Noelinho Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 24 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Tom has done magnificently but I am just a little bit concerned that he may have a bit of burn out come the business end of the season. Hope not but its happened before. I can only comment on his Glasgow form last year, but he increased his average early and then held on to that average until the end of the season. The issue was that we didn’t see the step we expected him to take, but he’s done that this year. He’s gating better, riding tracks better… he’s riding like he’s not under pressure. My personal opinion is that his biggest issue last year was we made him captain and piled too much pressure on him. I also think subconsciously, being in a team with Basso (they share the same birthday) may have contributed, and it possibly didn’t help that Ben’s style made him so adored. You’d never expect a rider to say any of this lest it be seen as a sign of weakness, but I honestly think those things contributed to us not seeing his full potential last year. But I wouldn’t say he faded - it was more a gap between expectation and realisation, which he’s honestly sent a bulldozer through this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Noelinho said: I can only comment on his Glasgow form last year, but he increased his average early and then held on to that average until the end of the season. The issue was that we didn’t see the step we expected him to take, but he’s done that this year. He’s gating better, riding tracks better… he’s riding like he’s not under pressure. My personal opinion is that his biggest issue last year was we made him captain and piled too much pressure on him. I also think subconsciously, being in a team with Basso (they share the same birthday) may have contributed, and it possibly didn’t help that Ben’s style made him so adored. You’d never expect a rider to say any of this lest it be seen as a sign of weakness, but I honestly think those things contributed to us not seeing his full potential last year. But I wouldn’t say he faded - it was more a gap between expectation and realisation, which he’s honestly sent a bulldozer through this season. And he will only get better. Anybody seen Trackprat Edited August 1 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 11 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: And he will only get better. Anybody seen Trackprat Stuck under his bridge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 26 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: And he will only get better. Anybody seen Trackprat Probably picked up another ban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 2 hours ago, Starman2006 said: And he will only get better. Anybody seen Trackprat I’m on holiday with my wife & family, something you could never say. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 1 hour ago, Arthur54 said: Probably picked up another ban The reason I’m not on anymore is @lewy sending private messages about dead relatives, I think the jokes gone too far now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 44 minutes ago, Trackrat said: I’m on holiday with my wife & family, something you could never say. Did you celebrate Pooles latest victories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 3 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Did you celebrate Pooles latest victories Joke’s finished now, move on. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 22 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: This has to be countered with Sam Hagon going the other way and struggling to find points, after they came easy earlier this season. since joining Leicester? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 13 hours ago, stevehone said: since joining Leicester? Probably. He is now looking like a very novice reserve for Poole. Next to useless in his first race but not charging around the outside like he did earlier this season. Tailed off at times. Foord now looking the more reliable reserve. Considering Foord was brought in to pickup the odd point, it’s now gone completely the other way. Hopefully Sam will capture the form that won him the U21 title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Probably. He is now looking like a very novice reserve for Poole. Next to useless in his first race but not charging around the outside like he did earlier this season. Tailed off at times. Foord now looking the more reliable reserve. Considering Foord was brought in to pickup the odd point, it’s now gone completely the other way. Hopefully Sam will capture the form that won him the U21 title. Certainly didn't seem anything wrong with his machinery the way it was going after the meeting with Tom Brennan testing it out!! As I've said before I don't think he's 100% fit (who is?) after his recent crash at Poole with ribs and shoulder taking the brunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 10 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Certainly didn't seem anything wrong with his machinery the way it was going after the meeting with Tom Brennan testing it out!! As I've said before I don't think he's 100% fit (who is?) after his recent crash at Poole with ribs and shoulder taking the brunt! I'll see how Sam gets on on Sunday at Leicester along with Vinnie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 On 8/1/2024 at 4:16 PM, Trackrat said: I’m on holiday with my wife & family, something you could never say. Oh please don't tempt me. I could have a field day here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted August 2 Report Share Posted August 2 (edited) On 8/1/2024 at 4:19 PM, Trackrat said: The reason I’m not on anymore is @lewy sending private messages about dead relatives, I think the jokes gone too far now. I thought you was on holiday Edited August 2 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 16 hours ago, Starman2006 said: Oh please don't tempt me. I could have a field day here Don’t be shy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 16 hours ago, Starman2006 said: I thought you was on holiday I’m home now so don’t let that stop you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 On 8/1/2024 at 4:16 PM, Trackrat said: I’m on holiday with my wife & family, something you could never say. Did you take your bucket and spade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trackrat Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 18 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Did you take your bucket and spade Of course, got kids with us, thick or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 1 hour ago, Trackrat said: Of course, got kids with us, thick or what. Did you go to the beautiful south coast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 (edited) 3 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Did you go to the beautiful south coast? If you did, i hope you popped into the stadium in Winborne Road Edited August 3 by Arthur54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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