon re signed him I was chuffed and was quite prepared to forgive him for throwing his toys out of his pram for similar childish comments that he had made following his release and the inspirational signing of Zagar. Equally, I have always said, when the going gets tough, even on his own manor, he pulls out.

Batchelor won't improve. He's lost his bottle.

He also sarcastically thanked the fans for their support after his name was announced which was a mixture of boo's and ironic cheers. He then said ' in any case it's my life and if I think it's dangerous out there then that's my choice'. Scandalous.

Nice try......

99% of EL tracks would probably want him too!!

The pair of them has brightened up a dull Sunday evening!

Personally Noggin I only mention him because I'm desperate he's not employed by Swindon. Rosco and Terry Russell spoke about creating a team that have the right personality/mental strength. Batchelor definitely does not have either.

Has Sid gone Polish?

If the side is to be made of mainly Swindon assets then Doyle and Morris should be in the team. Possibly Zengi as well. That would leave the need for a decent heat leader. Don't have my calculator with me but Michael Jesper Jensen or even Mikel Bech Jensen would be good. Risky, but under Doyley's leadership I'd rather both than Bratch.

He is indeed. The Rebels need to snap up both Heeps and Tungate. Both will improve racing at the OTA.

One bike Boxall. No chance of seeing out a whole season with the Aces. Amongst other excuses, Manchester is too far from his London home.

Just popped into this thread. Have the Tigers signed Nick Morris as well as Barker? Should be interesting with those two in the team. Certainly were bitter rivals recently.

I find it incredible that a Star's fan would say that. One of the best British prospects in years riding for the club that you support, with potential to improve year on year, and you don't give a s##t if he's in your team? Mind you there are some fans at Somerset who reckon Brady Kurtz should move on to ride a small track. And yet at 18 years old he's the Rebel's number one!!!!! Amazing.

Yep, agreed. Only riders who looked remotely in the same class were the great Leigh Adams and the very fast Zagar in Robins colours.

I stand there or thereabouts too Sid. Brilliant view.

Haydon's being paid to guard the godforsaken place....

You mean after the last two years of success? Short memory? Remember the trophies that have been won? Reckon you must have been standing too close to oldtimer.... The negativity rubbing off on you?

Aside from not having the intelligence to realise how much he offended certain folk on the terraces during the final meeting, the bloke has absolutely zilch class and would never apologise. He's burnt his bridges as far as I'm concerned. He is dire when the pressure is on and simply folds when it matters. Over the years to be fair, he has learnt to team ride but no more improvement in him. Best shot of him. Welcome back Sedge. Saw him at Somerset twice last year, looked much improved. Guess he is going straight into the main body?

Sid mate, I have to say I genuinely burst out laughing a couple of times, so it was good entertainment!! I'm sure other posters prefer to read about your undoubted knowledge of speedway rather than any verbal confrontations with fellow posters.

Nice pics Gresh. Could do with some of those crowds nowadays!

Yes not Sid's finest hour.....

Making it more and more likely that racing at the new stadium won't start until 2017.

Had a quick drive around the car park yesterday ( l lead such an interesting life!!) to see if there had been any new developments. Not a builder in sight.