ZODIAK Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Problem we have now is I think we look a lot less potent with Hawkins at reserve than Covatti. Even if Hawkins regains a bit of form and confidence, he's not likely to replicate Covatti's reserve scoring IMO. Despite the comments above we've actually only had the one really poor away performance and that was at Peterborough, but I feel a lot less confident with Hawkins and Nielsen at reserve than Covatti and Nielsen, especially if Covatti's form suddenly takes a hit riding in the main body of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 the away performances have been better this season so far, but we still throw away winning positions. I have a feeling they are going to start getting worse though without nico at reserve. Both his and stefan's scores have kept us in meetings on the Road when other team members haven't performed like they should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 One thing we all know wont be lacking from Ritchie is effort and a desire to put it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Oh definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 One thing we all know wont be lacking from Ritchie is effort and a desire to put it right.Agree. Seems to be one of the genuine nice guys in the sport and you rarely hear anyone have a bad word to say about the fella so I think we're all hoping he turns it around. Having said that, if he doesn't show any signs of improvement over the coming weeks then he'll quite rightly come under huge pressure for his team place. Fingers crossed he can pick up a few points at reserve on Monday to get him going again and then take it from there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I don't imagine his team place Will be under pressure for ages yet. If there is one thing you can't fault ipswich on, it's giving the riders plenty of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I don't imagine his team place Will be under pressure for ages yet. If there is one thing you can't fault ipswich on, it's giving the riders plenty of time. Which can of course end up costing things like not getting any trophy's ! Having said that loyalty in both directions is an admirable quality to have . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 That's what I sort of meant, in the past some riders are given far to much time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 That's what I sort of meant, in the past some riders are given far to much time.Definitely when JL was running the show. But Chris Louis seems to be slightly more reactive to poor performers. Both Makinen and Doolan were both binned in recent seasons after prolonged poor performances so at least he has shown that although riders still get a fair crack of the whip, if poor performances carry on too long then he'll act. Very difficult to be critical of promoters though who are loyal to riders for longer than they probably should be, even though it can be frustrating for us supporters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) It's not that difficult to be critical really. It's supposed to be a professional sports club, and from my own point of view, I want to see my team win things if possible. I do believe though that Ritchie should be given a fair chance of turning things around, and I think he will. Edited May 2, 2015 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I also think Ritchie will turn it around and hopefully that will be by scoring a bagfull of points from reserve . At the moment though , as well as obviously his head not being in the right place im not sure his equipment is up to much either , it just seems like he's got no speed . Perhaps Chris Louis can sort it out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSpecialOne Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 How many more meetings is Tungate going to cost the Witches? This guy is a fraud with his home form disguising his woeful away performances. And theres another one! Surpassed himself this time by costing as a home meeting as well as the usual away ones. Once again he's shown that he does not have the setup, backup or strength to travel to a European meeting and then backmtomthe UK for a league meeting in the same weekend. I would pass comment on his ability to pass on track but frankly there's nothing to talk about! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Just in case anyone wondered, no I'm not also the special one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hoping the lads will get their backsides into gear when I go to Newcastle this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hoping the lads will get their backsides into gear when I go to Newcastle this weekend. Interesting criticism from Louis today in the Ipswich Star accusing the Witches riders having a "soft underbelly" and whinging and moaning about track conditions. He said there was only one set of riders whinging about the track and that was the Ipswich riders, the Sheffield riders just got on with it. Bit of a pattern emerging here as they were exactly the same at the Peterborough meeting. It seems unless the conditions are nigh on perfect some riders just won't turn up. That's a tip for all the other clubs who are entertaining the Witches this year starting with Berwick and Newcastle this weekend, make your track a little on the tricky side and chances are you'll win at a canter!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) We do seem to have a couple of riders that only seem to be able to put effort into their racing when the track is to their liking. Nico just seemed to pin the throttle and hang on yesterday, and because of that he scored well . We had these riders last season as well, so when Louis put the team together was he expecting different from them this season? Edited May 5, 2015 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandean3 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Interesting criticism from Louis today in the Ipswich Star accusing the Witches riders having a "soft underbelly" and whinging and moaning about track conditions. He said there was only one set of riders whinging about the track and that was the Ipswich riders, the Sheffield riders just got on with it. Bit of a pattern emerging here as they were exactly the same at the Peterborough meeting. It seems unless the conditions are nigh on perfect some riders just won't turn up. That's a tip for all the other clubs who are entertaining the Witches this year starting with Berwick and Newcastle this weekend, make your track a little on the tricky side and chances are you'll win at a canter!! I have not read the Star as I live in Essex, but........ Maybe he should sign some riders that have the right attitude, then. Instead of moaning about the riders that moan about the track, get some riders that have the right mental approach, attack the track, and have a real desire to win. More Nico Covatti's please 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Exactly. Well put sir. You put it better than me anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Witch Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) I have not read the Star as I live in Essex, but........ Maybe he should sign some riders tihat have the right attitude, then. Instead of moaning about the riders that moan about the track, get some riders that have the right mental approach, attack the track, and have a real desire to win. More Nico Covatti's please Couldn't agree more. I'd love to see someone like Jason Garrity at Ipswich. Gino and Ritchie, as well as nico do have the right attitude, but struggle at times. The track was the same for both teams yesterday and Sheffield and Nico quietly got on with it. Still, it's early in the season and anything can happen, but nobody is irreplaceable, let's hope the current team can pull their fingers out before long. Edited May 5, 2015 by London Witch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandean3 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Yes I agree, I am not saying sack them now, but think about a riders attitude and strength of will, when building the team. I would also add entertainment value as well, after all that is what gets the people to come and watch. I think this team could still be a very good team & hope they learn from their mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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