Sings4Speedway Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 14 hours ago, Mike0310 said: I like the warriors I really do great promoter maybe the best around but I don’t think it’s a good team in my opinion I may well be proved wrong which wouldn’t be the first time but I think there is better teams out there. Obviously there are 3 sides to complete and i suspect Leicester will be a touch stronger but its still a good IOW side (that said i thought the Warriors would be bottom last year and still owe Barry, new years resolution, pay up) so what do i know. A lot can and often does happen over a season even if it does look like a short one this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 14 hours ago, Mike0310 said: I like the warriors I really do great promoter maybe the best around but I don’t think it’s a good team in my opinion I may well be proved wrong which wouldn’t be the first time but I think there is better teams out there. It’s not a bad team. I have to say the number 1 is out and out solid - Waco will agree as he loves his grandson obviously lol. Tail might seem a bit long but at home Wirtzfeld could easily be a good second string. A lot will play on how Leek returns. Woolley a shock signing but more than capable of winning races at home as will campos and Coles. I think they will are the season unbeaten at home. And pick up the odd point away from home. Nick a play offs place then the home track advantage might just get them to a final. I personally think this team is stronger than plymouths. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 It’s all about opinions and I respect yours but I think Plymouth will finish above the islanders well I hope they do I think they are both due a good season and hopefully they both will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 40 minutes ago, Mike0310 said: It’s all about opinions and I respect yours but I think Plymouth will finish above the islanders well I hope they do I think they are both due a good season and hopefully they both will. The plus side Mike is that neither side will be more than 2 places lower than the other in the Nat Trophy Table..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 To true lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think Plymouth look initially stronger on paper but IOW do have several possible improvers in thier side...So we will have to wait and see how everything pans out over the season..wishing all the riders a good safe year of racing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 4 hours ago, waco said: I think Plymouth look initially stronger on paper but IOW do have several possible improvers in thier side...So we will have to wait and see how everything pans out over the season..wishing all the riders a good safe year of racing.... Plymouth's top end look stronger, but IOW's bottom end looks stronger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 9 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Plymouth's top end look stronger, but IOW's bottom end looks stronger! I think there are improvers in both: Bowtell v Morley I’d say Bowtell is the faster rider and they’re both as good out the gate but Morley is the safer rider and you don’t often see on the floor. bursill (I cant see it being anyone else) v wirtzfeld bursill the better gater but wirtzfeld the faster rider especially around the island as well as being safer of the 2. Bursill is a bit dodgy at times. Atkins V Woolley again not much in it but Atkins has obviously more potential. Woolley has more experience is definitely the better gater of the two and quick round most tracks. andrews v campos both can be untouchable around their home circuits and both can be woeful away. I don’t think either will get much better but I’d say on his day Andrews is the better rider saying that on bad days he is suspect to a crash or two stoneman v coles this one is in favour of stoneman he’s a real trier has the odd crash but definitely gutsy. Cole’s is very good around the iow though and a solid heat leader everywhere. davies v king Davies has had many opportunities and not really pushed on I don’t think this move will be any different. As opposed to kings first crack at the national league and scoring solid points round the iow - hopefully he will smile soon though he looks very sad in his photo on speedway gb haha leek v butcher Leeks been around forever last year I thought he was finally making strides. Butcher is great in the development leagues and the grasstrack and not fantastic on the speedway. Hopefully he can change this. I think butcher is the stronger of the 2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Fair shout on the above post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 At this level its all about improvers,,and by how much ,,,and which team has the most big improvers and this can be difficult.to predict at the start of a season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheese Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 Having a quick look through the channels yesterday during a break in the cricket, would I be correct in thinking I spotted the Warriors logo as one of the sponsors at the BDO Darts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted January 6, 2020 Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, The Cheese said: Having a quick look through the channels yesterday during a break in the cricket, would I be correct in thinking I spotted the Warriors logo as one of the sponsors at the BDO Darts? Possibly the biggest and boldest and certainly most prominent speedway advert in recent history. Be interesting to know how many people new to speedway have googled warrior speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Sorry to see that Warriors have lost Macauley Leek due to him having financial issues. At this late stage they may have problems finding a replacement of the same standard but I hope Barry Bishop can work some magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Chris116 said: Sorry to see that Warriors have lost Macauley Leek due to him having financial issues. At this late stage they may have problems finding a replacement of the same standard but I hope Barry Bishop can work some magic. What a waste of an opportunity both for Leek and for the rider coming in who has little time to prepare. Leek knew what was required when he signed so blaming lack of sponsorship is poor in my view although probably better now thsn the first few weeks of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) A shock and very unfair timing on the club and it’s supporters. Not many available options at all unfortunately. Edited March 13, 2020 by Islander15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Leek would have known his financial position when he signed so unless a backer(s) has pulled out his action is very poor. Bet he didn’t even think about going over to the Island and do some hard yards visiting local businesses. Also leaves a gap in the under 21 qualifier that won’t be easy to fill. Warriors will now have to call on their connections to find a number 7 up to 3.10.............think former Islander Tom Young might fit but after that who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiegal Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Lionspride said: I would just like to say speedy recovery to I.O.W promotor Martin Widman who is currently in hospital after falling ill. Martin is a fantastic & genuine man who has done wonders along side Barry & the loyal staff on the Island. I would add m,y very best wishes to this. Both Martin and Barry are excellent people as well as fine examples of how to promote sport. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris116 Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 Wishing a speedy recovery to Martin and all the very best to all at the Warriors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dyer Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 If you are a Facebook user, we are having a weekly speedway quiz on our usual Thursday race night. The questions and instructions are posted on the Wightlink Warriors and Wightlink Wizards Supporter’s Club Fb page at 19.00 with the answers posted the following Sunday. No prizes, just a bit of fun. Why not have a look and try your luck? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayPortal Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 It is with great sadness we received the news this morning that Bill Slaughter, a big supporter of the Isle of Wight Speedway, the National League and many riders including Kelsey Dugard and Alex Spooner, has passed away. Warriors Promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman have written their respects on the Warriors social media, which are both included below: Barry Bishop: Very upset to read this news from Kelsey Dugard about Bill Slaughter. Many of you will have known him on the pits gate or around the stadium. Bill first got involved with the Warrior - Way as a driver for Kelsey and he loved the place so much he continued to travel from his home every week to watch and support the Warriors before becoming a valued member of our volunteers force. Although a volunteer, Bill still paid his ferry fares and bought a season ticket for the club every year to do his bit. God’s speed my friend, until we meet up again. Martin Widman: It is with great regret that I post the following news that was passed to me this morning By Kelsey Dugard and that is the passing of Bill Slaughter, our friend, supporter and recently the best dressed gate man in speedway. Bill you were a gentleman in every way, charming, courteous and very supportive of several young speedway riders. You will be missed by many people. RIP my friend. Bill will be greatly missed on the Island and around the tracks in UK speedway. RIP Bill. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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