CardinalSin Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Worrall would be good, but isn't the reason he is quitting Newcastle to race in Poland on a Sunday? Which means we would be without him against Sunday tracks. Personally I don't fancy Allen, not very entertaining. I read Louis is considering all of this seasons team, that's a shame.To be fair, this year's team just missed out on finishing 1st in heat 15 of our final meeting, pretty good really! Only injuries at the wrong time saw us flop in the play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 From the look of the team photo on the official site from the dinner and dance, it looks as though Barker didn't attend that either. Almost certainly looking for a new number 1 next season I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 From the look of the team photo on the official site from the dinner and dance, it looks as though Barker didn't attend that either. Almost certainly looking for a new number 1 next season I'd say. I cant access the official site. What's that all about, anyone know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thumb Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 From the look of the team photo on the official site from the dinner and dance, it looks as though Barker didn't attend that either. Almost certainly looking for a new number 1 next season I'd say. Ben was a no show, didn't go down well with many there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) Ben was a no show, didn't go down well with many there.Same as the 16 lapper no show then! More than likely seen the last of him. I have a hunch Olly Allen will be number 1.. Edited November 4, 2013 by CardinalSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I have a hunch Olly Allen will be number 1.. Hope Chris has got an unlimited calls package for his mobile then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 So why all this with Barker? Is it just a result of the late cancellation of his attendance at the 16 lapper? Shame if he doesn't race for us again, nearly always entertaining, unlike Allen who is one of the ultimate gating tarts. I really hope we don't see him in Ipswich colours again, but that's just my opinion and many may disagree. It would certainly lessen my weekly visits if that's the case. As well as it being a sport, I think it's more of an evenings entertainment for me, so I want to be entertained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Ricky Wells - I think he could be a 9 point rider with Foxhall for a home track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hope Chris has got an unlimited calls package for his mobile then.As in calling riders to guest when he inevitably gets injured? I agree, and he wouldn't be my choice either, but I just have a feeling it'll happen. Really not sure who I fancy at 1 to be honest. Barker looks doubtful and it looks like Cook and Doyle maybe missing the PL next year. Possibly Worrall maybe the best of the rest. If Leicester go Elite, there's a few there that will be up for grabs. Bjerre? Doolan!? Not as number one's, but 2nd/3rd heatleader maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neb Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 As in calling riders to guest when he inevitably gets injured? I agree, and he wouldn't be my choice either, but I just have a feeling it'll happen. Really not sure who I fancy at 1 to be honest. Barker looks doubtful and it looks like Cook and Doyle maybe missing the PL next year. Possibly Worrall maybe the best of the rest. If Leicester go Elite, there's a few there that will be up for grabs. Bjerre? Doolan!? Not as number one's, but 2nd/3rd heatleader maybe. dont forget karlsson he seems to ride ipswich pretty well judging by past results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Apparently Mick Horton on a Coventry phone has intimated that there would be 11 teams in the Elite next year. Given that Leicester seemed nailed on to join either the Witches are staying put or an existing is dropping out. Says on the Wolverhampton 2014 thread that at last nights talk in , if no sky deal and the EL weakened THREE PL teams to move up. Would imagine Ipswich would be one along with Leicester, just unsure about the third? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Sheffield is the name Ive heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Really not sure who I fancy at 1 to be honest. Barker looks doubtful and it looks like Cook and Doyle maybe missing the PL next year. Both will be in PL next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Both will be in PL next season. Agree not enough meets for them just to do EL, even if they get limited meetings in Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmuffe Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 I personally think barker will be at Plymouth next year it's always mentioned in the local rag Makes sense really he could just about walk there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipswich Jules Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Ritchie Worrall is available as he's ruled out a return to Newcastle. If Barker doesn't return does anyone fancy him as a replacement at number 1? Would give us just under a point extra to play with as well. Olly Allen also available on just over 8 as Rye have ruled him out also. Worrall yes, Allen no - too injury prone for me and with a high average it's far too much of a risk. Ritchie Worrall is available as he's ruled out a return to Newcastle. If Barker doesn't return does anyone fancy him as a replacement at number 1? Would give us just under a point extra to play with as well. Olly Allen also available on just over 8 as Rye have ruled him out also. Worrall yes, Allen no - too injury prone for me and with a high average it's far too much of a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witches forever Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Worrall has already stated he would love to ride at Foxhall and I myself would pay good money to see him race around foxhall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Interesting quote from Alex Harkess in the Edinburgh Evening News................ Harkess said: “Leicester have hinted they would like to move up, but they are the only Premier League club who have stated a preference to race in the Elite League.” So no interest from Ippo in moving up then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Crazy stuff! We usually get out to Ippo and Mildenhall a few times a year for bangers and stocks etc. Must say the facilities at Ippo are now excellent. The crowds are always excellent too. There have been a fair few posts on the BSF about Ippo moving up so some people are still keen. The full Harkess article is interesting........http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/speedway/speedway-monarchs-boss-dismisses-league-merger-1-3186403 If he's right there may not be that many PL changes track-wise. And Cookie back next year hopefully though 2 x 3 pointers would be a big gamble unless they are 2 good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Worrall would be a decent choice, would love Fisher he's box office at this level but highly unlikely for many reasons. One of the Leicester boys maybe, possibly a return for Doolan? No longer a number 1 but his average now reflects that. Club Asset so if money is a little tight this winter he could be an option. The first bit of business the promotion need to do though is tie down Cameron Heeps to a new contract for next year, he's a must in any league scenario. I fully believe he's capable of challenging hard for the number 1 race jacket next season. Must say the facilities at Ippo are now excellent.Amazing what has been achieved there in such a short space of time, with more work due this winter I believe. Anyone visiting Foxhall for the first time in a few years would hardly recognise the place. The "Foxhole" jibes have been well and truly put to bed!! Edited November 13, 2013 by CardinalSin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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