TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, Noelinho said: That's a bit below the belt. What do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 11 minutes ago, Neila said: Maybe came among the tigger fans to say bye bye as you seem to want to get rid of him Am I being unreasonable to imagine that a seriously under-performing rider’s team spot is at risk? Are we no longer talking about a competitive sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 22 minutes ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Result-aside, that was a great meeting. Massive credit to Steve Lawson and Workington for creating a great track. I’m always reluctant to share these opinions because they risk their safety for our entertainment, so I’ll say this; if Glasgow Tigers’ management hold any ambitions of defending their title, Starke and Flint won’t be employees of the club for much longer. I might be looking into it too much, but Starke leaving the pits to grab a can from the burger van during the meeting, Harris’ rather petulant display of handing his bike over to his mechanic after heat eleven and the fact that Cami Brown and Alan Dick jumped in their car and exited the stadium before most fans suggests, if I was a conspiracy theorist, that all is not well with the reigning champions. Credit to Pearson and Pijper, though. I thought they gave a decent account of themselves, all things considered. pleased a glasgow fan also noted bombers little dummy throw after what wahs a great heat of speedway the glasgow fans near us didnt or more to the point didnt want to admit what everyone saw im sure you see more than other fans but i do get the impression there is pressure on the glasgow riders and all is not sweat always had time for glasgow but im guessing something sour is going on speedway is dangerous riders dont need pressure put on them to perform higher than they can for what ever reason for what its worth i think thats the fastest ive ever seen jack smith ride and last week both riders from glasgow went well at workington but not as good today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 2 minutes ago, scaramanga said: pleased a glasgow fan also noted bombers little dummy throw after what wahs a great heat of speedway the glasgow fans near us didnt or more to the point didnt want to admit what everyone saw im sure you see more than other fans but i do get the impression there is pressure on the glasgow riders and all is not sweat always had time for glasgow but im guessing something sour is going on speedway is dangerous riders dont need pressure put on them to perform higher than they can for what ever reason for what its worth i think thats the fastest ive ever seen jack smith ride and last week both riders from glasgow went well at workington but not as good today Yeah, I thought that was poor. It obviously wasn’t meant to be, but it was quite disrespectful to his mechanic. A large reason top level sportsmen are at the top is because of their composure. What caused it? Harris was worse in heats 13 and 15. Did he feel Starke got in his way exiting the fourth bend? The Cami Brown and Alan Dick departure was bizarre too. They were speeding away before I had even left the stadium and I didn’t hang around after the last heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Well that was an entertaining meeting and some good races, and plenty of tigger fans to enjoy all the northside arena has to offer. With the comets taking the bonus point looks like the reigning triple H18TORY making comets are better than the reigning champions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Yes the tigers are underperforming, the team was built to be strong at reserve with the strong reserve yet to turn a wheel. All those calling for a Starke replacement, who could you possibly get in to replace him on 3.5 points? If bomber and James push their averages up which looks likely then the 0.5 increase to team building in June won't help either. So one for one for Starke won't work so to replace him you have to drop someone else......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Apparently starke at reserve next Month, may score some points for you then, if not will be like our reserves and score not many !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 17 minutes ago, Neila said: Apparently starke at reserve next Month, may score some points for you then, if not will be like our reserves and score not many !! Starke will only be at reserve of Lee is back (or Ace is dropped, I guess). A lot riding on next Wednesday's hearing. Hard to be sure about anything until we've had that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 2 hours ago, Neila said: It was after his final ride and was a very hot day may have ran out of drink supply in the pits, at least the comets got some money out of him . would be more worried if he got into his van and went to Asda Very True he was finished in the meeting and there was no drinks or water left in the pits or at the snack bar or ice cream van and the meeting had also stopped as the medics were in the crowd and he was going for something to drink and went to the stall right at the pit gate but it only had T shirts he was back in the pits for the start of the last heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Cast1rn said: Yes the tigers are underperforming, the team was built to be strong at reserve with the strong reserve yet to turn a wheel. All those calling for a Starke replacement, who could you possibly get in to replace him on 3.5 points? If bomber and James push their averages up which looks likely then the 0.5 increase to team building in June won't help either. So one for one for Starke won't work so to replace him you have to drop someone else......... Flint. No brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 3 hours ago, Neila said: Well that was an entertaining meeting and some good races, and plenty of tigger fans to enjoy all the northside arena has to offer. With the comets taking the bonus point looks like the reigning triple H18TORY making comets are better than the reigning champions Wouldn’t be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 33 minutes ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Flint. No brainer. Bet Redcar hope you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 10 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Yeah, I thought that was poor. It obviously wasn’t meant to be, but it was quite disrespectful to his mechanic. A large reason top level sportsmen are at the top is because of their composure. What caused it? Harris was worse in heats 13 and 15. Did he feel Starke got in his way exiting the fourth bend? The Cami Brown and Alan Dick departure was bizarre too. They were speeding away before I had even left the stadium and I didn’t hang around after the last heat. If they had won cami would have been right in front of the cameras,spoke to alan dick and michael max both had lots of praise about northside,didnt see the glasgow owners though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topaz325 Posted May 12 Author Report Share Posted May 12 Breaking News Rider reacts when he lost a race......!!! Thirsty rider goes in search of a drink . Team manager seen getting into a car. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 Great day at Workington, we got beat but got more points than I thought, although we were lucky with a few of them , well done Comets, a team to watch this season for sure, you do have my fave as your number 1, as for the tiggers, I think this is a year to enjoy the racing. I have followed them a long time and remember the days when we celebrated getting 30 away from home 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 1 hour ago, Weeyin said: Great day at Workington, we got beat but got more points than I thought, although we were lucky with a few of them , well done Comets, a team to watch this season for sure, you do have my fave as your number 1, as for the tiggers, I think this is a year to enjoy the racing. I have followed them a long time and remember the days when we celebrated getting 30 away from home Shows how far expectations have declined , we now turn up expecting to lose only part we don’t know is by how much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 2 minutes ago, Gazc said: Shows how far expectations have declined , we now turn up expecting to lose only part we don’t know is by how much. I hate the win at all costs attitude, we have a great venue and racetrack and yes I enjoy winning but no one will top Poole this season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 12 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Flint. No brainer. You then have to rebuild the team to currently 38.5 points, so would need a heat leader and a second string in on 9 ISH points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast1rn Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 2 hours ago, topaz325 said: Breaking News Rider reacts when he lost a race......!!! Thirsty rider goes in search of a drink . Team manager seen getting into a car. Rider on a 8 average scores 9, fans not impressed!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 3 minutes ago, Cast1rn said: Rider on a 8 average scores 9, fans not impressed!! While this looks good on paper he's usually getting 5 rides for his 9 points so averaging nearer 7, probably under taking into account his 3 points effort last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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