mikec Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 In the grand scheme of things a must win for the playoff chasing Colts on Friday night as the Hitmen come to Manchester. Jon Armstrong, Luke Priest & young Jack Smith guest for the Colts on a busy PL night which sees them without their top 3 + RR for Rob Shuttleworth. Buxton have chosen well in booking Tom Bacon as a guest, he was rapid in the Brummies win in the NL KOC over Belle Vue, beaten only by Dan Bewley in clocking up 14 pts from 5 rides. Shelby Rutherford & Ryan Blacklock rode well in the reverse fixture at the Hi-Edge Raceway, hopefully more of the same form from those two tomorrow. Teams: Belle Vue ‘Cool Running’ ColtsLuke Priest (G); Tom Woolley; Jack Smith (G); Dan Bewley R/R; Jon Armstrong (G); David Holt; Andy Mellish; (No.8: Joe Lawlor) Buxton ‘Addison Engineering’ HitmenTom Bacon (G); Shelby Rutherford; Lee Dicken; David Wallinger; Ryan Blacklock ©; Lee Geary; Ryan Burton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Sadly, this may turn out to be a rather one-sided affair and only the efforts of Tom Bacon will save some face for the battling Derbyshire boys. I really do feel for the reserves who seem to spend a lot of time hitting the deck and doing damage both to themselves and their machinery. Hopefully, it will be a safe meeting and I predict a Belle Vue win by 15 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Goodness me 4 Colts riders missing.Buxton only having won 1 meeting all season and a dreadful weather forcast.I am a season ticket holder so the meetings paid for but i am sad to say its going through my head to give this one a miss.Will keep my eye to the sky and decide later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I think it could be closer that 15 points. I'll take the Colts to win by 8 with Armo having a good night. Though I have to confess we could do with an away win here (said he desperately!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 We dont want a buxton win, Cradley dont wanna make play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Threatening skies but dry here in E. Manchester. First race is bang on 7.30pm, really iffy forecast, gonna have to get a move on with this one! Edit:7.45pm rain just arrived, still really windy, track still dry & no threat to racing as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 To be honest, I think Belle Vue could be in contravention of the Trade Descriptions Act (1988)! A Colts team with 3 guests and 1 rider replacement isn't a Colts team at all. It is no wonder supporters lose interest in their team when the line up comprises a selection of various hired hands. If I didn't know better, I might think speedway is on some kind of self-destruction mission. Just my opinion, obviously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Sadly, this may turn out to be a rather one-sided affair and only the efforts of Tom Bacon will save some face for the battling Derbyshire boys. I really do feel for the reserves who seem to spend a lot of time hitting the deck and doing damage both to themselves and their machinery. Hopefully, it will be a safe meeting and I predict a Belle Vue win by 15 points. Well, it was only 14 points in the end but that's close enough for me. And as Ommer Mon quite rightly predicted, an excellent night's work for young Mr Armstrong. I'm sure Jason Pipe will be able to put a positive spin on this latest escapade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 A good entertaining meeting, which was run at a cracking pace, which made it even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Was good to see Jon Armstrong & young Jack Smith blasting round Belle Vue in great style tonight. Excellent effort from Tom Woolley too against his old team, only denied a max by Tom Bacon in heat 15. Couldn't fault Buxton for effort, tough for them without any big hitters (Bacon aside). Burton did well after a heat 2 fall, with the rest of the Hitmen keeping the Colts on their toes. A win each for Bacon & Smith when they met. Credit to Belle Vue for keeping the match flowing, all done just after 8.40pm. Edited September 9, 2016 by mikec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secsy1 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Super fast meeting and some great racing. Only complaint is the track grading and watering the track. They don`t have a clue what they are doing and it was embarrassing to watch the track being watered when it was raining!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Was strange tonight in that the rain didn't seem to affect the track til late on. The time for heat 15 was 3.6 secs slower than heat 13. Track on the inside got a bit greasy for the youngsters in the second half but they handled it really well. Was illustrated by Kyle Bickley's stylish ride clocking a time a second quicker than heat 15 as the rain took hold. The kid is a serious talent, will be fascinating to see how far he can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKYLANE Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Most enjoyable match with a lot of good racing. Once again , the weather forecasters got it wrong. Jack Smith was impressive and it was great to see Sam W ride well and get a great score. pleased to see young Joe Lawlor get a good paid win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) https://www.instagram.com/p/BKKbjLlDCpM/ Hopefully Shelby will get his gear back. Edited September 10, 2016 by screm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Top prediction Little Thumper. I thought Armo would give it a real shot for nostalgic purposes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 https://www.instagram.com/p/BKKbjLlDCpM/ Hopefully Shelby will get his gear back. found them in a ditch up the road , can't touch them until the Police are finished but look to be undamaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 found them in a ditch up the road , can't touch them until the Police are finished but look to be undamaged That is very good news. I hope they are not damaged. The guy is doing his best and doesn't need yobbos nicking his stuff for their small-minded amusement. Sad thing is that they won't do anything if they catch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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