A ORLOV Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Speedway is heading down the F1 road, the only time there is an overtake is if someone makes a mistake You will see plenty of overtaking at the smooth Swindon track, especially by the Swindon riders when Poole are the opposition. Edited September 17, 2019 by A ORLOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, mikebv said: Riders don't like unpredictable tracks.. They race much closer together on tracks when they feel it's conducive to do so.. Overtaking through mistakes isn't really too exciting to watch as invariably it means most races over the whole meeting will be strung out as riders reduce their chances of injury. Particularly injury caused by mistakes from anyone in front who then collect them.. Poole's (or anywheres) bumps and hollows won't encourage riders to take the risks that sometimes are needed to deliver great entertainment.. If that is correct, why are there so many more serious injuries on the smooth, well maintained and prepared Polish tracks?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: You will see plenty of overtaking at the smooth Swindon track, especially by the Swindon riders when Poole are the opposition. Well we shall see, if you do get past Poole in the playoffs if we meet, don't fancy your chances against Wolverhampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, foreverblue said: I thought it was Kings Lynn but you could be right, it definitely isn't Ipswich though which was my point. But what IS your point exactly? Do you honestly think riders give a sh!t who owns their contract? Are you basically saying here, if Iversen was riding for Lynn in the play offs, he would be trying harder than he will for Ipswich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 He's a Poole fan,, they never say strange things 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 Is Facebook still a thing? The social media thing where people post what they had for tea? Always struck me as a platform for needy insecure people who are desperate for “likes” and compliments. It’s a pass from me. Maybe im just a grumpy old fart these days.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, fliss44 said: Bless you for such a polite and mature reply. I would certainly agree that once upon a time one could have banter with you. How times have changed. Banter!? You mean when you just constantly slag off a club and I bite my tongue? Not any banter I've ever heard of. What is banter about saying someone should be killed? I've just decided not to bite my tongue anymore, a shock to a few of you it seems! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 27 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If that is correct, why are there so many more serious injuries on the smooth, well maintained and prepared Polish tracks?? If it's factual... (?) I would suggest it's down to the riders racing in much closer proximity to each other due to having more confidence in the track surface (which proves my point that it delivers better racing) and also because they get paid much more so that risk v reward is much more enticing, resulting again in much closer racing... And then of course you have the pressure on them to perform each week to keep those fantastic contracts, as well as ultimately a fanbase that expects and demands you to deliver (and let's you know in no uncertain terms if you don't).. Seem to remember Scott Nicholls mentioning how he hoped racing would improve the other week at the GP once 'the riders could trust the track'... It didn't really improve much as they remained strung out, suggesting they never really trusted it to take any undue risks.. If the NSS was full of bumps and hollows you can 1000% be sure the racing wouldn't be as close, and therefore, as good to watch.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Banter!? You mean when you just constantly slag off a club and I bite my tongue? Not any banter I've ever heard of. What is banter about saying someone should be killed? I've just decided not to bite my tongue anymore, a shock to a few of you it seems! I've never known you to bite your tongue -- you are souring with age. My opinions on Poole's track is shared by many. I think we will have to agree to disagree -- I doubt we have anything in common anyway although we once shared pleasantries on Social Media. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9100 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Arthur54 said: Well I was there, and there does seem to be a problem with the track entering bend 1, which they can't seem to rectify, but the rest of the track was fine I agree, the infamous bend 1 rut/hole seems to have reappeared but the rest of the track was OK. Odd considering last week Cookie described it as "in great shape .. and was really enjoyable to race on" And we all know that he would be the first to moan if it wasn't right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, fliss44 said: I've never known you to bite your tongue -- you are souring with age. My opinions on Poole's track is shared by many. I think we will have to agree to disagree -- I doubt we have anything in common anyway although we once shared pleasantries on Social Media. Ah Social Media where you constantly slag anything that Poole do off, not just the track (nice try though) and I didn't retaliate by slagging every thing Coventry did off. Therefore I bit my tongue. Actually I didn't really say anything to you slagging Poole off on FB. I just rolled my eyes. Maybe I should have then you might have realised how ridiculous you were. You are definitely more bitter with age. Guess you are a very disappointed Poole didn't get shut down. I'm sure that would have made your year! I find it very baffling if you are friends with someone on FB (back when we were..) why you would constantly slag and run down the team they support to them and expect them to be okay with it. I don't think I would ever do that to a 'friend'. Maybe look up the definition if you are unsure on the meaning.There was no banter just nastiness (from your side.) There. I feel so much better now, been wanting to say that for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: asAh Social Media where you constantly slag anything that Poole do off, not just the track (nice try though) and I didn't retaliate by slagging every thing Coventry did off. Therefore I bit my tongue. Actually I didn't really say anything to you slagging Poole off on FB. I just rolled my eyes. Maybe I should have then you might have realised how ridiculous you were. You are definitely more bitter with age. Guess you are a very disappointed Poole didn't get shut down. I'm sure that would have made your year! I find it very baffling if you are friends with someone on FB (back when we were..) why you would constantly slag and run down the team they support to them and expect them to be okay with it. I don't think I would ever do that to a 'friend'. Maybe look up the definition if you are unsure on the meaning.There was no banter just nastiness (from your side.) There. I feel so much better now, been wanting to say that for years Lisa I think you have it bad. MANY years ago I would share banter with Coventry fans and Poole fans alike.. We would have a laugh and you used to join in (that is banter). I would never wish any stadium to close down as it's heartbreaking at the time. I rarely follow live speedway these days but still watch it on TV. and try to attend Cardiff every year. You seem to have been bearing resentment for years and I'm glad you feel better. Perhaps your resentment and bitterness will now dissipate and we can consider this an end. Continue to enjoy your speedway while you can as one day it may not be there. Edited September 17, 2019 by fliss44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor... Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 56 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Ah Social Media where you constantly slag anything that Poole do off, not just the track (nice try though) and I didn't retaliate by slagging every thing Coventry did off. Therefore I bit my tongue. Actually I didn't really say anything to you slagging Poole off on FB. I just rolled my eyes. Maybe I should have then you might have realised how ridiculous you were. You are definitely more bitter with age. Guess you are a very disappointed Poole didn't get shut down. I'm sure that would have made your year! I find it very baffling if you are friends with someone on FB (back when we were..) why you would constantly slag and run down the team they support to them and expect them to be okay with it. I don't think I would ever do that to a 'friend'. Maybe look up the definition if you are unsure on the meaning.There was no banter just nastiness (from your side.) There. I feel so much better now, been wanting to say that for years You're not having a good few weeks here are you ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 OMG - so much bitterness. Back to the speedway - that’s bound to cheer everyone up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: Is Facebook still a thing? The social media thing where people post what they had for tea? Always struck me as a platform for needy insecure people who are desperate for “likes” and compliments. It’s a pass from me. Maybe im just a grumpy old fart these days.. Facebook is just a platform, all the other groups use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Arthur54 said: Well we shall see, if you do get past Poole in the playoffs if we meet, don't fancy your chances against Wolverhampton What even with Wolves getting beaten by Peterborough tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, A ORLOV said: What even with Wolves getting beaten by Peterborough tonight An element of 'Ipswich' safe riding shall we say. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Facebook is just a platform, all the other groups use it Including SGB! And the group that backs the Speedway GPs. Most speedway clubs. Quite a few riders. And the BSF carries a Link to Facebook. Edited September 17, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, gustix said: Including SGB! And the group that backs the Speedway GPs. Most speedway clubs. Quite a few riders. And the BSF carries a Link to Facebook. Exactly, naff all to do with getting likes and stuff, well not for me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 17, 2019 Report Share Posted September 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: But what IS your point exactly? Do you honestly think riders give a sh!t who owns their contract? Are you basically saying here, if Iversen was riding for Lynn in the play offs, he would be trying harder than he will for Ipswich? Yes i think Iversen has been loyal to Kings Lynn and may well pull out a bit extra for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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