Starman2006 2,354 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Gavan said: So how is Middlo still in a job? Because he's a good team manager. Like i said, once riders leave the pits its out of his, team managers hands. Same as when a trainer gives a jock instructions in the parade ring, once the jock leaves the parade ring for the course its out of the trainers hands. Anything can go wrong over 4 laps, or in a big field of handicappers if you dont get a run. You should know that. End of the day its all about winning. Edited May 18, 2018 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted May 18, 2018 10 hours ago, foreverblue said: Because he doesn't ride the bikes possibly And football managers dont kick the balls. A managers job is to get his team motivated and ready, maybe Middlo has lost the dressing room as they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,093 Posted May 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gavan said: And football managers dont kick the balls. A managers job is to get his team motivated and ready, maybe Middlo has lost the dressing room as they say. Football is completely different players get dropped and others are drafted in from their squad when they don't perform. I certainly don't think the team is lacking motivation and Middlo hasn't lost the dressing room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Gavan said: And football managers dont kick the balls. A managers job is to get his team motivated and ready, maybe Middlo has lost the dressing room as they say. As who says? All the interviews with Middlo and the riders refer to the excellent team spirit this year - much better than last year!! What they are lacking - in my opinion - is a senior experienced rider as a proper leader. No disrespect to Josh G but his current form (set-ups) cannot be helping his team captaincy. Things will change for the better once the new averages are sorted after we get beaten by Wolves on Wednesday as I fully expect we will, on current form!! Of course if we manage a win then things are clearly not as bad as many are saying!! Edited May 18, 2018 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BurntFaceMan 413 Posted May 18, 2018 12 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said: I suggest you look up the definition of the words sport and sporting. Sport can be charitable but sadly much has become a cynical, ruthless, money-grabbing business. Look up the word competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted May 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, BurntFaceMan said: Look up the word competition. Some people just don’t get it. In it to win it is professional sport. Taking part in a sporting event is summer games at school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVEHOLS54 380 Posted May 18, 2018 58 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: As who says? All the interviews with Middlo and the riders refer to the excellent team spirit this year - much better than last year!! What they are lacking - in my opinion - is a senior experienced rider as a proper leader. No disrespect to Josh G but his current form (set-ups) cannot be helping his team captaincy. Things will change for the better once the new averages are sorted after we get beaten by Wolves on Wednesday as I fully expect we will, on current form!! Of course if we manage a win then things are clearly not as bad as many are saying!! I would hope we sneak a win (just) as we are at home. No matter if Wolves score a point as they will be in play offs anyway with their home advantage this season. Important thing will be (hopefully). Nielsen scores lots at reserve (he can score plenty as he will hopefully keep his 3.67 having not ridden enough meetings to get a new GSA). Spaniak scores at least one more than Woryna (meaning Woryna would become a reserve from 1st June). Its incredible that they are both on the same GSA after Wed meeting although Spaniak scored more BP. Brady to make sure he scores steadily (should be ok as his 20 match GSA is around 7.67). Sundstrom will have a new lower attractive GSA which will help accomodate hopefully a new 8 pointer. Holder has to do nothing as he will come in on his attractive starting GSA of 7.16 although I am not expecting too many fireworks. I would settle for 46-44 win with team redeclaration news to follow within a few days afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted May 18, 2018 Dont see the negative on this one we should pck up all 3 points here ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booey boy 123 Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Some people just don’t get it. In it to win it is professional sport. Taking part in a sporting event is summer games at school. How many will be left of the magnificent 7 which were in your words going to smash teams after the changes? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted May 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, Booey boy said: How many will be left of the magnificent 7 which were in your words going to smash teams after the changes? Yep, the only smashing this year’s Poole team has done is smashing itself to pieces. What a shower! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orbiter 172 Posted May 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Some people just don’t get it. In it to win it is professional sport. Taking part in a sporting event is summer games at school. Pull the other one it's got bells on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted May 18, 2018 50 minutes ago, DC2 said: Yep, the only smashing this year’s Poole team has done is smashing itself to pieces. What a shower! Keep going DC, im sure you will take the Winter off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Booey boy said: How many will be left of the magnificent 7 which were in your words going to smash teams after the changes? Lets be fair it was only 1 or 2 fans who said that they would beat everyone. The Poole 1-7 had the most potential but it was evident to anyone with an ounce of speedway knowledge that it was also the team with the most risks attached Kurtz- could he improve to be an out an out number one?..................Jurys out as he looks like a good back up to a number one, but yet to show he can be consistent Woryna - on a bargain average could he improve by the 2-3 points expected?..........Possibly but as yet hasnt really set the world alight Sundstrom - replacement for Hans could he do the same job?.........didnt expect him to but showed a bit more against a 4 man Rye team Josh G - should have been Mr Reliable.............been below his best Holder - what would his attitude be like? what would his form be?...................will we ever know MS - would clean up from reserve..................been ok without going great Shanes - signed to score 2-3 a meeting.............and was sacked for doing just that There is still time for this side to come good but time is running out and who is there to sign? Its no shock to me that the 3 teams at the top have got a solid base from last season..........Pooles risks havent come off simple as that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Gavan said: And football managers dont kick the balls. A managers job is to get his team motivated and ready, maybe Middlo has lost the dressing room as they say. Neil has no need to go to the changing room. He motivates ive seen it. As i said read my earlier post. Plenty of time yet, we are only 5 pts off the lead.. no rush.. Edited May 18, 2018 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,093 Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Orbiter said: Pull the other one it's got bells on it Two minute warning bell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
