Prediction thread

[Wolfie456]

1 hour ago, stevebrum said:

With only Peterborough to announce last signing I’ll have a stab at predictions.

1. Swindon - huge top 3 that proved impossible to stop last season. The only caution is Jensen adding to that average? Ellis is excellent in mid order. Stewart is a complete unknown at this level but could make a massive difference dependant how he settles. Perks likewise has to continue his upward trend. Rowe is the weakest rider in all teams however he only has to beat his opposite number 7 to do his job so that’s more than possible.

2. Sheffield - a very solid top 4. Pedersen should be in the top 2 averaged riders this year if you go on polish form. Holder should be a solid number 2. Howarth should improve after an injury hit year in 2019. Their reserves are the weakest pair tho. 

3. Wolves - a solid packed side with no out an out number one could come unstuck against the powerhouse pairings. Should be room for improvement in all 7 riders which has the hallmark of a dark horse side. Nicol is unproven at the level but has a lot resting on his shoulders if he doesn’t hit the ground running. If he does then they are going to be very tough opposition.

4. Belle Vue - another side like Wolves with huge potential for growth. No recognised number one but Kurtz should really kick on at the NSS. Lidsey and Bewley are rapid talents and will hold the key to just how much of a force they will be. Kildemand will either be a hit or flop such as how his rising star has fallen over the past 12 months. Etheridge will need to improve away as he was awful before.

5. Peterborough- seems a lot will be resting on their ‘new’ 7th rider if it proves to be a newcomer. Having Iversen back is massive for the Panthers and the rest looks really solid if not a bit dads army. Hard to see a weakness. Nicholls at reserve is a no brainer for any side.

6. Kings Lynn- another solid side and will need Lambert back to his 2018 form to help the Stars back into the top 4. Cook will be a dependable number 2, whilst Riss has way more to give. The rest need to up their game particularly away. Hartel looks a weak link.

7. Ipswich. Purely based on a number 1 who has retired when still had more to give. I can’t see him being anywhere near the force he once was. However just like last season there is a solid look about them so won’t be surprised again if they prove to be the biggest of dark horses again. Crumps main strength will be as coach and motivator in my opinion that could have a huge influence on all 6 riders. This could be the making of Kemp who on paper looks 2nd worst number 7. As a Brit I hope he has a massive year.  

Let's hope Steve we get to go watch any speedway the way this Corona virus is going.

On 1/11/2020 at 6:50 PM, geoff58 said:

 

 

Edited February 29, 2020 by Wolfie456

[John Scrutton]

Cant understand how you can rate `Hartel as being a week link as he hasn't ridden a lap in `britain   Perhaps he will be but with Riss as a countryman and Lambert  speaking German and I

am sure both will be helping him get used to British Tracks    But he must be given a chance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[therefused]

9 minutes ago, John Scrutton said:

Cant understand how you can rate `Hartel as being a week link as he hasn't ridden a lap in `britain   Perhaps he will be but with Riss as a countryman and Lambert  speaking German and I

am sure both will be helping him get used to British Tracks    But he must be given a chance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

he has ridden over here before, for ipswich.

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

15 minutes ago, John Scrutton said:

Cant understand how you can rate `Hartel as being a week link as he hasn't ridden a lap in `britain   Perhaps he will be but with Riss as a countryman and Lambert  speaking German and I

am sure both will be helping him get used to British Tracks    But he must be given a chance 

Ipswich in the Championship. Raw with some potential - a gamble but not a no hoper

[Clive Ward]

2 hours ago, John Scrutton said:

Cant understand how you can rate `Hartel as being a week link as he hasn't ridden a lap in `britain   Perhaps he will be but with Riss as a countryman and Lambert  speaking German and I

am sure both will be helping him get used to British Tracks    But he must be given a chance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agree with you that Hartel needs to be given a chance and with the ‘only 2 transfers rule’ this season I’m sure he will be. Having Erik in the pits with him plus Robert also able to speak the lingo will definitely help him. 
 

As for people saying he is going to be a weak link I think we need to have a look at him first, saying he has ridden here before is not really a good guide as he only had a few meetings for Ipswich before getting injured and that was a couple of seasons ago and young riders can improve quite a lot in that time and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing him ride and then people can make judgement on him.

[89buttons]

7 hours ago, DC2 said:

 

Here’s their signed averages for this year and their 2018 ones in brackets:

Andersen 5.79 (7.56), Tungate 6.59 (7.61), Harris 6.16 (7.78), Nicholls 5.5 (6.64).

Surely there’s a chance that they could recover their 2018 form and add a point each?

 

In my opinion 7.61 is an inflated average for tungate - he’s a 6.5 man

hans had a horrendous year off the track and I think with that behind him and a clearer head then yes he’s going to improve on last year, and could as suggested put a point back on

harris it really depends on if his wrist injury has healed properly as it never really did last year he quite clearly just couldn’t hold on or turn properly a lot of the time, but being honest he’s been in decline for the last few years and I just don’t view him as a consistent heat leader/Heavy scorer anymore 

nicholls will likely do well at reserve however his level has dropped in a big way in the past couple of seasons imo, have watched him at Ipswich for 20 years now - his back yard and in the past couple of seasons he’s been well beaten around Foxhall by some very ordinary riders in both championship and premiership I don’t see him averaging much more than 6 really

Merely my opinion not knocking any of the riders - just can’t see all 6 of the so far announced riders all putting a point on their average as you suggested

 

[stevebrum]

4 hours ago, Wolfie456 said:

Let's hope Steve we get to go watch any speedway the way this Corona virus is going.

 

This virus thing is being way too sensationalised. Flu kills more people each year already. 

3 hours ago, John Scrutton said:

Cant understand how you can rate `Hartel as being a week link as he hasn't ridden a lap in `britain   Perhaps he will be but with Riss as a countryman and Lambert  speaking German and I

am sure both will be helping him get used to British Tracks    But he must be given a chance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He has ridden here before and was hopeless. That’s why i rated him (or didn’t rate him in this instance).

[Bagpuss]

2 hours ago, stevebrum said:

He has ridden here before and was hopeless. That’s why i rated him (or didn’t rate him in this instance).

Bit harsh that, he wasn’t ‘hopeless’ but only rode a handful of meetings before getting injured and most of those were on smaller tracks. Given a longer run and in a league where 75% of his matches will be on big, fast circuits he could perform very differently. As has been said two years is a decent chunk of time for a young rider to develop and hopefully he will be a decent number seven for us. 

[LisaColette]

I can enjoy watching this league and not care that Swindon are beating us! Lol.

1. Swindon

2. Sheffield 

3. Wolves

4. Belle Vue

5. Peterborough 

6. Ipswich 

7. King's Lynn 

 

[John Scrutton]

You have got the 1 to 7 upside down  haven't you?

[Flappy]

1 Belle Vue

2 Peterborough 

3 Ipswich 

4 Sheffield 

5 Wolves

6 Swindon 

7 King's Lynn 

Edited February 29, 2020 by Flappy

[Spiderman1]

Swindon

ipswich

Belle Vue

Sheffield

Peterborough

Wolves

Kings lynn

He who can defend thier home turf will make the top 4, points will be vital in away matches,last year was tight at the pointy end and this year will be even tighter ,seems strange not having the Poole in this line up,what were they thinking 

 

 

[stevebrum]

3 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

Bit harsh that, he wasn’t ‘hopeless’ but only rode a handful of meetings before getting injured and most of those were on smaller tracks. Given a longer run and in a league where 75% of his matches will be on big, fast circuits he could perform very differently. As has been said two years is a decent chunk of time for a young rider to develop and hopefully he will be a decent number seven for us. 

Maybe, but you can only judge on his last time here, which wasn’t very successful at all.

Obviously he is 2 years older and more experienced so maybe you will see a different rider this time.

The majority of the tracks here will be much smaller than he is used to so you have to hope he has progressed and is adaptable. 

[Bald Bloke]

1 hour ago, Spiderman1 said:

Swindon

ipswich

Belle Vue

Sheffield

Peterborough

Wolves

Kings lynn

He who can defend thier home turf will make the top 4, points will be vital in away matches,last year was tight at the pointy end and this year will be even tighter ,seems strange not having the Poole in this line up,what were they thinking 

 

 

Money as usual. Bad move imho. Might back fire.

Edited March 1, 2020 by Bald Bloke

[Ovalman]

15 hours ago, lisa-colette said:

I can enjoy watching this league and not care that Swindon are beating us! Lol.

1. Swindon

2. Sheffield 

3. Wolves

4. Belle Vue

5. Peterborough 

6. Ipswich 

7. King's Lynn 

 

Disappointing that the Wessex derby has gone from the fixtures, and the bigger crowds. Swindon have certainly been Poole's bogey team in past few years.

[LisaColette]

19 hours ago, John Scrutton said:

You have got the 1 to 7 upside down  haven't you?

Probably lol! Although BV will be in the same position 

[LisaColette]

5 hours ago, auntie doris said:

Disappointing that the Wessex derby has gone from the fixtures, and the bigger crowds. Swindon have certainly been Poole's bogey team in past few years.

That is true! BV always used to be the only 'northern team in the league.' But now Swindon are the only 'southern' team! 

[g13webb]

Cant believe a new season is about to start yet there seem hardly any interest at all.     Having acquired a few old names to come back this year, I was hoping it might rekindle a few old supporters, but talking to a few I'm not so sure.  Christ, I can remember when we got a thousand fans going to Practise day such was the demand ..    Shame how the sport has changed so much...

Pleased the Panthers have a decent team this year,  I can see them getting to the  PO with ease.  My guess would be, they will be joined by BV,  Swindon and Sheffield .     The Stars has employed the same ideology that never works,   but nobody seems to care.   We stand as much chance of winning the Premiership as Poole do......

[hyderd]

Am liking the look of P/Borough now they are complete, strong reserves always makes a difference and P/Borough have that.

1  Swindon

2  P/Borough

3  B Vue

4  Wolves

5  K/Lynn

6  Sheffield

7  Ippo

[Phil The Ace]

swindon

wolves

belle vue

kings lynn

sheffield

ipswich

peterborough

 

Swindon do look best, wolves I think will surprise a few, will be a fortress at home, same with lynn, I think if nicki does a leave after 6/8 weeks then Sheffield will struggle

 

really don't understand people liking peterboroughs team, experience is one thing but for me most riders are on there way down im afraid, and again how long will NkI last before bjerre comes in

Edited March 5, 2020 by Phil The Ace