dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 6 falls in scoring positions 😠 Not good enough however bad the conditions 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 I've got one word to describe tonight, but I'm not allowed to use it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 C U Next Thursday mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieIpswich Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Did I just read there is a go fund me page to help nathan with bike equipment, for a rider that competes in two leagues? Seriously? How did riders in the past cope with no go fund me or other donation sites 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) I've got one word to describe tonight, but I'm not allowed to use itThat was dire all round,first best wishes to Mark Riss hope his injury is not to bad (all we were told it was a hand injury sounds nasty though).the track was bit tricky but some riders did not have a clue how to set up or ride it.Conner Mountain deserves a mention because he recognised the conditions and rode sensibly then they take him out Ht 14 for Greaves who was a total liability all night!!!. King ,Newman and Schlien all threw good points away,Ipswitch must be wondering how they managed to lose the match.Clegg was poor and clueless and was gifted most of his points Apart from 1 ride Pickering struggled and Davey was just the usual.As a advert for British speedway it was poor and I certainly won't be back in a hurry .Masters was the class act apart from his " get off" which caused Marks crash.All in All dire.If the track is not as slick as a motorway way these days all these young superstars haven't a clue how to ride,the throttle works both ways. Did I just read there is a go fund me page to help nathan with bike equipment, for a rider that competes in two leagues? Seriously? How did riders in the past cope with no go fund me or other donation sitesIf he could stay on it ,it would help. Edited June 16, 2017 by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 King flies there Sedgy flies there. Heeps flies there. Roo Boy flies there. Sam flies there. Cleggy flies there. Erik flies there. Erik's big bro flies there. Rickaaaaay flies there. Joshie flies there. Mitch flies there. Not much of a poem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Not much of a poem. It's modern expressionist poetry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 16, 2017 Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Got to give it to the monarchs they obviously knew how to turn it around, where as ipswich are well known for throwing it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted June 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2017 Such a pity that the track has been made very tricky by rain 2 weeks running. Could /should have been a showpiece. But both teams seemed to be trying to give it away with falls and engine failures. Hope Mark Riss makes a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) On reflection, the grippy track certainly sorted out the men from the boys on both sides, and instead of the gate and go which is now the norm at most tracks, we were treated to passing during the racing after the initial opening two bends. The match report on the Ippo website is a fair description of the racing, and at the end of the day, the riders with skill prevailed over the throttle jockeys, who struggled for the most part. Wells, Erik Riss, Masters, Sedgmen, and Schlein showed the way, with Riss Jnr clocking the second fastest time of the Season of 54.8 in heat 5. Pickering in particular really struggled in the latter part of the meeting, but I'd guess he has never ridden such a grippy track before, and hopefully will learn from this experience for the future, as I hope Edinburgh continue to prepare their track with plenty grip. Commiserations to Mark Riss on his unfortunate crash and wish him a full and rapid recovery from his injuries. Edited June 17, 2017 by cyclone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) We see ipswich throw away meetings like this every year. Edited June 17, 2017 by baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Strange ippo were struggling with the track so much given how grippy foxholes is. Would have thought Newman & Heeps were experienced enough to have been able to stay on the bikes in heats 14 & 8? Can appreciate all the younger / less experienced ones on both sides struggling a bit cos they don't see grip often these days. Certainly were 2 massive (!!) heats. Oh well you'll just have to thump the Weegies instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) On reflection, the grippy track certainly sorted out the men from the boys on both sides, and instead of the gate and go which is now the norm at most tracks, we were treated to passing during the racing after the initial opening two bends. The match report on the Ippo website is a fair description of the racing, and at the end of the day, the riders with skill prevailed over the throttle jockeys, who struggled for the most part. Wells, Erik Riss, Masters, Sedgmen, and Schlein showed the way, with Riss Jnr clocking the second fastest time of the Season of 54.8 in heat 5. Pickering in particular really struggled in the latter part of the meeting, but I'd guess he has never ridden such a grippy track before, and hopefully will learn from this experience for the future, as I hope Edinburgh continue to prepare their track with plenty grip. Commiserations to Mark Riss on his unfortunate crash and wish him a full and rapid recovery from his injuries. While a grippy track may be fine,there are not enough ambulances available for the meeting to run smoothly IMO . Edited June 17, 2017 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Strange ippo were struggling with the track so much given how grippy foxholes is. Would have thought Newman & Heeps were experienced enough to have been able to stay on the bikes in heats 14 & 8? Can appreciate all the younger / less experienced ones on both sides struggling a bit cos they don't see grip often these days. Certainly were 2 massive (!!) heats. Oh well you'll just have to thump the Weegies instead! The Weegies like a track grippy rather than slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Grippo all round then. Assuming you ever have another home meeting that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner47 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Unlike most Witches fans, this result has filled me with confidence for the rest of the season. Edinburgh were one of the 2/3 sides I didn't think we would beat over two legs, but we obviously are capable. Just thankful all our riders got through unscathed, the track certainly has changed recently, even Erik Riss fell off last week when in the lead, so it's obviously a bit dodgy at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Considering we gifted away 2 5-0 in the meeting im more than happy with the performance. Gives me a feeling we can win this league, i can only see Glasgow being a threat over 2 legs. Lets hope they all stay fit and maybe this year could be Ipswichs year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted June 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Unlike most Witches fans, this result has filled me with confidence for the rest of the season. Edinburgh were one of the 2/3 sides I didn't think we would beat over two legs, but we obviously are capable. Just thankful all our riders got through unscathed, the track certainly has changed recently, even Erik Riss fell off last week when in the lead, so it's obviously a bit dodgy at the moment. Erik's fall was nothing to do with the track. His steel shoe came off causing him to fall. Same as Kyle Newman at ippo the other week. The track has been made more grippy as requested by the riders but the rain last week and again yesterday caused the track to be more tricky. But the good riders cope with these things - witness Sam's overtakes last night and Erik's second fastest time of the season in heat 5 last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Erik's fall was nothing to do with the track. His steel shoe came off causing him to fall. Same as Kyle Newman at ippo the other week. The track has been made more grippy as requested by the riders but the rain last week and again yesterday caused the track to be more tricky. But the good riders cope with these things - witness Sam's overtakes last night and Erik's second fastest time of the season in heat 5 last night. they need to check the weather forecast it was spot on for Friday over Armadale.Can only see a couple of riders that would want a grippy track on last nights performance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Unlike most Witches fans, this result has filled me with confidence for the rest of the season. Edinburgh were one of the 2/3 sides I didn't think we would beat over two legs, but we obviously are capable. Just thankful all our riders got through unscathed, the track certainly has changed recently, even Erik Riss fell off last week when in the lead, so it's obviously a bit dodgy at the moment.Agree with the sentiment. With every situation you need to try and learn from it and take any positives.Away wins are hard to get anywhere but especially at strong sides with impressive home records. To throw away the chance of one is very frustrating and disappointing. So yes Id go with your positivity looking forward but only after the rightful b@!!@king is handed out first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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