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  1. Sorry mate, misread the room. Happy Crimbo to you to and everyone else for that matter. šŸŽ„
  2. Itā€™s a stretch to say he goes to pieces in the play offs but then BSF lore dictates youā€™re only as good as your last meeting. Paid 27 in the semi v Ipswich was decent imo. Sheffield would give their right arm to have had that kind of scoring in the PO semi. 2022, the injury jinx struck him. 20 points in the 2018 semi wasnā€™t to shabby when we were down to just 4 fit Aces. He top scored in the 1st leg in 2017 before missing the 2nd leg through injury, costing us the tie due to our usual play off injury jinx. He was second top scorer in the home leg of the final during the 2016 ā€œringerā€ year but was poor in the gate ā€˜nā€™ go 1st leg, as were the rest. He did well as a second string during the infamous gogglegate final in 2015.
  3. Thatā€™s true of all riders at most tracks, sadly. Clubs need to take a leaf out of Ipswichā€™s book as they are attempting to improve their racetrack this close season. If it comes off, Iā€™ll be back.
  4. He attained that in 2015 for Swindon. His stint at Poole in ā€˜18 was only 2h 3a so it didnā€™t affect his old 7.10. He should have really been reassessed in 2020 when we signed him but of course the chance to leave him on his higher 7.10 for us couldnā€™t be missed by the powers that be. Problem there, as often happens is it then created a problem for Kings Lynn a couple of years on, if they changed that decision it would highlight what they did to The Aces. Bringing things up to date, using an average from 2015 is just daft. Glad we didnā€™t sign him again this year as heā€™d probably be an 8.00.
  5. It was. Peter signed for us for the 2020 season on a 7.10 average but never rode due to Covid. He then signed for Kings Lynn for the 2022 season on his 7.10 average but never rode due injury, being replaced before a wheel was turned. Even though he had his 7.10 average two years ago, thereā€™s only so long he can keep that without riding over here so Iā€™d expect him to be reassessed. He was in the Rzeszow squad this year but didnā€™t ride. Looking at the rules (this seasons anyway) he will be a 4 due to his participation only in the Danish Super League but who knows what theyā€™ll do. https://britishspeedway.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/p22_issue_1.pdf
  6. Riding at 3 though not 6. Important distinction imo but very BSF in failing to mention it. In the final declaration there were only 3 teams with a better number 6, average wise. Considering he was drafted in to replace injured Tate, I think he did and would do a fine job in the PL.
  7. Qualifiers, plural? Me thinks youā€™re lying. Still baffles the hell out of me the ill feeling directed at riders striving for individual glory over the decades. Brady got his reward though and Iā€™m looking forward to seeing him push on in the GPs.
  8. Chris Harris whilst replacing Tai at the NSS was beaten by Dan & Brady twice and itā€™s not too much of a stretch to suggest that would be the case with Tai should he have been there. The only question mark is the race where Norick beat Chris. At Owlerton Chris top scored with 12+1. Having our reserve take Bens final ride in 14 in the 2nd leg definitely weakened us as itā€™s crazy to think he was any kind of replacement for the stars new number 1. Though not a speedway injury, losing Connor Bailey was also a blow we had to work through but taking the bigger picture view, thereā€™s more to life than speedway and I back his decision to do what is best for him long term.
  9. We often celebrate how lucky we were in 2023. Losing Charles to injury due to our play off jinx saw us covering a rider who had scored paid 19 that year at Foxhall only to get 3 from his rides. We still only missed out in the last half of a glorious final heat. I best play the lottery with luck like that.
  10. The witches management were no doubt aware strengthening was needed. When comparing the teams ā€˜24 against ā€˜23 averages there was a distinct drop and youā€™re not going to win trophies with a falling team average. Injuries somewhat masked the inevitable failings of a side that would have struggled to maintain a potent challenge for silverware. As with previous seasons they have Hawkins in charge and the witches faithful have been very vocal about his obvious lack in getting the best from the team and directing them to the ultimate goal. Will they pull defeat from the jaws of victory as has been their modus operandi of late? I hope so. https://britishspeedway.co.uk/2024-rider-statistics/ https://britishspeedway.co.uk/2023-rider-statistics/ https://ipswichwitches.co/team_member/ritchie-hawkins/ https://britishspeedway.co.uk/event/sheffield-tigers-v-ipswich-witches-5/ https://britishspeedway.co.uk/24results/leicester_12.09.24_res.pdf
  11. No brainer. Jason is 10 years older than Brady so naturally his remaining shelf life is limited and only going one way. In their head to heads in ā€˜23 Brady won 9 to 5. Emil is also older and it only takes things to change internationally for him to revert to the rider that completed 1 UK season out of 18. Jack is just not a Belle Vue kind of rider and wouldnā€™t fit in despite Marks love for his fellow Aussies.
  12. Which Polish fixtures did he complete whilst swerving UK fixtures? Also if youā€™re one of those who thinks the PCā€™s, Lorams, Tatums etc of this world are a holes for chasing championship glory, Roy of the Rovers style, then Iā€™ll have to disagree strongly on this. They all get my backing every time.
  13. Belle Vue sticking with a tried and successful formula aside from the enforced change though even there weā€™ve kept it in the family and thatā€™s probably the best way to describe The Aces, one big happy family - management, fans & riders. With such longevity in this team of returning Aces Iā€™m surprised that we are the youngest team again. I think weā€™ll be ok at home as having Tate back from injury will bolster us at reserve, many thanks to Antti for stepping in. Away, Ben and Zach had almost identical averages with Zach slightly higher so bonus's should be won with the odd victory thrown in. Itā€™s then down to the how badly our play off injury jinx affects us.
  14. There was a not right witches fan recently saying how ā€œfansā€ like it when opponents get injured as it gives them an easier ride to potential victory. I didnā€™t get it but seeing your latest post I guess itā€™s a topic of discussion at the Foxhall clubhouse. If you look back I bemoaned the way the rule makers had gone this season and said Iā€™d prefer a witches team with say Zmarzlik covering for Doyle. I bit of a reach for you to grasp. As someone who looks out for people in general and riders in particular, I cannot in good conscience discuss our wonderful sport with someone who takes umbrage at a club trying to cover for an injured hero as it effects your results or not wanting the sport to play by the rules. Iā€™m sure other witches fans will take you to task over this but yourself and the other grim individual, several buttons short of a full cardi or whatever it is are being shunted off to the ignore list.
  15. Youā€™re right there. Playing by the rules is a solitary Aces thing. Still canā€™t believe an outside source was required to ensure the rules were adhered to, extraordinary behaviour for a ā€œprofessionalā€ sport.
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