stevebrum Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 Good to see all the boys in action today. Masters had one good race but was quite rightly preoccupied. Had a good 6 laps on an old Weslake and seemed to love it. Schlein started on fire and did ok on his return Becker had a good couple of races and made the semis. Douglas had a good couple of scraps but still not totally comfortable with Monmore Worrall took 3 good wins and just missed out on the final. Cook and Flint had a couple of rides each without really troubling the scorers. Cook had one great gate to lead briefly in one heat.. Great to see Fast Freddie back at Monmore. If only he could be tempted back. Thorssell was very impressive as well. Nicholls was great value and quick. If there is an option to bring him in for Cook it has to be done. Doyle was the best rider on show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 20 hours ago, stevebrum said: Cook and Flint had a couple of rides each without really troubling the scorers. Cook had one great gate to lead briefly in one heat.. Nicholls was great value and quick. If there is an option to bring him in for Cook it has to be done. Would be tough on Cook dropping him this early, regardless Nicholls average is too high anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanBrannan Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 21 hours ago, stevebrum said: Nicholls was great value and quick. If there is an option to bring him in for Cook it has to be done. He's literally done 12 laps of Monmore, as track reserve in a testimonial.. Nicholls is not riding Premiership this year so it's a non starter anyway, but blimey. After the meeting Rory Schlein and Steve Worrall spent a good half hour on track with Zach Cook showing him the way round, so I'd give him another match yet, maybe 2.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Would be tough on Cook dropping him this early, regardless Nicholls average is too high anyway! True ....may be later if cook doesnt perform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, IanBrannan said: He's literally done 12 laps of Monmore, as track reserve in a testimonial.. Nicholls is not riding Premiership this year so it's a non starter anyway, but blimey. After the meeting Rory Schlein and Steve Worrall spent a good half hour on track with Zach Cook showing him the way round, so I'd give him another match yet, maybe 2.. Uve got to give him a chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 Gonna have to give Zach at least a month imo. Wolves must be the hardest track in the league to have as your first home track! Though Zach has ridden for Plymouth so had some experience on smaller tracks. But hey, Pickering seems to struggle at Wolves and I thought anyone who rode for Edinburgh would be good at Wolves? Shape must be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 27 minutes ago, IanBrannan said: He's literally done 12 laps of Monmore, as track reserve in a testimonial.. Nicholls is not riding Premiership this year so it's a non starter anyway, but blimey. After the meeting Rory Schlein and Steve Worrall spent a good half hour on track with Zach Cook showing him the way round, so I'd give him another match yet, maybe 2.. Yeah both Ben and Zach seem to absorb info really well, so sure he will be fine. He must like a challenge though. Wolves as first home Prem track is as tough as you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Would be tough on Cook dropping him this early, regardless Nicholls average is too high anyway! 35 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: True ....may be later if cook doesn't perform Can't see Wolves' averages dropping enough to let that happen, unless he has a disastrous time, expect Cook to be in the team for the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 22 hours ago, stevebrum said: Good to see all the boys in action today. Masters had one good race but was quite rightly preoccupied. Had a good 6 laps on an old Weslake and seemed to love it. Schlein started on fire and did ok on his return Becker had a good couple of races and made the semis. Douglas had a good couple of scraps but still not totally comfortable with Monmore Worrall took 3 good wins and just missed out on the final. Cook and Flint had a couple of rides each without really troubling the scorers. Cook had one great gate to lead briefly in one heat.. Great to see Fast Freddie back at Monmore. If only he could be tempted back. Thorssell was very impressive as well. Nicholls was great value and quick. If there is an option to bring him in for Cook it has to be done. Doyle was the best rider on show. What struck me was how Jacob didn’t look any quicker than Leon when he used his bike for the semi. Is it his bike or the set up, either way it needs addressing if Leon is to kick on this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 1 hour ago, IanBrannan said: He's literally done 12 laps of Monmore, as track reserve in a testimonial.. Nicholls is not riding Premiership this year so it's a non starter anyway, but blimey. After the meeting Rory Schlein and Steve Worrall spent a good half hour on track with Zach Cook showing him the way round, so I'd give him another match yet, maybe 2.. FWIW, Cook impressed me. Neat, tidy, confident and on the pace. I know it was a testimonial meeting, and so lacking the intensity of a league match, but that was a strong field with competitive action. We've all seen riders completely at sea early in their Monmore acquaintance, and this year's pre-season practice was rained off too. I thought he did well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Would be tough on Cook dropping him this early, regardless Nicholls average is too high anyway! I don’t mean drop him now! Obviously Nicholls average is too high for that to happen but at high 4 he must be considered if it’s possible. Nothing can be done till the averages change and if Wolves overall averages drop enough for it to be a possibility. 5 hours ago, IanBrannan said: He's literally done 12 laps of Monmore, as track reserve in a testimonial.. Nicholls is not riding Premiership this year so it's a non starter anyway, but blimey. After the meeting Rory Schlein and Steve Worrall spent a good half hour on track with Zach Cook showing him the way round, so I'd give him another match yet, maybe 2.. Obviously I meant if it’s possible once averages change and Nicholls average would fit. It’s no slight on Cook, just an observation. Nicholls isn’t starting in the Premiership, doesn’t mean he won’t be later in the year. Personally I think he is trying to make himself more available for his TV commitments and you can’t blame him either. 4 hours ago, Call me wolfie said: What struck me was how Jacob didn’t look any quicker than Leon when he used his bike for the semi. Is it his bike or the set up, either way it needs addressing if Leon is to kick on this year. Leon has always had good equipment but like you say he needs to put that to good use this season by cutting out silly mistakes if he is to really crack on this season. Jury is still out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 3/27/2023 at 11:51 PM, stevebrum said: I don’t mean drop him now! Obviously Nicholls average is too high for that to happen but at high 4 he must be considered if it’s possible. Nothing can be done till the averages change and if Wolves overall averages drop enough for it to be a possibility. Obviously I meant if it’s possible once averages change and Nicholls average would fit. It’s no slight on Cook, just an observation. Nicholls isn’t starting in the Premiership, doesn’t mean he won’t be later in the year. Personally I think he is trying to make himself more available for his TV commitments and you can’t blame him either. Leon has always had good equipment but like you say he needs to put that to good use this season by cutting out silly mistakes if he is to really crack on this season. Jury is still out for me. A must win for Wolves tomorrow night ...L Becker at no 5 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 32 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: A must win for Wolves tomorrow night ...L Becker at no 5 .... First home meeting of the season and it is already a must win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 13 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: First home meeting of the season and it is already a must win Better sides in the league ..Need a win .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted April 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: First home meeting of the season and it is already a must win It is when it's against King's Lynn tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Better sides in the league ..Need a win .... 4 minutes ago, noaksey said: It is when it's against King's Lynn tbf First home meeting of the season is the one you are most likely to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 1 minute ago, lisa-colette said: First home meeting of the season is the one you are most likely to lose. Know what u mean ...but a few k.Lynn riders dont ride M.G that well....Should be a home win.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted April 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 4 hours ago, lisa-colette said: First home meeting of the season is the one you are most likely to lose. Not against Kings Lynn it isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) Wolves have signed Nicholls! Deal is for 28 days Edited April 6, 2023 by lisa-colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 Nicholls is nearly 2 points lower so it’s a weakening on paper. Thankfully he has started the season on fire and should be great value at MG, I just worry about him away from the Green. Id have still gone with guests away from home but I guess with other clubs racing we might not get the rider we would prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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