Aces51 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 19 minutes ago, 89buttons said: I think that’s a bit unfair - Chris Harris has been nothing but 100% full commitment wherever and whoever he’s ridden for his whole career. You will not find a more committed rider that never gives up in a race, never knows when he’s beaten I agree with with that. Chris has always been one of my favourite riders and the only rider brave enough to come out and address the crowd at the disastrous opening meeting at the NSS. Unfortunately, he is now at the wrong end of his career and struggles to produce high scores on a regular basis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, 89buttons said: I think that’s a bit unfair - Chris Harris has been nothing but 100% full commitment wherever and whoever he’s ridden for his whole career. You will not find a more committed rider that never gives up in a race, never knows when he’s beaten I think there’s plenty of Glasgow fans who would disagree with you there.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, Aces51 said: I agree with with that. Chris has always been one of my favourite riders and the only rider brave enough to come out and address the crowd at the disastrous opening meeting at the NSS. Unfortunately, he is now at the wrong end of his career and struggles to produce high scores on a regular basis. Exactly, I wouldn’t dispute in any way he’s at the tail end of his career an not at the same level of a few years ago but to say he’s just turning up for a pay cheque is being his character into question and imo a misjudgment to suggest this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Nicholls and Proctor Or Harris and Bellego... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 minute ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Nicholls and Proctor Or Harris and Bellego... ? If that’s the only choice, definitely the latter for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Those the highest possible pairings. Imo Harris and Nicholls would score the same at Foxhall. Proctor would outscore Bellego. It's the home scores that matters for the Witches supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Nicholls and Proctor Or Harris and Bellego... ? Both would see us finish bottom, so would have to go with better home pairing since 99.7 fans only watch at home. So first pairing. I might go once or twice, but no more than that Edited January 19, 2019 by Baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: I think there’s plenty of Glasgow fans who would disagree with you there.. Bus loads! We tried to hunt him in May but couldnt find a replacement. Infuriating watching his lack of effort for us then pull off heroics for Poole. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntiqueSteve Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Whenever I've watched Bomber he's always given 110%, and I've seen him loads. Think in reality Ipswich are never gonna win the Premiership title, just glad we have got speedway in Ipswich and hope for an entertaining team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 So do we think perhaps CL had his preferred team chosen, took it to buster who said ?? In view of Peterborough's news, it's possible surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Crumpet77 said: Should have stayed in the Championship and not sold out to ruddy Chapman. Sadly I think both Ipswich and Peterborough fans will be saying the same - it is all about saving the PL and the tv deal with BT - only in speedway could you have one man effectively owning 3 clubs in a 7 team league . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 7:17 PM, 89buttons said: I think that’s a bit unfair - Chris Harris has been nothing but 100% full commitment wherever and whoever he’s ridden for his whole career. You will not find a more committed rider that never gives up in a race, never knows when he’s beaten The big downside with Harris is the "he never knows" statement especially at the start of the season, he never knows how to get his bikes set up, he never knows any other excuse other than im struggling for speed and don't know why and he never knows any other response when he has an early mechanical failure but to put his hand out and say i need more money. Come play off time i suspect he will deliver but sadly as a guest and not the team he signs for. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketrod Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 With all due respect when Chris Harris is being banded about for elite league number 1 you know your in trouble. 10yrs ago yeah I’d get it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Arch Stanton - that's bang on in my humble opinion as a non Witch. I think both Ipswich and Peterborough would be better in CL; especially when you consider the more competitive CL set up, which despite losing Workington (sadly) has 2 new and positive recruits in my team Birmingham and also Eastbourne. My views are-: The thought of a 14 team CL with Ipswich and Peterborough in it and with Workington still going plus the 2 newcomers would be as near as "salivating in anticipation" as we have had in League Speedway for a decade or so. I can't help and think and fear that a 7 team PL is simply not going to work, I just hope BT Sport stick around though as surely the penny has got to click at some point - a 16 - 18 Team League (combining CL and PL) home and away once each with 40 point limit, no doubling up and telling the Poles and Swedes that we will be racing 7 days a week so that Sunday / Tuesday tracks can be part of a BRITISH LEAGUE. Who knows we may even get some decent Sponsors back! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seathestars Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Could not agree with you more HGould well said the sooner the British Speedway Authorities listen to the real speedway supporters the better chance of this amazing sport of ours surviving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 It will leave the likes of Poole BV and Wolves adrift and will hasten their sale. The bspa are clinging to the wreckage of ‘Elite’ speedway where most of us know it’s going to be CL standard across the board very soon. The riders then need to decide what’s in it for them and faced with one league it could result in mass retirements as it won’t pay if they want to remain full time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, HGould said: Arch Stanton - that's bang on in my humble opinion as a non Witch. I think both Ipswich and Peterborough would be better in CL; especially when you consider the more competitive CL set up, which despite losing Workington (sadly) has 2 new and positive recruits in my team Birmingham and also Eastbourne. My views are-: The thought of a 14 team CL with Ipswich and Peterborough in it and with Workington still going plus the 2 newcomers would be as near as "salivating in anticipation" as we have had in League Speedway for a decade or so. I can't help and think and fear that a 7 team PL is simply not going to work, I just hope BT Sport stick around though as surely the penny has got to click at some point - a 16 - 18 Team League (combining CL and PL) home and away once each with 40 point limit, no doubling up and telling the Poles and Swedes that we will be racing 7 days a week so that Sunday / Tuesday tracks can be part of a BRITISH LEAGUE. Who knows we may even get some decent Sponsors back! Why shouldn't a 7-team Premiership work when its worked fine in Poland and Sweden? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, HGould said: a 16 - 18 Team League (combining CL and PL) home and away once each with 40 point limit, no doubling up and telling the Poles and Swedes that we will be racing 7 days a week so that Sunday / Tuesday tracks can be part of a BRITISH LEAGUE. Who knows we may even get some decent Sponsors back! Hear Hear! It was what I was hoping might come out of the latest AGM. Quite how the BSPA imagine their "actions and decisions" at the AGM will attract a new generation of fans ( or even get a considerable number of ex-fans back ) in 2019. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spl77 Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 It will be interesting to see if Louis trys to regain control of the club from Chapman in the coming months. Certainly this move back up is not working out as alot of us would have hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 I think there is a lot of unneccessary worry at the moment Yes the Buster PR style (ie often none with the odd minimal effort) is difficult to get used to but rather that than announce prematurely I dont see the team being greatly adrift of the pack as others are predicting We will have speedway and it will be at a higher level than recent years too. No reason to think the entertainment wont be as least as good either Relax people - you might actually still enjoy it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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