Bald Bloke Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Ben Cook is a fine young rider. I liked the look of him on Thursday. Don't understand what some Panthers fans want from a 4 pointer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Just now, Bald Bloke said: I liked the look of him on Thursday. Don't understand what some Panthers fans want from a 4 pointer? I rather suspect some of them don't even know themselves! At least they are off the mark tonight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 18 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I liked the look of him on Thursday. Don't understand what some Panthers fans want from a 4 pointer? Some of us Panthers fans are baffled by it too, sometimes you just know a rider will come good even when not scoring to great, I thought that with Ben Cook, never concerned 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanthernotred Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 23 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I liked the look of him on Thursday. Don't understand what some Panthers fans want from a 4 pointer? For the life of me, why some were saying he needs to go is totally beyond me. Such a talent and tonight showed. If there is someone that needs too go then it’s Hans for me, absolutely awful, he’s the major weak link and the fact he’s captain is just crazy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanthernotred Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 36 minutes ago, TTT said: I'm not Worrall's biggest fan but he's got to stay ahead of Andersen imo, I genuinely can't see Andersen scoring well outside of Monmore Green these days. Andersen looks really bad and the 4+1 tonight was purely down to KL being just as poor, Would've scored 1 or 2 again if we were up against proper opposition. He’s awful and has to go, for someone with so much track knowledge he makes more mistakes than not when choosing certain lines to ride. He is beyond poor. If he stays and goes to reserve then that won’t make a difference in my opinion. Needs too call it a day, clearly not upto it by a long way anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Purplepanthernotred said: He’s awful and has to go, for someone with so much track knowledge he makes more mistakes than not when choosing certain lines to ride. He is beyond poor. If he stays and goes to reserve then that won’t make a difference in my opinion. Needs too call it a day, clearly not upto it by a long way anymore If the rumours tonight are true he'll be departing. It's actually such a shame to see it end like this however. It could even be 3 changes with a young Dane coming in also 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, Purplepanthernotred said: He’s awful and has to go, for someone with so much track knowledge he makes more mistakes than not when choosing certain lines to ride. He is beyond poor. If he stays and goes to reserve then that won’t make a difference in my opinion. Needs too call it a day, clearly not upto it by a long way anymore Agree. It makes our team weaker if he stays and moves to reserve, Just has to call it a day imo because he's not going to turn it around as we've already heard numerous excuses from him over last season and this season whether it's engines, lack of meetings etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I liked the look of him on Thursday. Don't understand what some Panthers fans want from a 4 pointer? Only idiots and morons would expect more from Ben Cook in his first season in the top flight. He has big potential. Anyone with knowledge of the sport can spot the talent a mile away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanthernotred Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, TTT said: Agree. It makes our team weaker if he stays and moves to reserve, Just has to call it a day imo because he's not going to turn it around as we've already heard numerous excuses from him over last season and this season whether it's engines, lack of meetings etc. Always some excuse and as I say, a rider with his experience and knowledge those excuses can only go on for so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 I only contemplated moving Ben Cook on to use the points limit and sign a more experienced rider given it may be out last year. Happy to be proven wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: Certainly on fire atm! He was magnificent tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Very poor from Lynn tonight,especially the ones we expected to be poor were poor.Klindt and KK need to go.Nice to see Tofty hit a bit of form.Im sure if Pickering was there we wouldn't have been on edge wondering if we would get the bonus point. Nice to see some Panthers fans a bit happier,after all they have just beaten the 2nd worse team in the league On the way home managed to see my first live badger,can't believe how quickly they scuttle across the road.Most certainly quicker than Klindt and KK tonight. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Only idiots and morons would expect more from Ben Cook in his first season in the top flight. He has big potential. Anyone with knowledge of the sport can spot the talent a mile away. I said watching him at Lynn on Thursday, id have him on a 4, no worries. Oh and he makes MPT look like a 6 footer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 45 minutes ago, tellboy said: Very poor from Lynn tonight,especially the ones we expected to be poor were poor.Klindt and KK need to go.Nice to see Tofty hit a bit of form.Im sure if Pickering was there we wouldn't have been on edge wondering if we would get the bonus point. Nice to see some Panthers fans a bit happier,after all they have just beaten the 2nd worse team in the league On the way home managed to see my first live badger,can't believe how quickly they scuttle across the road.Most certainly quicker than Klindt and KK tonight. They will keep KK because of his average and his home form. There is no way on earth KK is trying away from home.. 2.91 Come on. I'll get me trade bike out for a lot less I hope there's a plan. but doubt it.. Edited May 22, 2023 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Flappy said: I only contemplated moving Ben Cook on to use the points limit and sign a more experienced rider given it may be out last year. Happy to be proven wrong It's easy to make knee jerk decisions/ over think things, when your that much in the mud.He's feeling his feet.. The boys alright Edited May 22, 2023 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Purplepanthernotred said: He’s awful and has to go, for someone with so much track knowledge he makes more mistakes than not when choosing certain lines to ride. He is beyond poor. If he stays and goes to reserve then that won’t make a difference in my opinion. Needs too call it a day, clearly not upto it by a long way anymore 2 hours ago, TTT said: Agree. It makes our team weaker if he stays and moves to reserve, Just has to call it a day imo because he's not going to turn it around as we've already heard numerous excuses from him over last season and this season whether it's engines, lack of meetings etc. Why does Hans "need to call it a day"? As long as he enjoys riding Speedway & a club is willing to sign him, why shouldn't he carry on? It's not like he's forced Peterborough to sign him, of they think they can be stronger without him, they have the option to replace him! Edited May 22, 2023 by szkocjasid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Why does Hans "need to call it a day"? As long as he enjoys riding Speedway & a club is willing to sign him, why shouldn't he carry on? It's not like he's forced Peterborough to sign him, of they think they can be stronger without him, they have the option to replace him! Because age has caught up with him, May as well call it a day now while he's still in one piece instead of carrying on considering how dangerous this sport can be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 7 hours ago, TTT said: Because age has caught up with him, May as well call it a day now while he's still in one piece instead of carrying on considering how dangerous this sport can be. I understand the point you're trying to make, but any rider could get injured as it's a dangerous sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, TTT said: Because age has caught up with him, May as well call it a day now while he's still in one piece instead of carrying on considering how dangerous this sport can be. Certainly his best days are behind him, however at the start of the season he was scoring wise your top rider! He does appear to have dipped in recent meetings however. First the first time this season last night you had the benefit of a proper No 1 and it showed! Edited May 23, 2023 by GeneralMelchett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Peterborough worthy winners last night. We were as poor as feared. Klindt abysmal and Jorgensen not much better after being in the mix in his first ride. KK did at least win a race I guess but looked slow doing so and was pretty much a road block that caused Jakobsen to go into the back of Andersen. Tofty saved the bonus point and was great entertainment. Ben Cook superb for the Panthers. Said after the Leicester v Poole final at Lynn that I’d have been pleased to see him ride for us. He’s impressed me on the two subsequent times I’ve seen him as well. Impressed with Jordan Jenkins who rode well as meeting progressed. Much better than the dross we’re getting served up from supposed 6/7 point riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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