Badge Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Taken from Witches website https://ipswichwitches.co/preview-ipswich-v-lakeside-championship-shield-2/ Will we face another loss, or turn up to the party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I might be mistaken but I thought Nico had ridden in France so should not be race rusty but perhaps a little unsure about the track changes. It would be great to see them get a good result but I cannot help thinking that a lack of track time as a team is going to hamper progress and with so few fixtures it must be difficult for them get some momentum. Fingers crossed that they can overcome the obstacles that this seasons set up presents. Maybe time for one league and back to regular weekly meetings. Maybe start in Mid to late April rather than March and run through to September with October exclusive for play offs whatever the status at the end of September. Teams that have not completed fixtures is just tough. Thems should be the rules. Let’s hope for a good win on Saturday and no injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hawk 127 ..I'd go along with those ideas..something needs to be done.to improve the speedway season.............I think this match will be a close one...Good luck to all the riders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 To have any chance of progress we need to stop Lakeside taking even a point We will need to be 10x better than the first meeting to do that and cant afford too many last places Im confident we will win but hitting 50+ will be tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Well I know we've had a lack of track time. I know Foxhall is slightly different this year. I know the track had to be slick last time around. I know we have riders coming back from injuries. However one or two of the Witches certainly need to be getting their backsides into gear sooner rather than later because if there's not great improvement quickly things could get difficult when we start the league season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 And the high flying Nick Morris Adam Ellis rode last night, tonight and tomorrow night so really in the groove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Nico has ridden in 3 rounds of the Italian Champs this year so certainly been getting track time. In fact Michael rode in the 1st round too. There was nearly an hour before the curfew last home meeting so they could have used that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 But if they had practiced, they then wouldn't have any excuses to use. I bet Greaves would have flew round lakeside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Those travelling from Essex need to be aware that in recent weeks Foxhall Road has been closed for roadworks at the roundabout to Heath Road. Although they are supposed to be completed by tomorrow they have already overrun so there is no guarantee they won't continue into the weekend. It is advisable to continue past the Nacton exit from the A14 then come off for the A12 joining Foxhall Road at the roundabout southbound either to the main entrance (now on your right) or the alternative via Bell Lane. Also, be prepared for overnight closures to the Essex section of the A12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) Supposed to be but won't be... a Foxhall Road resident recently was sent a letter saying they had over run again and about another month.... Last week the a12 was closed so you couldn't travel back over the Orwell Bridge Edited April 19, 2018 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 3 hours ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Supposed to be but won't be... a Foxhall Road resident recently was sent a letter saying they had over run again and about another month.... Last week the a12 was closed so you couldn't travel back over the Orwell Bridge I think it might be open until 10pm although you couldn't get onto the A14 from A12 when I came to the Peterborough instead directed back down Felixstowe Road although the exit at Nacton was still open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Looking on Google maps.. . Bridge is currently closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Here’s hoping there’s more grip on the outside for this one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) Could there be less? This hot weather not going to help is it... Edited April 20, 2018 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Could there be less? This hot weather not going to help is it... There's been lots and lots of rain offs in the UK and now it's to hot - love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Great isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma T Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Giving this one a miss, son wants to go to football in stead Ips V Villa - £25 for an adult, £1 for a student up to 19 yo. - Works out £3 cheaper than Speedway for me so a happy mum too! Witches need to win this one, if not I think Chris should have got new riders in this year who could quickly adapt to the new track changes. Spending more cash changing the shape yet again and finding half the team he had now can't get on with it is not to clever. Or is it just some of the riders who we have can't learn new tricks or is there is no money left for any dirt on the outside line for any possible passing options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Emma T said: Giving this one a miss, son wants to go to football in stead Ips V Villa - £25 for an adult, £1 for a student up to 19 yo. - Works out £3 cheaper than Speedway for me so a happy mum too! £1 for a student... that's something the Witches need to do. Wonder how many more will do the same.? As for the riders.. . Why couldn't any of the Ipswich team see that you need to ride the inside? Edited April 20, 2018 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainlesssteelride Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 With lakeside probably having the best number one in the league, since he is also a top league number one..a newly shaped track that should suit Ellis perfectly and good back up with Lawson and Newman..add to that our out of sorts Helps and Covatti, I think the Hammers will be taking the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnir Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Stainlesssteelride said: With lakeside probably having the best number one in the league, since he is also a top league number one..a newly shaped track that should suit Ellis perfectly and good back up with Lawson and Newman..add to that our out of sorts Helps and Covatti, I think the Hammers will be taking the win. I hope you’re right! I think it’s probably quite fortunate timing for us to be visiting. Still, much stranger things have happened in speedway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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