justathought Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 NEWCASTLE: Steve Worrall, Simon Lambert, Lasse Bjerre, Matthew Wethers, Thomas Jorgensen, Max Clegg, Danny Phillips.LEICESTER: Scott Nicholls, Connor Mountain, Josh Bates, Ryan Douglas, Richie Worrall, Luke Ruddick, Ellis Perks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Tough one for the Diamonds , Leicester seem to be the team bang on form, good luck to the diamonds though, go and tame those Lions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds7 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 away win but hopefully an entertaining one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 I think the meeting will be won by the Diamonds if they all ride reasonably well. I don't think the Lions will decide the result, but the form of the Diamonds will be the decider. The Lions will give us a good meeting, and it will be good to see Nicholls again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Can see decent points from, Nicholls, Bates and Richie W.,,, not sure about the rest of the Lions. Newcastle to sneak the win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrace Grumbler Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Is Lasse fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondlil Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Doubt it rode p/borough on 13/5 got 2 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Well done Lions. Another valuable away win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Leicester look the real deal this season and the team to beat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highside Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 its time for changes at newcastle 2& 7 need to go sorry lads . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrace Grumbler Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 I agree with @screm and with @highside - I did think Simon Lambert would turn it round but unfortunately it appears I was wrong. For whatever reason I doubt there will be a change at reserve. It has been a disappointing season so far and perhaps a signing would help keep the interest of some of the crowd. I'd love to see Kyle Newman back but that might mean more major surgery to the team, so maybe not. I enjoyed the meeting tonight and like the rest of the hard core we'll keep on showing up but a couple of wins are needed now to retain the support of ome of those who haven't invested in season tickets. On.an entirely different note I thought @Arthur Cross did a cracking job on the PA tonight - a very different style from Roy; I'd forgotten how good a presenter Dalbers is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Hugely entertaining meeting tonight one of the best I’ve seen at Newcastle for a long time. Some great passing by Jorgensen & Richie W. Is Lasse fully fit? He struggled all night and he looked so slow. Not sure how long we can keep going with Lambert he just doesn’t look comfortable at home I’d imagine the next set of averages will see him and Clegg swap? I can’t even see Lambert scoring much at reserve. Leicester look quality, i’d be amazed if they didn’t win anything come the end of the season. All in all a great advert for speedway! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Great meeting!! I don't even mind losing to see racing like that... Josh Bates and Thomas Jorgensen have a set of balls on them... Steve very unlucky, breaking down twice, costing us the meeting imo, through no fault of his own of course, hope there's not too much damage there for him Matthew Wethers rider of the season so far imo, goes very unnoticed as far as I can tell, but he really is the engine behind the team, consistently scoring points... And likes a donuts or two after finishing heat 15 ahead of Richie Worrall and Scott Nicholls (Two of Britain's biggest riders) Re-passing Richie as if he was an amateur... Personally, I still feel a few changes need to be made... Can't see Danny being dropped, and I wouldn't mind us carrying him... BUT only one rider can be afforded to be carried in a team... Simon is another who we are carrying (no offence) he's just struggling for form and I don't think riding Brough every week is helping him re-find it... Think Lasse is struggling too, but will turn it around, he's clearly struggling mechanically and has had injury problems over the past few weeks, which can't help, wonder if a break for a couple weeks might help?... Max again, looking like a very good young reserve, soon to be number 2 presumably? I have a couple of proposals, based on what I have mentioned above in the last paragraph... Just as a supporter having a bit of interest and fun... 1. Steve Worrall 8.04 2. Dimitri Berge 5.03 3. Matej Kus 5.63 4. Matthew Wethers 5.96 5. Thomas Jorgensen 7.92 6. Max Clegg 4.00 7. Danny Phillips 2.00 Total: 37.95 1. Steve Worrall 8.04 2. Matthew Wethers 5.96 3. Kyle Newman 5.71 4. Mark Riss/Tobias Busch 4.84/4.97 5. Thomas Jorgensen 7.92 6. Max Clegg 4.00 7. Danny Phillips 2.00 Total: 37.84/37.97 1. Steve Worrall 8.04 2. Max Clegg 4.00 3. Tero Aarnio (Poland?) 6.83 4. Matthew Wethers 5.96 5. Thomas Jorgensen 7.92 6. Danyon Hume 3.79 7. Danny Phillips 2.00 Total: 37.91 All three options would give us a lot more strength in depth, have riders who are more consistent, and the first two, keep Max at reserve? And perhaps more importantly, allow us to carry Danny Phillips and no one else? I know Tero rides in Poland, but maybe an agreement or a work around could be met? Dream on!! Edited May 19, 2019 by Dandelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Cracking meeting but our hear leaders are not strong enough to carry two riders, even at home 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winditon Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Dandelion said: Great meeting!! I don't even mind losing to see racing like that... Josh Bates and Thomas Jorgensen have a set of balls on them... Steve very unlucky, breaking down twice, costing us the meeting imo, through no fault of his own of course, hope there's not too much damage there for him Matthew Wethers rider of the season so far imo, goes very unnoticed as far as I can tell, but he really is the engine behind the team, consistently scoring points... And likes a donuts or two after finishing heat 15 ahead of Richie Worrall and Scott Nicholls (Two of Britain's biggest riders) Re-passing Richie as if he was an amateur... Personally, I still feel a few changes need to be made... Can't see Danny being dropped, and I wouldn't mind us carrying him... BUT only one rider can be afforded to be carried in a team... Simon is another who we are carrying (no offence) he's just struggling for form and I don't think riding Brough every week is helping him re-find it... Think Lasse is struggling too, but will turn it around, he's clearly struggling mechanically and has had injury problems over the past few weeks, which can't help, wonder if a break for a couple weeks might help?... Max again, looking like a very good young reserve, soon to be number 2 presumably? I have a couple of proposals, based on what I have mentioned above in the last paragraph... Just as a supporter having a bit of interest and fun... 1. Steve Worrall 8.04 2. Dimitri Berge 5.03 3. Matej Kus 5.63 4. Matthew Wethers 5.96 5. Thomas Jorgensen 7.92 6. Max Clegg 4.00 7. Danny Phillips 2.00 Total: 37.95 1. Steve Worrall 8.04 2. Matthew Wethers 5.96 3. Kyle Newman 5.71 4. Mark Riss/Tobias Busch 4.84/4.97 5. Thomas Jorgensen 7.92 6. Max Clegg 4.00 7. Danny Phillips 2.00 Total: 37.84/37.97 1. Steve Worrall 8.04 2. Max Clegg 4.00 3. Tero Aarnio (Poland?) 6.83 4. Matthew Wethers 5.96 5. Thomas Jorgensen 7.92 6. Danyon Hume 3.79 7. Danny Phillips 2.00 Total: 37.91 All three options would give us a lot more strength in depth, have riders who are more consistent, and the first two, keep Max at reserve? And perhaps more importantly, allow us to carry Danny Phillips and no one else? I know Tero rides in Poland, but maybe an agreement or a work around could be met? Dream on!! How can you even consider having Danny Phillips in your team. He is not going to improve. People were getting carried away after the Glasgow meeting but Glasgow reserves on the night were very poor. Bickley just cannot get around Brough Park and Ruddick is struggling as much as Phillips. We need changes but will it happen.? Who knows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 As 'bloom' said, a good advert for speedway. There might be a case for having some bad luck,,, but ye shouldn't be relying on luck at home 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Winditon said: How can you even consider having Danny Phillips in your team. He is not going to improve. People were getting carried away after the Glasgow meeting but Glasgow reserves on the night were very poor. Bickley just cannot get around Brough Park and Ruddick is struggling as much as Phillips. We need changes but will it happen.? Who knows. Personally... I wouldn't consider Danny in MY team... But I think Phillips senior might lose a bit of interest and funding if his son is suddenly dropped? Maybe that's part of the deal... I'll keep your club afloat... If you let my son ride... If the other 6 riders can all fire (And I think in the teams I suggested they would) carrying Danny may not be the end of the world if it means Martin will keep our club alive... However he does need a kick up the arse!! Plus... Sounds like he does A LOT of work off track, which is a big help and is appreciated greatly, something that could go unnoticed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Dandelion said: Personally... I wouldn't consider Danny in MY team... But I think Phillips senior might lose a bit of interest and funding if his son is suddenly dropped? Maybe that's part of the deal... I'll keep your club afloat... If you let my son ride... If the other 6 riders can all fire (And I think in the teams I suggested they would) carrying Danny may not be the end of the world if it means Martin will keep our club alive... However he does need a kick up the arse!! Plus... Sounds like he does A LOT of work off track, which is a big help and is appreciated greatly, something that could go unnoticed... 'Dimitri Berge',,, have you been on the glue ??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, ruffdiamond said: 'Dimitri Berge',,, have you been on the glue ??? Yup... And I'm STICKING with my choice Mind you I would like to see Mark Riss and he fits there too, so either or... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauger65 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Yes a cracking meeting and fair play to Leicester who did deserve the and will certainly pick up some trophies I see the official excuse for the defeat was ....... bad luck ............. hmmmm ......... when our riders fall its bad luck but not oppositions Bates and Douglas fell in scoring positions and I felt Perks was harshly excluded when Bjerre clearly clouted him going into turn 1 We have problems everywhere .... Our heat leaders are frankly not performing ................ steve excellent when bike working ... but having too many issues Jorgensen is just so inconsistent its untrue (rubbish in heat 4 then brilliant in heat 7 to average in heat 10, excellent in heat 11 and then nowhere in heat 13 !!!) and Bjerre has been awful and his 4 point haul summed it all ... he's not gating and he is slow and certainly has no idea about the quickest way around Brough Lambert and Philips are struggling.... very badly - the former cant ride the track and the latter aint good enough Saving grace - Wethers + Clegg .. riding very well (certainly at home) It is clear now that the team isn't good enough ..... regardless of what the promotion says ....... its 4 home defeats in 6 and I cant recall us ever starting like that I applaud George for being loyal to his riders , but drastic surgery is required and I hate saying it but Bjerre, Lambert and Philips need replacing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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