szkocjasid Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 I still cannot understand suggestions of a replacement for Dan T, I think he's have a good season as RS. Middle of the table of rising stars 2023 aves: Kemp 4.75 (5.25) - 4 matches only Gilkes 3.90 (4.50) Flint 3.69 (4.63) Jenkins 3.40 (4.30) D.Thompson 3.20 (3.77) Edwards 2.67 (3.24) Rowe 2.29 (2.29) - 2 matches only Mulford 1.57 (2.12) J.Thompson 1.18 (1.65) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Connor Bailey is the new Belle Vue RS so he's no longer available anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I still cannot understand suggestions of a replacement for Dan T, I think he's have a good season as RS. Middle of the table of rising stars 2023 aves: Kemp 4.75 (5.25) - 4 matches only Gilkes 3.90 (4.50) Flint 3.69 (4.63) Jenkins 3.40 (4.30) D.Thompson 3.20 (3.77) Edwards 2.67 (3.24) Rowe 2.29 (2.29) - 2 matches only Mulford 1.57 (2.12) J.Thompson 1.18 (1.65) But why wouldn't you possibly get a rider,, in this case an RS, that could possibly be 2nd on that list instead,,,,, why in speedway do fans not want to be better,,, why is it always,, they are doing okay so that will do,. In sport you are meant to try and be the best you can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 I dont think Dan is the overall issue, maybe when Kemp & Rowe were available fans could argue there were possibly better out there I think the issue is one or two riders within the main body, Danyon is doing well at 6, he's hardly ever going to score 10+ consistantly from reserve maybe now and again, only really Sheffield and Belle Vue that has that power at reserve Rew is very inconsistent on thursday didn't have a good first ride but as the meeting went on was competitve just need to get him going from the start, im sure he will do well Riss is a worry just based on his illness and not sure if he's 100% fit should/would/could have scored more on thursday if he hadn't crashed out etc. I think the only change anyone could see would be Batch for Riss, riding at 3 or 4 with King at home and maybe at 2 away from home would make ipswich stronger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Baldyman said: But why wouldn't you possibly get a rider,, in this case an RS, that could possibly be 2nd on that list instead,,,,, why in speedway do fans not want to be better,,, why is it always,, they are doing okay so that will do,. In sport you are meant to try and be the best you can be. Ipswich should have signed Kemp or Rowe as soon as Thomas was injured. Then they should have signed Kemp or Rowe when Joe T was struggling. But now they've signed Dan T, with Kemp & Rowe elsewhere - I don't believe there's a better option than Dan. He wasn't the strongest option when they signed him, but now he is! Stronger options have signed elsewhere - so I wouldn't be looking to replace him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Riss the saviour is one hell of an issue,,, home average including bonus points is 2.33 and combined average of 3.75,,,including freebie bonus points,,, even more pathetic if you take the bonus points off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: Ipswich should have signed Kemp or Rowe as soon as Thomas was injured. Then they should have signed Kemp or Rowe when Joe T was struggling. But now they've signed Dan T, with Kemp & Rowe elsewhere - I don't believe there's a better option than Dan. He wasn't the strongest option when they signed him, but now he is! Stronger options have signed elsewhere - so I wouldn't be looking to replace him. As you say all the better options are now elsewhere. And I've not said he is the issue,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffolkWitch Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Time for changes or do we just have to suck it up and see what is happening next year? I feel Riss has to go as his lack of confidence and fitness is a risk to other riders. Shutting off as soon as anyone gets close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Tungate for Riss again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvinht Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, ThinBlueWitch said: Time for changes or do we just have to suck it up and see what is happening next year? I feel Riss has to go as his lack of confidence and fitness is a risk to other riders. Shutting off as soon as anyone gets close On his day, Riss can beat anyone. I appreciate he has just come back from illness, but is riding like he was for Kings Lynn a couple of years back and thats not a compliment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: Tungate for Riss again Doesn’t fit. As much as changes need to be made, very few options seem available. Batch for Riss looks to be the only worthwhile change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffolkWitch Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: Tungate for Riss again Either that or our trusty secret weapon Troy Batchelor! Or I wonder what Robert Miskowiak is up to these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, ThinBlueWitch said: Either that or our trusty secret weapon Troy Batchelor! Or I wonder what Robert Miskowiak is up to these days! Or keep Riss and get him on a more realistic average for next year. Think Bobby retired a few years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP78 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 Louis on Radio Suffolk, said he wouldn’t rule out team changes, but any would have to happen quickly… so, we shall see… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureboy60 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 You will have the choice iof 14 riders soon to bolster your squad when Lynn and Panthers go to the wall ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 50 minutes ago, MP78 said: Louis on Radio Suffolk, said he wouldn’t rule out team changes, but any would have to happen quickly… so, we shall see… He said this on radio Suffolk over a month ago too. We’ve had issues since the season started and to be fair, it’s been unlike Louis not to act. He’s normally been quick to act when it’s been needed in the past. Any change now is too late unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: He said this on radio Suffolk over a month ago too. We’ve had issues since the season started and to be fair, it’s been unlike Louis not to act. He’s normally been quick to act when it’s been needed in the past. Any change now is too late unfortunately. What will it take to for the Witches to make the play offs or is that now out of reach ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: He said this on radio Suffolk over a month ago too. We’ve had issues since the season started and to be fair, it’s been unlike Louis not to act. He’s normally been quick to act when it’s been needed in the past. Any change now is too late unfortunately. Inclined to agree now - think there is too much ground to make up and none of the top 4 will drop any significant points at home, the Witches need to maxmise their coming matches aginst the Stars but i think it will be too late! 10 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: What will it take to for the Witches to make the play offs or is that now out of reach ? Three matches against Kings Lynn - 2 away could define the season! Edited July 11, 2023 by GeneralMelchett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: What will it take to for the Witches to make the play offs or is that now out of reach ? Personally think after last night it's all over, Ipi have been poor on the rd all season and none to convincing at home generally and the other 4 teams are all stronger on paper 1-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Hawk127 said: What will it take to for the Witches to make the play offs or is that now out of reach ? A minor miracle. It will take Ipswich being nigh on unbeatable home and away from now on, whilst relying on one of the top four collapsing like a pack of cards. I’d rather they now had an eye on next year and tried out a couple of fresh faces from abroad. That would at least keep interest going for the remainder of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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