Crump99 Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, wealdstone said: What the true situation may be persons outside the inner sanctum do not know. I do know however that Ged told me he regretted selling the club and that Neil Watson told me that he and Ged had intended to stay . The true situation is that normally at this time of year this thread (or indeed the absent match thread, which no doubt Dick will now start after being alerted ) would be buzzing with expectation of fans, old (where have all the regular contributors gone - even Tel has lost interest so that's a concern, hope the old boy is still well!), and some new. What's been apparent to me is that following on from the positivity of Dec 20 when the Rathbone team was announced it has been an organisational shambles right up to P&P, which I heard was fairly well attended to be fair. I'll be there tonight but can't say that I'm looking forward to it but that's more to do with the state of the sport generally in the country rather than our own internal problems at the EoES. Edited April 1, 2019 by Crump99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 I hope GED isn’t lost to the sport as it needs people like him. Maybe Workington might attract him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Crump99 said: The true situation is that normally at this time of year this thread (or indeed the absent match thread, which no doubt Dick will now start after being alerted ) would be buzzing with expectation of fans, old (where have all the regular contributors gone - even Tel has lost interest so that's a concern, hope the old boy is still well!), and some new. What's been apparent to me is that following on from the positivity of Dec 20 when the Rathbone team was announced it has been an organisational shambles right up to P&P, which I heard was fairly well attended to be fair. I'll be there tonight but can't say that I'm looking forward to it but that's more to do with the state of the sport generally in the country rather than our own internal problems at the EoES. You are absolutely right - since December 20th it has been a shambles and one disappointment after another. Can’t make tonight but expect to be able to next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted April 1, 2019 Report Share Posted April 1, 2019 Typical buster gate & go track tonight. Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Probably more to do with the quality of the opposition than the track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 9 hours ago, ouch said: Typical buster gate & go track tonight. Shame. Did you expect anything else from the man who is determined to destroy UK speedway and throw away his own fortune ( or is it someone else's? ).He has reduced the entertainment value in the racing at Saddlebow Rd and now has the power to do so at two other tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 28 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Probably more to do with the quality of the opposition than the track. I would also argue that early season meetings rarely produce the best racing. Plus if you have two riders from one side on another planet to the rest it doesn’t help. Its sensible to give it a few meetings before passing too much judgement however some people seem to be salivating at their keyboard waiting for the first opportunity to stick the boot in to make themselves feel better. Each to their own. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans fan Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 10 hours ago, ouch said: Typical buster gate & go track tonight. Shame. Didn't think there was anything wrong with track oppo just to good and I didn't get the impression listening to interviews that any heat leader is coming anytime soon .hope I'm wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 Bjerre will be one of the top dogs in this awfully weak top flight , without a doubt. Its only really Doyle who I can see topping him in the final averages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 There are no heat leaders out there who are prepared to ride in the U.K. for the money on offer. All this nonsense about wanting fixed race nights so they could return here is rubbish. Simple facts are if you matched or bettered the money offered in Sweden or Poland they would be queued up to return. And those days are long gone. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Surely the main purpose of fixed RACE nights is to avoid doubling up fixture clashes? Edited April 2, 2019 by Bagpuss 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Surely the main purpose of fixed rave nights is to avoid doubling up fixture clashes? Can't beat a good rave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 We need a Number 1 desperately..that was clear last night. Sort it out Buster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 I don't think Peterborough had a number 1 before the changes either. I was banging the drum and banging the drum. It was an old team. It's got worse now and unless you can find a way to move Lasse back to reserve, probably keep summers and bin Barker, and actually go get a number 1 then you will be fighting Ipswich for the spoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, acef said: I don't think Peterborough had a number 1 before the changes either. I was banging the drum and banging the drum. It was an old team. It's got worse now and unless you can find a way to move Lasse back to reserve, probably keep summers and bin Barker, and actually go get a number 1 then you will be fighting Ipswich for the spoon. And your still banging it, do us a favour and go and bang it somewhere else your boring. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Racin Jason 72 said: There are no heat leaders out there who are prepared to ride in the U.K. for the money on offer. All this nonsense about wanting fixed race nights so they could return here is rubbish. Simple facts are if you matched or bettered the money offered in Sweden or Poland they would be queued up to return. And those days are long gone. I think Peterborough are probably holding off to see what happens with Scott Nicholls, if he is replaced by Jacob when he is fit then Scott will be available. If not then Jacob will be available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces51 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said: I think Peterborough are probably holding off to see what happens with Scott Nicholls, if he is replaced by Jacob when he is fit then Scott will be available. If not then Jacob will be available. Unfortunately, neither of those are number 1's although both are clearly better than Summers or Barker. Cook could be a genuine number 1. He had problems last season but I think he could add at least half a point and maybe a full point to average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Surely the main purpose of fixed RACE nights is to avoid doubling up fixture clashes? It is/was to eliminate doubling up in our leagues but we now have Sweden, main race night Tuesday, racing on Thursdays & in Poland(even last year), main race day Sunday, racing on Fridays & Saturdays. We know where the riders will be, where the money is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukas Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) I'd like to see NKI..he lives in Peterborough anyway so a no brainer. Edited April 2, 2019 by Lukas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) All Chapman has really done is just move his main problem with the heat leader issue from Ipswich to Peterborough, you dont solve a problem by moving it elsewhere. NKI would of been ldeal but unlike those who need to shout, its looking like hes not willing to ride in the UK along with other similar options. He cant go back to Cook as he would then just want the sponsors issue all in his favour and want the increased money he would hold all the cards in any talks. Edited April 2, 2019 by scoobydoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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