Bagpuss 10,778 Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) STARS V WOLVERHAMPTON, PREVIEW Sunday August 12, 2018 KING’S LYNN are targeting a sixth straight success at the Adrian Flux Arena on Monday when they host Wolverhampton (7.30). The Tru Plant Stars have been on an impressive run of late and currently find themselves in the play-off positions. But Monday’s opponents are hot on their heels and team boss Dale Allitt says his side will again need to demonstrate the belief and approach they’ve shown in recent weeks. “We’ll need that determined attitude once again because Wolverhampton may still be looking for their first away win of the season, but they’re a real solid, capable outfit as always,” he said. “They’ve got a number of riders in the likes of Rory Schlein, Sam Masters, Kyle Howarth and Ashley Morris who have all had spells with Stars at some point and go well here at The Adrian Flux Arena. “So this is another key meeting for us and fingers crossed we can add another three league points to the board and send them home empty handed.” The fanzone will be open once again prior to the meeting where supporters will be able to test their gating skills and reactions on the reaction bike. There will also be a children’s colouring competition with goodie bags for the first 200 kids through the turnstiles. KING’S LYNN: Robert Lambert, Erik Riss, Ty Proctor, Thomas Jorgensen, Niels-Kristian Iversen, Michael Palm Toft, Simon Lambert. WOLVERHAMPTON: Rory Schlein, Kyle Howarth, Jonas B Andersen, Sam Masters, Jacob Thorssell, Ashley Morris, James Sarjeant. From kingslynnstars.co.uk Edited August 16, 2018 by Bagpuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castrolargh 263 Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) looking at the teams side by side I think the stars should be able to send the wolves home empty handed. Lambert v Schlein; Lambert Riss v Howarth; Riss Proctor v JBA; Proctor TJ v Masters ; TJ Puk v Thorsell; Pin MPT v Morris ; MPT Lambert S v Sarj; depends who gates Edited August 12, 2018 by castrolargh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrss 691 Posted August 12, 2018 Stars need to hit Wolves hard from the start. Make a statement to rest of league ,and give Wolves a good beating. Playoffs are getting near and we need to make teams wary of coming to the AFA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kickitov 104 Posted August 12, 2018 Hoping the weather doesn't spoil this one. Dodgy forecast! If it's on, confident Lynn can win this one slightly more comfortably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Not that it matters but Lambert was in dreadful form this afternoon in Poland, costing his team a shock home defeat. However, tomorrow he may have completely different bikes so probably not much to read into it. Expecting 52-38ish. Edited August 12, 2018 by Steve Shovlar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted August 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not that it matters but Lambert was in dreadful form this afternoon in Poland, costing his team a shock home defeat. However, tomorrow he may have completely different bikes so probably not much to read into it. Expecting 52-38ish. Yes paid 8 from 4 rides 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,778 Posted August 12, 2018 Indeed, nothing at all to do with the fact that the guy at number one scored three points, all Robert's fault. On a serious note his last three matches have seen pretty low scores compared to his season so far. Obviously testament to how fantastic he has been this year on a consistent basis but also a sign that something isn't quite right with him at the minute. Hopefully it's a machinery issue which can be ironed out and not fatigue or burn out as his work load has been enormous in 2018. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,660 Posted August 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Indeed, nothing at all to do with the fact that the guy at number one scored three points, all Robert's fault. On a serious note his last three matches have seen pretty low scores compared to his season so far. Obviously testament to how fantastic he has been this year on a consistent basis but also a sign that something isn't quite right with him at the minute. Hopefully it's a machinery issue which can be ironed out and not fatigue or burn out as his work load has been enormous in 2018. He has had a hell of a workload this year hasn't he.Apparently they have found the problem with his bike concerning King's Lynn anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted August 12, 2018 Wolves need to start picking up away points. Can’t see it starting on Monday. 50-40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted August 13, 2018 We fans at Lynn, know teams come here and will always have a chance of success. Unlike some places with massive home advantage, away teams will nearly always score 40 odd points. No, I'm not complaining, I like the excitement of close competition. It means our lads have to be on their toes and firing on all cylinders. Thankfully those days when we use to score 60 pts are long gone. We go to AFA now knowing it will be exciting racing and be very competitive. But saying that, Wolves don't travel that well. They have a solid team, if not exciting, where all riders do their bit. They are not the force they once were and have suffered the consequences of getting rid of Fast Freddie and Woffy. Thorssell and Schlein are solid riders but they don't compare to those superstars..... Although most of their team like the wide open spaces that the AFA offers, I see this as a relatively easy victory for the Stars. I'm going for a 50-40 where all the shouting is over before we come to heat 15... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,658 Posted August 13, 2018 15 hours ago, castrolargh said: looking at the teams side by side I think the stars should be able to send the wolves home empty handed. Lambert v Schlein; Lambert Riss v Howarth; Riss Proctor v JBA; Proctor TJ v Masters ; TJ Puk v Thorsell; Pin MPT v Morris ; MPT Lambert S v Sarj; depends who gates The rest I agree but no way is Jorgensen better than Masters head to head. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castrolargh 263 Posted August 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: The rest I agree but no way is Jorgensen better than Masters head to head. I beg to differ, Sam has been fairly quiet on recent visits to lynn, and Thomas ' home form has really picked up in recent weeks . Away from home , a totally different case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semion 2,192 Posted August 13, 2018 If This is on then I fully expect carnage.... Lynn will run riot leaving Wolves requiring 'snookers' after heat 11. Lambert, having a poor time of it goes with the job. Everyone has an 'off period'..... You only have to look at Former World Champion Chris Holder, the only difference is his has lasted 3 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,658 Posted August 13, 2018 15 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: Not that it matters but Lambert was in dreadful form this afternoon in Poland, costing his team a shock home defeat. However, tomorrow he may have completely different bikes so probably not much to read into it. Expecting 52-38ish. Nice try, 5+3 and 4 rider's contributed less had nothing to do with there home defeat Shovlar - must try harder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,282 Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) The sun is out and roads are dry at the moment. Should be no problem as long as it don't chuck it down later. We need Niels and Lambo to bang in 20 between them. Sounds a breeze but Lambo hasn't been going well ( by this seasons standards) in his last few meetings and as we know NKI isn't fully fit so 8-9 and 11-12 for Lambo hopefully ,with Riss, Ty, and TJ chipping in another 20 between them. MPT around 7-8 from 5 and a couple from Simon, should see the Stars home and dry. But... It rarely goes to plan in speedway. Heats 13 and 15 again to be vital. Close one. Around 48-42 with Rory top scoring for Wolves. Edited August 13, 2018 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
