TMW Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think people are getting too down on the Hitmen lets face it the only team to come close to beating the Heathens at home were Mildenhall and that scoreline was 52 - 41. Clearly the help they are getting from Jan O is doing them some good, as they are a different team to the one I saw last year and good on them. Here's wishing them better luck at Rye House on Sat and at home against Kings Lynn on Sun. Queue 'Montie' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK39 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 The team manager needs to help the riders too. I thought the decisions regarding the Tactical Rides didn't make much sense, Waited until they were 30+ points down to give Branford his 'double pointer'. He could have done it in heat 5 - attempted to strike back when it was a possibility. Give it a go at the right time, if it doesn't work then it doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I think people are getting too down on the Hitmen lets face it the only team to come close to beating the Heathens at home were Mildenhall and that scoreline was 52 - 41. Clearly the help they are getting from Jan O is doing them some good, as they are a different team to the one I saw last year and good on them. Stoke came closer in a pre-season challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Stoke came closer in a pre-season challenge I stand corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not quite close enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not quite close enough Was good enough over the 2 legs to beat you I must admit, so long as both teams are at full strength, I'm looking forward to the Dudley meetings. Roynon v Worrall/Birks could be some fantastic races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniev123 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Was good enough over the 2 legs to beat you I must admit, so long as both teams are at full strength, I'm looking forward to the Dudley meetings. Roynon v Worrall/Birks could be some fantastic races. I think that you will find it was a draw over the two Legs for the 2012 Staffs Cup or Challenge. 47-43 to Stoke @ Stoke & 47-43 to Dudley & Monmore Wood I can't wait to see Mildy & Stoke back at the 'Wood tho this year, as it seems it will be NL, KOC & Play Offs if my dreams come true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I don't think I said that Buxton were on a hiding to nothing? They beat Stoke at home a while ago and on that occasion appeared strong and confident, but the previous night appeared lost at Stoke. The reason I am watching them is in the hope that they find their way and at least perform to their averages gaining some self confidence again. Like you, I can only admire Ryan, he falls so often, almost always in the same way, yet usually gets back on and keeps trying often picking a point up. No-one can doubt his commitment, but I wish that someone knowledgable would help him with his technique, he deserves to do well, because he is a brave lad and never, ever gives up. Robert Branford is among the best riders in NL, but at present seems a just little off pace, last nights heat 15 excepted. Buxton are capable of so much better, but batterings like they received last night and last week will only make it harder for them to pick their heads up. Lets not forget the level of opposition has improved. In the eight meetings Buxton have done so far he has come across Roynon three times and Burkes four times at no 1. He has also been in all heat 15s bar one and i think he has top scored in all bar 1 meet where he had a fall and a cpl of ef. So he needs to lift his game along with the level of the opposition. Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Lets not forget the level of opposition has improved. In the eight meetings Buxton have done so far he has come across Roynon three times and Burkes four times at no 1. He has also been in all heat 15s bar one and i think he has top scored in all bar 1 meet where he had a fall and a cpl of ef. So he needs to lift his game along with the level of the opposition. Chopper Yes, I have always had time for Robert Branford, indeed i was touting him for a spot in the plymouth team on here before they signed there latest reserve, Rob always seems to give 110% though at times his bikes dont seem to have the speed needed, I also think Robert seems to have gone back a step this season <for whatever reason> and as you say Chopper, he needs to up his game a little or put another way, move up to the next level, though i dont think there is to much wrong a few tweeks to his equipment wont put right. As for last night Royno was on a different level, to almost everyone else last night, indeed he is for most home meetings in the NL, and i dont take much enjoyment from seeing him win by the length of a straight a least, as for the remainder of The Heathens riders NO weak links, and it remains to be seen what effect it will have when the new averages come into effect <after the Scunthorpe home meeting> with most likely Daniel Greenwood moving up into the Team proper. Buxton, to there credit they never stopped trying, all seven of them, with special mentions to Robert, Deanno, and Ryan Blacklock, never was a solitary point so hard earned. Buxton never used any tacticals and gave all there riders there programed rides, except for injury cover, fair play to them for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Be interesting to see if Robert gets things back on track in the next few weeks when his dad Chopper arrives !! Be good to see you again Darryl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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