Noodles Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, New era Panthers said: New rules this season allows guests for any of the 3 top riders to cover injuries, and I can think of 3/4 guests who would make Ippo much stronger around the showground . Will they bother with the expense of a guest for a competition they are already out of? I would think their remaining riders would benefit from the extra rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) This may come across a bit harsh, but it's my opinion.. Heeps racing form seems to in cycles, one decent season, then a not so good one, unfortunately last season was a good one. His biggest problem though is making good start's on a consistent basis, so as a fan I find it disappointing that he is never out after a meeting doing starts and first comers time after time. It's clear to see that on his good night's he does have a talent, but again I don't think it's a talent that will be achieved on a regular enough basis. This year's team looks to have been built with everyone reaching their potential, unfortunately it's very rare for that to happen. Edited April 22, 2018 by Stainlesssteelride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Since we have lakeside in the first round of the knockout cup coming up soon, are we basically out of that at first chance also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Stainlesssteelride said: Can we use oystercard on Thursday? He was awesome at Foxhall the other week. The Witches are way below par at the moment, but as luck has it, Thursday sees the visit of Newcastle, just what the doctor ordered. Wouldn’t take anything for granted at the moment! Newcastle pulled off a terrific away win at Berwick last night. I wouldn’t take any chances at all and book the best guest possible for Nico. I get the idea of going R/R to give the others badly needed extra rides, but that’s risky the way we’re currently riding. We simply have to win on Thursday, no other result will be acceptable. Edited April 22, 2018 by Arch Stanton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) By only one rider practicing again though, isn't taking it for granted exactly what they are doing? Surely the team manager or owner should be telling these riders to get out there, or maybe they are also taking my support and my money being handed over for granted. It's one of the only sports I know where people don't take every opportunity to practice and get better. Edited April 22, 2018 by Stainlesssteelride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Today at Armstrong's meeting he was saying that riders don't get any track time... yet for the last 2 weeks there has been over 90mins of track time available and only 1 rider took advantage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) That just about explains it all, they take everyone for mugs. It's just same old same old every season. Edited April 22, 2018 by Stainlesssteelride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 39 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Today at Armstrong's meeting he was saying that riders don't get any track time... yet for the last 2 weeks there has been over 90mins of track time available and only 1 rider took advantage.... Perhaps they should create track time by using some of the blank Thursdays marked as Reserved. How about an East of England Championship with riders invited from Kings Lynn, Peterborough, Rye House, Mildenhall, Ipswich and Lakeside. Hold several rounds and a grand final in September. Just a thought but the season as it stands could be over very early for Ipswich if they don’t start winning league and cup matches which does not look likely based on the performances to date. Let’s hope they turn things around soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 That costs money..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: Perhaps they should create track time by using some of the blank Thursdays marked as Reserved. How about an East of England Championship with riders invited from Kings Lynn, Peterborough, Rye House, Mildenhall, Ipswich and Lakeside. Hold several rounds and a grand final in September. Just a thought but the season as it stands could be over very early for Ipswich if they don’t start winning league and cup matches which does not look likely based on the performances to date. Let’s hope they turn things around soon. There is plenty of track time after meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, Stainlesssteelride said: There is plenty of track time after meeting Agree but they probably don’t get paid for that and god forbid that they do something for nothing in order to improve their performance. It just seems that they don’t give a damn about the fans nor do they realise what a poor state the sport is in. They turn up do the four or five rides and leave. It is what it is, but they don’t realise that fans of the sport have options including more speedway on TV. If the riders cannot be bothered why should the supporters part with cash. Let’s hope the riders take a good look at what they have, because when it’s gone that will be it and they will only have themselves to blame. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: Agree but they probably don’t get paid for that and god forbid that they do something for nothing in order to improve their performance. It just seems that they don’t give a damn about the fans nor do they realise what a poor state the sport is in. They turn up do the four or five rides and leave. It is what it is, but they don’t realise that fans of the sport have options including more speedway on TV. If the riders cannot be bothered why should the supporters part with cash. Let’s hope the riders take a good look at what they have, because when it’s gone that will be it and they will only have themselves to blame. Totally agree, I have a vested interest in my club that I want it to win things, the riders just want money, but I know if I owned the team or was manager I would insist they practiced after the meetings to show the fans that they do care about my club, or they would be looking for employment somewhere else. I have already decided I won't be going next week, until they put the effort in, I certainly won't be puttmg any effort in. luckily for me, I'm not the typical speedway fan that will just keep turning up whatever. Edited April 22, 2018 by Stainlesssteelride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 If you ran a caption comp for that Nico pic Im not sure many would be printable!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 I think "Ffs.... " would be quite high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) And thanks Danny you???? Could figure pretty highly. Maybe he was singing, a certain McFly song comes to mind. Edited April 23, 2018 by Stainlesssteelride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Def Peed off to say the least!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laobob Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Have not seen any comments on how Wayne Bavin is doing so far and if the new sound system is any good. Any comments out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 The sound system has had some teething problems with complete failure for a number of heats on opening night and some intermitent volume levels at other times so far. It is a significant improvement and seemed almost there on Thursday. Well done to the club for taking the action they have. Wayne has been confident, enthusiastic and engaging. Any errors have been minor and few. You can tell such a task is his profession. Well done Wayne for a really good start in the role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted April 28, 2018 Report Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: The sound system has had some teething problems with complete failure for a number of heats on opening night and some intermitent volume levels at other times so far. It is a significant improvement and seemed almost there on Thursday. Well done to the club for taking the action they have. Wayne has been confident, enthusiastic and engaging. Any errors have been minor and few. You can tell such a task is his profession. Well done Wayne for a really good start in the role. Fair assessment bruv. As you say Wayne is a professional, has a bit to learn about speedway, the riders names etc., but I like that he's enthusiastic and is engaging the crowd already. I know a few are complaining, but you can't please everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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