Steve Shovlar Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Pirates visit the old days of the club next weekend on a northern tour, taking in Edinburgh next Friday, Berwick on Saturday and finishing with Newcastle on Sunday. Rob and I are coming up for this, and will no doubt be joined by a few others. It’s a long way to come and the weather forecast, at the moment, is looking unsettled with light rain over the three days. Hopefully we won’t loose a meeting as it’s a long way for a one off and not something I would do. If you see us in our Poole jackets, come and say hello we are quite tame and friendly. I myself have never been to any of these tracks so three in three days to be ticked off. Fingers crossed for the return of Ben Cook who has been missed since his crash at Redcar a couple of weeks ago. If he is still out no doubt we will have a horses for courses guest at reserve. As for our replacement at 2, Danny Ford said on Wednesday that they were close to announcing it but nothing until it is signed and confirmed and the rider is in the country. So a guest replacement is likely. As for our chances, Edinburgh are likely to be our stiffest test. Second in the league and good home form. But I fancy our chances at Berwick and Newcastle. Two wins out of three would give us an almost guaranteed playoff berth, especially as we have so many home fixtures coming up throughout August. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Pirates visit the old days of the club next weekend on a northern tour, taking in Edinburgh next Friday, Berwick on Saturday and finishing with Newcastle on Sunday. Rob and I are coming up for this, and will no doubt be joined by a few others. It’s a long way to come and the weather forecast, at the moment, is looking unsettled with light rain over the three days. Hopefully we won’t loose a meeting as it’s a long way for a one off and not something I would do. If you see us in our Poole jackets, come and say hello we are quite tame and friendly. I myself have never been to any of these tracks so three in three days to be ticked off. Fingers crossed for the return of Ben Cook who has been missed since his crash at Redcar a couple of weeks ago. If he is still out no doubt we will have a horses for courses guest at reserve. As for our replacement at 2, Danny Ford said on Wednesday that they were close to announcing it but nothing until it is signed and confirmed and the rider is in the country. So a guest replacement is likely. As for our chances, Edinburgh are likely to be our stiffest test. Second in the league and good home form. But I fancy our chances at Berwick and Newcastle. Two wins out of three would give us an almost guaranteed playoff berth, especially as we have so many home fixtures coming up throughout August. enjoy those 3 meetings at new tracks for u ,as for a replacement at number 2dont think so soon as u have that choice for a rider that has never ridden for u but all in the best .......u know the rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Lets hope Danyon and Stefan don't suffer any injury or 'burn-out' before then having both signed for Sheffield Tigers - Stefan permanently doubling up; Danyon guesting for their next 2 meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Lets hope Danyon and Stefan don't suffer any injury or 'burn-out' before then having both signed for Sheffield Tigers - Stefan permanently doubling up; Danyon guesting for their next 2 meetings. Danyon guesting for us tonight apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Could somebody please put the Pirates new official averages up or have they not ridden anough matches.? Also does Hume ride at King’s Lynn , Poole, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Berwick, Newcastle this week if so god a gruelling schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Could somebody please put the Pirates new official averages up or have they not ridden anough matches.? Also does Hume ride at King’s Lynn , Poole, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Berwick, Newcastle this week if so god a gruelling schedule. Rory Schlein 8.58 Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 10:11 AM, Steve Shovlar said: Pirates visit the old days of the club next weekend on a northern tour, taking in Edinburgh next Friday, Berwick on Saturday and finishing with Newcastle on Sunday. Rob and I are coming up for this, and will no doubt be joined by a few others. It’s a long way to come and the weather forecast, at the moment, is looking unsettled with light rain over the three days. Hopefully we won’t loose a meeting as it’s a long way for a one off and not something I would do. If you see us in our Poole jackets, come and say hello we are quite tame and friendly. I myself have never been to any of these tracks so three in three days to be ticked off. Fingers crossed for the return of Ben Cook who has been missed since his crash at Redcar a couple of weeks ago. If he is still out no doubt we will have a horses for courses guest at reserve. As for our replacement at 2, Danny Ford said on Wednesday that they were close to announcing it but nothing until it is signed and confirmed and the rider is in the country. So a guest replacement is likely. As for our chances, Edinburgh are likely to be our stiffest test. Second in the league and good home form. But I fancy our chances at Berwick and Newcastle. Two wins out of three would give us an almost guaranteed playoff berth, especially as we have so many home fixtures coming up throughout August. Whose managing the team, Middleditch or Havelock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Rory Schlein 8.58 Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Today is the 01 08 21 so issue 14 is the latest with slight changes to RS, DK, SW & SN. Neil has posted July figures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Rory Schlein 8.58 Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Schlein's, King, Worrall and Nielsen's average have changed today. Schlein 8.62 Worrall 7.96 King 7.92 Nielsen 4.29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, IronScorpion said: Today is the 01 08 21 so issue 14 is the latest with slight changes to RS, DK, SW & SN. Neil has posted July figures Yes, what a dumb cluck I am! The 1st August GSAs are: Rory Schlein 8.62 Steve Worrall 7.96 Danny King 7.92 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.29 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) I will be travelling up to Edinburgh and it will be my first ever visit there in 42 years of following speedway so very much looking forward to it, staying in Bathgate and hope the weather holds. I have visited Newcastle and Berwick on many occasions in the past with Berwick being a very nice area to visit. May also go to Newcastle but unfortunately my travel plans haven't allowed me to see the the Pirates at Berwick. Toughest test is at Armadale but having seen them win at Leicester the lads can do the bizzo! C'mon the Pirates C'mon Danyon Super Hume-an Edited August 1, 2021 by PirateShip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 Just now, Sidney the robin said: 1 hour ago, NeilWatson said: Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21Thanks Neil, Thanks Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, PirateShip said: I will be travelling up to Edinburgh and it will be my first ever visit there in 42 years of following speedway so very much looking forward to it, staying in Bathgate and hope the weather holds. I have visited Newcastle and Berwick on many occasions in the past with Berwick being a very nice area to visit. May also go to Newcastle but unfortunately my travel plans haven't allowed me to see the the Pirates at Berwick. Toughest test is at Armadale but having seen them win at Leicester the lads can do the bizzo! C'mon the Pirates C'mon Danyon Super Hume-an Young Hume was hugely impressive last night at Berwick when riding as a guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: Whose managing the team, Middleditch or Havelock? Gary Havelock is managing the team up north, as Middlo has business commitments on weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Gary Havelock is managing the team up north, as Middlo has business commitments on weekends. The almost consistent precipitation North of the Watford Gap makes his hair more ginger was what I heard, whereas the glorious sunshine South of the Gap only brings the freckles out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntdouble Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, screm said: Young Hume was hugely impressive last night at Berwick when riding as a guest. He certainly was. Acquitted himself very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, screm said: Young Hume was hugely impressive last night at Berwick when riding as a guest. Why Humey kept on being over looked is beyond me but that is now Pirates gain. We now av two reserves, when Cook returns, that are riding like heat leaders. Pirates solid all the way through just need that no.2 sorting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Gary Havelock is managing the team up north, as Middlo has business commitments on weekends. Funny how the business commitments only came into play when Poole dropped a division. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: Funny how the business commitments only came into play when Poole dropped a division. To be fair Premiership Clubs are generally closer to Poole and race mid-week, the Championship clubs are predominately northern and mainly race at the weekend. Edited August 1, 2021 by NeilWatson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted August 1, 2021 Report Share Posted August 1, 2021 How bad is Cook’s injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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