StevePark Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 After Thursdays success, the Diamonds are going for the double over the Witches. Andy Tully makes his home debut for the Diamonds, after coming through the meeting at Foxhall. Should be a home win, but never take anything for granted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Even when the Witches took that early lead on Thursday it still felt like the Diamonds were the ones looking the sharpest. The Witches will need to inject that fire into their bellies to be competitive. I hope and expect that it will be a hard fought battle as a result. I can however only see a Diamonds win by 10 or more. That said wheres yheres hope you never know so heres hoping!! Up the Witches!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Well , I see a Workington like defeat here . Probably have used both tacticals by about heat 8 and end up getting thoroughly hammered ! I'd like to say prove me wrong but it's never going to happen ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ben Barker needs to step up, If Not then I would consider getting rid and bringing in Nicolai Klindt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ben Barker needs to step up, If Not then I would consider getting rid and bringing in Nicolai Klindt. nurse! nurse! We have one for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Cant see any points coming back to Ipswich in this one. I cant see the Diamonds dropping any home points in the Lge this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Well after Thursdays depressing performance by the Witches against Newcastle, the only realistic result here is a thorough hammering!!! If Ben do not step up to what we signed him for like so far this season, think this will be an embarrassment. Its a gut rendering thing to say but Im always a realist but this Newcastle side is way above the Witches team in ability, guts and desire. Changes need to be made but cl is known for his doing nothing approach and thats exacting what I expect - nothing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Well after Thursdays depressing performance by the Witches against Newcastle, the only realistic result here is a thorough hammering!!! If Ben do not step up to what we signed him for like so far this season, think this will be an embarrassment. Its a gut rendering thing to say but Im always a realist but this Newcastle side is way above the Witches team in ability, guts and desire. Changes need to be made but cl is known for his doing nothing approach and thats exacting what I expect - nothing!!! He's scored 8 points once, 9 points twice and double figures in all his other matches! What exactly do you want? You say "changes need to be made." What changes? A re-shuffle of the team? Drop riders and replace them? If the former, who would ride where in your opinion? If you think the latter, who should be dropped and who should replace them? And PLEASE don't say "That's CL's Job," 'cos that's just a cop-out. Back up your "demands" with some substance. Edited June 8, 2013 by The Abbott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Maybe we could try morten at 2 and rohan at 5. Maybe just rohan at 5 or maybe just morten at 2, when you are probably gonna loose a match anyway, why not give something a try. Jackal is right in saying that changes are very rare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 He's scored 8 points once, 9 points twice and double figures in all his other matches! What exactly do you want? You say "changes need to be made." What changes? A re-shuffle of the team? Drop riders and replace them? If the former, who would ride where in your opinion? If you think the latter, who should be dropped and who should replace them? And PLEASE don't say "That's CL's Job," 'cos that's just a cop-out. Back up your "demands" with some substance. Barker, while being exciting, has been a disappointment this season points wise. He's been nigh on unbeatable in the PL the last couple of years and is miles off that this year. I think he went something like two and a half months unbeaten at Plymouth last year. Not looked even remotely capable of a maximum at Foxhall this season. He's having a poor year by his own very high standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJC71 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) To be fair Barker has been a little disappointing at Ipswich so far this season (although he seems to going well at Berwick tonight). Harsh to say he has been poor but certainly not as dominant as the Witches fans had expected. Should be a good match. I expect Barker and Leigh Lanham, who is a track specialist and like David Howe seems to relish riding here, to give the Diamonds plenty to think about. Tungate rode well here in the PL match at reserve but had a dreadful match in the Cup Final when out of form. I think he's the only other rider who might win races though. Looking forward to seeing Tully ride after an excellent comeback. Brough holds no fears for him so wouldn't be surprised to see him winning races quickly. Decent opportunity here for Steve to pick up some points after his recent poor run. 54-40. Edited June 8, 2013 by NJC71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 This will be tighter thhan many think. Quite a few Witches who like Brough. 49-41. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I am really looking forward to this Meeting. I had to miss the last Meeting against Scunthorpe so it's about FOUR weeks since I had my fix. I'm suffering from withdrawal symptoms. (No Arson ). Hoping for a Win and a safe Meeting for Riders on both Teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I am really looking forward to this Meeting. I had to miss the last Meeting against Scunthorpe so it's about FOUR weeks since I had my fix. I'm suffering from withdrawal symptoms. (No Arson ). Hoping for a Win and a safe Meeting for Riders on both Teams. was looking for you against scunny.... Just thought you were away on one of them old biddys coach trips or summit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 This will be tighter thhan many think. Quite a few Witches who like Brough. 49-41. I think we will see a good meeting tomorrow with some good racing. If all our boys are on song , yes we should win, BUT. From reports, we were ahead of them on Thursday in terms of gating, so if the gates are prepared as usual we, should be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I think we will see a good meeting tomorrow with some good racing. If all our boys are on song , yes we should win, BUT. From reports, we were ahead of them on Thursday in terms of gating, so if the gates are prepared as usual we, should be OK. Without doubt. Not sure if we were sluggish from the gate, or Newcastle electric, maybe a bit of both. But time and time again the Newcastle boys seemed to hit the first bend first. Very impressive all round really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ben Barker in heat 1 win shocker! Well actually its the 4th time away he's done it, still awaiting the home one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I think we will see a good meeting tomorrow with some good racing. If all our boys are on song , yes we should win, BUT. From reports, we were ahead of them on Thursday in terms of gating, so if the gates are prepared as usual we, should be OK. Very sharp from the starts and yes it was the difference between the sides. (and no rollers!!)Richie W commented to me afterwards that he always felt the Diamonds 'just wanted it that lttle bit more' and thats why they won. A spirited display from the Witches last night it seems so lets hope for more of the same. I would love to see Leigh silence a few critics with one of of hus usual Brough Park performances. If he does it could be close. Head says Newcastle by 10 or more but as ever the heart hopes for more! Up the Witches!! Ben Barker in heat 1 win shocker! Well actually its the 4th time away he's done it, still awaiting the home one! We want 5 - We want 5!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 was looking for you against scunny.... Just thought you were away on one of them old biddys coach trips or summit I was down at Duxford watching Aeroplanes my friend. See you later. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellioth4 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Updates are available on: Newcastle V Ipswich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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