dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Good Friday at home was dismal from any angle - performance, result, track and racing. Had this not been so dire I dont think the 2 away defeats would be getting too much attention. Only Cam has significantly under performed. Whilst Rohan has disappointed this is in the context of the expectations of him and that superb first meeting performance. Morten has had the one awful meeting but that aside he has been good value. Gino has been a revelation. Richie W superb. Ritchie H solid andseems to enjoy the captaincy. Adam looks to have moved up a notch or 2. So the team is not a problem as such so long as Cam can get sorted. The track is but it wont change overnight - it will take time so we need to find a way to work with it until it can be sorted. At least we can be sure that Bob will get it right if he is given the right conditions and materials to work with. IMO frustrating and disappointing yes but a disaster no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Think we need to invest in some slick tyres for Thursday then we will be OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Think we need to invest in some slick tyres for Thursday then we will be OK!and full body armour as Auty and Jorgensen are in town! wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 New Rolling aves . Think they are about right! Richie Worrall 8.43 (8.42) Rohan Tungate 6.99 (7.05) Morten Risager 6.64 (6.90) Cameron Heeps 6.39 (6.74) Gino Manzares 5.47 (5.00) 4th away meeting needed Adam Ellis 4.81 (4.14) Ritchie Hawkins 4.67(3.96) Need to keep Ellis above Hawkins so we can use a Pl guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 So rohan morten and Cameron all down, and watching them it's noticeable. Let's hope they can improve or it could be another one of those seasons. The first league match on Thursday, and with any reasonable track prep we should be strong enough on our own track if we have our own 7 riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 New Rolling aves . Think they are about right! Richie Worrall 8.43 (8.42) Rohan Tungate 6.99 (7.05) Morten Risager 6.64 (6.90) Cameron Heeps 6.39 (6.74) Gino Manzares 5.47 (5.00) 4th away meeting needed Adam Ellis 4.81 (4.14) Ritchie Hawkins 4.67(3.96) Need to keep Ellis above Hawkins so we can use a Pl guest Somerset on the 2nd May due to be the 4th away for Gino so his new average will come into force 7 days later. Adam guaranted to stay at reserve as even if Gino gets 0 from 4 his average will be 4.82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Rosen or Henry anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 No thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Would take rosen, what's his average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 6.94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 This is where speedway and Ipswich do my head in. Newcastle have made changes because they think they can improve, but they drew with us on our own track with only 5 of their riders, but we will just struggle on and probably take some more beatings. So if Newcastle were a weak team, what does that make us? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) This is where speedway and Ipswich do my head in. Newcastle have made changes because they think they can improve, but they drew with us on our own track with only 5 of their riders, but we will just struggle on and probably take some more beatings. So if Newcastle were a weak team, what does that make us?I do agree we are, and have always been very slow to make changes in the hope of improving. People will counter with the argument that it's very early to make changes and riders should be given longer to prove themselves. But tell that to the clubs that have already made changes to try and be the best that they can be. Somerset are another who have a reputation for being ruthless, but the fact is they are successful for being that way. Some clubs show ambition and a determination to be successful, others not so much... By the way, very handy that King will get his over inflated converted average down with Newcastle, to fit in nicely as Witches number 1 next season Edited May 9, 2014 by CardinalSin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I can see a few other so called elite league stars dropping down in the future also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witches forever Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wot average would Thorssell come in on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wot average would Thorssell come in on? Around 8.55 i believe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't suppose it really matters what average any rider comes in on, let's face it, changes won't be made unless we lose the next 6 odd matches, or until it would be too late. Seen it far to often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 And when we did make a change one year wasn't it Lanham in Doolan out ? And wow , how much did that strengthen the team ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Also last year Hawkins came in for Makinen but again nothing earth shattering. Difference last year though was the team was going well up until the play offs and nothing really needed changing. What annoys most is when the team is clearly lacking and not looking good enough, and nothing or very little is done. There are other teams in the same boat just look at the Rye threads. They also don't seem to make season changing changes and persevere with poor displays and performances from individuals for far too long. As I said earlier, some promotions are ambitious and determined to be successful and are quite ruthless in the process, others seem happy to plod along regardless as long as sufficient numbers keep coming through the gate. Edited May 10, 2014 by CardinalSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I think you just hit the nail bang on the head. Whilst there are the enough fans coming through the turnstile, changes are very unlikely. Well done to those that are ambitious, but I guess being ambitious takes more out of the profits. For me though I want my team to win or at least do what they can to win. I must also add, that the one rider I wouldn't change at the moment is morten, which is not a view I normally hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) And tonight Gino qualified in the world under 21's ! A big well done young man . Edited May 10, 2014 by Super Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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