crazysue Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the updates site? If so, could you please either leave a message here or send me an email or pm. I will not be at the computer from around 11.45 this morning until god knows when, so if someone comes forward after that, could they make themselves known to either Fozzie or SteveP on the Updates site via PM or if they know my mobile number, give me a text. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Updates http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Stoke&thread=8160&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Promises to be a good meeting tonight. I know the draw of the Man U Barca game might be great but the weather is good in Stoke..at present and these lads, (of both sides) need our support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Main issues for me are. First. What is wrong with that third bend. It seems to straighten up some riders. Every time Tony went into it I closed my eyes as he was all over the place, same with Simon early on. Also caused one of the Sheff lads to go straight into the fence. Yet other riders had no problem at all.Anybody cast any light on the problem?. Felt really for Paul; always been a fan of him but he is ethier still suffering from his injuries from last year or machinery problems or....??.Never at the races yesterday. Sheff/Scun deserved a point from the match; although thought we deserved a point at Sheff; so they cancel each other out. Very impressed with Irvine,Birks and the Worralls, exciting to watch and great pass on Tim by Gary in heat 15. Simon started a little slow and then went that step up from the others and Tony hated that bend three, then steeled...a little. Tim excellent; what a rider he is turning out to be. Jamie and James are a joy to watch. Unfortuately; and I hope I'm wrong; time seems to be running out for Gareth and Ben. Both have for me talent but are struggling at present. Enjoyed the racing... when we got it. Well done all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modd Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 After seeing Simons horrific crash at Sheffield Thursday night I am amazed that he was even riding at Stoke last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyChesgire Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Main issues for me are. First. What is wrong with that third bend. It seems to straighten up some riders. Every time Tony went into it I closed my eyes as he was all over the place, same with Simon early on. Also caused one of the Sheff lads to go straight into the fence. Yet other riders had no problem at all.Anybody cast any light on the problem?. Felt really for Paul; always been a fan of him but he is ethier still suffering from his injuries from last year or machinery problems or....??.Never at the races yesterday. Sheff/Scun deserved a point from the match; although thought we deserved a point at Sheff; so they cancel each other out. Very impressed with Irvine,Birks and the Worralls, exciting to watch and great pass on Tim by Gary in heat 15. Simon started a little slow and then went that step up from the others and Tony hated that bend three, then steeled...a little. Tim excellent; what a rider he is turning out to be. Jamie and James are a joy to watch. Unfortuately; and I hope I'm wrong; time seems to be running out for Gareth and Ben. Both have for me talent but are struggling at present. Enjoyed the racing... when we got it. Well done all. Think they should keep the faith with Ben, he's showing promise and this is after all a development league for young British riders. As for Gareth, unless he can sort his confidence issues soon, I think we need to draw a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Think they should keep the faith with Ben, he's showing promise and this is after all a development league for young British riders. As for Gareth, unless he can sort his confidence issues soon, I think we need to draw a line. Agree with you with Ben, just if the promotion feel the same. Hope so. He seems to have a good shape on a bike and at times really attacks the track, I like the young man. With Gareth..em..he has along with his family done an awful lot for Stoke speedway over the years and must be hard for the promotion having brought him in, to now think to leave him out. From a team point of view, if/when he drops to reserve we look very weak. This lad was on an eight average a few years back so can do it....just needs to do it and soon. Edited May 29, 2011 by Steeplejack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Agree with you with Ben, just if the promotion feel the same. Hope so. He seems to have a good shape on a bike and at times really attacks the track, I like the young man. With Gareth..em..he has along with his family done an awful lot for Stoke speedway over the years and must be hard for the promotion having brought him in, to now think to leave him out. From a team point of view, if/when he drops to reserve we look very weak. This lad was on an eight average a few years back so can do it....just needs to do it and soon. I just wonder who there is to replace him with? Looking at last years averages, the only one who doesn't appear to have a team place around Gareth's average is Cal Mcdade, though I have no idea if he is riding this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I just wonder who there is to replace him with? Looking at last years averages, the only one who doesn't appear to have a team place around Gareth's average is Cal Mcdade, though I have no idea if he is riding this season! I want him to turn himself around and not get replaced at all. The lad has taken an awful lot of bad press for his riding, some would say justified. He is not the best gater but should have the track craft in his locker by now to get himself up some places in races but seems to be lacking in speed which is worrying. The only points at present he is picking up are when others make mistakes. Gareth is better than that but can only go on so long for the best of the team and the paying supporters. Like you say only Cal on a similar average is about at present, but though James Mcbain looked worth a look at the practice. It is a competitive sport, so all riders in teams should be as competitive as possible. Come on Gareth get yourself together.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malware Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I just don't understand why a promotion that claims to have ambition sticks with Deadw0000d. He clearly isn't going to make it and he just has the odd flash in the pan (Newport) and that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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