Bagpuss Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, Fromafar said: That’s Woffinden for you.Anti- establishment all his career,he knows best.Great rider but has his faults.Like he says made his millions. Absolutely, I don't necessarily agree with him missing GB stuff or British Finals but if he wants to just do Extraliga and GP's and spend time with his family in between I can't begrudge him that, having become a parent four years ago and having a seasonal job myself I know that every moment with your little ones is precious at that age. I wouldn't be surprised if Lambert and Bewley are the SoN pairing (thought they might be last year before Tai fell) because I think we can all agree Woffy is well past his best now. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WembleyLion Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 For those hoping to do both Glasgow and Berwick today you might wish to note that Tony Steele is the referee at Glasgow. Unfortunately he is not exactly renowned for the smooth and prompt running of Speedway meetings so it’s a case of fingers firmly crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fina Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Absolutely, I don't necessarily agree with him missing GB stuff or British Finals but if he wants to just do Extraliga and GP's and spend time with his family in between I can't begrudge him that, having become a parent four years ago and having a seasonal job myself I know that every moment with your little ones is precious at that age. I wouldn't be surprised if Lambert and Bewley are the SoN pairing (thought they might be last year before Tai fell) because I think we can all agree Woffy is well past his best now. Tai is coming to the end of a very successful career, I dont blame him for picking and choosing what he wants to do now. Team GB need to look past him and to the future. To me a test match is a great opportunity to bring some new riders into the team as a trial before SON, to test options in case of any injury to Lambert or Bewley. Shame Howarth is ill, would have been great to see him racing today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, Fina said: Shame Howarth is ill, would have been great to see him racing today. Ashfield isn't one of his better tracks. I'd have though today would have been the ideal chance to give Danyon Hume a run out as he's been riding well of late and the experience would have done him good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fina Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, cinderfella said: Ashfield isn't one of his better tracks. I'd have though today would have been the ideal chance to give Danyon Hume a run out as he's been riding well of late and the experience would have done him good. Hadn't thought of Danyon but yes he is another who deserves a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 hours ago, cinderfella said: Yeah and gone are the days when things like the League Riders' Championships were prestigious and meant something. The doubling up has taken away the glory of the sport where riders now ride against team mates in different race jackets every other night. Cash is king these days. Cash has always been king but years ago there was no question about good pay, there were good sponsors and loads of fans! This meeting today reminds me of the great days of best of 3 test matches and world final qualifying meetings on Sunday afternoons at Lynn, flags flying cars parading awwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 43 minutes ago, Fina said: Tai is coming to the end of a very successful career, I dont blame him for picking and choosing what he wants to do now. Team GB need to look past him and to the future. To me a test match is a great opportunity to bring some new riders into the team as a trial before SON, to test options in case of any injury to Lambert or Bewley. Shame Howarth is ill, would have been great to see him racing today. Trouble is Tai has blown his mouth off for years about how TeamGB is so important to him, oh no that's wrong, that he wants to win a World Cup with a British team to add to his haul of World Championship trophies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 2 hours ago, PhilTheAce said: but howarth with covid. I thought we do t have to isolate now. So no reason to not ride. Personally I think it’s an excuse but who knows. The guidelines may have changed but if Kyle feels like I do right now (positive since Weds evening) then I can understand him not riding 2nd time round for me and triple jabbed since the first infection and still feel like I've been run over by a bus!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Don't we miss Robert over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Cook has looked so slow in his first two rides, track is a little dusty with the wind and sun but the racing has been pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Actually been a very good meeting so far. Passing in most races and close racing in the main. Ruml certainly gives you value for money!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorthstar1970 Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Glad too see cook having a good meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Yeah, what's up with Cook??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Yeah, what's up with Cook??!! It's in his head when puts GB suit on. Not riding his usual lines or with same aggression 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jaizer said: It's in his head when puts GB suit on. Not riding his usual lines or with same aggression Well go and tell him he is riding for GB at Poole on Weds then! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Well I bought the stream and wish I diddnt now. what a meeting this as been. Serves me right turning round. Big mistake that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Heat 14. Absolutely brilliant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Seems a strange day to run this, especially with a 3pm start, when the likes of Chris Harris, Steve Worrall, Danny King, Richard Lawson & Leon Flint are riding later the same evening... especially when there are some blank Saturday nights coming up with no fixtures in the height of summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, iainb said: Seems a strange day to run this, especially with a 3pm start, when the likes of Chris Harris, Steve Worrall, Danny King, Richard Lawson & Leon Flint are riding later the same evening... especially when there are some blank Saturday nights coming up with no fixtures in the height of summer! A lot of them on ROW side prob be riding in Poland though. Maybe this a rare Saturday off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Brilliant meeting to watch with lots of passing and repassing throughout, and often from the Championship riders. Lambert's hunting of Doyle and getting him on the last lap was superb. The only criticism was the excessive time between races with no grading and no one riding back to back. Rasser will need to smarten up for the GP Qualifier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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