steve roberts Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 17 hours ago, Christine Hawes said: Some of us are on a pension and with the rising cost of fuel, food heating etc can't afford to travel to away meetings like we used to. At one time I wouldn't have missed a meeting, home or away, but now have to think about what meetings I go to. It doesn't make me any less of a supporter though. Think yourself lucky that you can afford it and make the most of it while you stIll can. I'm afraid it's the usual Steve Shovlar "assumption" without any substamce. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 15 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Has been "allegedly" quoted as saying that when he doesn't gate he doesn't bother? Wouldn't have a place in my team with that attitude if true. Playing the old “riding safely to reduce any risk and injury” system, where riders work out that 10 points a meeting every meeting is better than 12 points and a far higher risk factor for the extra 2 points. Chasing and passing for those extra few points is not worth it if the chance of an injury is 100% higher. They could lose weeks out chasing an extra £50. Makes sense to those longer in the tooth to keep their careers going into their late 30’s/early 40’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 46 minutes ago, steve roberts said: Has been "allegedly" quoted as saying that when he doesn't gate he doesn't bother? Wouldn't have a place in my team with that attitude if true. No I wouldn't either but I can see why Ipswich got him as he was on a low average for his ability and he has had a decent season overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Apart from Batch:s heat win it seemed like he cudn't control the bike. Dunno if the bike was misfiring or something. He was all over the place. He was certainly 'outback'! It's the way I tell em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Playing the old “riding safely to reduce any risk and injury” system, where riders work out that 10 points a meeting every meeting is better than 12 points and a far higher risk factor for the extra 2 points. Chasing and passing for those extra few points is not worth it if the chance of an injury is 100% higher. They could lose weeks out chasing an extra £50. Makes sense to those longer in the tooth to keep their careers going into their late 30’s/early 40’s. Glad that the pure racers don't have that attitude otherwise it would be a poor spectacle. Perhaps that explains why the likes of Lars Gunnerstad didn't bother on his visits to Cowley when he missed the gate or perhaps just didn't have the ability to make a passing move? On that assumption why not declare a race after the first two bends? Edited August 5, 2022 by steve roberts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, foreverblue said: No I wouldn't either but I can see why Ipswich got him as he was on a low average for his ability and he has had a decent season overall. We can all quote riders down the years who relied purely on their gating skills and had little apparent interest in attempting to pass but to make a comment publicly is not exactly showing much respect for the public...in my opinion. Unfortunately I was only told second hand about the said comment as it appeared on Facebook which is something I don't participate in. Perhaps someone could confirm? Edited August 5, 2022 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 35 minutes ago, steve roberts said: We can all quote riders down the years who relied purely on their gating skills and had little apparent interest in attempting to pass but to make a comment publicly is not exactly showing much respect for the public...in my opinion. Unfortunately I was only told second hand about the said comment as it appeared on Facebook which is something I don't participate in. Perhaps someone could confirm? I can't confirm but I have heard other people saying Batch said this as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baiden Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Despite his relatively modest return at Sandy Lane on Tuesday, I don't think you can fault Troy Batchelor's effort when he was behind in any of the races. Certainly seemed to give his all in trying to pass (or defend in some cases), especially in chasing Steve Worrall in heat 11. Can't comment on the away fixture, though. Edited August 5, 2022 by baiden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 9 hours ago, Turnip said: Some background information on Neil Diamond's tune Sweet Caroline please click on the link below . It was actually released in my year of birth & I also share Mr Diamond's first name........now would I go so far as to say I'm a Diamond?.....hell why not?! .....I'm a diamond geezer! https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sweet-caroline-lyrics-neil-diamond-meaning-football-b2137855.html Is your version, "Swede Caroline". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, sidewinder said: Is your version, "Swede Caroline". Very good Being a blonde I av to look after her roots Edited August 5, 2022 by Turnip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilly Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Batchelor has shown better determination when behind when at Cowley for sure. Maybe he feels happy on the track. I've been to every Cheetahs away meeting and some of his efforts do appearing lacking somewhat on occasions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Enjoy a magical WINborne Road moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Turnip said: Enjoy a magical WINborne Road moment I didn't get as far as to watch the actual race...got fed up watching all the digging at the start and gave up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lbw Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, steve roberts said: I didn't get as far as to watch the actual race...got fed up watching all the digging at the start and gave up! But like ur Cheetahs then! Edited August 6, 2022 by Turnip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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