Reviresco Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Predicting an away win then Beer Hut, as that was how the Witches season started against the Scorpions, lol? If Eddie rides unbeaten, then it will be heading toward a draw for me, but I can see one of the three, let's face it, very strong, Witches heat leaders to clip his wings. If Eddie has a mare, then it should be a ten point home win. A lot of people, will be looking at the Leigh / Cam combo to maybe decide the meeting result, but I think Robbo may be where the result is decided. A solid 10 /11 from him could sway it Rockets way. Then there is the second strings and oh so important reserves. I really like the look of the Witches revised 6 & 7, exactly the type of riders that a PL Witches should be utilising and, a pairing that, say, I was to take control of the Club next season, I would be looking to start my career in the PL with. The friendly ghost will no doubt give it at least 100% as he always does. The youngsters in the Rockets reserves? Oh my, I am actually really looking forward to this one and I hope it is a cracking meeting on and off track. See you later guys. Safe journey to everyone and a safe and entertaining little encounter please for all. Anyone know what time gates open these days please? Well, this was my post from yesterday morning....../ Almost 24 hours on and also looking at the text I sent to Cam before the start of the meeting, I could be a right smug smug person, but I ain't like that. I like to think that I am neutral in all things speedway, with a bias toward Ipswich as I have seen them ride since 1969 (at Romford) and have visited Foxhall Heath for my home meetings from Sep 1975 to Apr 1985 with the exception of 1981 (Hull) and 1982 (Kings Lynn). After 23 Apr 1985 my interest in speedway has continued but without a team to support, but some riders, i.e. Dave Jackson, Glen Baxter, David Bargh, Chris Louis, Scott Nicholls, Mr Gollob and Jarek. From the moment Cameron Heeps dived inside Lewis Kerr in the KO Cup match at Foxhall, I have followed Cam and, as some of you will know, sponsor his methanol and other bits and bobs (mainly Bob). Tonight, I witnessed one of the most atrocious decisions that I have ever seen at a conclusion of a speedway heat by Referee Dale Entwistle, in Heat 3. Even the most ardent of Ipswich Witches fans (except for the guy in the green T shirt about three rows in front and five seats to the right of me with the two older people sitting to his right. Come on, honestly young man, do you really believe that Morten Risager clearly and fairly won that heat? Honestly? Not even now that you have gone home with a 3 point home win on the board? Really?) Cam and Steve Jenson were very phlegmatic about it afterwards and all credit to them for that, but imagine if that had happened in a televised fixture or, even more so, a Grand Prix round? What if someone like Nicki Pedersen had been in the Rockets No. 3 race suit? Anyway, moving on. So 10 points to the good after Heat 10, the Witches so very nearly threw it away, but they didn't, so well done them, but what was Sarj doing in Heat 15 Mr Hawkins, was he really your best bet to avoid a home defeat or draw? Ok he scored paid nine from his four, but those included a paid win over a sick (man and bike) Eddie Kennett in the opener, another paid win including beating Rob Branford, and another paid win after he had taken off Cam in the first running of Heat 10 - confirmed by the young Aussie after the meeting, and well pleased he was to have finished in front of Sarjeant in Heat 15 as a bit of "pay back". Not arguing with the result at all, as the Rockets were well worth their point especially carrying an obviously unfit Eddie Kennett (plus a sick bike in Heat 1). Robbo was consistent and strong as always (and what a nice bloke - good fortune in the Pairs later today). The friendly ghost was, after his first heat, superb at No. 2. Leigh was Leigh, just not quite there but an invaluable four points. The Reserves? Stand up lads, absolutely brilliant - as were the two Witches Reserves, both of whom were not happy with their pints scoring but who I told both of them should be proud and should be the future of Ipswich speedway. Great entertainment from the Massif and I got trounced by son of Beer Hut in our Wimbledon tribute match and massive thanks to Foz for saying hi and recognising us. Much appreciated buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pob Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Well a home win such a rare thing for the Witches. Shads Macca your both correct unless there is a different finishing line from the one we were all looking at from out advantage point on the back straight Heeps won heat 3 . The ref did even things up with the dodgy calls when IMO he wrongly excluded Jacobs when he and Kennett came together approaching bend 3. It clearly looked like Kennett move across into Jacobs as they went down the back straight but I will be kind to the ref on this one as it's hard to see with a bloody tractor in the way. Quite easily could have been called against Kennett. Racing wasn't the best but close score kept the fans entertained. Their scores didn't reflect it but lots of effort from our reserve pair , feel confident that bigger scores will come from them well done lads. Always nice to meet a rival supporter and forum member from here , well done to Shads for coming to say hi to the BSF. Moment of the night Danny King and the shake of the head when he glanced at the the BSF as we celebrated a heat win with one of our victory musical numbers . I think the thought running through his head as he looked across was WTF lol . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Meant to say, you guys missed it but Foz read out my text regarding you guys and tonight's meeting on his BBC Radio Suffolk Drive Time show after his pre-recorded interview with CL. The clip can be found on the following link at about 41:20 which continues into a short rendition of motorbiking and then a dedication to the Massif.; http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03ylz65 Thanks again Stephen not just for reading out my text, but making the effort to bring that into the meeting and saying hello to and recognising us from the centre green. Really, really appreciated buddy. It is just such a shame that most of what you said drifted off into the Foxhall air, as the PA system, despite many requests, is still only 5% audible on "our" part of the back straight. CL, Mr Smillie, whoever, please, please sort it out. It diminishes the enjoyment level massively. Also, meant to mention that JJ confirmed that Eddie knocked him off in Heat 11. Just a gentle nudge, but enough to take the young reserve and very pleasant young man off. Maybe we can excuse Ed due to the ear infection that would've affected his balance. Oh, and if anybody finds they have my harmonica and / or recovers my original cowbell from the Surrey Glasgow giuys, please kust PM me as, unless you toddle along to a Rockets match, or we bump into each other at a shared event, then that is it from me for 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Where do you get those 🐮 🔔 from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Where do you get those 🐮 🔔 from?come on we're in Suffolk doesnt every household have a cowbell? wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Oh just like I've got an xr3i and some white stilleto. I want a cowbell but I want one you don't have to hit with a stick. Just wondering if you can get them more like a bell with a hammer inside. Mmmmm best I get onto Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIS002 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoGo-Cowbells-Plain-Cow-Bell-Small-Black-/272277399748?nav=SEARCH&varId=571095355545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/GoGo-Cowbells-Plain-Cow-Bell-Small-Black-/272277399748?nav=SEARCH&varId=571095355545bargain!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Oh awsome. I'm gonna get one. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) Where do you get those from? Looks like you have had your question answered young man. I get mine from www.music-world-ipswich.co.uk the very best music shop in Ipswich , staffed by the nicest most knowledgeable music crew in Suffolk, where I also got my 125 kazoos from (that should lead to a decent discount next time) Just to add, Cam was not riding his own motors last night, so an even more praiseworthy effort, having blown one i the closed meeting at kings Lynn on Tuesday. Edited July 8, 2016 by macca56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Oh awsome. I'm gonna get one. Thanks guysperhaps we should all get one and it can be 'our thing' for our little group!Probably better than last nights poundland party trumpets. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) That's a great idea bruv. Then the riders will know it's us supporting them wherever we go. Your brother can then join here with the name don'tforgetyourcowbellbruv Edited July 8, 2016 by baldyman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reviresco Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Everywhere we go, People want to know Who we are And where we come from Etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) Do they sell at a group discount? Maybe better to buy just the one first and see if any good? If we do get them... Would we be known as the " Bell ends " Edited July 8, 2016 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Do they sell at a group discount? Maybe better to buy just the one first and see if any good?sqeak! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB1 Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 A win is a win but to be honest I thought it felt like we were walking through treacle. However if we can win the remaining 3 at home in July and get a win at the likes of red car we might just have a sniff of the top six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 Did Mr. Heeps lose to Jye Etheridge on Tuesday Macca? Just interested since I heard Jye scored 6+3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 If we do get them... Would we be known as the " Bell ends " no - only you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 A win is a win but to be honest I thought it felt like we were walking through treacle. However if we can win the remaining 3 at home in July and get a win at the likes of red car we might just have a sniff of the top six. We got no chance unless all the teams above us don't score any points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior fan Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 You're both. Wasn't great, but it never is when you see your team lose. I said a point was the best we could get and they duly obliged. Branford looks in a different league to Karger, who I suspect wouldn't have scored a point. Didn't think King would be interested with the GP two days away, but fair play to him, although a fit and well Kennett may have made a difference. I thought he looked under power, but have since learned he's nursing an ear infection and has pulled out of the PL Pairs after aggregating a shoulder injury in that heat 13 fall. One of the worst refereeing decisions I've seen in recent years when Risager was given the win in heat 3 when Heeps clearly crossed the line half a wheel ahead (I was dead opposite the start/finish line with a clear view. Fully expected to see Branford in heat 14, would love to know why he wasn't considered. Why do they only open the stadium to the public 45 minutes before the start? Pleased that Rob got a chance to show his wares, i was a little concerned after what sounds like a big off the night before. Good thing is as i understand the rules his average doesnt change while a guest so would be an attractive signing for someone this year. Junior 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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