stevec Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Not sure what can be expected with the amount of falls and tape exclusions, all of which in my mind add to an entertaining meeting. I barely even looked at the time as I found it extremely enjoyable and eventful. Just shows how different fans look at speedway I guess. Must admit, I would love to do away with the interval all together. That when I get bored but that's the same for any form of entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I think it's adds to the excitement. Does the ref not control how slow a meeting is run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Agree, think he's also been a bit unlucky with a couple of ref's decisions and last week was in a pile up because of a mistake by Wood in front of him. I take your point, particularly as Charley has had to have Tom as his partner every heat 2 and has met Jenkins 4 times. In a couple of weeks when the 'stars' move into the 1 to 5 he should score even more. He has speed and I don't question his effort and courage, what does concern me is the way he often struggles to keep control. Every time I see him I wonder if he is going to wobble which does my nerves no good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Not sure what can be expected with the amount of falls and tape exclusions, all of which in my mind add to an entertaining meeting. I barely even looked at the time as I found it extremely enjoyable and eventful. Just shows how different fans look at speedway I guess. Must admit, I would love to do away with the interval all together. That when I get bored but that's the same for any form of entertainment. To be fair, neither did I. Then again I was with some friends I hadn't seen for a while. I agree about intervals, though. I have never met a fan that likes them and have met many, many that don't and consider they are the worst case of unnecessary delay in speedway. I think it's adds to the excitement. Does the ref not control how slow a meeting is run? To a degree. I thought Barbara Horley's handling of the meeting at Peterborough yesterday was rubbish. It shouldn't be the case that the riders are on track and riding round before the 2 minute warning comes on almost every time and, on one occasion, 3 were at the tapes when it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 That's the sign of a poor referee, when the riders are ready to race before the official. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I see speculation of a Coles and dugard move to iow all I can see is that they sign knight but who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Hammer Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I see speculation of a Coles and dugard move to iow all I can see is that they sign knight but who else? Gary Cotham R/R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I see speculation of a Coles and dugard move to iow all I can see is that they sign knight but who else? Not a 100% sure of my maths but if the speculation does prove right think it has to be someone under 3.26 if Knight comes back. Not sure who that would be though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Haven't checked what Nathan Greaves average is, but if it fits I would think he would be a great straight swap for Connor Coles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 i don't know if it is too late for connor at eastbourne or not ,and i know it's easy for me to say, but if i was him i would tell newcastle that he's had enough before he's dropped anyway and concentrate on getting his form back with eastbourne. he's certainly a poorer rider by doing both what ever the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 The problem is that Coles is mates with the Dugards, has moved to the south coast and has a job down there as well. Im not saying that Eastbourne have ever done anything but put the needs of the club first but i suspect Connor will be given more time than another unconnected rider. Bit of a merry go round but if Bacon went to Newcastle, Greaves to P'Boro & Coles to Ipswich it would give all riders tracks they are more suited to without impacting their NL teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 The problem is that Coles is mates with the Dugards, has moved to the south coast and has a job down there as well. Im not saying that Eastbourne have ever done anything but put the needs of the club first but i suspect Connor will be given more time than another unconnected rider. Bit of a merry go round but if Bacon went to Newcastle, Greaves to P'Boro & Coles to Ipswich it would give all riders tracks they are more suited to without impacting their NL teams. The problem is timing. If they don't make a change before May 20th then they will not be able to use Jake Knight unless they release either Baseby or Wood . No way I can see that happening so in the interest of the club they have to bite the bullet and say sorry Connor. IOW is not far away so would be a handy transfer. Without Jake we will struggle against the top teams and if we have an injury to Brennan, Bates or Powell we could be in real trouble. Replacements are difficult to find and we always to have injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 The problem is timing. If they don't make a change before May 20th then they will not be able to use Jake Knight unless they release either Baseby or Wood . No way I can see that happening so in the interest of the club they have to bite the bullet and say sorry Connor. IOW is not far away so would be a handy transfer. Without Jake we will struggle against the top teams and if we have an injury to Brennan, Bates or Powell we could be in real trouble. Replacements are difficult to find and we always to have injuries. Fair enough. To be honest i thought Jake was taking a year out but given his twitter status it looks like he has itchy gloves. Id be very surprised if he was anywhere but Eastbourne so i guess the delay is who the other rider coming in is going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Well with Connor missing this weekend because of riding for Newcastle, they may wait abit longer as if Kelsey's average goes up as it is currently they will have more points to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Well with Connor missing this weekend because of riding for Newcastle, they may wait abit longer as if Kelsey's average goes up as it is currently they will have more points to play with. It does not work that way. A re- declaration with 2 changes has to be to the 39 point starting limit. The team total at present is 48+ after 2 League matches and likely to be higher after Stoke and Lynn at home. New averages kick in after Lynn so there will be no way that Jake could be included without removing 2 or 3 heat leaders and bringing in 3 pointers to replace them. This problem will effect all teams except those (if any) that have made a miserable start and come in the new averages at less than 39. That is why the change has to be made before may 20th. As regards Kelsey, anything he might do on Saturday will have no effect on the change but will change his average after 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscambelt Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) The problem is that Coles is mates with the Dugards, has moved to the south coast and has a job down there as well. Im not saying that Eastbourne have ever done anything but put the needs of the club first but i suspect Connor will be given more time than another unconnected rider. Bit of a merry go round but if Bacon went to Newcastle, Greaves to P'Boro & Coles to Ipswich it would give all riders tracks they are more suited to without impacting their NL teams. I talked to Connor coles last weekend and he said that the amount of miles he is doing is taking its toll, he also said to me that it takes him almost 2,5 hours to 3 hours to get to Eastbourne as he now lives with his dad which he said he has done from the start of the season, he also said at the rate he is going he will need a part time job to make it all pay, so reading between the lines his dad is either up the midlands or Exeter way? Edited May 10, 2017 by firstbendbunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I talked to Connor coles last weekend and he said that the amount of miles he is doing is taking its toll, he also said to me that it takes him almost 2,5 hours to 3 hours to get to Eastbourne as he now lives with his dad which he said he has done from the start of the season, he also said at the rate he is going he will need a part time job to make it all pay, so reading between the lines his dad is either up the midlands or Exeter way? The problem Connor has if he does indeed live Exeter way, its not so much Eastbourne, its his Championship team Newcastle thats a heck of a drive for a home meeting every week, plus think on this, Exeter then drive to Eastbourne probably back to Exeter, then drive up to Newcastle, and then back to Exeter, with hardly anytime in between to sort out bike issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 He must do Exeter to Eastbourne Saturday 200+ miles Eastbourne to somewhere half way (he'd be stupid to go west as opposed to north!) 170 miles Continue from wherever half way is another 170+ miles Then back down to Exeter must be at least 350 miles surely? That's nearly 900 miles in a weekend - can't knock the lad for effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Alex Spooner has been released by Kent so I would go for him as Kelseys replacement on Monday after he has guested for Mildenhall on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Alex Spooner has been released by Kent so I would go for him as Kelseys replacement on Monday after he has guested for Mildenhall on Sunday. I'd like to think he's already got a proposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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