Swindon 2018

[ReadingRacer2017]

1 minute ago, Crazy robin said:

Never mind as this team doesn’t need changes according to Rosco.

The only thing consistent about 5 of our riders is the inconsistency in their performance.

He will come up with some excuse for tonight as always.

The top 5 are not a good enough top 5 especially when carrying Smith every single week.

[ReadingRacer2017]

So 6 meetings left

Home - Leicester, Poole & Belle Vue (twice)

Away - Wolverhampton, Poole

Realistically 12 more points will be gained

= 40 points

Will it be enough? 

[Anzum]

We have 29 so 12 more is 41. So need to win all home matches. All likelihood Somerset Poole and Kings Lynn will make play offs. So Us Wolves and Belle Vue fighting for last place. If we win our four home matches Wolves would have to win theirs and get 4 points from their 5 away matches to catch us. With regard to Belle Vue they would have to win their home matches and get 6 points from their 6 away matches. So crucial to win ou home matches and deny BV any points. That would mean they need 6 points away to Leicester, Somerset Kings Lynn and Wolves. Wolves would need to get their away points from trips to Kings Lynn twice BV , Poole and Somerset.

 

That  assumes we get nothing from our trips to Poole and Wolves

Edited August 1, 2018 by Anzum

[ReadingRacer2017]

9 minutes ago, Anzum said:

We have 29 so 12 more is 41. So need to win all home matches. All likelihood Somerset Poole and Kings Lynn will make play offs. So Us Wolves and Belle Vue fighting for last place. If we win our four home matches Wolves would have to win theirs and get 4 points from their 5 away matches to catch us. With regard to Belle Vue they would have to win their home matches and get 6 points from their 6 away matches. So crucial to win ou home matches and deny BV any points. That would mean they need 6 points away to Leicester, Somerset Kings Lynn and Wolves. Wolves would need to get their away points from trips to Kings Lynn twice BV , Poole and Somerset.

 

That  assumes we get nothing from our trips to Poole and Wolves

Swindon & Wolverhampton will miss out. Belle Vue will gain 4 points away to Leicester, win all their home meetings and gain the 2 points required at Kings Lynn & Wolverhampton. 

[Anzum]

Maybe so but personally think they won't get 4 points at Leicester.

[Reliant Robin]

12 hours ago, Crazy robin said:

Never mind as this team doesn’t need changes according to Rosco.

The only thing consistent about 5 of our riders is the inconsistency in their performance.

Reading between the lines, I don't think he's saying it doesn't need changes (certainly if any attempt to retain the title is to be made), but that there aren't changes out there that will make our team any stronger. Big difference. Take a look at Leicester

[Ovalman]

Obviously Doyley going to Zummerrzet and Morra having a poor season has been the major difference.

Great attitude from Tobi last night, fist pumping in his last 3 rides, after first 2 bike problems.

Bellego was untouchable in first 3 then again bike problems.

A rare off night for Batch, has been excellent.

Fantastic turnout from Robins fans.

If only all meetings were like that speedway wouldn't be in such a state.

Edited August 2, 2018 by auntie doris

[Ovalman]

Recent tweet from MP Tomlinson, further meetings on stadium to be held. The council want assurances. Will wait and see then.

[ReadingRacer2017]

Rider Report - August 2018

Nick Morris

Has failed to deliver as a number one, his average dropping below 8 as a result. Home form has been decent until recently, away form has been below what is expected. 

2018 Grade • 6/10

Keep for 2019 • ❌

David Bellego

Can look unbeatable one meeting and awful the next. Still a quality rider at Abbey Stadium but too unpredictable away.

2018 Grade • 5/10

Keep for 2019 • ❌

Adam Ellis

Such a different rider to the one that started 2018 in Robins colours. Faster and more mature, I predict big things for Adam.

2018 Grade • 8/10

Keep for 2019 • ✔️

Tobiasz Musielak

Started the season as a heatleader and did pretty well considering. Always looking for the pass and so stylish on the bike, will only get better.

2018 Grade • 7/10

Keep for 2019 • ✔️

Troy Batch

Has improved his starting average greatly and proved all the doubters wrong on and off the track, only one bad meeting in 2018.

2018 Grade • 9/10

Keep for 2019 • ✔️

Zach Wajtknecht

This boy has the potential to be the next Lee Richardson, he can out-gate the best. Doesn’t get enough recognition but is happy to go under the radar.

2018 Grade • 8/10

Keep for 2019 • ✔️

Jack Smith

Out of his depth but a good gater, just needs faster machinery and few more years in Championship. Could definitely see him becoming a Robin again in the future. 

2018 Grade • 4/10

Keep for 2019 - ❌

[thecoombdog]

Does anyone know if new averages are issued before the cut off or are we stuck with the averages from start of August now?

[SteveLyric2]

New averages for September will be calculated and published after 23rd August as usual.  Its only team changes that can't happen after August 12/15th - unless there is a season-ending injury when the BSPA MC will make a decision based on what is best for British Speedway.

[thecoombdog]

21 minutes ago, Skidder1 said:

New averages for September will be calculated and published after 23rd August as usual.  Its only team changes that can't happen after August 12/15th - unless there is a season-ending injury when the BSPA MC will make a decision based on what is best for British Speedway.

Ta. Saw a glimmer of hope which has now been taken away!! Limp into the semis and then a double defeat to Poole it is!

[Crazy robin]

1 hour ago, thecoombdog said:

Ta. Saw a glimmer of hope which has now been taken away!! Limp into the semis and then a double defeat to Poole it is!

A reverse of last season when we had the measure of Poole.

Will be lucky to get 60 points over 2 legs even if we do get in the play offs which I doubt.

[Steve Shovlar]

Looking forward to our visit on the 27th. Swindon come to us on the 22nd and have got lucky as we are missing Klindt and Jakobsen. Gives them a good chance.

Edited August 5, 2018 by Steve Shovlar

[hyabb17]

11 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Looking forward to our visit on the 27th. Swindon come to us on the 22nd and have got lucky as we are missing Klindt and Jakobsen. Gives them a good chance.

Risk you run in signing two Danes on a Wednesday which are not protected for the UK.

[thecoombdog]

13 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Looking forward to our visit on the 27th. Swindon come to us on the 22nd and have got lucky as we are missing Klindt and Jakobsen. Gives them a good chance.

What are the options to replace them? RR for Klindt and guest for the other one?

[SteveLyric2]

1 hour ago, thecoombdog said:

What are the options to replace them? RR for Klindt and guest for the other one?

At the moment its r/r and Mark Riss booked for Jakobsen!!

[Crazy robin]

15 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Looking forward to our visit on the 27th. Swindon come to us on the 22nd and have got lucky as we are missing Klindt and Jakobsen. Gives them a good chance.

Rubbish Steve as Poole could win without those 2 with the guests they can get.

[Crazy robin]

So another team make a positive change to help them reach the play offs & Rosco sits on his hands with 1 point from 9 away meetings & a tough run in home & away.

[hyabb17]

2 minutes ago, Crazy robin said:

So another team make a positive change to help them reach the play offs & Rosco sits on his hands with 1 point from 9 away meetings & a tough run in home & away.

WE would have to make two changes to improve the reserve birth - with 6 meeting's left who's out there for those two changes? No-one, that's the problem. You have to build to 42.5 unless it's injury or like for like I believe (no doubt I'll be correct if my understanding of the rules is incorrect).