BluPanther Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 36 minutes ago, Fromafar said: The standard has certainly declined in the top league.He will need to gate sharp to get out of the way of the like of Bates and Garrity though. That won't be hard, neither of them are in the top league 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Blupanther said: That won't be hard, neither of them are in the top league Yet. Could well be Peterborough’s last two signings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 hours ago, mickthemuppet said: But the riders are not as good as they were 8 years ago They 8 years older too..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: They 8 years older too..... Not many of them were 36 eight years ago though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Welcome back Jason Crump. Always thought he retired too early and still plenty in the tank! Great signing for Ipswich and for British speedway in general Edited February 20, 2020 by Steve0 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 It’s really hard to know what level Jason is going to be at having been out for so long, but he’s a competitive sportsman, and throughout his career probably one of the most competitive characters in the sport - he hated losing. I can’t see he’d be doing this if he thought he’d make himself look a dick, he’s a 3 time world champion no way he’s going to be satisfied not being competitive and scoring 2 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) He’s always loved Foxhall, after a month or so I can see him scoring well at home. Nobody can be expecting him to hit the ground running so we’re going to need to be patient and not make knee jerk conclusions after a few meetings. He’s going to have to show something in the early meetings mind you to show that there is something still there. I remain on the fence and it’s just a wait and see situation. Nobody can confidently predict what’s going to happen which makes this the most intriguing signing of the winter. We also have to remember this isn’t a half decent heatleader who was a 7-8 pointer who is making a comeback, it’s a rider who last posted an average over 11 in a much tougher league. I don’t think an average of between 7-8 is unrealistic. We started with Harris on an inflated average last year who dropped over a point and half and we still made the play offs so even if his average drops as most are predicting, it doesn’t mean the end of our chances. Edited February 20, 2020 by Arch Stanton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 People need to stop making comparisons to riders in the past who made comebacks. Someone even used his father Phil as an example. But look at the strength of the teams that they were returning to, even the reserves back then were quality. Having a look at the “strength” of the line ups on the BSPA website, I don’t see an awful lot that will frighten him. He’ll still have the measure of your Palm Tofts of this world. 7.5 average or thereabouts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, 89buttons said: It’s really hard to know what level Jason is going to be at having been out for so long, but he’s a competitive sportsman, and throughout his career probably one of the most competitive characters in the sport - he hated losing. I can’t see he’d be doing this if he thought he’d make himself look a dick, he’s a 3 time world champion no way he’s going to be satisfied not being competitive and scoring 2 points I agree, very competitive and as you say, hated losing. Will this be one of the reasons he cuts short his return? I just can’t see him being satisfied being beaten on a regular basis, and by what he and others consider much less talented riders. I used to love watching him at Swindon, especially his duels with Leigh Adams. I can’t wait to see him ride again, but something tells me it’s not going to last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 31 minutes ago, Steve Irving said: I don’t see an awful lot that will frighten him. He’ll still have the measure of your Palm Tofts of this world. 7.5 average or thereabouts. Very much the case and I see that as being at least the average he will show UK speedway. The danger for him is an early season injury setback, which I pray does not happen. I think the re-introduction of quality riders in Pedersen, Iversen and Crump will put some bums on seats but will sadly. merely halt the slide in support falling away nationally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Rumour has it that crump can’t wait to kick some pommy ass and it can’t come sooner ,been awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think he'll do pretty well and you have to add on the points his team mates will gain by learning from him. I would think on top of the points he scores you can expect another 5 a meeting (especially away) from helping his team with set ups and coaching. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 He has agreed to ride in the Peter Craven Memorial meeting...can’t wait to see him ride again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 I really can’t see him doing a lot to be honest. hes the wrong side of 40, been retired from pro racing 8 years , he seems to of put on a bit of timber as well. His reflexes will be nowhere near as good as they were before. wouldnt be so bad if coming in at second string, however as number one? that all being said, hope he does come back and be a success as he was a superb rider in his day who you couldn’t help but admire. Superb professional. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think it is fantastic news we have Crump back and I think he can score a lot of points also he will be invaluable in the pits and will help the younger ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 It'll be very interesting to see how much help he can give to set-ups on the away tracks that he hasn't ridden for years?! The machinery, shale, shape and track prep could be so different to anything he may still have in his little black book of British tracks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: It'll be very interesting to see how much help he can give to set-ups on the away tracks that he hasn't ridden for years?! The machinery, shale, shape and track prep could be so different to anything he may still have in his little black book of British tracks!! My thoughts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 There’s absolutely no doubt he will be getting folk through the turnstile at a rate of knots, especially the first few meetings at Foxhall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: It'll be very interesting to see how much help he can give to set-ups on the away tracks that he hasn't ridden for years?! The machinery, shale, shape and track prep could be so different to anything he may still have in his little black book of British tracks!! Even if the track has changed drastically, which mostly they won't have, he can set up a bike to be spot on after one race while less experienced riders will be chasing the set up all night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST GATER Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) A lot has been said on this subject already by myself included ,above all it is great that he wants to race will have the best kit money can buy so lets just saviour the prospect we have lost one w/champ from the sport and another is returning . If he can stay clear of injury and not get tangled up chasing points or go to war with Doyle or Niki Ped he should be able to hold his own if not sparkle from time to time as the rider of old . Edited February 20, 2020 by FAST GATER 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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