Ipswich 2023

[TTT]

2 hours ago, JoeW436 said:

For me as a Peterborough supporter and therefore a neutral opinion the writing was on the wall from the very first meeting for Ipswich. Only winning 42-48 in a meeting that was neck and neck until heat 13 against a poor Panthers side at the Showground (without Nicki Pedersen as well after heat 1) Very surprised changes wasn’t made especially at 3&4 during the season as well. The KO cup will be some consultation but a very disappointing league campaign ultimately.

That's what I said on the night as well.

Shouldn't have needed Emil & Doyle to drag the Witches over the line against a 6 Man Panthers side that contained Hans and Richie.

[Baldyman]

We want Doyle, Emil and 5 Simon Lamberts next year 

[stu219]

1 hour ago, scoobydoo said:

Its a team sport and at times the top 2 just didnt help by not riding as team members ,

It only takes a few seconds to look around/across to see if your team mates with you or needs a bit of help 

Doesnt give you team spirit if you have one rider having a go at another team member for being in the way either .

 

 

That’s rubbish! Not sure how many meeting you went to? There is just the one rider in the team who has never looked for a team mate and on many occasions almost stuck his team mates through the fence. Jason and Emil are the two riders who have put bums on seats as shown my the increased attendances at Foxhall this year. 

[Aries]

3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said:

What cost you was a bottom four that rarely scored enough points to back up a very good top three.

You were too top heavy 

No, what cost them was an unexpected debilitating illness to a very decent top flight rider in Erik Riss, and an unlucky pre-season crash for what would have been one of the better rising stars in the league in Jack Thomas. The issue certainly wasn’t going top heavy as you claim. You don’t build a side with two very high averaged riders and expect a potent bottom three as well that’s obvious, but the side Chris Louis put together would have sailed in to the play offs comfortably but for these issues. 

[Arch Stanton]

1 minute ago, Aries said:

No, what cost them was an unexpected debilitating illness to a very decent top flight rider in Erik Riss, and an unlucky pre-season crash for what would have been one of the better rising stars in the league in Jack Thomas. The issue certainly wasn’t going top heavy as you claim. You don’t build a side with two very high averaged riders and expect a potent bottom three as well that’s obvious, but the side Chris Louis put together would have sailed in to the play offs comfortably but for these issues. 

Agree of course, but Louis has to take responsibility for not addressing those issues. With all due respect to Joe Thompson, it was a very strange choice when other better riders were sitting there waiting to be picked, although it’s difficult to be too critical here because we don’t know that one of or both or Kemp and Rowe were asked and said no for whatever reason. 
 

The biggest and strangest decision (or lack of) is the Riss one. SHOULD have been replaced very early on which even he accepts he expected, but for some reason only Louis knows, he wasn’t. 

[Gavan]

3 hours ago, scoobydoo said:

Its a team sport and at times the top 2 just didnt help by not riding as team members ,

It only takes a few seconds to look around/across to see if your team mates with you or needs a bit of help 

Doesnt give you team spirit if you have one rider having a go at another team member for being in the way either .

 

 

I think quite clearly you dont watch Ipswich speedway otherwise you wouldnt say anything at all like you have just said.

King has been the only rider who has hampered his team mates in races 

Helps to have a bit of information before you comment

Next season will be Doyle, Emil, Riss, Rew, Dan Thompson and 2 others , 

Not sure what that would leave but Tom Brennan would be a great signing if surplus to requirements at Belle Vue

[Arch Stanton]

6 minutes ago, Gavan said:

I think quite clearly you dont watch Ipswich speedway otherwise you wouldnt say anything at all like you have just said.

King has been the only rider who has hampered his team mates in races 

Helps to have a bit of information before you comment

Next season will be Doyle, Emil, Riss, Rew, Dan Thompson and 2 others , 

Not sure what that would leave but Tom Brennan would be a great signing if surplus to requirements at Belle Vue

I wouldn’t gamble on Riss again Gavan, even on his lower average. Let someone else take the risk this time. 
 

Adam Ellis has dropped a point off his average after a bad year but as far as I’m aware, it’s not health related? They’re the type of riders to go for. 5.71 average

Edited September 5, 2023 by Arch Stanton

[Aries]

Rew is worth persevering with. He’s young and clearly has talent, it would be a bit silly to give him the year on a 5.00 average, and then let another club (Belle Vue) reap the benefits of that bedding in year now he’s on a 4.00. If you stick with the top two, and if it’s possible then you certainly do it, then Rew on a 4.00 in the main body with a 3 pointer at reserve will be the way to go. If the rising star scheme stays, recall Drew Kemp! Might be an idea to retain Dan Thompson also and go with the pair of them. 

[SPEEDY69]

1 hour ago, Gavan said:

I think quite clearly you dont watch Ipswich speedway otherwise you wouldnt say anything at all like you have just said.

King has been the only rider who has hampered his team mates in races 

Helps to have a bit of information before you comment

Next season will be Doyle, Emil, Riss, Rew, Dan Thompson and 2 others , 

Not sure what that would leave but Tom Brennan would be a great signing if surplus to requirements at Belle Vue

No thanks, I think he's no longer suitable for the top league, too timid. 

[cowboy cookie returns?]

Looks like this is turning in to the Ipswich 2024 thread.

on that note I know it makes us too heavy again but Emil & Jason should both be back. Both have been superb & great with the fans & Doyle must be the skipper.

Rew should also be on the team sheet yes he has had a tough year but clearly has talent.

Dan Thompson has probably done enough to be back as the rising star.

That leaves places for three newcomers.

If Ipswich win the cup next week then that’s a perfect farewell for King.

[GeneralMelchett]

1 hour ago, Gavan said:

I think quite clearly you dont watch Ipswich speedway otherwise you wouldnt say anything at all like you have just said.

King has been the only rider who has hampered his team mates in races 

Helps to have a bit of information before you comment

Next season will be Doyle, Emil, Riss, Rew, Dan Thompson and 2 others , 

Not sure what that would leave but Tom Brennan would be a great signing if surplus to requirements at Belle Vue

Given how he rides / rode at Foxhall this season i'd almost tempted to recommend Klindt if he could be fitted in and doesnt recommit to KL

Edited September 5, 2023 by GeneralMelchett

[StarBoy]

34 minutes ago, GeneralMelchett said:

Given how he rides / rode at Foxhall this season i'd almost tempted to recommend Klindt if he could be fitted in and doesnt recommit to KL

Was supposed to have the '20 season at Foxhole as well

Edited September 5, 2023 by StarBoy

[LagutaRacingFan]

Artem Laguta is fit for Thursday.

Ipswich fans might be pleasantly surprised on Thursday. I can see a 60-30 scoreline for the Panthers.

[Call me wolfie]

1 hour ago, BassoRacingFan said:

Artem Laguta is fit for Thursday.

Ipswich fans might be pleasantly surprised on Thursday. I can see a 60-30 scoreline for the Panthers.

You’ve just doomed it for them then.

[Falcon1983]

Next season Ipswich should go if you include the comments RH made about Rew

1. Emil Sayfutdinov 

2. Keynan Rew

3. Ryan Douglas

4. Ben Cook

5. Jason Doyle 

6. Dan Thompson

7. Ashton Boughen 

I'd have said Riss over Rew personally as agreed Riss on a 6 hasn't worked out due to his illness but next season on a below 5 average IF fit would be worthwhile 

[Arch Stanton]

6 hours ago, Falcon1983 said:

Next season Ipswich should go if you include the comments RH made about Rew

1. Emil Sayfutdinov 

2. Keynan Rew

3. Ryan Douglas

4. Ben Cook

5. Jason Doyle 

6. Dan Thompson

7. Ashton Boughen 

I'd have said Riss over Rew personally as agreed Riss on a 6 hasn't worked out due to his illness but next season on a below 5 average IF fit would be worthwhile 

38.7 currently so under this years rules, your team is doable and just shows you can build a very good side by retaining the top two. You could also replace Douglas with Ellis giving an extra point, move Thompson to rising star and then find a 4 pointer at 6. There’ll be plenty of options if they go the top heavy route again. 

[Baldyman]

Or say thanks  Jason and bring in the Dude and have nearly another 2 points to play with. Also I would be trying to find the best young Dane on a 4,,they would be more suited to our track than Rew,,,, and as proved again this year and every year,,, you need a team that will win all it's home meetings 

Edited September 6, 2023 by Baldyman

[StarBoy]

19 minutes ago, Baldyman said:

Or say thanks  Jason and bring in the Dude and have nearly another 2 points to play with. Also I would be trying to find the best young Dane on a 4,,they would be more suited to our track than Rew,,,, and as proved again this year and every year,,, you need a team that will win all it's home meetings 

Think Emil Breum has been dubbed as the best young Dane and look how that's worked out for us...

[pauliejaz]

46 minutes ago, Baldyman said:

Or say thanks  Jason and bring in the Dude and have nearly another 2 points to play with. Also I would be trying to find the best young Dane on a 4,,they would be more suited to our track than Rew,,,, and as proved again this year and every year,,, you need a team that will win all it's home meetings 

No thanks 

[Arch Stanton]

32 minutes ago, StarBoy said:

Think Emil Breum has been dubbed as the best young Dane and look how that's worked out for us...

Quite right. Highly rated but he’s been awful which just shows you it’s always a risk. To be fair to him though he hasn’t been here long so a bit harsh to judge.