pubichair Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Is a poor team compared to others in the premiership but potentially very entertaining and also got an eye on. Next season🤘🏻 Hopefully putting Robert at #1 will kickstart his career again as he seems to have gone off the boil the past couple months. Roll on Wednesday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Swindon needn't worry, if there is a remote chance this meeting will be on. Having cancelled the previous two, Buster and the Fans need this to go ahead., Without the fear of riders walking out, Buster can gamble the meeting will go ahead. In the scale of things, the result isn't that important. Even with our strongest team we would have struggled to hold the Robins in current form. So the meeting will definitely go ahead.. Only a little rain forecast later, so no worries. We will ride and we will fight, we won't complain and will cheers loudly for all riders prepared to fight for the cause.. The result is not that important........ But having a Speedway Club is.... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 The result is not that important........ But having a Speedway Club is.... You know, I've faithfully followed "my team" for going on half a century (by gum, where did those years go?). Mine, like yours, is an honourable estate for whom many great riders have ridden. Oh there has been the odd maverick; who can forget Gary Middleton? But there has always been pride on the side of the club, the fans and the riders. You put on our race jacket and you join an historic group. Wear it well and never forget that it's a privilege. Many greats have worn it before you and many unsung heroes too. World Champion or struggling reserve, they've share a common purpose. To make our team the best, honourably. But maybe I'm just old fashioned. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Swindon have Jake Knight as a reserve guest for this meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Swindon have Jake Knight as a reserve guest for this meeting. Zach will be missed as Knight won't trouble the scorers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 You know, I've faithfully followed "my team" for going on half a century (by gum, where did those years go?). Mine, like yours, is an honourable estate for whom many great riders have ridden. Oh there has been the odd maverick; who can forget Gary Middleton? But there has always been pride on the side of the club, the fans and the riders. You put on our race jacket and you join an historic group. Wear it well and never forget that it's a privilege. Many greats have worn it before you and many unsung heroes too. World Champion or struggling reserve, they've share a common purpose. To make our team the best, honourably. But maybe I'm just old fashioned. It's up to the club promotion to generate this feeling of pride and togetherness, it doesn't just happen. Fans these days expect more than ever before too. We aren't like the Polish fans who sing and chant for their team whatever, we moan and groan if things aren't perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startline sid Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 You know, I've faithfully followed "my team" for going on half a century (by gum, where did those years go?). Mine, like yours, is an honourable estate for whom many great riders have ridden. Oh there has been the odd maverick; who can forget Gary Middleton? But there has always been pride on the side of the club, the fans and the riders. You put on our race jacket and you join an historic group. Wear it well and never forget that it's a privilege. Many greats have worn it before you and many unsung heroes too. World Champion or struggling reserve, they've share a common purpose. To make our team the best, honourably. But maybe I'm just old fashioned. very well said - I am not a KL supporter but totally agree with your sentiments - I have watched the sport for 50+ years as well - I hope Buster gets a large crowd in to show their support for what he has done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Zach will be missed as Knight won't trouble the scorers. Lynn have Simon Lambert and Auty at reserve so there's a chance Rosco can wind him up to out gate Auty. Jake Is third in the NL averages with 10.27, behind Zach & Bewley (both 10.67), so he's on good form. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 And Ellis can take a ride if needs be. Lynn have Simon Lambert and Auty at reserve so there's a chance Rosco can wind him up to out gate Auty. Jake Is third in the NL averages with 10.27, behind Zach & Bewley (both 10.67), so he's on good form. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just had a light shower lasting about 10 mins. The forecast is not good for tonight. Think it's a case of Buster being damned if he calls it off early and damned if he don't. Looks as if it goes ahead, it will be shower dodging at best so reluctantly the family have decided to give it a miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's up to the club promotion to generate this feeling of pride and togetherness, it doesn't just happen. Fans these days expect more than ever before too. We aren't like the Polish fans who sing and chant for their team whatever, we moan and groan if things aren't perfect. As you don`t watch anything Polish you might not have seen or heard the Polish fans displeasure at bad performances by their riders - the whistling is deafening !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagonshocker Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 As you don`t watch anything Polish you might not have seen or heard the Polish fans displeasure at bad performances by their riders - the whistling is deafening !!!!Absolutely right Tim!! Anyone that doesn't realise how the Polish 'fans' treat out of form riders must be living under a bigger rock than Captain Caveman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just had a light shower lasting about 10 mins. The forecast is not good for tonight. Think it's a case of Buster being damned if he calls it off early and damned if he don't. Looks as if it goes ahead, it will be shower dodging at best so reluctantly the family have decided to give it a miss. Looking at the forecast I have got there is rain due from 4pm till 11pm, I just hope that is wrong as there are a hell of a lot of meetings in Aug and we do not want many rain offs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWP Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 As you don`t watch anything Polish you might not have seen or heard the Polish fans displeasure at bad performances by their riders - the whistling is deafening !!!! They throw bottles and are often segregated like football fans especially at local derbys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham78 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just had a light shower lasting about 10 mins. The forecast is not good for tonight. Think it's a case of Buster being damned if he calls it off early and damned if he don't. Looks as if it goes ahead, it will be shower dodging at best so reluctantly the family have decided to give it a miss. Just had a light shower lasting about 10 mins. The forecast is not good for tonight. Think it's a case of Buster being damned if he calls it off early and damned if he don't. Looks as if it goes ahead, it will be shower dodging at best so reluctantly the family have decided to give it a miss. Thanks for this weather update. Was going to come up myself for this one but weather is looking far too iffy for a trip from beyond Swindon. I went to the the rained off fiasco between these two teams last year where we ended up watching Buster relaying the track for 2 hours before the meeting was finally abaondoned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Just had a light shower lasting about 10 mins. The forecast is not good for tonight. Think it's a case of Buster being damned if he calls it off early and damned if he don't. Looks as if it goes ahead, it will be shower dodging at best so reluctantly the family have decided to give it a miss. So your not making your long awaited return then .Can't you give the weather a little longer,you never know,you live very local. One thing is if Batchelor and Holder were still in the team the match would have been called off by now with that shower we had Edited August 2, 2017 by tellboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 So your not making your long awaited return then .Can't you give the weather a little longer,you never know,you live very local. One thing is if Batchelor and Holder were still in the team the match would have been called off by now with that shower we had The forecast has changed for the better slightly so have had a rethink and decided to give it a go (women's prerogative to change her mind and all that) but we will sit in the car till the last minute as one of our pet hates is watching tractor racing plus not sure when we would use any rain off tickets. For anyone interested in the weather...it's cloudy, breezy and no rain since the 10 minute shower earlier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 The forecast has changed for the better slightly so have had a rethink and decided to give it a go (women's prerogative to change her mind and all that) but we will sit in the car till the last minute as one of our pet hates is watching tractor racing plus not sure when we would use any rain off tickets. For anyone interested in the weather...it's cloudy, breezy and no rain since the 10 minute shower earlier. That seems a wise thing to do as the forecast is changing every hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I think King's Lynn will win this. I can't help thinking of how things were at Swindon when people were criticising the side and we had to take on Wolves without Doyle and Morris - and we beat them. It's often matches like this - where people are dubious about the side - that turn out to be really good meetings. King's Lynn to win by about 3 points and their fans to be on cloud nine tomorrow about the changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starboy118 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 That seems a wise thing to do as the forecast is changing every hour. Heavy rain due at 5.00 p.m. and expected to last for at least a couple of hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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