Pauldoveyspeedway Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Need to win all there home meetings...lost a few last year ...some good teams out there ...stronger top end ... 15 hours ago, Wolfie456 said: Don't think so might be scrapping for 4th place in league definitely no higher I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificentseven Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 Can't see Wolves doing better than 4th or 5th and that will depend on how well Schlein comes back. Much also depends on Douglas, Becker and Flint and whether they can improve their averages, especially at home. Could be a long season if changes aren't made if we struggle and the promotion historically don't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 15 hours ago, magnificentseven said: Can't see Wolves doing better than 4th or 5th and that will depend on how well Schlein comes back. Much also depends on Douglas, Becker and Flint and whether they can improve their averages, especially at home. Could be a long season if changes aren't made if we struggle and the promotion historically don't do that. I agree...especially a couple of the wolves team dont ride M.G that well ...If Z.Cook doesnt settle ...changes will need to be made ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: I agree...especially a couple of the wolves team dont ride M.G that well ...If Z.Cook doesnt settle ...changes will need to be made ... If changes are to be made don't expect any blockbuster signings ,CVS dosent have deep enough pockets to go down that route. Remember also during the Covid pandemic he had to plead with the council to relax the rules allowing more people through the turnstiles to break even otherwise there was a real possibility he would withdraw Wolves from the league. Of course,everyone wants to win the title,but I expect the main aim is to provide the paying public to enjoy going down to Monmore every Monday night rather than any lofty ambitions of lifting the Championship...Wolves have a budget for the season and its adhered to. C.O.Y.W. Edited March 18, 2023 by Tommy Sweetman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Tommy Sweetman said: If changes are to be made don't expect any blockbuster signings ,CVS dosent have deep enough pockets to go down that route. Remember also during the Covid pandemic he had to plead with the council to relax the rules allowing more people through the turnstiles to break even otherwise there was a real possibility he would withdraw Wolves from the league. Of course,everyone wants to win the title,but I expect the main aim is to provide the paying public to enjoy going down to Monmore every Monday night rather than any lofty ambitions of lifting the Championship...Wolves have a budget for the season and its adhered to. C.O.Y.W. True ...The gates arnt that brilliant at M.G ..1..5 is strong need some points from the reserves ...should be a interesting season.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 If the team don't do well the gates will fall away especially at £21 admission now so not making changes might not be a sensible strategy. Let's hope the starting 1-7 do better than expected and none are needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 11 hours ago, noaksey said: If the team don't do well the gates will fall away especially at £21 admission now so not making changes might not be a sensible strategy. Let's hope the starting 1-7 do better than expected and none are needed CVS doesnt usually like making changes but he will have to if its not working ..Z.Cook is the only doubt but uve got to give him a chance ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 50 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: CVS doesnt usually like making changes but he will have to if its not working ..Z.Cook is the only doubt but uve got to give him a chance ... He will be fine after 4months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 On paper solid but it needs at least 2 riders to step their game up if we are going to be in contention this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 43 minutes ago, stevebrum said: On paper solid but it needs at least 2 riders to step their game up if we are going to be in contention this season. True....Especially in the latter heats of the meeting ..13 and 15 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 3/19/2023 at 7:40 AM, Pauldoveyspeedway said: CVS doesnt usually like making changes but he will have to if its not working ..Z.Cook is the only doubt but uve got to give him a chance ... Anyone go to the talk in last night ???.If so what was said.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Anyone go to the talk in last night ???.If so what was said.. · Kemp let go as he wasn’t really a team man, when things went wrong he would get quite down and insular. Kemp lives in Ipswich, but they chose Joe Thompson over him. Has talent but……………………… · Agreed to let Morris go to Leicester. Went down a particular path which probably would have meant having the best reserve in the league (with presumably Morris’ replacement not being as good), then Schlein contacted them. Thought about it over 3 days and then agreed to him coming back, resulting in a change at reserve. Zach Cook contacted them, and agreed to that move. · Schlein going to be kept busy riding in both leagues and having a full time drivers job with Hermes ( he had that when last here) · Adams helping Woffinden again and he is the lightest he has been for years ( Woffinden not Adams !) · Would not be surprised to see Thorsell back at some point in the future. · Flint had a lot on last year driving himself and doing his own mechanical work. Got a mechanic now to help him. · Need Becker and Flint to improve in order to challenge for honours. Becker in particular needs to establish himself as a genuine heat leader. · Every team needs a Steve Worrall, always helping younger/other riders with advice and equipment. Needs to start winning heat 8 though! Edited March 22, 2023 by Beowulf 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Beowulf said: · Kemp let go as he wasn’t really a team man, when things went wrong he would get quite down and insular. Kemp lives in Ipswich, but they chose Joe Thompson over him. Has talent but……………………… · Agreed to let Morris go to Leicester. Went down a particular path which probably would have meant having the best reserve in the league (with presumably Morris’ replacement not being as good), then Schlein contacted them. Thought about it over 3 days and then agreed to him coming back, resulting in a change at reserve. Zach Cook contacted them, and agreed to that move. · Schlein going to be kept busy riding in both leagues and having a full time drivers job with Hermes ( he had that when last here) · Adams helping Woffinden again and he is the lightest he has been for years ( Woffinden not Adams !) · Would not be surprised to see Thorsell back at some point in the future. · Flint had a lot on last year driving himself and doing his own mechanical work. Got a mechanic now to help him. · Need Becker and Flint to improve in order to challenge for honours. Becker in particular needs to establish himself as a genuine heat leader. · Every team needs a Steve Worrall, always helping younger/other riders with advice and equipment. Needs to start winning heat 8 though! Thanks .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 I don't understand all this talk of needing to make changes as: 1) they've not ridden any matches yet 2) they must have faith in these 7 riders to do well or they wouldn't have signed them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 Some pro - Wolves comments for all the doubters: They have the strongest RS & probably the strongest second strings in the league! I've read many comments about Flint not being great at Monmore Green, while I'd agree he would have expected to do better at home based on his Championship form, compare his home ave 4.11 (5.11) to returning rising stars Jason Edwards 2.86 (4.00) & Jordan Jenkins 2.56 (3.36) - he's still the strongest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: Some pro - Wolves comments for all the doubters: They have the strongest RS & probably the strongest second strings in the league! I've read many comments about Flint not being great at Monmore Green, while I'd agree he would have expected to do better at home based on his Championship form, compare his home ave 4.11 (5.11) to returning rising stars Jason Edwards 2.86 (4.00) & Jordan Jenkins 2.56 (3.36) - he's still the strongest! Personally think that Dan Gilkes (injury free) may give Leon a run for his money for strongest, but I do agree, Leon really is a good rider to have at number 7... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Personally think that Dan Gilkes (injury free) may give Leon a run for his money for strongest, but I do agree, Leon really is a good rider to have at number 7... I rate Gilkes very highly & expect him to be second best RS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 I don't see the issue being the reserves or the second strings although Cook will have to be half decent, I don't think Wolves have strong enough heat leaders compared with the top sides, CVS/Adams are right in that Becker (and Douglas) will need to really kick on if we are to challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 Steve Worrall said today (at the Poole P&P) that Wolves Management asked him about Zach Cook and Steve had no hesitation in recommending him. Zach will be continuing with the Polish U.24 fixtures this season as well as with Poole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 2 hours ago, noaksey said: I don't see the issue being the reserves or the second strings although Cook will have to be half decent, I don't think Wolves have strong enough heat leaders compared with the top sides, CVS/Adams are right in that Becker (and Douglas) will need to really kick on if we are to challenge I agree about the heat leaders. .2 and 4 are good.Got to give Z.Cook a chance ...L Flint is the best R.S.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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