RebelDan Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 18 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: I suffered 11 heats, it was mind numbingly processional I was going to go - glad I didn’t !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 43 minutes ago, ruckerroo said: I suffered 11 heats, it was mind numbingly processional I agree, poor meeting tonight in freezing conditions. I was glad when it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedybee Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 That was one of the most boring meetings I have ever seen. First visit to Arlington in about five years. Good to see a very decent crowd there though. Hope they come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 1 hour ago, speedybee said: That was one of the most boring meetings I have ever seen. First visit to Arlington in about five years. Good to see a very decent crowd there though. Hope they come back! One of the most boring you’ve ever seen ? Or ever been to ? I’ve seen plenty more boring than that on TV. It wasn’t the most exciting but what can you expect when the opposition perform so poorly ? For all the hype, Harris was woeful, saying “It’s a while since I’ve been here, I need get the set up and lines sorted”.....for goodness sake, he’s a professional, ex GP rider, it shouldn’t take more than one ride to sort that out ..... Schlein had no problem and he’s in the same situation experience wise. He seemed to try his heart out as usual to start with and then probably released he was a one man team so what the heck. I expect most of the crowd were disappointed with the challenge that Somerset put up, as I believe they are one of the “fancied” teams in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 7 hours ago, woofers said: For all the hype, Harris was woeful, saying “It’s a while since I’ve been here, I need get the set up and lines sorted”.....for goodness sake, he’s a professional, ex GP rider, it shouldn’t take more than one ride to sort that out .. Chris has made a great start at Ipswich this season rarely dropping a point, on a track "its a while since he's been there" and whilst I have no grudge to bare with Ipswich it is probably about the worst shaped track in the country for the rider like Chris, yet he immediately got "the set up and lines sorted" As Rye House and Glasgow have been banging on about Mr Harris, he is not quite the rider his image have cleverly cultivated. Theres a reason why a 9/9.50 rider lands up with a 7/7.50 average every year. Good luck this season Somerset fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, woofers said: One of the most boring you’ve ever seen ? Or ever been to ? I’ve seen plenty more boring than that on TV. It wasn’t the most exciting but what can you expect when the opposition perform so poorly ? For all the hype, Harris was woeful, saying “It’s a while since I’ve been here, I need get the set up and lines sorted”.....for goodness sake, he’s a professional, ex GP rider, it shouldn’t take more than one ride to sort that out ..... Schlein had no problem and he’s in the same situation experience wise. He seemed to try his heart out as usual to start with and then probably released he was a one man team so what the heck. I expect most of the crowd were disappointed with the challenge that Somerset put up, as I believe they are one of the “fancied” teams in the league. Exactly the reason I find Harris so frustrating and why it find it really confusing Somerset signing him, as he doesn’t fit the mould of rider we’ve traditionally signed. On his day and even at this stage of his career he can still be brilliant, but all too often there is always an excuse about poor bikes, getting the set up and just in general not at the races. A 5 point return in this league is shocking for a rider of his experience. Somerset looked semi decent when Berge was in the line up but they will be all too flakey. Some weeks they will hit 60 at home and then others they will take an absolute battering just like last night. The current line up won’t be anywhere near the play offs though. Edited April 14, 2019 by Najjer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 10 hours ago, cityrebel said: I agree, poor meeting tonight in freezing conditions. I was glad when it finished. Did say it was too cold for me,glad I did not go as sounded so one sided and not good Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 41 minutes ago, Najjer said: Exactly the reason I find Harris so frustrating and why it find it really confusing Somerset signing him, as he doesn’t fit the mould of rider we’ve traditionally signed. On his day and even at this stage of his career he can still be brilliant, but all too often there is always an excuse about poor bikes, getting the set up and just in general not at the races. A 5 point return in this league is shocking for a rider of his experience. The frustration will only grow as the season progresses. Last year he became harder to replace as each month passed as his average kept dropping. You also have to factor when the grasstrack season starts and another shot at the GP qualifiers for the unreliable (or poorly prepped) equipment issues to start. His average is what it is for a reason. If last season is anything to go by, his Championship club will get the least effort, infuriating the life out of you when you see him on BT Sport a couple of days later performing heroics for his PL team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 One race win at Cardiff 12 years ago seem to have given Harris an aura that quite a few people can’t look past. He’s a very inconsistent rider and only going in one direction. He hasn’t helped himself in my book by becoming a member of the club within the sport who label fans with opinions they don’t like online as “keyboard warriors.” So unprofessional. Get on with your job that we pay you to do. Give me Scott Nicholls any day. When we had both men at Rye Scott was just as entertaining when behind, he just didn’t find himself in that position as often as Harris. Five years down the line if both are still riding then I’d imagine Nicholls will be at a similar level to where he is now, Harris will probably be a five point man or taking pocket money from kids in the NL. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 46 minutes ago, blueherb777 said: Did say it was too cold for me,glad I did not go as sounded so one sided and not good Speedway. With the loss of Lakeside and Rye, beggars can't be choosers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 44 minutes ago, Ben91 said: One race win at Cardiff 12 years ago seem to have given Harris an aura that quite a few people can’t look past. He’s a very inconsistent rider and only going in one direction. He hasn’t helped himself in my book by becoming a member of the club within the sport who label fans with opinions they don’t like online as “keyboard warriors.” So unprofessional. Get on with your job that we pay you to do. Give me Scott Nicholls any day. When we had both men at Rye Scott was just as entertaining when behind, he just didn’t find himself in that position as often as Harris. Five years down the line if both are still riding then I’d imagine Nicholls will be at a similar level to where he is now, Harris will probably be a five point man or taking pocket money from kids in the NL. Harris just taking in the easy money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 10 hours ago, woofers said: One of the most boring you’ve ever seen ? Or ever been to ? I’ve seen plenty more boring than that on TV. It wasn’t the most exciting but what can you expect when the opposition perform so poorly ? For all the hype, Harris was woeful, saying “It’s a while since I’ve been here, I need get the set up and lines sorted”.....for goodness sake, he’s a professional, ex GP rider, it shouldn’t take more than one ride to sort that out ..... Schlein had no problem and he’s in the same situation experience wise. He seemed to try his heart out as usual to start with and then probably released he was a one man team so what the heck. I expect most of the crowd were disappointed with the challenge that Somerset put up, as I believe they are one of the “fancied” teams in the league. Standard reply from Harris,used to here the same every GP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Just now, Fromafar said: Standard reply from Harris,used to here the same every GP. "Struggling with the set up, we just need to work harder to find it".. "The track is very different from practice" "I need to find my gating gloves"... etc etc etc.. And then produces a storming ride when its needed most, which very, very few could emulate, and belies several months of utter mediocrity... Not a new phenomenon how Chris' season's pan out so shouldn't be any surprises.. (He seems to be doing well in France)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 He was superb when i saw him at Leicester a couple of weeks ago, with some great overtaking moves on a difficult track. Last night was completely different. He looked well off the pace and didn't look interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, cityrebel said: He was superb when i saw him at Leicester a couple of weeks ago, with some great overtaking moves on a difficult track. Last night was completely different. He looked well off the pace and didn't look interested. To many engagements to fulfil,Premiership,Championship,Grass Track GP’s,France to name a few, no point in taking unnecessary risks or he can’t make the sport pay!!!!!!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Hope he is not on any guarantees or you will get even less effort. We sadly found this out to our cost last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) Most riders eventually hit a downward trend..Harris hit his a while ago now..Nothing lasts for ever and speedway riders are no different.. Edited April 14, 2019 by waco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetBlue Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Can't believe the crac Harris is getting. First bad meeting this season against the best Heat Leader trio in the league. Not many riders will beat them this season at home and tbh away too. Don't get me wrong it was a disgusting defeat but it was the lower end that really should have been putting up more of a fight. Unfortunately we have a team with too many racers and stood no chance last night. Need to fix it or there will be changes no doubt, May isn't one to shy away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 As a Lakeside fan it’s good to see Lawson doing the business, top man he is. Good luck to Eastbourne for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Fromafar said: Harris just taking in the easy money. Didn’t look so easy at Eastbourne according to the updates. Probably on a large guarantee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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