Debbs Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 27 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: Peterborough are yes. that's why he's ended up at Ipswich Thanks Sherlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Crump rode at the highest level for years and is used to winning but after 8 years out he won’t be anywhere near his former self. what’s his reactions going to be like and his attitude if he only gets three or four points. he might be a witch but I can’t cheer for him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Crump rode at the highest level for years and is used to winning but after 8 years out he won’t be anywhere near his former self. what’s his reactions going to be like and his attitude if he only gets three or four points. he might be a witch but I can’t cheer for him You won't be there will ya, staying at home Edited February 18, 2020 by Baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman65 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 56 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Hopefully they will put Drew next to Jason in the pits i think Crumpy would like to be next to his Aussie bro’s Jake and Cam.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Given how long he's been out of (full time) speedway, an 8.21 ave seems very harsh! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: Given how long he's been out of (full time) speedway, an 8.21 ave seems very harsh! Don't worry, it won't be that for long!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Great signings and Jason is a great signing and will do very well. Will once again be one of the top scorers in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Welcome back Crumple. Wish he had signed for his local team Swindon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxey63 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Jason Crump's return, at whatever age, is exciting. He was one of speedway's last superstars (in my eyes). Luckily for British speedway, the other - Nicki Pedersen - is also showing his face again. These names mean more with their presence than the points they will score. The sport just doesn't have bums-on-seaters anymore. I'd disregard their tallies and just be thankful they've chosen to bless these shores again. Your team winning isn't always as important as the sport itself. And British speedway has received a boost with these two returning. All the best to both. Edited February 18, 2020 by moxey63 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I think that this is a gamble on all fronts rider ,team ,he won't come cheap I hope he is something like the rider he was but I have reservations about that .I have been told that once a rider retires there mindset chnges this is usually why they are never as good as they have been and they lose touch with pressure plus bcome more aware of the dangers once they step away.I am certain this has happen to Greg Hancock( never believed he would ride again once he stopped ) he's probably recently did a few sessions and all of a sudden the reality dawn on him . The Pl is not the GP'S but the same risks exist in all racing and IMO that's what will defeat JC old riders lose their nerve and concentration hence they seem to fall off a lot more ,I witnessed this in PK in his last season for Wolves and he'd not been retired for ever .Sorry folks think this is a big mistake in all parts but I do wish the team and JC all the best and hope I am wrong ! Edited February 18, 2020 by FAST GATER 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, FAST GATER said: I think that this is a gamble on all fronts rider ,team ,he won't come cheap I hope he is something like the rider he was but I have reservations about that .I have been told that once a rider retires there mindset chnges this is usually why they are never as good as they have been and they lose touch with pressure plus bcome more aware of the dangers once they step away.I am certain this has happen to Greg Hancock( never believed he would ride again once he stopped ) he's probably recently did a few sessions and all of a sudden the reality dawn on him . The Pl is not the GP'S but the same risks exist in all racing and IMO that's what will defeat JC old riders lose their nerve and concentration hence they seem to fall off a lot more ,I witnessed this in PK in his last season for Wolves and he'd not been retired for ever .Sorry folks think this is a big mistake in all parts but I do wish the team and JC all the best and hope I am wrong ! A good point. I remember Shawn Moran making a comeback and realising he had "lost his bottle", so he retired again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krompa Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 How long was Ronnie Correy out before his short return to Wolves? And when he returned, he was solid reserve but nothing more. Can Crumpy become solid second string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Crump is a proud man. If after a couple of meetings he realises he’s nowhere near it then Ipswich won’t even have that decision to make. Crump himself will make it IMO. But, you just don’t know. It’s gonna be very interesting to see what level he’s at and I’ll bet all eyes will be on Ipswich’ first fixture. Could really do with him riding the Ben fund too. Good practice, decent yardstick of his current ability and would surely boost the coffers hugely which is the name of the game for this meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 As long as he can get off the start line he will be fine. He'll change into a 'gate and stay there' type of rider as he is earning to help pay for him being in the UK supporting his son. Good luck to him, experience is always worth a lot of points for a team and I hope he enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: DON'T underestimate what riding alongside Crump, one of the great professionals, will have on the rest of the team. True. I remember the immediate impact that Todd Wiltshire - returning after a two-year retirement - had on the Oxford team a month into the 2006 season. The very first meeting he rode for Cheetahs, there was an improvement and the team started to look more like a team rather than seven individuals. I recall that we beat Coventry in that meeting and eventually avoided the wooden spoon that we had been odds-on to collect. Crumpie will make such a difference to the rest of the Ipswich lads. I’m excited to see how a young Australian such as Jake Allen will progress riding alongside Crumpie. It will be a fantastic thing for young Drew Kemp as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADRIAN Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Well I'm pleased to have Crump. His kept himself fit and I dont think for one min his taking this likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Why has Crump come back ? is he broke or missing the buzz or both . so sad that at his age he feels the need to do this . Hope he stays clear of crashes and injuries 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Crump is a proud man. If after a couple of meetings he realises he’s nowhere near it then Ipswich won’t even have that decision to make. Crump himself will make it IMO. But, you just don’t know. It’s gonna be very interesting to see what level he’s at and I’ll bet all eyes will be on Ipswich’ first fixture. Could really do with him riding the Ben fund too. Good practice, decent yardstick of his current ability and would surely boost the coffers hugely which is the name of the game for this meeting. All the keyboard warriors on here comparing JC with other riders forget Jason was in a different class, 3 times world champion & a 10 year stint never outside the top 3 in the world. As you say Arch Stanton Jason is a proud man but also level headed & intelligent. Jason's retirement was down to an arm injury, that now has had time to heal, if he can come back to 80-90% of the former rider then everyone will be happy. If things aren't working out Jason will no doubt pull the plug. Good on "Young Tiger" for pulling this off, can only be good for U.K. speedway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I have worshipped Jason ever since he signed for Belle vue one of the clubs greatest riders. He will never be the rider he was.All I wish for is that he can hold his own in this league and at the end of the season he can hold his head up high and be proud of what he has achieved at the age of 44.Best of luck Jason I can't wait to see him ride competitively again sadly I have to wait until the end of June when Ipswich come to the NSS but I hope by then he will have had time to get back into the grove. PS what a crowed puller he would be if they could sign him up for the Peter Craven meeting fingers crossed. Edited February 18, 2020 by B.V 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 33 minutes ago, orion said: Why has Crump come back ? is he broke or missing the buzz or both . so sad that at his age he feels the need to do this . Hope he stays clear of crashes and injuries He says on twitter that he is "scratching an itch". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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