*JJ Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Ellis Perks is British as far as i know Then look at the logos on his clothing! (Kangaroos). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Then look at the logos on his clothing! (Kangaroos). http://www.ellisperksracing.com/profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sauly Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 It wasn't the type of team I was expecting IOW to use. Matt Saul scored 0 in the championship of Sussex last season I did not ride in that meeting might be the reason why!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Steve Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I am amazed at some of the negative comments. Teams will under estimate the Warriors at their peril. The backing and team spirit will be second to none. I am certain this will be a successful season for the Wightlink Warriors. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 I would like nothing more than the Warriors to have a successful season and by that I would say mid table and decent crowds would be considered a success. If they achieve any better then superb. As for the question marks over signings all fans / enthusiasts are entitled to their opinions and most will be gracious enough to accept it when proven wrong (I was very wrong with Brum last year). The backing and promotion im certain will be excellent however of the riders signed that I know / know of I question how strong the team spirit will be as there are some fiery characters however that also goes hand in hand with passionate about what they do. Without doubt IOW has a team of triers it remains to be seen how much success that will bring them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Brendan Johnson is named as the 2016 Wightlink Warriors Captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 1st visit this year around july time when on holiday. looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Great Colin, if you see me floating around do say hi! Here's a link to a quick video message from Brendan to the Warriors fans on the media channel. http://www.speedwayportal.com/#!brendan-johnson-interviews-2015/i6ih7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Great Colin, if you see me floating around do say hi! Here's a link to a quick video message from Brendan to the Warriors fans on the media channel. http://www.speedwayportal.com/#!brendan-johnson-interviews-2015/i6ih7 its a wonderful opportunity to attract the holiday market, only been to the IOW once before, but typically it was a blank week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barraider Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looking forward to coming over to IOW next season for the speedway, me and a few friends from hertfordshire have already been looking at b and b's. Hopefully we will be able to do more than once visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 The Wightlink Warriors will be revealing the identity of the rider who'll complete their 2016 starting line up in two hours time at 4pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wight Warriors announce the final team member is Lee Smart, who comes in on a 5.76 average. So : 2016 WIGHTLINK WARRIORS James Cockle 8.59 Ellis Perks 7.14 Brendan Johnson 6.21 Mark Baseby 5.88 Lee Smart 5.76 Tyler Govier 3.00 Matt Saul 3.00 George Piper 3.00 (No. 8) TEAM TOTAL = 39.58 - 40.00 Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sharp signing that. Most teams would be very pleased to have second strings like Smart & Baseby. Yes the averages will shuffle round but the top 5 will all remain solid. If the reserves can do something it should be a good year for the island. That said just being back is a good year and im looking forward to making a trip or two over the Solent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Good signing in Smart if he fancies it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Could be a bargain on that average as capable of a lot more. If his dad is his mechanic he's worth points for the team every meeting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete cc Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 If they can get Smart going & maybe a little lighter he could be a very good signing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela1 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Tom brown would of fitted and if I recall he averaged over 9 last time for I.o.w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 As a Brummies fan looking forward to seeing Lee ride again and wish him all the best--except against us lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 This teams top five have strength in depth,,but no true number one unless Smart is back to his very best,,the reserves look weak but then they do in many teams this year,,it remains to be seen which rookies make rapid progress ,and that more than anything will be decisive as to which teams are sucsessfull... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted December 24, 2015 Report Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) the key to there success lies with Smart and Baseby both are capable of being 8 to 9 point riders but will they. Cockle is as good as most no1s. Perks has potential to put another 1to1.5 points to his average. Johnson should be able to hold his average. Reserves should beat most reserves at home but may struggle away Edited December 24, 2015 by builderbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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