TB1 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, 89buttons said: I would think you’re right, in fairness to Chris Louis and Ipswich on the whole we’ve always been a club that’s loyal to our riders which is a positive trait not negative, riders are people trying to earn a living at the end of the day, but as fans we want to see success! It’s a tricky balance to find. i guess the argument for sticking with the current crop is we were suggested to be wooden spoon candidates before the season kicked off and we’re top of the league having not really all fired yet and if anything have dropped points in both league and cup having been in with a shout of winning pretty much every meeting we’ve ridden thus far! Despite being an advocate for change I can also say I do think both bomber and barry are better riders than we’ve seen so far. Well put, I have to say after being at Peterborough last week the team seemed to have a real togetherness and determination that the home team couldn't match. I think we should enjoy the fact that we are 3 points clear at the top of the league and compost corner are bottom lol, let's enjoy it as long as it lasts and lets remember this fantastic start to the season gives us a great chance of making the play offs! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Instead of trying to be even better and making sure we win the play offs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 I have to agree with Baldyman here. You should never rest on your laurels and we clearly have a rider that is not up to the job. Peterborough have strengthened up already and you can bet your bottom dollar somebody will sign Cook in the not too distant future on a bargain average and they’ll suddenly look strong whoever it is. Things can change very quickly and you could easily be in the position at the end of the season saying what ifs. Too late then. Why not improve further if the opportunity is there to do so? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: I have to agree with Baldyman here. You should never rest on your laurels and we clearly have a rider that is not up to the job. Peterborough have strengthened up already and you can bet your bottom dollar somebody will sign Cook in the not too distant future on a bargain average and they’ll suddenly look strong whoever it is. Things can change very quickly and you could easily be in the position at the end of the season saying what ifs. Too late then. Why not improve further if the opportunity is there to do so? I do agree, Craig on a 7.00 at Foxhall is too good an opportunity to miss in my opinion, and I agree david is miles off at the moment and a change there could be good. i guess in my earlier post I was merely saying down the years louis’ loyalty to riders is admirable while other teams without mentioning names seem to consistently chop and change for the sake of it and end up having had 12/13 riders by the end of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, 89buttons said: I do agree, Craig on a 7.00 at Foxhall is too good an opportunity to miss in my opinion, and I agree david is miles off at the moment and a change there could be good. i guess in my earlier post I was merely saying down the years louis’ loyalty to riders is admirable while other teams without mentioning names seem to consistently chop and change for the sake of it and end up having had 12/13 riders by the end of the season The only argument I can make for not making a change, is that a lot has been made of a close knit group who have a great team spirit and they’re all helping each other and they don’t want to upset the applecart while things are going so well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Harris 2019 League ave..... 4.00 Home 2.50 Away 5.33 Whoever the rider is 2.50 for a home number 1 is not acceptable. not even acceptable for a reserve! But hang on a minute.....Thats for his meetings that will count to his average, what about the ones that dont count ? If you look at the 6 matches in the Supporters Cup where his scores are not used for his average then its much more like a number 1 Home 7.73 Away 7.38 Total 7.57 Hmmmmmmmmm interesting... does enough in Cup matches to think he is worth keeping but reduces aves in matches that count to drop his ave. Wonder if he will have a midseason shift of clubs again? Edited May 21, 2019 by 2ndbendbeerhut 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Wow,,,, that's fantastically awful,,,,,, top bombing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Wow,,,, that's fantastically awful,,,,,, top bombing Back the Bomber... Ritchie knows best #BTBRKB Edited May 21, 2019 by 2ndbendbeerhut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Ultimately all teams have underperforming riders and ones that exceed expectations. Given our record for waiting far too long to replace the bad ones can anyone realistically believe we'll see changes anytime soon because I certainly can't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, Super Blue said: Ultimately all teams have underperforming riders and ones that exceed expectations. Given our record for waiting far too long to replace the bad ones can anyone realistically believe we'll see changes anytime soon because I certainly can't? Other teams will strengthen,, which is already starting,,, we won't do anything,, our 2 reserves move into team, so we lose their awsome scoring potential,,, then it will all start going Pete Tong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 4 hours ago, SPEEDY69 said: Why do some of you call Bellego Barry? Barry Island, Barry Evans, Barry Lee, ?? One thing for certain, Barry Lee was a lot quicker around an oval in a car than Bellego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 So plenty of rumours of Cook going to Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: So plenty of rumours of Cook going to Lynn. Hopefully, if they drop Ty can we have him!!! We'd soon get him going again, he's one of our #superguests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 He has been woeful for Lynn this season so far,,, don't see why we wouldn't want another under performing rider to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Baldyman said: So plenty of rumours of Cook going to Lynn. That will please the Panthers fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzum Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 Bellego just finished second in the SEC challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) A biggish track with big corners,,, he is okay on tracks like that,,, unfortunately for Ipswich,, we don't have one like that Edited May 25, 2019 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: A biggish track with big corners,,, he is okay on tracks like that,,, unfortunately for Ipswich,, we don't have one like that Should be good at bv Monday week then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Badge said: Should be good at bv Monday week then He was competitive enough at the NSS in the SoN so you would expect a goid performance from him His SEC results show he has the talent and equipment to be a very good rider. I hope we see more of it for the Witches as I expect we will stick by him for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 He should be,, was okay in the speedway of nations scoring 10,,,if he doesn't perform there then I an totally clueless to why he is in the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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