ash Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Now pondering whether I've already seen the last of my Speedway in 2011, what a poor lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Was thinking of making a first appearence since May, but won't bother now. No Aspergren, Sowka and Woffinden unlikely to ride given he is apparently visiting hospital, due to illness and hasn't rode for weeks, means the meeting is of no interest whatsoever. Real poor way to end a real poor season. Sticking Morley and Olly Allen in as replacements says it all I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 Was thinking of making a first appearence since May, but won't bother now. No Aspergren, Sowka and Woffinden unlikely to ride given he is apparently visiting hospital, due to illness and hasn't rode for weeks, means the meeting is of no interest whatsoever. Real poor way to end a real poor season. Sticking Morley and Olly Allen in as replacements says it all I'm afraid The Sowka saga seems to have been quietly brushed under the carpet... There was no mention of why he has been withdrawn after being heralded as a possible Rocket for 2012... The reason for his non inclusion seems to be a problem with his Polish licence. Barker and Bridger should provide some entertainment, but I have to agree, the line up lacks something. I'd have liked to have seen Linus and Stewart Robson in a 16 man line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 The Sowka saga seems to have been quietly brushed under the carpet... There was no mention of why he has been withdrawn after being heralded as a possible Rocket for 2012... The reason for his non inclusion seems to be a problem with his Polish licence. Barker and Bridger should provide some entertainment, but I have to agree, the line up lacks something. I'd have liked to have seen Linus and Stewart Robson in a 16 man line up. Bang on Shadders – with the poorest crowd of the season this week Len has a big chance to end the season on a high and give supporters something to think about for next year. If you must have all the Rockets then it has to be a 16 man field. I do like little Ben and no disrespect intended but Len should be going for top names to end the season. Imho Ben should be a Rye NL rider next year and a number 8 for the Rockets – that way they can bring him in slowly and not drop him in it like this year. I was a definite for this one now I'm only a maybe if the weather holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 The Sowka saga seems to have been quietly brushed under the carpet... There was no mention of why he has been withdrawn after being heralded as a possible Rocket for 2012... The reason for his non inclusion seems to be a problem with his Polish licence. Barker and Bridger should provide some entertainment, but I have to agree, the line up lacks something. I'd have liked to have seen Linus and Stewart Robson in a 16 man line up. Poles can only ride in the PL if they take out an ACU licence Shadders and a decent young prospect, who is trying to progress in the sport isn't going to piss his own governing body/club off by doing that, so no idea why Silver thought Sowka was a possibility for next season unless rules are to be changed at the AGM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Does anyone know how Tai W is health wise? Will we know the final line up BEFORE Sunday as normally there are a few late changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 What a terrible, terrible line up. The Ace of Herts used to be a good indicator as to the riders we were looking at for the following season, 2004 is last decent one I can recall. Even a few Hawks to make it up to a 16 rider field would be better than the 12 rider format which is absolutely rubbish. Where were invites for Adam Roynon, Stuart Robson, Linus Sundstrom and other riders who the fans actually want to see? Things looked promising with the announcements of Tai, Bridger and Barker. Then it reverted back to standard cop out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 are the short track races being run during the speedway or after the main event on sunday. it could be a late night with a 6pm start, i hope all you brave souls enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Barker and Bridger should provide some entertainment Not sure Bridger is still doing it as he did say at the end of the test on Sat he may give this a miss as he seized an engine in his last ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Not sure Bridger is still doing it as he did say at the end of the test on Sat he may give this a miss as he seized an engine in his last ride. If this is the case then the entertainment factor will be down another notch or two!! Edited October 25, 2011 by Shadders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Not sure Bridger is still doing it as he did say at the end of the test on Sat he may give this a miss as he seized an engine in his last ride. magic mason it is then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillpool Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 A 6pm start is fairly ridiculous. It also means that I can't make it and I know at least six others that can't make it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) A 6pm start is fairly ridiculous. It also means that I can't make it and I know at least six others that can't make it either. I have been going on about this for some time. The reason for putting it back was to accomodate the firework display which follows the meeting but it will already be dark by 5.30 - 6pm anyway. In fact, by 5.30 it was dark enough already tonight and that was before the clocks had gone back! I reckon a lot of fans will miss this one particularly those with younger children who will be back to school the following morning. Just to digress though, there is a footballer by the name of Luke Bowen who plays in the Welsh Premier League. His club is, no wait for it, Neath FC. I cannot claim credit for this discovery as it was emailed to me by a friend whose son came across it last weekend but, you couldn't make it up. Edited October 26, 2011 by tocha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BossMan Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 magic mason it is then! If it was to happen then it's a definate No No for me. I fear forRye next year if Len gets this night wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 If it was to happen then it's a definate No No for me. I fear forRye next year if Len gets this night wrong I think he's got it wrong big time with this meeting poor line up and a crazy start time why not Saturday at 7pm ?? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Ben Barker pulled out of the 16 lapper at Ipswich tonight due to injury, so we are looking at no Woffinden/Barker (injuries) and possibly no Bridger due to machinery. Certainly be interesting to see the lineup come 6pm Sunday... and the crowd attendance. I certainly won't be there, maybe some enthusiasm will be rekindled for 2012... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Ben Barker pulled out of the 16 lapper at Ipswich tonight due to injury, so we are looking at no Woffinden/Barker (injuries) and possibly no Bridger due to machinery. Certainly be interesting to see the lineup come 6pm Sunday... and the crowd attendance. I certainly won't be there, maybe some enthusiasm will be rekindled for 2012... If the attendance is anything like what it's been this year then the gate money won't even cover the cost of the fireworks!... I'm struggling to get any enthusiasm up for this, but I'm sure the speedway nuts other half will want to go. So many Rye House regulars, like Ash, have decided that enough is enough this year... Most of the people I know from previous Northern Tours, real die hard Rockets fans for many years, don't go anymore, or are rarely seen... Unless Len and his promotion team don't address the situation the club will sink and die... His stubbornness could cost us the club we love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafski Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 If the attendance is anything like what it's been this year then the gate money won't even cover the cost of the fireworks!... I'm struggling to get any enthusiasm up for this, but I'm sure the speedway nuts other half will want to go. So many Rye House regulars, like Ash, have decided that enough is enough this year... Most of the people I know from previous Northern Tours, real die hard Rockets fans for many years, don't go anymore, or are rarely seen... Unless Len and his promotion team don't address the situation the club will sink and die... His stubbornness could cost us the club we love. It's a real shame the way the original line up for this meeting has been decimated especially as the weather forecast looks favourable. I would imagine it's too late to change the start time now as it's been widely advertised. I have friends coming down from Bedford and if for no other reason than it's a long time until next April we will be there for our final fix of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 More than likely gonna be giving this a miss... Trying to find a good reason to go, but having trouble coming up with one... having no trouble at all coming up with reasons NOT to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza66 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I've been struggling with rye most of the season. I think I've been going out of habit more than the enjoyment this year. Lens attitude towards the fans earlier in the year proved very costly in terms of revenue and loyalty I think. Will go to ace of herts but not expecting a great meeting. Hope next season proves more enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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