Sidney the robin Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have seen enough of Wells to know that when he gets dialled in he is plenty quick enough and has done so on many occasions at The Abbey. He is a solid 6 point man, something which cannot be said yet of Tungate. However, I hope RT proves me wrong and that a change of scenery, Vegimite sandwiches on tap, a Fosters tinny at the team meetings, INXS belting out over the tannoy and with Sheila's Wheels as new sponsors he is going to be an adequate replacement for North. I am basing my opinion for Tungate on gut instinct, nothing more, and Wells on what I have seen over several seasons. Polar would have been the best shout of all on that average but I am guessing he's booked in at The Stars Wells has reached his level and for me is a bit like Thorssell ( who I like) a bit of a homer.Tungate is capable of much better he has kicked on and he could go up a level his results in Aussie have been good.Whenever i have seen Rohan the speed has been there worth a punt i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Somerset have first call on Tungate and Wright. There are 2 fixture clashes. That is according to Rosco on the Swindon Speedway Facebook group. I am surprised there are only 2 clashes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Wells has reached his level and for me is a bit like Thorssell ( who I like) a bit of a homer.Tungate is capable of much better he has kicked on and he could go up a level his results in Aussie have been good.Whenever i have seen Rohan the speed has been there worth a punt i believe. At the end of the 2014 season he was flying , had moved on to become the Witches No1 and as pointed out by previous posts had increased his average with each season . Last season started slowly had an enforced break for matters that have now been put to bed and never really got going after that . At no point of the season please quote me if i'm wrong did he ever look like the rider who finished 2014 in my eyes. Maybe having King at No1 effected him as he was no where near him all season . And with the rise of Covatti last season from reserve to 2nd heat leader some of the lime light was taken away from Tungate . Does seem to be in his head get him in the right frame of mind and yes worth a punt . Frustrated as i was last season with Tungate at times but i hope he does well and pushes on for you . With Talk that the EL will be moving to a fixed race night maybe a Thursday the Witches may have to go back to EL as Thursday is their regular day for meetings and they may need to recall Tungate in the future . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jd72 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Tungate it is then Any robins fans seeing him ride in Aussie champs this year will be pleased,Aussie banter team spirit young racers =Good speedway to watch 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Wells has reached his level and for me is a bit like Thorssell ( who I like) a bit of a homer.Tungate is capable of much better he has kicked on and he could go up a level his results in Aussie have been good.Whenever i have seen Rohan the speed has been there worth a punt i believe. Wells is still improving EL and PL. Jacob has maintained the past 2 seasons and finished as Wolves number one last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Despite what I've read above, the boy has improvement yet to be seen in this country. He had a strong end to last season at several big meetings on the continent. He beat Chris Harris three times on the same afternoon in Czecho, and it took Kildemand 5 laps to get past him as well.Then the following evening he beat Supper Nicki and Dudek in Prague. Theres plenty to get out of the locker, perhaps Rosco is the man for the job? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Not sure he's ridden too much at Blunsdon. I've seen him at Somerset several times. Last season he posted a very decent 16 points and looked very fast. Diminutive rider, dare I say it, he reminds me of Mike Keen! Tungate is one of those frustrating riders; when he's good, he's very good. When he's bad, he can be incredibly frustrating. He had a couple of pitiful away showings last season @ Sheffield and Glasgow from memory. Did seem to get some good engines under him towards the end of last season, so think his home form will be okay once dialled in, he may well be a mixed bag away from home though. Can be prone to a strop or 12, so he and Rosco will either get on perfectly, or there will be fireworks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Wells is still improving EL and PL. Jacob has maintained the past 2 seasons and finished as Wolves number one last year! Do you think Wells has improved? for me he is a steady Eddie sort no more.Thorssell i like a lot if he can improve his away form he can push on i think there is a very good rider in there somewhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) I am surprised there are only 2 clashes 25 March: Poole v Swindon (EL 'A') & Somerset v Plymouth (Easter Challenge), and 19 August: Belle Vue v Swindon (EL 'B') & Edinburgh v Somerset (PL) Potential clash: 01 July: Coventry v Swindon (EL 'B') & Somerset v Peterborough (PL KOC QF) - dependent on Somerset progressing from Round 1 (On the dates that Swindon are due at Lakeside, 22 Apr & 17 Jun, Somerset are currently showing Reserved dates.) Edited February 16, 2016 by macca56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Somerset have first call on Tungate and Wright. There are 2 fixture clashes. That is according to Rosco on the Swindon Speedway Facebook group. Sadly one is against Belle vue on the 19th Aug.Somerset are away at Edinburgh.Was looking forward to this meeting as Swindon on paper imo look to be one of the stronger teams and should have been one of the better meetings.Its not the same when a team has to use 2 guests . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 25 March: Poole v Swindon (EL 'A') & Somerset v Plymouth (Easter Challenge), and 19 August: Belle Vue v Swindon (EL 'B') & Edinburgh v Somerset (PL) Potential clash: 01 July: Coventry v Swindon (EL 'B') & Somerset v Peterborough (PL KOC QF) - dependent on Somerset progressing from Round 1 (On the dates that Swindon are due at Lakeside, 22 Apr & 17 Jun, Somerset are currently showing Reserved dates.) I think the meeting on the 25th at Poole is at midday and Somerset is in the evening so no clash there 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I think the meeting on the 25th at Poole is at midday and Somerset is in the evening so no clash there Yes, good point Alexander, I missed the 12:00 start time. (At least with Rohan being signed up you don't have to worry about changing your profile picture again for a while.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Swindon will have priority with Josh & Stefan & Somerset have with Charles & Rohan. Slightly disappointed as feel there are better riders than Rohan but understand the economics of the signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Tungate is the type of rider that will either win you a meeting or lose it for you. Very fast in front and I think the bigger track with less sharp bends will help him greatly. He does seem to have troubles turning on small tight tracks though. Having said all that, worth a punt in my opinion. Whats the track at the new stadium going to be size wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Tungate can be a bit of a firecracker at times, he is 100% a trier and never gives up. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Tungate is the type of rider that will either win you a meeting or lose it for you. Very fast in front and I think the bigger track with less sharp bends will help him greatly. He does seem to have troubles turning on small tight tracks though. Having said all that, worth a punt in my opinion. Whats the track at the new stadium going to be size wise? It is difficult to work out the size from the pictures seen, but it seems to have decent wide sweeping bends. Anyway it should not matter with Rohan as it is unlikely it will be ready in 2016. Edited February 16, 2016 by A ORLOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Oh I thought it was gonna be ready half way though this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Oh I thought it was gonna be ready half way though this season. That was what we kept being told, but the council have still not yet signed off the planning consent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Do you think Wells has improved? for me he is a steady Eddie sort no more.Thorssell i like a lot if he can improve his away form he can push on i think there is a very good rider in there somewhere. He has because his average has improved in both leagues but he is very much a slow climber. Jacob despite ending both the last 2 seasons as a heat leader is really a second string but likewise he needs to improve away and gain more consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I note with interest that Baldy, POB and beerhut are having their say about Tungate before he's even started. Don't be alarmed Robins fans, you've got a little winner there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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