A ORLOV Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) This the second National Trophy meeting for Swindon this thurs. Team line ups and write up http://www.swindonrobins.co/news.php?extend.2883 Swindon won their first meeting at the IOW 47-43 but have had to change some of the team due to rider availability tomorrow. Edited May 24, 2017 by A ORLOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Where are all the fans with views about this meeting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Where are all the fans with views about this meeting ? There's 2 threads been set up Swindon by 6-8 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 There's 2 threads been set up Swindon by 6-8 for me. Saw that from my mate HS but took that to be about the team whereas this thread is about the individual meeting, the same as there was about the previous meetings at the IOW and the rained off one at Swindon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Saw that from my mate HS but took that to be about the team whereas this thread is about the individual meeting, the same as there was about the previous meetings at the IOW and the rained off one at Swindon. maybe no one is interested . exactly the same thing happened with leicester cubs , Not a real Leicester team , managed by an arrogant twatt who thought he knew it all , bringing riders in from Scotland and kent . who had no connection whatever with the club or county . while the local lads sat at home or rode in the second half . never pulled more than about 150 people in . I know of 2 local lads who would have done that on their own , and done a far better job than the Immigrants as well , but hey ho , give the reigns to an arrogant prat who knows nothing about speedway except how a stopwatch works and end any chance of a successful junior league team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Well done to Ben Woodhull on what I assume is his first NL MATCH.... 13 points. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Woodhull was very impressive Wilson getting injured spoiled the match a little but there was some decent racing.Zach was very quick Wallinger Wooley chipped in well and for the IOW Cockle was great value. Greaves well he has improved one hell of alot, Cockle and Greaves gated Zach in heat 15 and by then Greaves had long gone.I really hope these matches are here to stay i recon maybe?4/ 500 was there hard to judge though. Edited May 26, 2017 by Sidney the robin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Enjoyed the night. Glad Whitmore walked away because it looked a bad one. Zach and Greaves on a different level to the rest. Woodhull was impressive definitely models his starts on Hans. Ended up watching Cupitt through my fingers. Quick but wild. Edited May 25, 2017 by Anzum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Enjoyed the night. Glad Whitmore walked away because it looked a bad one. Zach and Greaves on a different level to the rest. Woodhull was impressive definitely models his starts on Hans. Ended up watching Cupitt through my fingers. Quick but wild. Heat 2 with Wallinger and Woodhull was a decent race it just shows you that this level can serve up decent racing.I hope Swindon might get to ride Eastbourne or /Mildenhall ie) could get to see Brennan,Jenkins,Wood,(ect). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Was highly impressed with Woodhall clearly a very talented and fearless rider , would be good to see a meeting on a cooler day the dry track made life a bit tough for some of these kids but Zach and Greaves did look a cut above but quite amazed how being coached a bit by Tai has made Layne actually look like him on a bike albeit a raw version! David Wallinger is already a bit of a cult figure something of the Barry Ayres about him. The crowd was a little disappointing but I guess many are saving there pennies for Monday or conserving there energy in this Indian Summer?! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef robin Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Woodhull was very impressive Wilson getting injured spoiled the match a little but there was some decent racing.Zach was very quick Wallinger Wooley chipped in well and for the IOW Cockle was great value. Greaves well he has improved one hell of alot, Cockle and Greaves gated Zach in heat 15 and by then Greaves had long gone.I really hope these matches are here to stay i recon maybe?4/ 500 was there hard to judge though. 400/500 about a third the seniors would have got, would be good attendance, most National League clubs would be happy with that, nice warm evening up on the Hill. Was highly impressed with Woodhall clearly a very talented and fearless rider , would be good to see a meeting on a cooler day the dry track made life a bit tough for some of these kids but Zach and Greaves did look a cut above but quite amazed how being coached a bit by Tai has made Layne actually look like him on a bike albeit a raw version! David Wallinger is already a bit of a cult figure something of the Barry Ayres about him. The crowd was a little disappointing but I guess many are saving there pennies for Monday or conserving there energy in this Indian Summer?! The bank accounts will be bulging with only one meeting in a month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 400/500 about a third the seniors would have got, would be good attendance, most National League clubs would be happy with that, nice warm evening up on the Hill.Is that good anough Beefy for it to be sustainable ? at 14 pound a head (with a programme) i hope so a good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 400/500 about a third the seniors would have got, would be good attendance, most National League clubs would be happy with that, nice warm evening up on the Hill. The bank accounts will be bulging with only one meeting in a month! Thats gotta be a first, being warm at Swindon on an evening meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Was highly impressed with Woodhall clearly a very talented and fearless rider , would be good to see a meeting on a cooler day the dry track made life a bit tough for some of these kids but Zach and Greaves did look a cut above but quite amazed how being coached a bit by Tai has made Layne actually look like him on a bike albeit a raw version! David Wallinger is already a bit of a cult figure something of the Barry Ayres about him. The crowd was a little disappointing but I guess many are saving there pennies for Monday or conserving there energy in this Indian Summer?! I read in another thread on the BSF that attendances COULD be showing an upturn. A 20 per cent increase has been reported by Redcar - but that means very little unless an exact equation with the original ACTUAL attendees are made. Otherwise, a per centage comparison means very little. For all that, well done and all success to the Swindon Sprockets. Edited May 26, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Good to see the youngsters, a decent meeting which was good to watch, but a few too many prangs. The track was a bit grippy and dry which may have caught some of the youngsters out. Bring on the next meeting against Plymouth and hopefully others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJ81 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Well done to Ben Woodhull on what I assume is his first NL MATCH.... 13 points. Ben rode for Buxton against Cradley on Sunday and after taking a couple of races to get used to the track looked good, considering he was riding at number 2 especially. Certainly looks like having a bright future, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hopefully we see more of Woodhull after that performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hopefully we see more of Woodhull after that performance. Certainly appears to be in the "in" choice on the island at present. Fingers crossed they can snap him up before someone else does? Obviously there may be logistical issues with his brother already riding for Belle Vue? Plus perhaps the freedom of being an unattached 3 pointer and picking the rides he wants is suiting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Certainly appears to be in the "in" choice on the island at present. Fingers crossed they can snap him up before someone else does? Obviously there may be logistical issues with his brother already riding for Belle Vue? Plus perhaps the freedom of being an unattached 3 pointer and picking the rides he wants is suiting him. It remains to be seen if he gets more rides. Warriors are using MacDonald for the 2 meetings this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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