The Little Un Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 On 18/04/2018 at 7:56 AM, barrybishop said: If you can get to Portsmouth on the scooter or by public transport then our paramedic said he will bring you there and back on the ferry That would be great, if we could start next week it will give me time to sort out the best route to Portsmouth on my scooter. I am sure that I can find the ferry terminal, all I will need is the time to be there. Your paramedic will be able to recognise me as I will be the only one carrying a pink crash helmet. When I said about people feeling they have got their monies worth it was in no way a suggestion that they might not but more of a reflection of what every speedway promoter hopes for every year and for me it is the measure of success. Next week against the Eagles should be another cracking match. I do sometimes wonder what is success: Last night I went to one of my darts league's presentation night and picked up two runner-up trophies; so was that success or failure? Many thanks, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 23 minutes ago, The Little Un said: That would be great, if we could start next week it will give me time to sort out the best route to Portsmouth on my scooter. I am sure that I can find the ferry terminal, all I will need is the time to be there. Your paramedic will be able to recognise me as I will be the only one carrying a pink crash helmet. When I said about people feeling they have got their monies worth it was in no way a suggestion that they might not but more of a reflection of what every speedway promoter hopes for every year and for me it is the measure of success. Next week against the Eagles should be another cracking match. I do sometimes wonder what is success: Last night I went to one of my darts league's presentation night and picked up two runner-up trophies; so was that success or failure? Many thanks, Judy Great to hear there has been a positive outcome to this and hope you enjoy many entertaining matches on the Island. As for runners up definitely a success plus you can only truly appreciate winning after you have tasted defeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybishop Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 1 hour ago, The Little Un said: That would be great, if we could start next week it will give me time to sort out the best route to Portsmouth on my scooter. I am sure that I can find the ferry terminal, all I will need is the time to be there. Your paramedic will be able to recognise me as I will be the only one carrying a pink crash helmet. When I said about people feeling they have got their monies worth it was in no way a suggestion that they might not but more of a reflection of what every speedway promoter hopes for every year and for me it is the measure of success. Next week against the Eagles should be another cracking match. I do sometimes wonder what is success: Last night I went to one of my darts league's presentation night and picked up two runner-up trophies; so was that success or failure? Many thanks, Judy Email me speedwayontheisland@yahoo.co.uk - will be easier for me to put you in touch. Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybishop Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 1 hour ago, The Little Un said: That would be great, if we could start next week it will give me time to sort out the best route to Portsmouth on my scooter. I am sure that I can find the ferry terminal, all I will need is the time to be there. Your paramedic will be able to recognise me as I will be the only one carrying a pink crash helmet. When I said about people feeling they have got their monies worth it was in no way a suggestion that they might not but more of a reflection of what every speedway promoter hopes for every year and for me it is the measure of success. Next week against the Eagles should be another cracking match. I do sometimes wonder what is success: Last night I went to one of my darts league's presentation night and picked up two runner-up trophies; so was that success or failure? Many thanks, Judy Success for me is a sustainable business where we participate to the best of our ability with three objectives - to win, to be solvent (and therefore continue) and most importantly entertain. Success is when people shake my hand and thank me for a great night, win, lose or draw... success is watching our kids from the school progress, success is building a team of volunteers with a common objective, success is knowing that I could not do another thing to make it better... (when I say I, I mean Martin and I). What success isnt is going bankrupt to win, buying victory, or not entertaining, in my view. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I had a promoter as a personal friend many years ago ( sadly long since passed away). His definition of success for a Speedway promoter was to put enough bums on seats to be profitable. Think about it and all other "successes" must be secondary to that basic requirement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 IOW lose to Plymouth,,..Richard..Andrews the big difference at reserve...surprised he.isnt in the top five,.very tight till heat 14',, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iand Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, waco said: IOW lose to Plymouth,,..Richard..Andrews the big difference at reserve...surprised he.isnt in the top five,.very tight till heat 14',, Richards only scored 14 pts from his 12 programmed rides this season, not had the best of times before last night, he is at 6 which is the harder of the 2 reserve positions. Plymouths team built on 4 x 4 pt riders so should always have a decent reserve but will lack strength in depth unless 1 of them steps up to the 3rd heat leader role. Edited April 20, 2018 by iand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 At home they will be hard to beat at Atkins is good enough to be the 3rd heat leader there, away from home I don’t think they will always be that amazing. Roynon - out and out number 1, RTD at 2 should be hitting 6 Home and away. Bradley Andrews I think may be a bit out of his depth at 4. Cockle is a good number 5 not the best but will best pretty much all second strings and a majority of his races at home against other heat leaders based purely on his gating ability and size as a rolling road block. Andrews has been around a long time and at reserve should clean up all heat 2s & 14s. Leek isn’t going to get any better. They’re best of swapping leek and Andrews round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Tonight's meting at Plymouth is OFF !... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Reports today that Jamie Sealey is being replaced by Shaun Tedham. At least they are doing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 9 hours ago, Dickie Head said: Reports today that Jamie Sealey is being replaced by Shaun Tedham. At least they are doing something. The Warriors tail has looked to be a problem of recent matches and given that a guest came in and beat Sealey might have sealed his fate? IOW have often been loyal to a fault so maybe a change will freshen things up and wake a few others up. Plus i wouldn't be shocked to see Jamie pick up a place elsewhere as he is not the worst reserve in the league. I think Shaun Tedham is great but not sure how he will go on a big track? Or what he has actually done since last season but wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 1 minute ago, adonis said: Complete waste of time replacing Sealey with Tedham , we all know what Tedham is capable of . 3.08 after 5 full NL seasons ,is there anybody out there daft enough to think there's more to come ? Probably correct. I like Shaun but then he is crazy as a box of frogs. However his results speak for themselves and it is not a compelling case. I think he does have a bit more to offer BUT that would require a huge machinery investment along with time & i don't think he is in a position to do that at this stage of his life. However should Tedham score his 3 point average every week it would still be an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 You have to say this change offers little improvement,,But on the other hand what points do they have to play with and what is available ,can,t be much ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, waco said: You have to say this change offers little improvement,,But on the other hand what points do they have to play with and what is available ,can,t be much ? I don't think there are any available reserves out there at the moment that will offer much improvement to any team ? There was one lad that looked good in our press/practice day ( Dan Gilkes) but he's concentrating on his academia at the moment (apparently). Failing that, the only improvements that can be made, imo, is replacing an under performing heat leader and that would probably involve persuading someone out of retirement? Teams that do well are teams with riders that perform above their expected level? Luckily for us, we have 'Leon Flint' ! He is definitely the catalyst for us to have a successful season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 The poor quality of many reserves, like those at Island, is purely the result of the ridiculous 39 point limit set this year. The number of quality riders with 3 point averages is very very limited and teams that have the good fortune to attract one or more of them are bound to succeed. Had the points limit been higher that would have had the effect of keeping the no-hopers at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 The middle order needs help too tbh, them and buxton propping up the league i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 7 minutes ago, adonis said: How would a higher points limit keep the" no hopers " at bay ? Exactly add 3 points to the limit IOW would still have started with the same reserves and just used them on other places higher up. Same as most teams would have creating a bigger gap between the top & tail. The issues with the Island side are fairly small. Morley, Hopwood & Campos are all hitting above average regularly. Just needs reserves to hit theirs, Verge to do what he is capable of Widman to actually do something and the side will be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 It is looking more and more a problem that can only be solved by big improvements by some of the lower end riders at the IOW ...As will be the case with other teams that are likely to fill the lower end of the league placings,,So come on lads start pulling your weight at the Island ,,where you are lucky to have a place with a well managed club that unfortunately does not have money to chuck around indiscrimently........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 17 hours ago, adonis said: It seems that some people think there's a gigantic pool of riders who want to compete in NL , I can't see who these riders are , looks to me as though anyone capable above reserve ,has a team place if they want one , I’m not going to claim that there’s a ‘big pool of riders’ but Halsey & Dan Greenwood are 2 that want team places but can’t get one. Knight is another that hasn’t ruled out racing completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 There is also Alfie Bowtell...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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