Shadders Posted October 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 robbo has had a benefit meeting and would have to give back the money from that and the fundraisers held for him i suspect if he wanted to make a full comeback I'm not sure about the money from the benefit meeting Ben, but the insurance company may want their money back. From what I heard last night it's not money that's the biggest problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Ah right, coz surely they would want their money back as its taking money under false prentences... Part of me wants him to come back but i don't want to see him hurt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo133 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 was andrew silver on the pace although he didnt score or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 was andrew silver on the pace although he didnt score or not? Not so sharp out of the traps most of the evening, but that's to be expected after such a long lay off. He was on Stefan Ekberg's bikes, but seemed to lack speed on the straights. Liked the white line a little too much as well if I remember rightly. His riding style was distinctly different from all the other riders. Heat nine was undoubtedly his best as he was actually in front until half was down the back straight of the first lap, but was passed by Olly Allen and David Howe before the third bend. It took Danny Halsey a further two laps to find a way past though. I don't know how many more punters showed up for his inclusion, but it was nice to see him in action again, as he was riding at number 1 for the Rockets in my first ever speedway meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Well done to Howie. Maybe he can now lead us to some good scores in the relegation meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Those who stayed away missed a pretty good meeting. MUCH better than a night in front of the TV with a take away Craig The afters where good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 The afters where good though Banana split? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobalinks Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) The afters where good though Fish in the 'V' ? Edited October 20, 2008 by Bobalinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 was andrew silver on the pace although he didnt score or not? I thought his starts weren't so bad & for the first couple of laps in every race he was in the mix, but then you could tell he was struggling with race fitness. Didnt disgrace himself though by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonger Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I thought that too, his starts were pretty good, until the red lights came on he was also leading the stopped heat where Tai Woffinden bruised his leg, it was the first time i had been to speedway for atleast 15 years and went to see Andrew ride, Just not fit enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I thought that too, his starts were pretty good, until the red lights came on he was also leading the stopped heat where Tai Woffinden bruised his leg, it was the first time i had been to speedway for atleast 15 years and went to see Andrew ride, Just not fit enough. I agree I thought his reactions at the gate were quite good, I noticed the different starting technique to other riders as well. He visibly tired as the race progressed and meeting progressed but this to be expected. Andrew riding in this meeting was the diffence between me going or not and it was good to see him ride again. If he is thinking of a comeback it would depend on how determined he is as he always had the talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I agree I thought his reactions at the gate were quite good, I noticed the different starting technique to other riders as well. He visibly tired as the race progressed and meeting progressed but this to be expected. Andrew riding in this meeting was the diffence between me going or not and it was good to see him ride again. If he is thinking of a comeback it would depend on how determined he is as he always had the talent. Agree with everything you say mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FlyinPanther Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Agree with everything you say mate. Oh Stop Please.. IMO he was bloody awful and looked like a 42 year old who had been out of the sport for 16 years!! What's the point!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 The point is if he got race fit he could do a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano4265 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) The point is if he got race fit he could do a good job.Never in a Million years Just be another Bowen IMO Edited October 21, 2008 by Deano4265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbramble Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) The point is if he got race fit he could do a good job. Don't be so stupid. We can't afford to indulge anybody if we want to be taken seriously. Edited October 21, 2008 by srbramble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Never in a Million years Just be another Bowen IMO Luke put over a point and a half on his average this year. If all the other Rockets had done that we'd have won the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano4265 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Luke put over a point and a half on his average this year. If all the other Rockets had done that we'd have won the league. And if Luke had scored @ more of the away tracks we'd have won the league, if Luke had scored away @ KL in the Play offs we'd have been through even without Stefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 And if Luke had scored @ more of the away tracks we'd have won the league, if Luke had scored away @ KL in the Play offs we'd have been through even without Stefan A lot of if's there. If my auntie had balls ...you know how the rest goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Don't be so stupid. We can't afford to indulge anybody if we want to be taken seriously. I didnt say he's do a good job for the rockets. Just that he could do a good job. There are some teams that would have him if he was race fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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