SteveZodiac Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Highlight of the evening had to be PK's win in Heat 17 and the reception given to him afterwards. Thoroughly deserved for everything he has done for the club over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Highlight of the evening had to be PK's win in Heat 17 and the reception given to him afterwards. Thoroughly deserved for everything he has done for the club over the years. It was a tremendous win, but I personally though the reception given was awful.. I suppose by the morgue like atmosphere that permeates speedway it was decent, but he deserved far, far more. A couple of cheers, a ripple of applause, but at least HALF the crowd stood silent and motionless. Compare that to the reception given in other sports (David Ortiz in MLB a perfect example) and you'll see why speedway struggles to attract a decent fan base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 last average for Birmingham in 2014 was 6.66 I saw that, I just didn't know if that'd still count? I dunno why I thought that tbh Difficult to judge Adam last might bearing in mind the handicap system. Must admit I would be suprised if he rode in the Elite League next year. Did hear some whispers that he is going to Redcar next year. What handicap system? I wasn't there so I dunno what went on WHAT? Not Redcar I love Skornicki, he's not allowed to go to the dark side Into the smog of Middlesbrough But if the rule still stands that someone with an average of over 6 in the EL cannot double up, he won't be able to, will he? And if so, his converted average would be 9.32 I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 In the Olympique, the first four heats are all contested from the gate. After that you have the following handicap for your next heat. Win - 20 yards 2nd - 15 yards 3rd - 10 yards 4th - from the gate. Adam started of quite tentative, understandably so. He got quicker as the night went on, winning his third ride from the gate as well as his final ride, in which he had Chris Harris, Scott Nicholls and Jacob Thorssell starting behind him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I saw that, I just didn't know if that'd still count? I dunno why I thought that tbh What handicap system? I wasn't there so I dunno what went on WHAT? Not Redcar I love Skornicki, he's not allowed to go to the dark side Into the smog of Middlesbrough But if the rule still stands that someone with an average of over 6 in the EL cannot double up, he won't be able to, will he? And if so, his converted average would be 9.32 I think We don't know what will happen to those out the UK for a couple of seasons because they rules haven't be applied fairly this year. However the precedent appears set with this ruling on new riders or riders out for a couple of years to come back on a 7. All we know in british speedway they will apply rules how they want and when they want sadly. Last night was a handicap system meeting. So as Adam had 2 rides from the gate (with others starting further back) he held on to win both those races but looked slow when behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Thought last nights action was a bit drab to be honest. Our group commented how good this meeting used to be , but now its a bit predictable. In years gone by the weakest riders in the field would score next to, or no points. Now half of the field are within 2 points because of the lack of passing and even National league riders are winning races against Elite League rides when they have a handicap advantage. Adam Skornicki looked awful in his first ride but still won 2 races from the gate similarly Musielek .Only a couple of half decent races with 2 outside passes all night. On a positive good to see Peter Karlsson interviewed and winning his last race in Wolves colours Edited October 12, 2016 by New Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perton Wolf Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Not at all! Just pointing out facts. Disappointed that a no show from Riss, was looking forward to watching him in action at the green again. Well done to Jacob who deserved his win although had a smidgen of luck in the final but was great apart from his final ride. The wolves boys all did ok even Cleggy won a heat. Musielak was great ahead but nowhere when behind. Some things never change. Great to see Adam back racing and we were treated to a donut. He would do a decent job in the PL I reckon. What can we say about PK? He finished his career with a superb 3rd to 1st win. What a way to sign off. Emotional send off. Great catching up with some fellow Wolves fans . How we laughed at the Belle Vue boo boys and the child brat antics of Cookie. Lots to celebrate. 2016 now done. Another Wolves winner too! The birthday shoutout to a 10 year old called Craig Cook was slightly amusing, especially when it appeared to be that he rode at BV last Wednesday 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) The birthday shoutout to a 10 year old called Craig Cook was slightly amusing, especially when it appeared to be that he rode at BV last Wednesday Take it Craig Cook isn't so popular at Wolverhampton at the minute? XD He was just frustrated and let the adrenaline get to him, he's a passionate man and all he wants to do is win and see his club be successful, so he was probably just angry but came back down to earth later, did he ever apologise to Freddie? In the Olympique, the first four heats are all contested from the gate. After that you have the following handicap for your next heat. Win - 20 yards 2nd - 15 yards 3rd - 10 yards 4th - from the gate. Adam started of quite tentative, understandably so. He got quicker as the night went on, winning his third ride from the gate as well as his final ride, in which he had Chris Harris, Scott Nicholls and Jacob Thorssell starting behind him. Never knew they did meetings with handicaps like that Edited October 12, 2016 by Dandelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 The birthday shoutout to a 10 year old called Craig Cook was slightly amusing, especially when it appeared to be that he rode at BV last Wednesday Must admit I had a titter at that, and Porkie nearly fell for it lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Difficult to judge Adam last might bearing in mind the handicap system. Must admit I would be suprised if he rode in the Elite League next year. Did hear some whispers that he is going to Redcar next year. Adam has had no contact with Redcar whatsoever Edited October 12, 2016 by THE DEAN MACHINE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Adam has had no contact with Redcar whatsoever Very sensible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 The birthday shoutout to a 10 year old called Craig Cook was slightly amusing, especially when it appeared to be that he rode at BV last Wednesday Brilliant. Reminds me of the Savalas Clouting incident many years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Thought it sounded weird Skornicki being linked to Redcar, maybe I shouldn't believe everything I read on the Internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Flag Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 And who is Redcars majority shareholder???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Thought it sounded weird Skornicki being linked to Redcar, maybe I shouldn't believe everything I read on the Internet as of this moment Adam hasn't spoken to anyone in pl but he is certainly willing to listen Edited October 12, 2016 by THE DEAN MACHINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 as of this moment Adam hasn't spoken to anyone in pl but he is certainly willing to listen Newcastle??? Although I'm sure the Sunday race night will have something to say about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 In the Olympique, the first four heats are all contested from the gate. After that you have the following handicap for your next heat. Win - 20 yards 2nd - 15 yards 3rd - 10 yards 4th - from the gate. Adam started of quite tentative, understandably so. He got quicker as the night went on, winning his third ride from the gate as well as his final ride, in which he had Chris Harris, Scott Nicholls and Jacob Thorssell starting behind him. Love the sound of this format. Fingers crossed others adopt it for a trial? Obviously need a passing track to make it work but could be very entertaining especially in the PL / NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Love the sound of this format. Fingers crossed others adopt it for a trial? Obviously need a passing track to make it work but could be very entertaining especially in the PL / NL It's not a trial. Wolves have been doing it since forever at the end of every season. It's a great format. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Peter Karlsson's 15-point maximum in 2006 to win the meeting by three clear points remains one of the most consummate performances I have seen on a speedway bike. And he was a veteran then! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Peter Karlsson's 15-point maximum in 2006 to win the meeting by three clear points remains one of the most consummate performances I have seen on a speedway bike. And he was a veteran then! Ah the days when the Olympique was won with a maximum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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