Racin Jason 72 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Congratulations to Swindon. We were second best despite our very best efforts. I never expected us to win overall but I’m very proud of my team for their efforts this season. best bit was knocking out those arrogant pirates and their riders !! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: You might need the help of a wet track as well though And that seems very likely...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Congratulations to Swindon. We were second best despite our very best efforts. I never expected us to win overall but I’m very proud of my team for their efforts this season. best bit was knocking out those arrogant pirates and their riders !! You deserve to be proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Maybe... Not sure who though.. Heads it was Poole and tails it wasn't Wolves..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Can’t understand why the track wasn’t prepared much heavier with a greater home advantage in mind! had the luck against us tonight at times with people falling when we’re on heat advantages twice and the reruns ending up the other way, but being honest if you put the 1-7 against each other I think most would agree only jake is the stronger rider against his opposite number in Vissing, Swindon are now likely champions and credit to them a very good team, enjoy it because you’ll be losing a few to fit it in again next year! heres hoping for witches 5-1’s in the opening 2 heats Thursday to level the tie and get things interesting!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Can’t understand why the track wasn’t prepared much heavier with a greater home advantage in mind! had the luck against us tonight at times with people falling when we’re on heat advantages twice and the reruns ending up the other way, but being honest if you put the 1-7 against each other I think most would agree only jake is the stronger rider against his opposite number in Vissing, Swindon are now likely champions and credit to them a very good team, enjoy it because you’ll be losing a few to fit it in again next year! heres hoping for witches 5-1’s in the opening 2 heats Thursday to level the tie and get things interesting!! The track prep has been mentioned many times,,,, it's pretty clear how it is most of the time, they need to change the riders accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Can’t understand why the track wasn’t prepared much heavier with a greater home advantage in mind! had the luck against us tonight at times with people falling when we’re on heat advantages twice and the reruns ending up the other way, but being honest if you put the 1-7 against each other I think most would agree only jake is the stronger rider against his opposite number in Vissing, Swindon are now likely champions and credit to them a very good team, enjoy it because you’ll be losing a few to fit it in again next year! heres hoping for witches 5-1’s in the opening 2 heats Thursday to level the tie and get things interesting!! I think the biggest disappointment is that Thursday is unlikely to be a great advert for the sport to the neutrals, let alone any stray new supporters. I hope I'm wrong and we don't get a rerun of the semi at the Abbey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Ipswich were even more pants than I expected. Congratulations to Swindon on the 2019 title, I won't be watching Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueboy Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Firstly, well done to the Ipswich track staff for getting the meeting on. Incessant rain clearly made it difficult to prepare a surface that the home riders would appreciate and the score line bears that out. Secondly, if you look at the Ipswich team pre and post changes they are clearly a better balanced outfit but most of us, certainly the Swindon fans, knew the Robins, if they qualified, would be difficult to beat purely on the the fact the top 5 was so strong. It’s no shame to be beaten by a better team. Finally, well done the Robins. A professional (from the gating tarts speedway manual) as you could wish to see. The change of Razza for Lampart has given that extra bit in the engine room as it did in 2017 when we sourced Alpen on a ridiculous 4. something average. JD, Razza and Alpen were excellent but Perks for me was the rider of the night and has shown the improvement and desire of a rider on the up and looking to make his mark. Both he and Vissing have stepped up in the last month to make sure a rider having an off night, as Troy did tonight,it is covered. He has a good chance of 3 Championship medals and I hope he makes the most of it and grabs the opportunity. Should be the first name on the 2020 Robins team sheet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, Col said: Ipswich were even more pants than I expected. Congratulations to Swindon on the 2019 title, I won't be watching Thursday. Even if you think the result is a foregone conclusion, we can all hope for some good racing, even if it's only for pride. A few good fights, good runs from the back, surprising heat wins, whatever, could make for good television even if Swindon have a hand (and a half) on the trophy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Observations overall Swindon 1 to 7 definitely a strong team ( stronger than the Witches ) and have come into the final in great form and fully deserved their victory , I'm sure they will be crowned Champions come Thursday ! People have commented that the Robins wanted it more tonight , that's simply not the case , they were just better ! Obviously I'm disappointed as a Witches fan but I certainly can't complain about our season , predicted wooden spoon team makes the final , I'm happy with that . Back to tonight though - Witches can't gate , mostly whoever got out first generally won the heat hence only 4 heat winners in 15 races tells the story . When races were rerun Swindon always ended up winning them which didn't help our cause ( prime example heat 1 ) A few jump starts not pulled back and also IMO a couple of questionable decisions certainly didn't do the Witches any favours , no point in going into details as certain people will argue that black is white when it's not and it's all about opinions at the end of the day . I believe that Swindon would probably still have won even if the decisions had have gone our way but that's just the way it goes sometimes . Anyway I'm a big enough man to accept defeat to a deserving better team . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Good racing at Blunsdon? Hasn't happened at any televised meeting for 15 years at least. That Ipswich team will struggle to get to 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I'll say what I used to say when things didn't go our way...oh begger! It's going to be tough to overcome that scoreline but I'm not singing yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, crazysue said: but I'm not singing yet...... You're not trying to say you're........ I'm too much of a gentleman to say it. But I agree with the sentiment. It ain't over till it's over. Edited October 15, 2019 by False dawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, False dawn said: You're not trying to say you're........ I'm too much of a gentleman to say it. But I agree with the sentiment. It ain't over till it's over. Oh yes, I'm the fat lady....not sure if that should be or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, crazysue said: Oh yes, I'm the fat lady....not sure if that should be or Oh well. As long as you can sing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, False dawn said: Oh well. As long as you can sing! That is a matter of opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, crazysue said: That is a matter of opinion If it helps I am tone deaf!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 minute ago, crazysue said: That is a matter of opinion We'll get Greg back next year to act as a judge. He was always quoting that phrase and the CO did get a real large boned lady to sing at the end of his testimonial at Brandon more a few years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Twice now not pulled back. No it would have been far better for all viewers. Poole would have put up a better fight than dull and flat Ipswich and also there would be no neutrals watching! Are you still playing your favourite record by The Verve “ Bitter Sweet Symphony” Poole are not in the final get over it, if it is so predictable stop watching as you don’t care who wins anyway. Swindon would beat any of the other three teams in the playoffs. Edited October 15, 2019 by Bash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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