Cliffeboy Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 8 hours ago, SomersetBlue said: Would you see Wright shepherd round Atkins for his first win and talking to youngsters in the pits. Doubt it tbh. Was Rowe far off the pace SB ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Pinny said: Form this season seems to suggest he will still be a force in the second tier at least We thought that last year in April. Wait til the grasstrack season starts and no doubt another futile attempt at the GP qualifiers, you will be lowest on the priority list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Always been impressed with Henry Atkins and he knows the track, I think possibly a year too soon for Anders Rowe based on NL form? Been told Covatti will miss most Saturday Fixtures Somerset have?, if true will be a big blow to them as he has an average that belies his form and won't be easy for them to get good Guests if Berwick; Leicester and Eastbourne have Saturday matches, will only leave a few Teams and a small number of riders to choose from. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 12 hours ago, Pinny said: Form this season seems to suggest he will still be a force in the second tier at least For me Chris is still one of the top 5 riders in the world on natural ability. It's always been the other bits that have let him down. On Ability he's the best rider in this league bar none. The more he can involve people like Matt Read in his backroom staff the more his results will improve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Cliffeboy said: Was Rowe far off the pace SB ? I don't know I live and work in Worcester so don't get to many meetings any more. I was watching the updates and pictures on Instagram. I'll be at the fixture in Brum though Edited April 11, 2019 by SomersetBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 14 hours ago, SomersetBlue said: Would you see Wright shepherd round Atkins for his first win and talking to youngsters in the pits. Doubt it tbh. Probably not as much, no, But he did shepherd Jack Smith around Sheffield last year in a very similar vein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, wtf said: For me Chris is still one of the top 5 riders in the world on natural ability. It's always been the other bits that have let him down. On Ability he's the best rider in this league bar none. The more he can involve people like Matt Read in his backroom staff the more his results will improve. Bombers ability on the bike has never been questioned its his brain that largely lets him down and the fact that despite many many years of racing he still has limited knowledge of how to get the best out of his machines. If Matt Read is now in his corner he can only benefit as he is a true hero in every sense of the word (although i thought he was mostly involved with progressing Adam Ellis to the very top). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowman Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 6 hours ago, Cliffeboy said: Was Rowe far off the pace SB ? Not at all. Was up against a couple of the better reserves in the league I would suggest. Just hope a blank scoreline doesn't dent his confidence. Great start from everyone else with a special mention for Valentin who looks good on a bike. His 0's were not through lack of effort. Hopefully this form will follow us away from home too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Morning all, I was at Highbridge last night for the U21 semi... can anyone tell me who the older of the 2 mascots was? Think the announcer said his 1st name was Eli? Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernflyer Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Eli Meadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountyGround Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I wonder what sort of season we would be having had the fans choice of: Jake Allen, Charles Wright & Bradley Wilson Dean had been included in the 2019 team? They all have carried on improving & scoring plenty of points. There are defiantly some missing faces in the crowd.......... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 Hi, I am thinking about going to a Somerset meeting, the one against Glasgow at the end of July. Can someone give me any advice on which are the best (cheapest) hotels to stop in, maybe within walking distance? Where to park my car once I'm at the stadium, how much parking/tickets/programs are... Any advice for a first time visitor would be appreciated, thanks very much. Looking forward to seeing what Somerset has to offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Racing... Possibly the only better track in the U.K. would be Belle Vue. The O.T.A. is near to Weston Super Mare so plenty of summer tourist, might be best to try looking inland a bit, plenty of historic towns to visit? O.T.A. has its own large car park cost £2? Always best to take a coat, you can easily get caught out when the sun goes down & the sea breeze crepes in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ghosty said: Racing... Possibly the only better track in the U.K. would be Belle Vue. The O.T.A. is near to Weston Super Mare so plenty of summer tourist, might be best to try looking inland a bit, plenty of historic towns to visit? O.T.A. has its own large car park cost £2? Always best to take a coat, you can easily get caught out when the sun goes down & the sea breeze crepes in! Didn`t know they sold pancakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, JackJack said: Hi, I am thinking about going to a Somerset meeting, the one against Glasgow at the end of July. Can someone give me any advice on which are the best (cheapest) hotels to stop in, maybe within walking distance? Where to park my car once I'm at the stadium, how much parking/tickets/programs are... Any advice for a first time visitor would be appreciated, thanks very much. Looking forward to seeing what Somerset has to offer. Hi JJ I’m a regular visitor to the OTA and stay over night. There are plenty of B and B ‘s in Burnham priced from about 60 to 80 for a room. All the ones I’ve stayed in have been fine. Being the summer season it may be a bit difficult. I shall be coming down for the Pairs and the GP in September. There is a Weatherspoons and plenty of other places to get food as well. Track is dead simple to get too, just off the M5. Ashbourne House is very good if they have a vacancy. Edited June 25, 2019 by Cliffeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Well done Somerset on winning the Fours, another trophy for Somerset and Gary May. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 7:54 PM, CountyGround said: I wonder what sort of season we would be having had the fans choice of: Jake Allen, Charles Wright & Bradley Wilson Dean had been included in the 2019 team? They all have carried on improving & scoring plenty of points. There are defiantly some missing faces in the crowd.......... Yes... I'm one of them. I really think the Promotion missed big time this season. No problem dropping down a league, I personally prefer it, but not having any of those riders is a massive blow. Not on results...but the majority of fans had a ' connection' with those three. This year's team is 'meh'...there is just no connection imo. When a rider makes fans get excited to watch a race...run out of the bar etc, then the promotion imo should take notice. All three you mention had a positive effect on a meeting and it's enjoyment. All we want is a connection, excitement and good racing....otherwise it's just a bunch of blokes going round in circles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Thank you to Valentin for his efforts in a Rebels bib this year. Enjoyed watching him race and thought he did a decent job to be honest. Good luck in the future Vally. So a team change is needed with around 5 points to play with at a guess. Not really sure who is out there but i know R/R is a longer term option! What about giving Zach Cook a go or it might even end up being a double change now to balance it out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Now that Valentin Grobauer has quit Britain, who is in line to take his place at Somerset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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