greyhoundp Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Not the nearest of tracks to us, but count us in for this year! Well run club! Whilst i may not always agree with what they do, i cannot fault them for how things are run in general, especially on race nights, the Olly Ommer Club for kids, and for out of season events, all in all a beacon to hold up to some of our so called Elite Clubs. Edited March 10, 2014 by greyhoundp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude22 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 The Heathens have been invited to Monmore Green as guests of Wolverhampton at their press and practice night and should be on track after 7.30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Looks like I'm the first with comment on P&P. Great to see the lads out there and the new race jacket gets my seal of approval. Starke - Didn't seem to do too many full throttle laps so hopefully that's a sign he's happy and comfortable with his kit. Greaves - I thought Nath looked very good last night. He did plenty of quick laps and didn't put a wheel wrong all evening. Hopefully the nunber 2 race jacket isn't going to faze him and if he can make some clean starts alongside Starke he just might surprise a few more highly rated riders. Perry - Looked to be comfortably the fastest of the Heathens riders. That was encouraging to see. If he can click in to top gear early in the season then a difficult 2013 should soon become a dim and distant memory. Clegg - Max didn't look as quick as I've seen him ride Monmore before. I wouldn't go so far as to say there should be any concern but he did look a tad sluggish (relatively speaking). It's going to be a really big season for Max so fingers crossed he can improve on his gating and get himself in the mix more on away tracks as well as home. Worrall - He's another I'd say I've seen lap faster but he looked reasonably quick and certainly comfortable. If I'd note anything of concern regarding Steve it would be his practice starts. I don't think that was as sharp as it could be, nor should be if he's going to push on to become a 9/10 point man. Perhaps it's just the impression I got from watching one rider on his own though. Williamson - Matt really impressed me. He looked a lot quicker and smoother than I expected. I thought it would take some time to settle in at Monmore but these very early signs are promising. It remains to be seen how it translates in to racing but it's going to be exciting watching him progress this season. Phillips - I got more or less what I expected from Danny. He might take a few meetings to properly settle at Monmore but there was nothing negative to report. He had perfectly respectable pace and didn't make any significant errors. All-in-all it seemed to be a very positive practice session for the lads with no major dramas. Thankfully there were no major blow-ups or obvious bike problems of any significance so that's a real plus too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) All-in-all it seemed to be a very positive practice session for the lads with no major dramas. Thankfully there were no major blow-ups or obvious bike problems of any significance so that's a real plus too. 21ST CH, Max Clegg put on his facebook that the p&p was good apart from his best engine blowing up after his second ride..expensive p&p. Edited March 13, 2014 by bigred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 Bu££er!!!! --------------------- It's been announced that this season Cradley will have a B5 size, bigger and better, programme. http://www.cradleyheathens.co/news.php?extend.978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 I had the privilege of meeting Matt Williamson and his parents a few days back. Smashing lad who has already spent a lot of time practising this year at any track that can give him some time. He has also invested heavily in equipment. I think he will raise a few eyebrows this season and I can see him adding substantially to his starting average and climbing out of the reserve berths pretty quickly. Dedication and hard work deserve their rewards and I hope he has a great season. Welcome to the home of the Champions Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Bu££er!!!! --------------------- It's been announced that this season Cradley will have a B5 size, bigger and better, programme. http://www.cradleyheathens.co/news.php?extend.978 Glad I didn't invest in a new board last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 A lot of people, myself included, are expecting Matt to improve a lot this season. Personally I thought it might be a steady start and continual improvement. But it looks and sounds as though he may hit the ground running. It will certainly bode well for our chances if he does, and with Nath looking good in practice it's time to sart getting excited about the season ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunty Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 www.ommerum.blogspot.com for my latest blog post which is the National League season preview! Dont think were going to win it this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Some thoughts on the team this year. Overall they look the best on paper but I don't think it's as clear cut as last year when they always looked the best by far. Starke: One of my favourite riders but his average will inevitably drop. I think he should place importance on his EL/PL duties and we might see him on a figure around 8.00. Greaves: I expect improvement but relative to the rest of the team, not as much. I think he may struggle to start with by riding in the main body but will still increase his average by less than a point. However the small improvement will be dwarfed by Williamson and/or Philips which will put him at reserve for the crucial end. Perry:I don't think he'll rediscover his 9.88 points scoring but will show last season was a blip and move back up to 8.00 and probably pick up a PL spot. Clegg: Not as dramatic improvement as last year but he should attain an average in excess of 7.00. I think the EL draft is a year too early for him, but added riding with Perry will improvement the partnership. However I'm concerned that neither are good gaters yet Leicester is a gaters track! But I think the most important thing for him is to get used to bigger tracks. Worrall: He will be #1 and will be close to a 10.00 average. Similar to Blackbird last year. One of the best riders in the league on a track he loves. Williamson: May double his average. Riding for PL Scunthorpe will help he just needs more consistency than last year. Phillips: Again may double his average. I'm not sure whether he or Williamson will replace Greaves. My main concern is Starke, Worrall, Clegg and Perry are all riding EL and Starke, Worrall & Williamson riding PL, with probably the best 3.00 man not riding PL currently is Perry. So that's 2 triple-uppers and 3 double-uppers. How many meetings will they miss?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I see the final averages being very roughly as follows: Worrall - 9.5 Starke - 9 Perry - 8.5 Clegg - 7 Greaves - 5.5 Williamson - 5.5 Phillips - 4.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie20 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm Matts girlfriend I'd just like to let you all know I'll be selling some Matt Williamson racing grey bobble hats at Coventry on Friday they are £12 each look out for me in my blue hat and Matt Willy jacket if you are interested thanks guys! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunty Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I see the final averages being very roughly as follows: Worrall - 9.5 Starke - 9 Perry - 8.5 Clegg - 7 Greaves - 5.5 Williamson - 5.5 Phillips - 4.5 Paul Starke 10.95 Steve Worrall 10.00 Max Clegg 7.76 Matt Williamson 7.29 Nathan Greaves 6.44 Tom Perry 6.30 Danny Phillips 5.50 Well I dont think anyone expected this to happen after the first couple of months of action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunty Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Wednesday June 04, 2014 CRADLEY Heath Speedway are delighted to announce British Speedway President Tony Mole is to link up with the club to take charge of their new track project. The club believe Tony has an unequalled record in bringing the sport back to areas of the country which have been starved of speedway for years. And although the Heathens are thriving at their shared Wolverhampton base, the management members remain determined to take them to a new home. Promoter Gary Patchett said: Tony will need no introduction to our supporters after all but bringing the club to a new home in Colley Gate nearly 10-years ago and his success in bringing defunct clubs back to the sport is unparalleled. Tonys brief will be to advise on any site possibilities but with a specific focus on the potential site we have had on the radar for some time. Mole was the man responsible for taking the sport back to Workington in 1999 and Birmingham in 2007. He has also rescued struggling clubs down the years like Hull, Oxford and Stoke. Based in Kidderminster, Mole remains a regular visitor to Cradley meetings at Monmore Green and was on the terraces at Dudley Wood in his younger days. Great news and we need this to happen as I don't see many others having sucsses at bringing a Cradley track back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Excellent news. Nobody in the sport has a better track record. Good luck Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Please lets not make Tony Mole a speedway track god untill we line up for the first heat at The New Wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catabracadabra Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 It is certainly positive news, someone with Mr Moles experience and knowledge is invaluable , as the need for a new stadium is a MUST, he can help to try and move forward down that avenue. while others get on withthe day to day running of the current club and team. Let's hope for some concrete news about a new stadium, in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 If there's anyone out there that can build you that stadium. it's Tony Mole. He defied all the odds to get speedway back at Birmingham and to secure full planning permission. Good Luck, hope he succeeds for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Could not be better news for Heathens supporters your future prospects could not be in better hands , good luck to the club and Tony Mole in securing a new home for the Heathens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 If there's anyone out there that can build you that stadium. it's Tony Mole. He defied all the odds to get speedway back at Birmingham and to secure full planning permission. Good Luck, hope he succeeds for you! But failed in his attempt to resurrect Cradley a few years back on an ideal plot of land.Better luck this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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