Beowulf Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 While the return of Freddie Lindgren was a vital signing the issue of Tai and Piotr were the key factors in assembling the best team possible. With Jacob and Freddie sorted the main aim had to be getting a second heat leader to assist Freddie as he is going to find it hard to get anything like his starting average so a good heat leader was very important. Tobiasz Musielak is a great signing but on a 6.50 average this would have meant the last place would have to have been a very low average rider. With 12.31 left most of that was needed to get another top scorer in and had the rumours of Greg Hancock been true we would be looking at Wolves as potential title contenders. Even someone like Maciej Janowski or Peter Kildemand or even Shamek Pawlicki would have given them more top end power. This is not saying any of these would be available but even Bjarne Pedersen was linked to Wolverhampton and is a consistent scorer as a heat leader even under the format used in 2014. Peter Karlsson and Ricky Wells are decent second strings and under other circumstances they would be looked at as good signings as long as there was more strength at the top with Tai and Piotr Add Musielak to those and you are looking at a more balanced team even if they have a lower combined average. CVS pay for Lindgren and Hancock ? Don't be silly or should that be stupid ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofdarkness Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Why is it that all wolves fans are so negative.PK is a Wolves legend and fully committed to Wolves.I think we should be greatful to have such a rider in our 2015 team.To have him as a second string will be very beneficial and I believe he will one again be a heat leader.All you moaners stop growning and get behind the team....if they don't perform then you can moan but until then give them a chance.I really do think that we may surprise a few. Ricky,as already mentioned on here,is a solid and consistant performer and could well increase his average. lets get behind the boys and lets see what they can do before we right them off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nobody is disputing what a legend PK is, I have watched him in all of his Wolves career and he's been fabulous.. I think that just a little bit too much is being asked of him, because of the team as a whole, in the next season. He shouldn't be under that sort of pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Why is it that all wolves fans are so negative.PK is a Wolves legend and fully committed to Wolves.I think we should be greatful to have such a rider in our 2015 team.To have him as a second string will be very beneficial and I believe he will one again be a heat leader.All you moaners stop growning and get behind the team....if they don't perform then you can moan but until then give them a chance.I really do think that we may surprise a few. Ricky,as already mentioned on here,is a solid and consistant performer and could well increase his average. lets get behind the boys and lets see what they can do before we right them off. You are CVS and I claim my £5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Wolves look ok to me. They will be difficult to beat at Monmore so not all doom and gloom for their supporters. Always enjoy my trips to Wolves. Great little track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofdarkness Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 You are CVS and I claim my £5 ha ha.LOL Nobody is disputing what a legend PK is, I have watched him in all of his Wolves career and he's been fabulous.. I think that just a little bit too much is being asked of him, because of the team as a whole, in the next season. He shouldn't be under that sort of pressure. ok.yes i appreciate where your coming from but do you not believe last season was a one off for PK,do you not believe he will increase his average quite considerably and dont you also believe he should be the captain,the leader of this team?.I think he will lead us to the best finish that this team is capable of.In what ever job you do in life there is always pressure but i also believe that as a speedway rider there is always pressure to perform but PK has the experience to deal with such pressure and will deal with it better than the younger ones.He obviously understands what is expected of him and i dont think he would take this challenge on if he didn't believe he could rise to the challenge.He obviously believes in his own ability and believes he can do the job 8n hand.so i dont think too much is asked of him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 ha ha.LOL ok.yes i appreciate where your coming from but do you not believe last season was a one off for PK,do you not believe he will increase his average quite considerably and dont you also believe he should be the captain,the leader of this team?.I think he will lead us to the best finish that this team is capable of.In what ever job you do in life there is always pressure but i also believe that as a speedway rider there is always pressure to perform but PK has the experience to deal with such pressure and will deal with it better than the younger ones.He obviously understands what is expected of him and i dont think he would take this challenge on if he didn't believe he could rise to the challenge.He obviously believes in his own ability and believes he can do the job 8n hand.so i dont think too much is asked of him. PK will definitely lead this team to the best finish possible - 8th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 PK will definitely lead this team to the best finish possible - 8th With the demise of Birmingham and the uncertainty of Coventry,some would say in this area its not about winning but about taking part. But not quite sure wether I agree about putting up admission prices for that privilege. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 If I was a Wolves fan I'd be optimistic about PK returning. He only has his "one offs" for other teams before rejoining Wolves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCOGNITO Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I don't think anyone would be critical of Peter Karlsson but more about the balance and strength of the top five with only one recognised heat leader and question marks about the overall form of the other four especially away. They could shock a few on their day but to have 28 of those days is very unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The rider that worries me is Tobiasz Museliak as he starts in order of averages as our second heat leader and with a 6.50 average I just hope people don't expect him to be the new Piotr Pawlicki and give him time to get used to riding in Britain. He is without doubt a great talent and I would say that it's only the exploits of Zmarzlik, Dudek and Pawlicki in recent years that has kept him under the radar. He could get straight into it and score well, but I would more expect him to have a few glimmers of what could be and when he drops to a second string he could really get going. However being a second string won't be as easy as last season as the reserves are much stronger and there are some quality 6+ riders like Bridger, North, Cook etc in that section. It looks like being a difficult year ahead at Monmore Green but as ever we can be assured of one thing. A great race track and some excellent racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The rider that worries me is Tobiasz Museliak as he starts in order of averages as our second heat leader and with a 6.50 average I just hope people don't expect him to be the new Piotr Pawlicki and give him time to get used to riding in Britain. He is without doubt a great talent and I would say that it's only the exploits of Zmarzlik, Dudek and Pawlicki in recent years that has kept him under the radar. He could get straight into it and score well, but I would more expect him to have a few glimmers of what could be and when he drops to a second string he could really get going. However being a second string won't be as easy as last season as the reserves are much stronger and there are some quality 6+ riders like Bridger, North, Cook etc in that section. It looks like being a difficult year ahead at Monmore Green but as ever we can be assured of one thing. A great race track and some excellent racing. Yes but will a struggling Team bring the supporters through the gates ? somehow i have my doubts, Speedway is not cheap to watch, and without a winning Team which i dont think Wolves have, then i think they will struggle both on and off track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguest Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) I think we have to be realistic. We arent Poole or Coventry. We have loyal riders because our managment are extremely loyal. That brings about many good things but it also means we won't be as competitive as the rest. Im happy Ricky is back. Theres always been more to come from him. Really would be good to see him kick on towards 7pts this year. The big question mark for me is Freddie. He has to be a true number one again. Not gonna be easy! Either way, i will support the seven we have and hope for the improvements. Looking forward to seeing what the two reserves can do. Edited February 14, 2015 by superguest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 If I was a Wolves fan I'd be optimistic about PK returning. He only has his "one offs" for other teams before rejoining Wolves.I would say pk is by some margin the best signing - thr only rider likely to improve on their starting average 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish keeper Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) I see we are on sky on the 20th April against Lake side Freddie against AJ should be good to watch. Edited February 14, 2015 by fish keeper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) I would say pk is by some margin the best signing - thr only rider likely to improve on their starting average Could not agree more he is an exceptional rider to be competing in the EL at his age on equal terms ,I dont think we will see the like of him and Hancock ever again but I believe he will up average to where it should be .He wants race here( more than can be said for most the top riders of our sport) and has shown his loyalty to British s/way for many years so he at least deserves a chance to prove the doubters wrong which I am convinced he will . Edited February 14, 2015 by FAST GATER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Wolves look ok to me. They will be difficult to beat at Monmore so not all doom and gloom for their supporters. Always enjoy my trips to Wolves. Great little track.ask Eastbourne fans where a good home record gets you (8 points adrift of the play offs) need a minimum 6 away wins to trouble the play offs,can't see where those are coming from with this team. Edited February 14, 2015 by New Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCOGNITO Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Wolverhampton will only do as well as their heat leaders do and that looks on paper as their weak point. Lindgren will find it hard to be a nine point rider and earned a good number of his points from the back at Monmore Green. With the current format that is going to be hard to do while Tobiasz Musielak and Jacob Thorssell are potential heat leaders but will also find it tough. Peter Karlsson and Ricky Wells are very good second strings but it is likely they will swap positions through the season and whoever is in the heat leader roles in the harder races. If the second strings and reserves can get 20 points between them can the top three score 26 ? Going to be a very tough season ahead for them and the mid season break will determine how they finish. If they are falling short changes would have to be made but if they are going well then they are obviously proving people wrong. Being good at home but is not going to be enough and away points will be vital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Seems strange that St John,s Ambulance will no longer cover meetings at Monmore. Its a paid for service,so only the two parties concerned will know whats gone on. Some company named UK Life Medics takes over the cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 If a private company are now doing it, how much did the St Johns ask for?? http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/02/16/cutting-wolves-speedways-first-aid-despicable/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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