The Voice Of Reason Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thought I may as well start a thread - as nobody else seems arsed. So tonight, Lakeside host their friends and neighbours from God's waiting room. The return of Kim Nilsson will be interesting - as will Davey coming back from injury. Go on Nilsson - make the dissenters eat their bloody words. Meanwhile, Lewis has got the opportunity to step up to a heat leader role; as long as he's remembered that he's actually racing tonight. Passport isn't needed for the Dartford Bridge. We have Schleiny in for Bech - I think Rory's been an ever-present at Lakeside this season. Concerned with the current form of Adam Ellis - his returns at Foxhall Heath are dire recently. Let's just hope he stays safe (and doesn't get chucked out of tomorrow's meeting by the Leicester Medical Officer for sneezing or farting). Could be difficult for us to get all 3 points (albeit it would do Cov a favour). Woodward and Lahti tend to ride our track well; and Lewis Blackbird looks a particularly in-form rider. Any success for Eastbourne probably sits with the performance of Kylmakorpi - who's form is about as reliable as a Mark 3 Cortina from Arthur Daley's car lot. Thoughts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex bulldog Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 It seems no Lewis Blackbird. Hopefully JK has his new engines. Mickel in under 21 so RR. I hope the Eagles can come away with at least a point. I guess Kim will want to show the Eagles what they missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Should be a good meeting, it usually is when Eastbourne are in town. Kim could do with banging in a big score in his first meeting to prove a point, and I hope he does! Hopefully Lewis being let off by his Polish club means he'll turn up for this one with the focus and determination that he's been bringing to Lakeside for most of this season too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaycrazy Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 It seems no Lewis Blackbird. Why is Lewis Blackbird missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle727 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 It seems no Lewis Blackbird. Hopefully JK has his new engines. Mickel in under 21 so RR. I hope the Eagles can come away with at least a point. I guess Kim will want to show the Eagles what they missed. Where did you hear that Lewis Blackbird is missing? According to both clubs websites he's down to be riding... Was going to go tonight but if what you say is true I will have to have a serious rethink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1412 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 looking forward to tonight and i think Lakeside to win by 7-10 points. I think there is more than enough depth in the team when riding at home. Rory coming in is a strong replacement and hopefully Kim can hit the ground running. Any ideas what number Kim is riding at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedwaycrazy Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 looking forward to tonight and i think Lakeside to win by 7-10 points. I think there is more than enough depth in the team when riding at home. Rory coming in is a strong replacement and hopefully Kim can hit the ground running. Any ideas what number Kim is riding at? Likely to be four, so that Richard can cover Davey in the opening heat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Blackbird is riding he aint at Arlington tomorrow night. Should be a good meeting Hammers to win by Eastie could nick a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Where did you hear that Lewis Blackbird is missing? According to both clubs websites he's down to be riding... Was going to go tonight but if what you say is true I will have to have a serious rethink... Interesting point really. Eastbourne would have potentially missed Lewis Blackbirds' contribution, whilst inevitably Coventry are going to miss Jason Garrittys'. With no disrespect to either rider, what a sad bloody indictment of supposed 'top level UK Speedway' these days when key men are regularly double-uppers/fast-track reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Depends on how well the poor mans PK gets on. Interesting point really.Eastbourne would have potentially missed Lewis Blackbirds' contribution, whilst inevitably Coventry are going to miss Jason Garrittys'.With no disrespect to either rider, what a sad bloody indictment of supposed 'top level UK Speedway' these days when key men are regularly double-uppers/fast-track reserves. Thought this was a Lakeside v Eastbourne meeting?? What have Cov got to do with this match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thought this was a Lakeside v Eastbourne meeting?? What have Cov got to do with this match? It's unfortunately where I see most of my Speedway these days Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Everyone will look at Kim's score tonight but it wont be a fair assessment as Kim is riding as a second string most against riders around that level or FTR ones, the one to watch is Lewis Bridger as he has the pressure on him to replace PK's points as a heat leader. As it happens i think Hammers will win this quite easily, Bjarne, Timo and Cam always have the odd good ride around their but can also be very hit and miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 55-35 in old money, Schlein will get a hatfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Speedway office phoneline up the swanee so please don't bother phoning as BT can't fix tonight. No other probs and it's hot hot HOT! Hopefully the track action will be too! Junior racing 7.30pm, first race main meeting 8pm. Edited July 18, 2014 by Bryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Scraping to a home win over a seasonal poor travelling team. The decision to axe PK as a 2nd string now looks very dodgy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Was not there so cant comment on match but was not expecting what seemed on paper a poor Eagles team to get this close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Scraping to a home win over a seasonal poor travelling team. The decision to axe PK as a 2nd string now looks very dodgy. I don't think the result would have been much different with PK still in the team, as both Lewis and Kim scored fairly well - especially considering that Lewis admitted he was carrying a pulled muscle and it was Kim's first one back against a team with an outstanding reserve and solid 2nd strings. Unfortunately it was Richard and Adam's scores that were a bit lower than we would usually expect. It just wasn't Richard's night after starting with a fall but I'm sure he'll bounce back at Leicester tomorrow. Adam's confidence seems to have been dropping over the last few weeks - hopefully he can keep his chin up and get back to riding how we know he can. Blackbird was very, very impressive - he surely has a very bright future. Pedersen also performed much better than he has on his last few visits. It was a very dramatic looking meeting with all the lightning behind the home straight! The track staff did well considering the heat, but whenever it's dusty (like Good Friday meetings) the Eagles usually seem to adjust a bit better. I really hope we'll still be enjoying visits from our closest rivals next season. Edited July 18, 2014 by Mjolnir 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Lakeside could not get out of the gate in the early races.. 5-1s heats 8 ..11 and 13 ,and a 4-2 in heat 15 just swung it for the Hammers .but a reverse was on the cards after heats 6 and 7 ...result 47 -43... Plenty of good racing accompanied by some great lightning bolts in the later stages ,,I thought Lewis Blackbird was Eastbournes best rider and well used by their management, but at i believe 26 yrs of age should he be a fast track rider ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Lakeside could not get out of the gate in the early races.. 5-1s heats 8 ..11 and 13 ,and a 4-2 in heat 15 just swung it for the Hammers .but a reverse was on the cards after heats 6 and 7 ...result 47 -43... Plenty of good racing accompanied by some great lightning bolts in the later stages ,,I thought Lewis Blackbird was Eastbournes best rider and well used by their management, but at i believe 26 yrs of age should he be a fast track rider ? He's 27. And no. Not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I don't think the result would have been much different with PK still in the team, Have to disagree. As a 2nd string PK would easily score double figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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