Brummie Kev Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Big local derby action tomorrow and I m looking forward to it providing the weather is good. Teams DUDLEY: Kyle Newman, Jamie Courtney, Tom Perry, Adam Roynon, Ashley Morris, Darryl Ritchings, Mark Robinson. BIRMINGHAM: Jason Garrity, Luke Priest, Ben Taylor, James Sarjeant, Jaimie Pickard, Nathan Stoneman, Danny Stoneman. Bulls to nick it, first time I will be seeing Jason Garrity ride, so cant wait! Edited September 19, 2011 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK39 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I really hope this meeting beats the weather. Looking forward to seeing Newman and Roynon in the same team. Then there's the return of 'Robbo' too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Can somebody that is close to the track or even at the track PLEASE give an update on weather at the moment. I will be setting off at 5.30 to get my 2 buses to Monmore and I would hate to get there and make the journey back without seeing speedway. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 just spitting at the minute its one of them nights weatherwise were it could go either way.id leave it as late as possible but im in tipton and it dont look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I've been dreading someone saying that. It's been raining steadily all day. I'm sorry to say it's just one of those days mate. Either way you're taking a punt on getting here and it's off or sitting at home watching the updates come in. Sorry I can't offer something a little more definitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartritchings Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 darryl ritchings is my cousin and he has said it is still on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Thanks Guys I really am in a quandary about going, my plan was to go to Wolves last night and tonight. However last night I was ill and I would hate not going tonight only to find the meeting does take place. At the same time like I said, I dont want a wasted trip. The forecast is for this rubbish to slowly move away, and for a dry evening. Decisions, Decisions!! It would be nice if we can get a weather update on the Heathens Website, including how the track is holding up. Edited September 20, 2011 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartritchings Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 at 3.45pm the track was holding up well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 We`ve had quite a lot of heavy rain in Dudley,I should know I`ve been soaked 3 times already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Not raining at the moment (in city centre). But very grey. One of those where you're damned if you do, damned if you don't! Track held up very well last night and as a rule of thumb if Doc and Co can get on it early enough during the day (as today) then it should be OK. But I'm not promising... Edit: Put it this way, Kev. You'd feel bad if you made the journey and it was off. But you'd feel even worse if you didn't and it was on... Edited September 20, 2011 by Fourentee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartritchings Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 it has been confirmed as ON they have looked at the track with Darryl and it's in good shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Well I've made my mind up and Im going to go. Thanks very much for the weather updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Is it just me or does anyone else love the fact that Darryl is always at the track about 6 hours early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hope you enjoyed that, Kev, and have dried out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villiers210 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Is it just me or does anyone else love the fact that Darryl is always at the track about 6 hours early? Yeah - and at long last he also remembers where the green start light is now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villiers210 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Brilliant night. 13 out of the 14 riders gave an excellent display on what was a tricky track. Fantastic to see Royno back to something like full fitness. But my man of the match? Without any shadow of a doubt it just HAS to be Robbo. 20 years since he rode competitive speedway and he score 7 paid 9 from 4 outings. It was a 110% heart and soul performance that was a privelage to watch. And if you want to tell me that he shouldnt have been riding because the NL has no place for older riders returning to the sport - don't bother 'cause I aint listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Brilliant night. 13 out of the 14 riders gave an excellent display on what was a tricky track. Fantastic to see Royno back to something like full fitness. But my man of the match? Without any shadow of a doubt it just HAS to be Robbo. 20 years since he rode competitive speedway and he score 7 paid 9 from 4 outings. It was a 110% heart and soul performance that was a privelage to watch. And if you want to tell me that he shouldnt have been riding because the NL has no place for older riders returning to the sport - don't bother 'cause I aint listening. Neither am I..great performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted September 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I too would like congratulate the riders of both sides on what was a difficult night with the weather and the track. Overall I was pleased with the efforts the Bulls showed, but I do think the score flatters us a little. The Heathens always looked good for the win, and their top 3 were much stronger. Still, combined with some great riding in the later stages (especially with both tacticals) and some bad luck for Dudley, which meant in the we could leave Monmore with a decent result. Thought Jaime Pickard was our star rider, he looked quick in his last two riders. Garrity was good but its just a pity he cant gate for toffee . The jaw-dropping move he made in Heat 11 was incredible, he had so much speed when passing Morris on he back straight which took him into the 3rd/4th bend. Obviously the track was very greasy, especially I would imagine the inside. Most riders would probably lock up and get spat off their bike if they entered a bend at high speed on a wet track like he did. He didnt seem fazed at all which shows he has obviously talent. Its just I think he needs to improve his gating alot, if he is going to make it in the Premier League. Hopefully he will but then again I hope not as he so damm exciting when he doesnt gate. Feel sorry for Ben Taylor, just what has happened to him. Scored 3 points against Stoke for us and 1 tonight. The effort was clearly there but perhaps he was trying to hard. James Sargeant did well, like Garrity captialised with the tactical ride in Heat 14 but did have luck as Roynon packed up on the line. Thought Luke Priest would do okay for us and he looked better then his score suggested. The Stoneman brothers I thought did alright, Danny got a decent score. Nathan only scored 1 but he looked on the pace, but a little bit over the place. However the kid has only just turned 15 and I dont suppose he has rode at Wolverhampton before. Could be one to watch, well worth a NL side taking a punt on him. Thought Graham Reeve's performance as referee was diabolical to be honest. Heat 2 was just a disgrace, Nathan comes off and for whatever reason he doesnt clear the track. If a rider does not clear the track, the red lights should come on ASAP. Yet in this case, the riders continue to ride full throttle for another lap passing whilst he is standing on the wet and greasy track.He does put the red lights but only when the riders are completing the race, which could have been too late. He was near the airfence on bend two but even still, I have seen many riders come off there at Wolves. Referees make mistakes but a mistake of this kind when it could put a rider at risk shouldnt happen full stop. He made a few other errors and waited an age to put the two minutes on in Heat 12 with rain falling but they dont matter as much as what happened in Heat 2. Well Done Dudley and especially Mark Robinson, but pleased with the Bulls showing. Edited September 21, 2011 by Brummie Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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