bigeddiechek Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I wasnt there on Friday , but apparently he was superb at Armadale on Friday . Which makes today's lamentable performance all the more puzzling Maybe low on confidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Maybe low on confidence? Far from it on Friday. See previously mentioned EM:TV Maybe, no likey Ashfield? Edited April 21, 2014 by george.m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeddiechek Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Far from it on Friday. See previously mentioned EM:TV Maybe, no likely Ashfield? These enigmatic riders are the bane of us speedway fans' lives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Far from it on Friday. See previously mentioned EM:TV Maybe, no likely Ashfield? Hes had good meetings there in the past and im sure he said after his first time there he loved the shape. Guess its changed a little now with more banking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hes had good meetings there in the past and im sure he said after his first time there he loved the shape. Guess its changed a little now with more banking The bulk of the banking is long gone. Confidence/machinery issue or both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baba Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Track wasn't that slick , he just didn't look interested track was mate absolutely bare bends 1 and 2 a bit on 3 and 4 not decent track prep for a team of guys who arent best gaters but love dirt and can pass when its there....if you get what I mean. Wheres the dirt? track needed to be heavy to start with to produce some dirt...I would have soaked the f##k out the track to be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Is Doc still involved with the track or is it Stewart on his own now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) A few post meeting practice laps (including Wolbert - tells us what we need to know) here courtesy/credit of original poster on Facebook. Also a few heats, including Dimitri TR in heat 8. In all the post meeting emotion today, I'd forgotten to mention what a great prospect he looks. Also, forgot to say ... All due respect to the Monarchs .... they really do look a good side, fully deserved their win and fair dues to the promotion for the team assembled. https://www.facebook.com/groups/172700049508814/?ref=ts Hope posting this link doesn't break any forum rules .... not sure! Edited April 20, 2014 by george.m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Is Doc still involved with the track or is it Stewart on his own now? Given the amount of time Stewart spent driving the tractor yesterday , it would appear he's on his own . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Wolbert did score 0 in home meeting back in 2011 maybe against Glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I wasnt there on Friday , but apparently he was superb at Armadale on Friday . Which makes today's lamentable performance all the more puzzling Surely if what he said that his engine went "pow",then that would explain it?He said his second bike lacked compression.Like i said,he was skint and someone came in to save his career.But to what extent has the financial support helped?Maybe he doesn't have the finances to really get two or three bikes up to the standard he would like.Then i can only see more problems ahead as he struggles for points or money.I certainly don't think there is anything deliberate in this.But maybe his head isn't right as well.He needs a few good meetings one after the other and maybe will turn the corner.I hope so as he is much better than these performances this year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Given the amount of time Stewart spent driving the tractor yesterday , it would appear he's on his own . Have we no tractor driver? Think one of the start guys packed in yesterday from what I could see/hear. Two's company, three's a crowd? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Have we no tractor driver? Think one of the start guys packed in yesterday from what I could see/hear. Two's company, three's a crowd? Yes , so i heard . Hope this is not the start of the implosion on and off the track Surely if what he said that his engine went "pow",then that would explain it?He said his second bike lacked compression.Like i said,he was skint and someone came in to save his career.But to what extent has the financial support helped?Maybe he doesn't have the finances to really get two or three bikes up to the standard he would like.Then i can only see more problems ahead as he struggles for points or money.I certainly don't think there is anything deliberate in this.But maybe his head isn't right as well.He needs a few good meetings one after the other and maybe will turn the corner.I hope so as he is much better than these performances this year Nobody is suggesting it is deliberate , not even the odd Edinburgh joker with the " Agent Wolbert " jibes . And i feel for the guy if it is the case he cant afford to get his bikes up to standard . But we went 4 months last season without a home win , dont think the home support could stand another season like that again this year . And having a number 1 rider not scoring heat leader points wont help address that problem . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 We need a proper track curator not someone playing at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yes , so i heard . Hope this is not the start of the implosion on and off the track Too many hangers on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markw40 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 The team manager doing the track during the meeting is how unpriofessional we are at the moment. His job should be in thepits with the riders during a meeting. A number 1 who cant beat newcomers to this level of racing at home is a real problem. I have sympathy for him if he has financial problems but that doesn't help the Tigers 1 bit. If he cant make it work then maybe he has to have a career re-think. We need to be cut throat this season. Another season like last could see us on the brink of closure. From what look a decent crowd yesterdayhow many will be back next week after that performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 The team manager doing the track during the meeting is how unpriofessional we are at the moment. His job should be in thepits with the riders during a meeting. A number 1 who cant beat newcomers to this level of racing at home is a real problem. I have sympathy for him if he has financial problems but that doesn't help the Tigers 1 bit. If he cant make it work then maybe he has to have a career re-think. We need to be cut throat this season. Another season like last could see us on the brink of closure. From what look a decent crowd yesterdayhow many will be back next week after that performance. Compared to and i am using Edinburgh as a guide our presentation and overall match day running is as un-professional as there's is professional but you are correct another season like last and the crowd will drop as to ask them to continue to pay to watch crap 2 seasons in a row is pushing your luck a bit too much so from that respect they need to address all the issues they have. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 If Wolbert was having these issues financially, surely the question has to be why did Glasgow even sign him? Did they not do there homework pre season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) If Wolbert was having these issues financially, surely the question has to be why did Glasgow even sign him? Did they not do there homework pre season? And how would they know that, is this part off the due diligence process now i can see the interview now Kevin we want you to be our No1 next season Oh ok Kevin have you any financial difficulties that mean your equipment isn't up to scratch and you will struggle to score points No It is not as if they would do a credit check on him to ride speedway Jeeeeeeeez I really despair at some off the post's on here. Edited April 21, 2014 by Gazc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markw40 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Edinburgh have such a slick presentation to us. Every small detail is better. Doc always has the track in good shape. We always seem to be doing last minute track work. If you turn up to Armadale 45 minute before the meeting and the weather is fair you never see any work being done. Maybe it is easier at night however I just dont get how our gating can be so bad. It surely cant all bad reactions. Do we need guidance on setups? The Monarchs were out of the gate quicker in most reces by quite some distance. Young Berge can get it right and hes a novice. Rusty has been solid all year. The rest need to have a serious re-think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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