Jonny the spud Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 The island seem to be screaming through their meetings this year, all team members scoring and new signing Tom Young seems to be fitting in well yet there seems to be not a lot said about them on here. So.... Here's an Isle of Wight speedway thread ! Well done guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Can see IOW doing a Mildenhall like last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well they are certainly favourites in my eyes, and in Adam Ellis they have a match winner, Tom Perry hasnt hit top form yet, neither has Tom Young, so there is more to come. I can see this beeing a big season for the Island, just stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I also reckon Dudley South(controversial ) will win the lot this year.Meanwhile get well soon Dan Stoneman. Edited May 22, 2013 by martin_t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Wanderer Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Went on my annual overseas jaunt a couple of weeks ago for the Buxton meeting and , as usual had a very enjoyable trip. For such a young team they are a very formidable outfit and must be favourites for the NL this year. Buxton got some real battlers too. The new start time should help attendances and definitely made for a good atmosphere in the club after the meeting with the riders able to be there instead of having to make a mad dash for the ferry. The new promotion seem very enthusiastic and determined to make a success of their venture. Often thought why not make a bigger push to get the citizens of Portsmouth more interested - a few hundred thousand population just a ferry ride away - but maybe there are reasons and I am speaking out of turn. One thing if they want to avoid being reported for upside down flags again - many years ago I was taught by a former WW1 officer it is "Wide white, uppermost, to the post". Believe me he would have wanted far more serious repercussions than a mere report if anyone got our flag upside down!!!! Good luck Islanders both on and off the track. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well they are certainly favourites in my eyes, and in Adam Ellis they have a match winner, Tom Perry hasnt hit top form yet, neither has Tom Young, so there is more to come. I can see this beeing a big season for the Island, just stay safe. Here's an interesting item re Adam Ellis as posted elsewehere: THE VORTEX LAKESIDE HAMMERS PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 22nd May 2013 ULAMEK IS JOINED BY WONDER KID ELLIS Excitement is the name of the game as the Vortex Hammers have unveiled 17 year old whiz kid Adam Ellis as a surprise addition to the side alongside fellow new signing Seb Ulamek with both riders first appearances brought forward to this Friday’s home clash against Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm going to put my neck out now, and give you the following prediction. The Isle of Wight won't even make the play-off final. That's right, you heard me. Feel free to quote me come September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 What do you base that on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm going to put my neck out now, and give you the following prediction. The Isle of Wight won't even make the play-off final. That's right, you heard me. Feel free to quote me come September. Jeez Vog, thats a bold statement to make, however Im guessing you are going on previous Teams who have topped the League, only to fail in the play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 What do you base that on ? Jeez Vog, thats a bold statement to make, however Im guessing you are going on previous Teams who have topped the League, only to fail in the play offs. A combination of things really. I like the IoW team as it stands, but you have the number 1 doubling up, and the number 7 now tripling up. If the IoW don't take priority, they could be in a deep hole if either rider is missing. Stoneman is now injured, and you have already lost Bekker for the season. Hopwood is showing a bit of form, but how long will it continue? And if you don't find a replacement for Stoneman, depending on how long he is injured, what happens when Ellis moves up into the main body? The IoW are helped at the moment by having a fantastic reserve, who will average well over 8, probably over 9. Once he moves up, that strength at the bottom end will virtually be lost. Compare that to a team like Dudley, who when Clegg or Stoneman move up, will have Isherwood potentially dropping down and you have my reasoning. Personally, I think you will end up with IoW topping the league, and they will face one of Dudley, Mildenhall or Stoke in the semi. The play-offs aren't about being the best team over the course of the league, they are about getting hot at the right time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 i think you are right vog, without ellis iow are not really any better than most of the teams in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ernest Holland Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 GOING TO IOW FOR A SHORT BREAK IN JUNE NEVER BEEN BEFORE SO LOOKING FORWARD TO CATCHING A MEETING IT WOULD BE MY FIRST VIEW OF NL RACING 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 GOING TO IOW FOR A SHORT BREAK IN JUNE NEVER BEEN BEFORE SO LOOKING FORWARD TO CATCHING A MEETING IT WOULD BE MY FIRST VIEW OF NL RACING It's a great place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Another great win for the islanders tonight. Strength in depth with everyone scoring well. Excellent result ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 21 points from reserves for the IoW vs. 2 for the Potters!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 GOING TO IOW FOR A SHORT BREAK IN JUNE NEVER BEEN BEFORE SO LOOKING FORWARD TO CATCHING A MEETING IT WOULD BE MY FIRST VIEW OF NL RACING Great place to watch your Speedway, wish The Heathens had something similar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Just back from a real Men v Boys encounter. Stoke were spirited of that there is no doubt and never gave up with the IOW are a class apart. Ellis was stunning, Perry also and Darryl Ritchings is a vastly improved rider. Also thought Ben Hopwood were carrying a lot less timber which clearly made a difference. May be I could learn from him !!! So a very impressive IOW performance, boosted by RR being the only Maximum rider tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Just back from a real Men v Boys encounter. Stoke were spirited of that there is no doubt and never gave up with the IOW are a class apart. Ellis was stunning, Perry also and Darryl Ritchings is a vastly improved rider. Also thought Ben Hopwood were carrying a lot less timber which clearly made a difference. May be I could learn from him !!! So a very impressive IOW performance, boosted by RR being the only Maximum rider tonight. Men V's boys ?? I think the oldest IOW rider is 22! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Men V's boys ?? I think the oldest IOW rider is 22! You know what I mean, its all the more impressive that the IOW team are so young A really good setup they have over there, an enjoyable day all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Men V's boys ?? I think the oldest IOW rider is 22! There's some mechanics in the IOW camp though that wish THEY were 22 again eh Jonny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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