Bagpuss Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 22 hours ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: The lad just needs to ride his bike as much as possible. Whether that's PL, CL or NL. The more experience he gets the better. A winter spent down under riding every day would certainly do him no harm. But at 16 that's a big step. Absolutely agree. I also think he doesn't need shielding from harder meetings such as our Premiership or Poland next year, we've been guilty of doing that in the past with our promising youngsters. These next two or three years will be vital in his development and riding in difficult races will pull him along. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Really classy interview on BSN, definitely think he'll need to get some PR lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Cast1rn said: Really classy interview on BSN, definitely think he'll need to get some PR lessons. Would agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 hes only just turned 16 for fs, and 5 mins earlier just been stuffed in fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 What did he say on BSN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 f word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 saying it wast the 1st time ace had put him in the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Cast1rn said: Really classy interview on BSN, definitely think he'll need to get some PR lessons. GP riders swear if they get a camera shoved in their face after something happens that they’re not happy with. No speedway rider needs PR lessons, not enough people care. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 He can gate, can’t he? As I said before, I‘ve saw Dan Bewley score four last places on the same track at 16 years-old and at the same age, Boughen is significantly more comfortable on the bike, both in technique and speed. With experience, he’ll have a greater presence in first and second bends, but in terms of keeping-up with the pace of riders far more experience than him, there’s zero issue. I haven’t saw his interview on BSN, but the world will continue despite a young man saying a bad word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 Can't believe people moaning sbout a swear word. Come and work on some the sites I work on that'll give you something yo moan about. I don't particularly like it but most youngsters male or female swear nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 9 hours ago, weatherman said: Can't believe people moaning sbout a swear word. Come and work on some the sites I work on that'll give you something yo moan about. I don't particularly like it but most youngsters male or female swear nowadays. Personally I don't mind a bit of language... but he's not on the sites, he's being beamed into people's living rooms with all ages watching. I'm assuming BSN have to work within Ofcom guidelines, I don't know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, iainb said: Personally I don't mind a bit of language... but he's not on the sites, he's being beamed into people's living rooms with all ages watching. I'm assuming BSN have to work within Ofcom guidelines, I don't know 100% agree He was completely justified in having the opinion that he had been taken out unfairly and putting it across on the BSN interview. While watching the replay with Greg and saying "look he's just come F'ing through me and taken me out." To which Greg had to rapidly apologies and say it was down to adrenaline and then instead of apologizing reaffirmed his early statement with, "it's not the first time he's done it" doesn't help. The guy looks like an outstanding prospect and I'm sure is looking for sponsorship and support for 2024, maybe a quick word in the ear after an incident like that prior to going on TV would be a good idea for the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 9, 2023 Report Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Cast1rn said: 100% agree He was completely justified in having the opinion that he had been taken out unfairly and putting it across on the BSN interview. While watching the replay with Greg and saying "look he's just come F'ing through me and taken me out." To which Greg had to rapidly apologies and say it was down to adrenaline and then instead of apologizing reaffirmed his early statement with, "it's not the first time he's done it" doesn't help. The guy looks like an outstanding prospect and I'm sure is looking for sponsorship and support for 2024, maybe a quick word in the ear after an incident like that prior to going on TV would be a good idea for the future. Racing is going to get a lot tougher for than last night.Hope he can handle himself better in these situations.Ace was definitely at fault but he didn’t deliberately take him out,he lost control and the bike got away from him.Having watch Ace a lot I think he some times gets himself to far back on the bike at times in tight situations. ( only my opinion I’m sure I will be corrected) Edited September 9, 2023 by Fromafar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 12 hours ago, Fromafar said: Racing is going to get a lot tougher for than last night.Hope he can handle himself better in these situations.Ace was definitely at fault but he didn’t deliberately take him out,he lost control and the bike got away from him.Having watch Ace a lot I think he some times gets himself to far back on the bike at times in tight situations. ( only my opinion I’m sure I will be corrected) I agree regarding Ace, he always seems to be on the edge of falling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazS Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 so is zmarzlic at times, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) While on the subject, credit where it’s due to Ace Pijper on those first two bends of heat two and subsequent win. We’re sending a lot of praise in the direction of Boughen and very rightly so, but Pijper has just turned seventeen and that win in heat two deserves credit. Boughen made the gate and was riding high, appearing to be heading for the front when Pijper blocked the move coming off the second bend. The crash was unfortunate. I can understand Boughen’s frustration, but having not been to a live meeting for many years, I forgot just how fast and just how close these guys get, going sideways. Edited September 10, 2023 by TheWellBehavedWorrall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 Really nice style and very fast when riding. Ive not seen him live myself so only watched him a few times on TV. He is young and as I have said, looks very good but does seem to shut off when he's in close contact with riders and needs a bit more aggression I'm first turns.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 26 minutes ago, M.D said: Really nice style and very fast when riding. Ive not seen him live myself so only watched him a few times on TV. He is young and as I have said, looks very good but does seem to shut off when he's in close contact with riders and needs a bit more aggression I'm first turns.. No idea why anyone would laugh at that, seems like a balanced opinion. He's struggled a little over the last couple of matches, hope he can score a few more points in his remaining meetings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BenMoran Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 48 minutes ago, M.D said: Really nice style and very fast when riding. Ive not seen him live myself so only watched him a few times on TV. He is young and as I have said, looks very good but does seem to shut off when he's in close contact with riders and needs a bit more aggression I'm first turns.. Watched him at a Redcar on Friday on a very tricky track (more experienced team mates struggled early doors) and he did roll of every first bend after the start pretty sure he’ll learn with experience that h needs ti get elbows out and get involved with the tight first bends as always behind the eight ball if not, he did have the speed to catch up to Luke Harrison but never threatened to pass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted September 24, 2023 Report Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) He's 16 and very inexperienced. We've all seen some surprising results from the lad, and some zeroes as well. Let's give him a chance to show if he's really any good or not, eh? Edited September 24, 2023 by False dawn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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