TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted Sunday at 06:00 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:00 AM 20 hours ago, IainB said: The Berwick side of the pits is going to be a real barrel of laughs with Stewart Dickson, Craig Cook and Sam Hagon in it... throw in Drew Kemp when he gets his inevitable binning later in the season and they're going to need another team building day on the go karts 😉😂 What’s this?😂 Sorry; I’m clued up on the Dickson and Cook saga at Leicester a few weeks ago, but what’s happened with Hagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted Sunday at 06:05 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:05 AM 4 minutes ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: What’s this?😂 Sorry; I’m clued up on the Dickson and Cook saga at Leicester a few weeks ago, but what’s happened with Hagon? Got dropped at Leicester for Dan Gilkes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted Sunday at 06:21 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:21 AM Not the ideal way to start the season, but without the mechanical gremlins might have been a different story, wish we'd had at least a challenge match earlier, Bastian needs more track time surely he'll come good,nice to see Cookie doing well,star man for Bandits Drew got his bike running sweet,and didn't see that coming from young Max a great night for him and Kyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted Sunday at 06:22 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:22 AM Welcome away win to start the BSN campaign . Much was made on this forum about how weak we are at reserve , so to get 11 between them on an away track was outstanding . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted Sunday at 07:21 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 07:21 AM (edited) What’s the deal with Kemp? The programme said an average of 6.46, but that was a 10+ performance. He could have walked the last lap of heat three and still won, then he smoked Harris. It would have been interesting to see how heat nine transpired, had his engine not gone because he was in third, so had work to do. It’s somewhat curious that Kemp’s average is .22 lower than Flint’s who, from what I understand, was returning to his “home” track. Another underwhelming performance from him in a lesser role than he was required to rider last season. It’s early doors, but initial signs suggest he could develop into a concern; not the reserves. Edited Sunday at 07:22 AM by TheWellBehavedWorrall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted Sunday at 08:25 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:25 AM Kemp knows his way around Shielfield, pleased to see he’s carried on from the latter half of last season. Borke shouldn’t be on a bike, although did look better in his last. Bomber and Leon had an off night and they still won, that’s a worry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted Sunday at 08:49 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:49 AM 14 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Tracks absolutely rubbish. Riders out of control bouncing all over the place. its berwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted Sunday at 08:54 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 08:54 AM cook and kildemand both rode after so many said neither would turn a wheel all season hope they both have good seasons on and off track 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Sunday at 09:34 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:34 AM 13 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Hoping Berwick are this bad/unlucky next week as well. I’m sure it will be the track to blame if Bandits win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted Sunday at 09:34 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:34 AM 23 hours ago, IainB said: The Berwick side of the pits is going to be a real barrel of laughs with Stewart Dickson, Craig Cook and Sam Hagon in it... throw in Drew Kemp when he gets his inevitable binning later in the season and they're going to need another team building day on the go karts 😉😂 It can go one of two ways. If the riders you mention are professional enough they'll perform to their best. If they don't they're out. You don't have to like the team manager, as long as you respect his decisions. It's their choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Sunday at 09:57 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 09:57 AM Disappointing to lose but Glasgow are a decent Team.Couple of Berwick riders were looking in need of more track time.Dont understand in such short season they couldn’t arrange some sort of challenge match before entering the real season.Drew has the the track really sussed up and looked very fast and comfortable.Cook improved as the meeting progressed and done well to win 13/15.Hopefully that kicks on his season.PK looks the part (hopefully his injury has not returned,looked in discomfort after ht 13).Though the track was Ok but was hearing some riders didn’t fancy it.Times. were fast .Cant please everyone!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted Sunday at 10:10 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:10 AM 1 hour ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Kemp knows his way around Shielfield, pleased to see he’s carried on from the latter half of last season. Borke shouldn’t be on a bike, although did look better in his last. Bomber and Leon had an off night and they still won, that’s a worry. Why shouldn't Borke be on a bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted Sunday at 10:17 AM Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 10:17 AM 3 hours ago, Paulco said: Welcome away win to start the BSN campaign . Much was made on this forum about how weak we are at reserve , so to get 11 between them on an away track was outstanding . While races are over four laps, and you only get points for going the distance, Tigers' reserves (and Kyle Howarth) seemed to be in the right place at the right time to benefit from Berwick's broken chains and falls each time these misfortunes befell the Bandits. Having said that, Max Perry has always caught the eye, and is clearly a prospect. All in all, a fair win for Glasgow, plenty reasons to be cheerful for Bandits as well. A good night out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted Sunday at 11:43 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:43 AM 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: Why shouldn't Borke be on a bike? Clearly still feeling his injury. He rode very cautiously and looked uncomfortable at times 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted Sunday at 11:45 AM Report Share Posted Sunday at 11:45 AM 17 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Tracks absolutely rubbish. Riders out of control bouncing all over the place. How it was when I used to come up on tours in the 2000's. Home riders loved it, away riders generally hated it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted Sunday at 12:36 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:36 PM (edited) I like Shielfield Park. You’ve got to have a bit of bottle and skill to pass someone, plus watching riders navigate the banking on those third and fourth bends is entertainment in itself. Harris on Cook and Flint on Wood come to mind in terms of passing; both of whom are of course visiting riders. My biggest issue - and it’s been one since returning to the sport - is the number of riders who throw in the towel when in fourth, whether it’s gripping the clutch for the entire last lap or pulling into the centre green, thus withdrawing all together. Borke (twice), Boughen and Thompson come to mind. Hume slid off and took his bike straight off track, not even attempting to re-join the race and Boughen subsequently suffered some engine gremlins. Had Hume restarted, he’d have inevitably passed Boughen. Edited Sunday at 12:38 PM by TheWellBehavedWorrall 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlicktrackSandy Posted Sunday at 12:40 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 12:40 PM 3 hours ago, scaramanga said: its berwick The poor racing surface spoiled it as a spectacle really. Berwick appear to have really good track equipment but the preparation was sub standard last night for such an important first meeting. Agree that Bastian Borke looked far from fit and understandably tentative on the bike. Maybe needs more recovery time as everyone knows how good he can be when on song. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgas Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 01:09 PM (edited) I know Cook is a bit Marmite especially at Berwick but Im a glass half full kind of person and seeing him slapping that bandits crest on his chest after 15 was kind of special, his team efforts helping out the other lads also didn’t go unnoticed. If that Cook turns up at Shielfield on a Saturday night I think he will be close to unbeatable. Kemp apart from dropping a chain and settling in behind cook in 15, beat everything by a mile and looks lightning fast and in with a good chance of the lap record this season. A fit PK is a force to be reckoned with by the looks of things I personally think he hurt his back earlier in the meeting when his chain snapped at the gate, I have nerve problems in my back and instantly recognised that walk back to the pits. Wood and Hagon with a maiden win can definitely build from there. Hume will get back into the groove I’m sure and was fighting hard. I do hope Stuart sticks with Borke, we kept going with riders who have struggled to get off the line in the past. I had the chance to chat with Bastian after the p+p and I think it may be a confidence thing and when he comes good and I really think he will, he’s rapid. A lot of positives and potential in this team. Well done Tigers especially Perry, what a performance. Edited Sunday at 01:14 PM by Mgas 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted Sunday at 01:31 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 01:31 PM (edited) 5 hours ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: Kemp knows his way around Shielfield, pleased to see he’s carried on from the latter half of last season. Borke shouldn’t be on a bike, although did look better in his last. Bomber and Leon had an off night and they still won, that’s a worry. I dont really rate Flint, he usually has quite a few off nights, Kemp has definitely improved but I still think he has a attitude problem. Edited Sunday at 01:32 PM by foreverblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted Sunday at 03:34 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 03:34 PM 3 hours ago, Shadders said: How it was when I used to come up on tours in the 2000's. Home riders loved it, away riders generally hated it. If you throw a spoonful of dirt on the track modern day throttle jockeys can’t handle it.There did not look much wrong with the track last night.The riders just want it slick gate and go never mind the paying public being entertained. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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