Spl77 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Certainly the most talked about signing Ipswich have made since Gollob. Funny to think they didn't resign John Cook in 97 cause he was too old but younger than crump is now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbold Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 For the first decade of this century there were four outstanding riders, head and shoulders above the rest, and that included Hancock, who had to wait till they had retired or declined before he came back into prominence. They were Rickardsson, Pedersen, Gollob and Crump, with Crump probably second best of that lot. Yes, Crump has been out of the sport for a longish time, but he was in a different league to all but about three or four current PL riders. I can't see him being anything other than a major asset for Ipswich. Good on you, Chris, for signing up one of the all-time greats of speedway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, geoff58 said: i await your reply should i say told you so Even a stopped clock is right twice a day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Jason Crump is a person who will throw everything in to his racing there is no such thing as half hearted in his vocabulary... he may need a little time to settle back in. he was a delight to have in the team when he rode for the aces 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, geoff58 said: there are no times twice in a day right its either PM or AM ffs Words fail me 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, geoff58 said: certainly harder than what you are suggesting about ledwith for sure !! My main point was the length of time out of the game....we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, geoff58 said: you are a lost case !! go on tell me a time that's the same twice in day ????? Did he mention a time? He said a stopped clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Hacksaw Jim Duggan said: Which really puts him in the same bracket as about 90% of riders in the league, it is a pretty exclusive club of riders who race with the intent to injure them self. Not suggesting any rider races with the intent of injuring themselves but for most riders injury is at the back of their mind and won’t think twice about going for a gap. 44 year old rider who’s been retired for 8 years and is over here primarily to look after his lad may think twice..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy71 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Guess they’ll be looking at Ipswich v Sheffield to be on the telly box lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksaw Jim Duggan Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 59 minutes ago, Sully said: Not suggesting any rider races with the intent of injuring themselves but for most riders injury is at the back of their mind and won’t think twice about going for a gap. 44 year old rider who’s been retired for 8 years and is over here primarily to look after his lad may think twice..... That's quite the skill to be able to read peoples minds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, geoff58 said: should have pointed out clearly what you meant ???? Sorry....who got out the wrong side of the bed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, Hacksaw Jim Duggan said: That's quite the skill to be able to read peoples minds. Listen to people involved in motorsport and they’ll tell you they try to keep the risks involved at the back of their minds or they wouldn’t be able to do what they do. No mind reading involved bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksaw Jim Duggan Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Sully said: Listen to people involved in motorsport and they’ll tell you they try to keep the risks involved at the back of their minds or they wouldn’t be able to do what they do. No mind reading involved bud You aren't really making sense anymore, or ever have here actually, and with that, I am done - don't @ me. Edited February 18, 2020 by Hacksaw Jim Duggan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Grachan said: He says on twitter that he is "scratching an itch". Surely a better option would be a dose of Flea treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hacksaw Jim Duggan said: You aren't really making sense anymore, or ever have here actually, and with that, I am done - don't @ me. Bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 I suppose you need to take my comments in the knowledge I have never been a Crump fan - indeed he once scored an 18 point max guesting for the Witches and I didnt cheer at all Even in his prime I wouldn't have been too fussed about him becoming a Witch such is my indifference to him - I just have just never warmed to him (admittedly this is partly due to him being the arch rival No1 who scored countless points against us) Now that's not to say I didnt or dont appreciate his talent. Infact despite my general view I would class him in the top 5-10 riders of all time However after 8 years retired following what was significant injury I dont see that he will be anywhere near the level some are predicting He looked decent in the WA matches and will through his natural talent and undoubted professionalism hold his own in this years PL but somewhere around 6 points will be it IMO His influence on others could be a great positive for the team and cant be underestimated. His commentary and punditry is excellent and insightful. His experience and knowledge is 2nd to none His signing is probably bigger for the league as a whole than it is for the Witches in particular and will generate significant interest which is much needed It will be strange and initially difficult for me to cheer him but at the end of the day he is now a Witch and therefore he will get my unreserved support. You never know I may even learn to like him 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 10 hours ago, DC2 said: And don’t forget, Wolves have enticed back Masters and Thorsell. Who should out perform the pensioner however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 It looks pretty clear,,, if we didn't sign Crump,,, we would going into the start of the season in an even worse position,,,,, no one wants to ride here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Baldyman said: It looks pretty clear,,, if we didn't sign Crump,,, we would going into the start of the season in an even worse position,,,,, no one wants to ride here Other than Nicki, Crumpy and PK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbend Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 For what it's worth I think JC and the Witches will do ok this season. People seem to be hung up on his starting average but surely it's about what he actually scores. Wolves have gone 2 pts under the limit and no one is saying 'wooden spoon'. I also think that people will under estimate the Witches at their peril. I can see NK, JA and NC all upping their averages. So NK will be the Witches No.1. DK, CH and DK will all at least keep their averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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