Crazy robin Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 .......or most of last year. His average never increased at all last year. This year he said on his website he had the best equipment he had ever had and that it was all up to him now. Well, we have hardly seen a single impressive ride from him this year. He will probably swap places with Bech once the first set of averages come out but the problem there is that although Bech will do a reasonable job as third heatleader, Lewis, on present form will not be beating second strings in the way that Mikkel is at the moment.. Can't see him lasting at this rate. Lewis is not as good a rider as Bech who has rode in Denmark's World Cup team even in Britain & will do ok as a 2nd string which unfortunately is all he has ever been. This new format is especially hard for the 3rd heat leaders in most teams & anyone apart from Schlein or Janowski will struggle to get a 6 point average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 .......or most of last year. His average never increased at all last year. This year he said on his website he had the best equipment he had ever had and that it was all up to him now. Well, we have hardly seen a single impressive ride from him this year. He will probably swap places with Bech once the first set of averages come out but the problem there is that although Bech will do a reasonable job as third heatleader, Lewis, on present form will not be beating second strings in the way that Mikkel is at the moment.. Can't see him lasting at this rate. i think it will definitely strenthen Lakeside when Bridger moves down. Bech will score ok i think as a third (or second) heat leader, though clearly a drop from his current output. Bridger will beat the reserves, and pick up some points against the second strings. most teams third heat leaders are struggling - Proctor, Hansen, Bridger etc. The only exceptions really are the teams that built with a strong top3, so Poole and KL, and hopefully BV when they start racing. I think too early to panic about Bridger. Lewis looks like he just can't cut it even in the watered down league. His form can't go on for to much longer. but it's not watered down if you're a heat leader - it's tougher than last year. It is much easier however if you're a second string. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) What was Bridget doing fannying about poppin wheelies whilst at the back in his final ride. No wonder he was pulled out of his 4th and replaced by Morley Edited April 10, 2014 by semion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southend Sid Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 It's a shame we couldn't have got a point, but fair play to the stars they are a very strong unit this year! I think for us it stands us in good stead that up until the last we were still init for a point up until heat 15. Poor old PK certainly seems a little slower this year home and away, but great to see our Richard lawson getting an away win obviously along with Bech but again the star of the show for us was the speed and gating of adam ellis . I still think we will be in the mix big time at the end of the year, but we really do need to see one rider stop talking the talk and start walking the walk!! my advise would be this..... If you want to be a cafe fighter go and be a cage fighter, if you want to be a speedway ride, go and be a speedway rider..... But hey that's not for me to tell anyone what to do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 i think it will definitely strenthen Lakeside when Bridger moves down. Bech will score ok i think as a third (or second) heat leader, though clearly a drop from his current output. Bridger will beat the reserves, and pick up some points against the second strings. most teams third heat leaders are struggling - Proctor, Hansen, Bridger etc. The only exceptions really are the teams that built with a strong top3, so Poole and KL, and hopefully BV when they start racing. I think too early to panic about Bridger. but it's not watered down if you're a heat leader - it's tougher than last year. It is much easier however if you're a second string. Yep that's a fair point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom House Kid Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 i think it will definitely strenthen Lakeside when Bridger moves down. Bech will score ok i think as a third (or second) heat leader, though clearly a drop from his current output. Bridger will beat the reserves, and pick up some points against the second strings. most teams third heat leaders are struggling - Proctor, Hansen, Bridger etc. The only exceptions really are the teams that built with a strong top3, so Poole and KL, and hopefully BV when they start racing. I think too early to panic about Bridger. but it's not watered down if you're a heat leader - it's tougher than last year. It is much easier however if you're a second string. I think the concern is his commitment he is undoubtedly talented but blows hot and cold and he has not looked fit for purpose engine/set up wise so far! I await comments from our away support but if he was dicking about at the back that does not go down well. Getting beat is one thing I can accept if you look committed. Lewis needs a wake up call. I take your point about harder for the heat leaders and on this form he has blown that position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Good win and delighted to get the three points after a nervy start. Some early points thrown away and poor gating meant I'd have taken any kind of win after 7 heats. But the Stars fought back superbly and I felt it was Kerr and Porsing who swung things our way. Lewis could have crumbled after two falls when in great positions but bounced back to record two wins. Nicklas after looking out of sorts early on sprang to life and his cutback in Heat 12 pretty much sealed the win. Lambert will be just fine once he gets used to the grippier starts in the EL. Clearly had the speed later on in the meeting, made up a massive amount of ground on Ellis & Bech in Heat 14 but left himself too much to do. Sure he'll be pleased to get the first one over and done with though. The best thing about the win was that you know there's plenty more to come from the Stars. If they all click at the same time, someone is going to get hammered. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 The expected result. Cant see many teams getting anything at the NA this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 ........Speedball.............The best thing about the win was that you know there's plenty more to come from the Stars. If they all click at the same time, someone is going to get hammered. Yes, probably Coventry on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Speedball has pretty much summed up what I was going to say Should have been a bigger winning margin as I reckon we chucked away 8-10 points in those early stages. Ellis & Bech apart the Hammers were very ordinary. Felt sorry for young Morley though, two reserves races and heat 13 to give Ellis the easier heats is a bit harsh. Have said from the start that both reserves should have to take all four of their rides unless injured, kind of defeats the object of the draft for the lesser reserve otherwise. Was interviewed by a nice young lady during the interval so might be on Radio Narrrfolk in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 What was Bridget doing fanning about pop wheelies whilst at the back in his final ride. No wonder he was pulled out of his 4th and replaced by Morley Because he's a prat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 I'm happy :-D Good win, looking forward to next week! MOM - Sublime Maximum Man Niels, closely followed by Rory for his last race dice and Lewi K for his great gating and wins when he stayed aboard :-) Good to see Robert earn his first points in heat 8, just gotta work on his gating then no probs ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yes, probably Coventry on Friday. I can think of one occasion when all the Stars have clicked at the same time away from home and luckily enough that was at Ipswich. Don't think I'll ever forget that night. Tom P Madsen beating Gollob from the back!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thoroughly enjoyed a convincing victory. The home side kind of stuttered to start with, and Lakeside was doing their bit, But once the Stars started to shine there was only ever going to be one outcome. Led brilliantly by Niels, with an impeccable maximum, who showed how it should be done with fast from the gate and some amazing first corners . Lakeside were no pushovers, But tonight, the Stars were impressive. On this showing we will take some beating at home. Can't wait to see them at Coventry and then Wolves, before welcoming Belle Vue here, next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy17 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Was interviewed by a nice young lady during the interval so might be on Radio Narrrfolk in the morning Hope you asked 'Wass gorn on in traynun Neyul!?' 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I was a Little surprised that Rob Didnt take Rose out of his 4th race and stick in Kerr. Kerr was certainly going the quicker of the 2 and for me, had the beating of Ellis. Hvaing said that was Mighty Impressed with Rose and Kerr, and can only see them going from Strength to strength. This team will take some stopping at Saddlebow and more so once young Lambert decides not to give the others 10 metres off the start. It really looked like he was having difficulty getting his front wheel down off the start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I've just noticed Adam Ellis' winning time in heat 7. Joint second fastest time of the night, faster than any of Iverson's wins, equalled only by PK and bettered only by Kenny Bear. Not bad for a rider who only turned 18 in March, and in his second season of speedway ! Now, what was it that people were saying about draft riders being out of their depth ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I've just noticed Adam Ellis' winning time in heat 7. Joint second fastest time of the night, faster than any of Iverson's wins, equalled only by PK and bettered only by Kenny Bear. Not bad for a rider who only turned 18 in March, and in his second season of speedway ! Now, what was it that people were saying about draft riders being out of their depth ? He certainly looked the dogs swingers last night. Then again So did Kerr and Rose. On my first look at the new idea in action, it looks a winner to me. Lynn fans whats your take on this new fold up programme. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Fold up programme, don't like it at all, much prefer white background for race card and don't want to be unfolding whole thing to read Buster and Rob's columns ...... people said to me that there wasn't enough room on race card to write changes either .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Fold up programme, don't like it at all, much prefer white background for race card and don't want to be unfolding whole thing to read Buster and Rob's columns ...... people said to me that there wasn't enough room on race card to write changes either .... Thought the boxes to small to put the race results in, especially with the + 1's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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