neb Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 Well people said this match should have been on sky - and it's a crying shame that it wasn't. What a meeting this was. It literally had everything. Fantastic racing, a close score line or 2/3 of the match, handbags from Lawson and then heat 15 which will probably go down as the race of the season even this early in the season! Tungate, Starke and Wilson-Dean were just sensational for Somerset. The 5-1 from Tungate and Wilson-Dean when they both passed Lawson was top drawer and the real match changer. Toys out the pram from Lawson in heat 13 when Tungate wound it on and dived under him into turn 1. Classic speedway so I don't know what Lawson's problem was there - especially as he made the same mistake again in heat 15 leaving a big hole on the inside this time for Paul Starke to go from a mile back up the inside of Lawson and run Worrall up to the fence and win in sensational fashion. Last to first. The progress Starke has made from a 3 pointer when we first signed him to world class last to first wins in heat 15 is brilliant to watch. Jake Allen was right on it too. Our top 6 is so solid and the only last place again on the 15 heats for them was Jake Allen in heat 15 when the match was already won. For Glasgow, well, they promised so much at the start and didn't deliver anywhere near that potential come the end. Jesus Christ what has happened to Ben Barker? I have never seen him so poor. His only point was a tussle with Zak. Painfully slow and looking desperate, and then only finished two races. Piss poor from him. Typically Worrall rode better than he ever seemed to for Somerset. Lawson looked fast when he gated, and not so much when he didn't. Spat his dummy out when he got done by Tungate, but that was just hard speedway. Garcia looked like he had something about him in heat 2 and then faded after that. Not much to write home about after that. Very enjoyable night, some top top action! Excellent summary of the nights events. One thing to mention is that Ben Barker is going through some personal problems at the moment. It's amazing the bloke is able to compete in a meeting at the minute such are the issues he is up against. Good crowd tonight and momentum and interest seems to be gathering with the locals, with this in my opinion, the most exciting side Garry May has ever put together. Certainly unearthed a couple of diamonds in Jake Allen and Bradley Wilson-Dean. Good to see Lawson and Tungate shake hands in the pits after their clash in heat 13, where Rohan was hard but fair on the Tiigers number one. tell us when throughout his speedway career has ben barker not had personal problems or issues,has there ever been a time? shame because the guy has so much talent that seems to of been wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted May 13, 2016 Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Well people said this match should have been on sky - and it's a crying shame that it wasn't. What a meeting this was. It literally had everything. Fantastic racing, a close score line or 2/3 of the match, handbags from Lawson and then heat 15 which will probably go down as the race of the season even this early in the season! Tungate, Starke and Wilson-Dean were just sensational for Somerset. The 5-1 from Tungate and Wilson-Dean when they both passed Lawson was top drawer and the real match changer. Toys out the pram from Lawson in heat 13 when Tungate wound it on and dived under him into turn 1. Classic speedway so I don't know what Lawson's problem was there - especially as he made the same mistake again in heat 15 leaving a big hole on the inside this time for Paul Starke to go from a mile back up the inside of Lawson and run Worrall up to the fence and win in sensational fashion. Last to first. The progress Starke has made from a 3 pointer when we first signed him to world class last to first wins in heat 15 is brilliant to watch. Jake Allen was right on it too. Our top 6 is so solid and the only last place again on the 15 heats for them was Jake Allen in heat 15 when the match was already won. For Glasgow, well, they promised so much at the start and didn't deliver anywhere near that potential come the end. Jesus Christ what has happened to Ben Barker? I have never seen him so poor. His only point was a tussle with Zak. Painfully slow and looking desperate, and then only finished two races. Piss poor from him. Typically Worrall rode better than he ever seemed to for Somerset. Lawson looked fast when he gated, and not so much when he didn't. Spat his dummy out when he got done by Tungate, but that was just hard speedway. Garcia looked like he had something about him in heat 2 and then faded after that. Not much to write home about after that. Very enjoyable night, some top top action! Excellent summary of the nights events. One thing to mention is that Ben Barker is going through some personal problems at the moment. It's amazing the bloke is able to compete in a meeting at the minute such are the issues he is up against. Good crowd tonight and momentum and interest seems to be gathering with the locals, with this in my opinion, the most exciting side Garry May has ever put together. Certainly unearthed a couple of diamonds in Jake Allen and Bradley Wilson-Dean. Good to see Lawson and Tungate shake hands in the pits after their clash in heat 13, where Rohan was hard but fair on the Tiigers number one. I am afraid, In my opinion Lawsons behaviour towards Tungate at the completion of Heat 13 was disgusting and the fact he shook hands with Rohan in the pits means nothing to the supporters who didn't witness that gesture ! He behaved like a spoilt kid who had been deprived of his sweets ! He let Speedway down, Glasgow Tigers and their traveling supporters. He was beaten squarely, fairly and spectacularly and if he can't take it like a man he just as well pack it in. GROW UP LAWSON !!! Edited May 13, 2016 by Aroundtheboards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Excellent summary of the nights events. One thing to mention is that Ben Barker is going through some personal problems at the moment. It's amazing the bloke is able to compete in a meeting at the minute such are the issues he is up against. tell us when throughout his speedway career has ben barker not had personal problems or issues,has there ever been a time? shame because the guy has so much talent that seems to of been wasted. If the "personal problems" are related to those detailed in his interview in the Glasgow vs Edinburgh programme of 3rd April, then I can appreciate why this would impact on his on-track performances. There are more important things in life than sport and this certainly would be one of them. I hope that there is positive outcome for Ben & his family and suggest that he is given credit for continuing to ride under such stressful circumstances. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idh Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Somerset v Glasgow Photos http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl_2016 Slideshow http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl_2016/slideshow Great meeting both sides very entertaining pick of the bunch Hts13 & 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Somerset v Glasgow Photos http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl_2016 Slideshow http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl_2016/slideshow Great meeting both sides very entertaining pick of the bunch Hts13 & 15 Thanks for the photos !!! You can see it was a brilliant, exiting, hard but fair meeting !!! Well done !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Sometset proving a few wrong.... Including me Jake Allen is certainly proving to be a good signing.Pulling his weight for new Aussie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I am afraid, In my opinion Lawsons behaviour towards Tungate at the completion of Heat 13 was disgusting and the fact he shook hands with Rohan in the pits means nothing to the supporters who didn't witness that gesture ! He behaved like a spoilt kid who had been deprived of his sweets ! He let Speedway down, Glasgow Tigers and their traveling supporters. He was beaten squarely, fairly and spectacularly and if he can't take it like a man he just as well pack it in. GROW UP LAWSON !!! I see your point...but it's that type of 'behaviour' that is missing from Speedway right now. It used to almost be a weekly event at meetings in the past, in fact it was very tame by comparison. It certainly got the crowd going and made for some great banter. The track announcer also said they had shaken hands in the pits. All a bit of handbags...good hard riding by both riders, a less skilful rider would have gone down under such a nudge. Good to see a bit of passion imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Well done to the rebels taking a chance on wilson dean on a 5 when a few turned theyre nose up, cracking start to the year for brad 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I see your point...but it's that type of 'behaviour' that is missing from Speedway right now. It used to almost be a weekly event at meetings in the past, in fact it was very tame by comparison. It certainly got the crowd going and made for some great banter. The track announcer also said they had shaken hands in the pits. All a bit of handbags...good hard riding by both riders, a less skilful rider would have gone down under such a nudge. Good to see a bit of passion imo. I'd agree to that - it added to the whole excitement of the match and creates the whole pantomime villain situation. You could imagine if sky were there Nige and Kelv wouldn't of been able to contain themselves! I did notice that when Starke did a very similar move in heat 15 to Lawson that Tungate had done, he was abit more accepting that time around Somerset v Glasgow Photos http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl_2016 Slideshow http://ihitchcock.zenfolio.com/somerset_v_glasgow_pl_2016/slideshow Great meeting both sides very entertaining pick of the bunch Hts13 & 15 Great photos as always mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Are Glasgow the most over rated team since, erm, Poole?! Whats going on, Poole and Somerset both riding badly despite being tipped by most to win their respective leagues Speak again in October... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Thought it was a decent meeting with a few good heats. The track got terribly dusty towards the end with it billowing up over the clubhouse area. Heat 13 and I couldnt understand why Lawson was angry. Seemed a fair move to me. Heat 15 was excellent from Starke. Thought it was a nailed on 1-5 but he had other ideas and blitzed the two tigers. Great race. Have to say Wilson Dean was good as was Allen. Glasgow had no backup to their heat leaders and Barker was woeful. The reserves after heat two also were not at the races. Good crowd, met Paulco, and as usual great chips! Better than decent Mr Shovlar ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 time for Richard to have a decent haircut , tidy himself up , gone lazy in the personal hygiene stakes . nice clean shaven guy . needs to look at himself in the mirror and say , just where has that nice guy gone ! .. off good stock , so its time to return to the clean happy guy and regain that loving feeling and not pretend to be a dropout . sorry Richard .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 If the "personal problems" are related to those detailed in his interview in the Glasgow vs Edinburgh programme of 3rd April, then I can appreciate why this would impact on his on-track performances. There are more important things in life than sport and this certainly would be one of them. I hope that there is positive outcome for Ben & his family and suggest that he is given credit for continuing to ride under such stressful circumstances. Yes very good point made i actually forgot about the problems Ben has had regarding his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidmango Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm struggling to see similar comments about Aaron Summers being under pressure etc after 'his performance' on Thursday night. He scored 2 points and Ben scored 8+1. On Friday night Ben scored 1+1 and Aaron scored 8, Ben therefore scoring more over the 2 meetings. People have serious issues with Ben and others are jumping on the bandwagon. Anyone that's criticising might want to go and look at the Glasgow Speedway Facebook post from 8am on Wednesday, who's the most improved rider based on average increase up until that point?! Yes that's right, Ben Barker!! He had a bad night at Somerset, we all have bad days at our jobs, give the lad a break. And in no way am I criticising Aaron for Thursday night for exactly the same reason. He's had a lot of personal issues to deal with and that must have been an extremely stressful time for him, he should be admired and praised for continuing to do a great job given the circumstances. Whilst I'm on here defending him I'll take the opportunity to let everyone on here know about what he did on Sunday at Ashfield. A young guy, maybe aged around 7 or 8 wasn't feeling well on the back straight, his mum was giving him some medicine, who slides down the grass bank to give the young lad a pair of signed goggles?! Yep, Ben Barker, class act. We've had two tough away meetings and got beat, we won't win them all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I see your point...but it's that type of 'behaviour' that is missing from Speedway right now. It used to almost be a weekly event at meetings in the past, in fact it was very tame by comparison. It certainly got the crowd going and made for some great banter. The track announcer also said they had shaken hands in the pits. All a bit of handbags...good hard riding by both riders, a less skilful rider would have gone down under such a nudge. Good to see a bit of passion imo. I'd agree to that - it added to the whole excitement of the match and creates the whole pantomime villain situation. You could imagine if sky were there Nige and Kelv wouldn't of been able to contain themselves! I did notice that when Starke did a very similar move in heat 15 to Lawson that Tungate had done, he was abit more accepting that time around Great photos as always mate. Yes on reflection you're right ! It's one of the things missing from the sport, a bit of theatre, a bit of villainy, and opposing fan banter !! Perhaps it has been so long in absence that I had forgotten how things used to be. Good analysis boys, I stand corrected but as Jenga said get your haircut Lawson and tidy your act up, as Captain, you should lead by example !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yes on reflection you're right ! It's one of the things missing from the sport, a bit of theatre, a bit of villainy, and opposing fan banter !! Perhaps it has been so long in absence that I had forgotten how things used to be. Good analysis boys, I stand corrected but as Jenga said get your haircut Lawson and tidy your act up, as Captain, you should lead by example !!! Richard isn't tigers captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coomie Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nice talking with tigers fans last night between races nice bunch,two weeks in a row of nice away fans,will it be the same next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) I am afraid, In my opinion Lawsons behaviour towards Tungate at the completion of Heat 13 was disgusting and the fact he shook hands with Rohan in the pits means nothing to the supporters who didn't witness that gesture ! He behaved like a spoilt kid who had been deprived of his sweets ! He let Speedway down, Glasgow Tigers and their traveling supporters. He was beaten squarely, fairly and spectacularly and if he can't take it like a man he just as well pack it in. GROW UP LAWSON !!! Maybe Rich should have just rammed Tungate off his bike like the big man Tungate did to Auty. Edited May 14, 2016 by tyretrax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Maybe Rich should have just rammed Tungate off his bike like the big man Tungate did to Auty. Not good to see but lets be fair Auty has been knocking people off for years, sometimes these people get their comeuppence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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