tellboy Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Just got back. What a cracking day!!!!!! First trophy in the cabinet! First of all this mornings meeting. Super racing in challenging conditions. The track was very wet to start with but soon dried out and by heat 8 started to get dusty. However, it still produced excellent racing with overtaking in most heats and some brilliant team riding to thrill the large crowd. Pirates were completely dominant and Swindon get a single heat advantage. The only heat they won was when Holder let Batchelor through so that Swindon couldn't use a tac. Weather condition were harsh for daytime racing with warm sunshine and a breeze. But the crowd were entertained to some top notch action. Well done to Wright for stepping in and doing a grand job. This evening was a different story. Clear and chilly. Racing was mostly processional after the first lap bar a couple of heats and the all important heat 15 when heroics were needed when the shouldn't have been. Swindon started strongly with some good gating and opened a ten point lead. Then Poole woke up and kicked some ass. Heat 14 was a complete shambles though and nearly cost us the win. Poole gated on a 5-1, Gustafsson fell and the ref was quick to put on the red light. IN the rerun all Smart had to do was finish, but he laid on the track and got excluded. All the good work he had done earlier in the meeting was undone. It gave Swindon an unworthy lifeline which they nearly took, but for the heroics of Shamek to pass Kildemand on the last lap and send the large contingent of Poole fans into raptures. A typically unbiased report from Shovlar not .Why can you not see outside of the Poole zone at all.I suppose a few fans from other teams see some of the dross from Poole in the morning.How you can make all that up in this report is unbelievable. I prefer to see posts from KKS or whatever he/she goes by now,at least you can laugh at his/her posts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Theres a few races for the Heatleaders that look very easy too. - notably heat 5 & 6 that look very lopsided. Kings Lynn strong top two and rapidly improving reserves seem to come out well with this format! But it's early days and Swindon will no doubt be looking at replacing Klindt with someone on the up. Tungate/ Fricke must surely be an ideal candidates! Rohan rides for Ipswich on a Thursday so would be a no go & not sure Max is ready yet or would be an improvement. I think what we're getting from Nicolai is what we expected but didn't think Simon would be so poor. Edited April 19, 2014 by Crazy robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I did if Eastie did not want him then he must be poor. Simon has been good at Swindon in the past but guess you're right as Eastie wouldn't have released him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 A typically unbiased report from Shovlar not .Why can you not see outside of the Poole zone at all.I suppose a few fans from other teams see some of the dross from Poole in the morning.How you can make all that up in this report is unbelievable. I prefer to see posts from KKS or whatever he/she goes by now,at least you can laugh at his/her posts. Why on earth would I be unbiased? I am a Poole fan. We smashed Swindon yesterday at home and triumphed away. Great stuff from the boys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Klindt had a half decent season at Blusdon the year they finished bottom. I suppose that persuaded Rosco that he might be worth a punt, whilst one would think Gustafsson might benefit from a change of home track. The new format means you can't afford the top 5 to be struggling as there is not the same chance of covering with reserves, so I don't think Swindon will suffer for too long before looking elsewhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Klindt had a half decent season at Blusdon the year they finished bottom. I suppose that persuaded Rosco that he might be worth a punt, whilst one would think Gustafsson might benefit from a change of home track. The new format means you can't afford the top 5 to be struggling as there is not the same chance of covering with reserves, so I don't think Swindon will suffer for too long before looking elsewhere. Not many riders out there on the averages Nicolai & Simon have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Not many riders out there on the averages Nicolai & Simon have. Those two riders were always the worry for Swindon and both needed to improve for the Robins to stand a good chance of making the playoffs. So far they don't look they are suddenly going to click into gear though if one did I think it would be Gustafsson. Covatti, Denis Andersson would both fit. Give Lukas Dryml a call before he flogs his gear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Those two riders were always the worry for Swindon and both needed to improve for the Robins to stand a good chance of making the playoffs. So far they don't look they are suddenly going to click into gear though if one did I think it would be Gustafsson. Covatti, Denis Andersson would both fit. Give Lukas Dryml a call before he flogs his gear! Not sure those 3 would be an improvement though Steve & there lies the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Rohan rides for Ipswich on a Thursday so would be a no go & not sure Max is ready yet or would be an improvement. I think what we're getting from Nicolai is what we expected but didn't think Simon would be so poor. I know it might be a bit early to be thinking of changes, but if you wait too long it could be too late to make a difference. Would it be worth swapping the two second strings for possibly Katajisto and someone like Ulamek? I know Seb wasn't at his best last year, but if he gates he'll do ok even against the better riders. A 6.5ish rider would also protect Nick Morris a bit, as he wouldn't be a heat leader anymore. Katajisto (I think) would be on a three and he should beat the reserves and a few second strings, which would be his only job. Edited April 19, 2014 by Nellie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van wolfswinkel Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Last home match Gusto was top scorer, give them both a bit more time, then if still struggling kick 'em out pronto! Remember 2010 when Rosco's Coventry were rock bottom then stunned Poole and the rest of the speedway world winning the Grand Final! It's not over till the fat tart sings! People saying it's just a 2-horse race, Kings Lynn and Poole, too early to say that yet methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Those two riders were always the worry for Swindon and both needed to improve for the Robins to stand a good chance of making the playoffs. So far they don't look they are suddenly going to click into gear though if one did I think it would be Gustafsson. Covatti, Denis Andersson would both fit. Give Lukas Dryml a call before he flogs his gear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Those two riders were always the worry for Swindon and both needed to improve for the Robins to stand a good chance of making the playoffs. So far they don't look they are suddenly going to click into gear though if one did I think it would be Gustafsson. Covatti, Denis Andersson would both fit. Give Lukas Dryml a call before he flogs his gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 (edited) Lmao at Shovlar and his recomendations of Covatti Andersson and Dryml...holy moly!!!!!!!! Edited April 19, 2014 by hagonshocker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Well! the upside of last night for me, was all the" Dorset lots" money from the entrance fees going into the Robins coffers, the more the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agrotron Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Gustaffson reminds me of daniel davidsson in many ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Klindt was touted as the big next thing a few years ago. Poole were chasing his signature but he chased the money being photographed in a Panthers jacket and Matt said no way. I think he ended up at Wolves but did nothing, He chose Wolves yes so hardly chasing the money. A typically unbiased report from Shovlar not .Why can you not see outside of the Poole zone at all.I suppose a few fans from other teams see some of the dross from Poole in the morning.How you can make all that up in this report is unbelievable. I prefer to see posts from KKS or whatever he/she goes by now,at least you can laugh at his/her posts. Shov is never outside the Poole zone. That`s why he gets so much ridicule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 He chose Wolves yes so hardly chasing the money. Shov is never outside the Poole zone. That`s why he gets so much ridicule. Another with Gavan obsessed with my posts. Get a life! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlipphlopp Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 After watching both meetings it wasnt bad entertainment , with heat 15 at Blunsdon being as epic as any. A few gripes , Poole needs to get those few ruts sorted or risk more riders getting injured , plus they need more bacon at the food outlets ! As for Swindon , good night at a good track , but slightly soured by a few morons cheering at crashes by Poole riders , and the bizarre cheering at a Poole E/F when Swindon were on a 5-1 anyway which left one wondering if they received any education at all when/if they went to school. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCagney Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Well, unlike at some tracks, there is always the possibility of being passed at Swindon. E/F equals chance removed. It ain't rocket science Bit early to be ringing the alarm bells on the team, but lets hope for an improvement soon! Not much used to this losing lark of late, are we! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Another with Gavan obsessed with my posts. Get a life! Perhaps if you didn't mention my name in nearly every other post you might not come across as the obsessive type. Like you say, got a life and its a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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