wandersome Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) After a two week break it's back to home track (lack of) action when the Ipswich Witches visit on Sunday. I think it may be close. I think Ben Barker will probably overtake a Leicester second string rider / struggling heat leader and offer certain posters a chance to justify why proposed track changes weren't made as proof that clearly riders can overtake if they actually try. My big prediction for this week is there will be a large contingent of Leicester supporters who made the visit to Somerset and witnessed what speedway should be like who may not be as impressed with this level of excitement as they may previously have been. We've got James Seargent riding in place Robert Branford. James has looked pretty decent as a NL guest around BP before although i'm not sure he's scored anything. Another NL rider who could probably step up with regular PL action. I'm going for 47-43 to the Lions with Lasse Bjerre pissing off a large contingent of Lions fans by top scoring. Anyways if the rain comes and the fans don't at least this post has delivered this weeks alternative excuse to the promotion. Mick. Edited May 8, 2013 by volty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I havent made a trip to Leicester and cant again this time. If all what I read is true the Witches will need their gating gloves on. It would interesting to hear the thoughts of the Lions fans that came to Ipswich as to how the racing compared to a typical Leicester meeting. The Lions were actually 2 up at Foxhall at heat 7 so must start as favourites at home. I think the Witches will get something from this one but difficult to decide if it will be 1 2 or 3 points so I'll go down the middle for a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrall Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Why should a top score by Bjerre piss of a lot of Lions fans? I can understand him upsetting certain lions fans if he overtakes ipswich riders I think it will be a close match with The Witches nicking a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Impossible to predict this Witches team this year. We've been both very good and bloody awful at times so far this season so the result here is anyone's guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Went to watch Ipswich last season and I think we won, won't be wasting my money this season, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandersome Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Why should a top score by Bjerre piss of a lot of Lions fans? I can understand him upsetting certain lions fans if he overtakes ipswich riders I think it will be a close match with The Witches nicking a point. It appears quite a few Lions fans are currently questioning Bjerre's dedication to the cause but it's always hard to stay annoyed if he's scoring well. It wouldn't upset me to see some overtaking at all, in fact i will be willing myself to look the fool on here just as i do every home meeting. I'd love to see Bjerre overtake some witches riders, it's just the odds on it happening are not that great (though better than some!). On the evidence of the just over two seasons they are practically nil around bend 1 & 2, though luckily for us excitement merchants you have replaced the one rider (Jari Makinen according to Long Eye) who has achieved the feat with the other (Ritchie Hawkins according to my ropey memory). looking forward to seeing some more of the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Will be close, hopefully the Witches can nick a point. A lot depends on how fit Tungate is after last nights off and whether Ellis will be riding (is in the Under 21 atLonigo on saturday). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 It would be great if the Witches gated to victory here, as thats whats needed on this gaters paradise of a track to shut up many big mouth Leicester fans like we did at foxhall Monday afternoon after heat 8 But with Rohans injury from riding for Poole and Adam's perhaps non-arrival from Italy, it will leave a mountain to climb for the other riders. But never say never perhaps just perhaps we can nick a point or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Adam will be there. Lonigo should finish around midnight and its a long overnight drive back . One bike needs to be straightened out after a big off here in France last night. ( if you follow him in twitter check out his wrecked crash helmet) front end bent, wheel wrecked, one new silencer trashed and a very sore Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Adam will be there. Lonigo should finish around midnight and its a long overnight drive back . One bike needs to be straightened out after a big off here in France last night. ( if you follow him in twitter check out his wrecked crash helmet) front end bent, wheel wrecked, one new silencer trashed and a very sore Adam. Saw the condition of helmet, glad my head wasn't in it. Hope the boy suffers no ill effects from that and he has a safe trip back from Italy. Tell him not to forget his gating gloves, will need them on Sunday as well as Saturday night. Edited May 9, 2013 by Roland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Heh. I know what you mean about Italy. I had Simon cross call me today and say that it always has been a gaters paradise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Adam will be there. Lonigo should finish around midnight and its a long overnight drive back . One bike needs to be straightened out after a big off here in France last night. ( if you follow him in twitter check out his wrecked crash helmet) front end bent, wheel wrecked, one new silencer trashed and a very sore Adam. Sorry to hear Adam had a big expensive off in France, I hope he has no ill effects. We will need Adam with his best gating skills Sunday along with Saturday. And good luck to the lad in Italy hope he grabs his opportunity with both hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennylion Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Is Bjerre back for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Is Bjerre back for this one? Yes. But no Robert Branford, James Seargent guests for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Yes. But no Robert Branford, James Seargent guests for him. is that the best we could do james seargent 3 x 0 last night at redcar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 is that the best we could do james seargent 3 x 0 last night at redcar. Sounds pretty much like for like then Anybody know what Lewis Blackbird is doing...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 is that the best we could do james seargent 3 x 0 last night at redcar. Looking at the other fixtures on sunday, Newcastle, Scunthorpe & Mildenhall are all riding which rules out Kerr, Blackbird & Stefan Nielsen which doesn't leave much left in the way of 3 point reserves that could guest. But we are using Seargent at Berwick on saturday too, would have thought Kerr would have been a better bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Looking at the other fixtures on sunday, Newcastle, Scunthorpe & Mildenhall are all riding which rules out Kerr, Blackbird & Stefan Nielsen which doesn't leave much left in the way of 3 point reserves that could guest. But we are using Seargent at Berwick on saturday too, would have thought Kerr would have been a better bet. I believe the guest for the number 7 has to be a NL rider who is not also riding in the PL so the likes of Blackbird Kerr and Nieksen are inelligible even if available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGauntlet Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I believe the guest for the number 7 has to be a NL rider who is not also riding in the PL so the likes of Blackbird Kerr and Nieksen are inelligible even if available. I don't think so. I believe NL riders who are riding in the PL can still guest as long as they have not achieved a PL average above 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 I don't think so. I believe NL riders who are riding in the PL can still guest as long as they have not achieved a PL average above 4. Totally wrong, fuelrapsbruv is right 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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