Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted July 31, 2021 Pirates visit the old days of the club next weekend on a northern tour, taking in Edinburgh next Friday, Berwick on Saturday and finishing with Newcastle on Sunday. Rob and I are coming up for this, and will no doubt be joined by a few others. It’s a long way to come and the weather forecast, at the moment, is looking unsettled with light rain over the three days. Hopefully we won’t loose a meeting as it’s a long way for a one off and not something I would do. If you see us in our Poole jackets, come and say hello we are quite tame and friendly. I myself have never been to any of these tracks so three in three days to be ticked off. Fingers crossed for the return of Ben Cook who has been missed since his crash at Redcar a couple of weeks ago. If he is still out no doubt we will have a horses for courses guest at reserve. As for our replacement at 2, Danny Ford said on Wednesday that they were close to announcing it but nothing until it is signed and confirmed and the rider is in the country. So a guest replacement is likely. As for our chances, Edinburgh are likely to be our stiffest test. Second in the league and good home form. But I fancy our chances at Berwick and Newcastle. Two wins out of three would give us an almost guaranteed playoff berth, especially as we have so many home fixtures coming up throughout August. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted July 31, 2021 18 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Pirates visit the old days of the club next weekend on a northern tour, taking in Edinburgh next Friday, Berwick on Saturday and finishing with Newcastle on Sunday. Rob and I are coming up for this, and will no doubt be joined by a few others. It’s a long way to come and the weather forecast, at the moment, is looking unsettled with light rain over the three days. Hopefully we won’t loose a meeting as it’s a long way for a one off and not something I would do. If you see us in our Poole jackets, come and say hello we are quite tame and friendly. I myself have never been to any of these tracks so three in three days to be ticked off. Fingers crossed for the return of Ben Cook who has been missed since his crash at Redcar a couple of weeks ago. If he is still out no doubt we will have a horses for courses guest at reserve. As for our replacement at 2, Danny Ford said on Wednesday that they were close to announcing it but nothing until it is signed and confirmed and the rider is in the country. So a guest replacement is likely. As for our chances, Edinburgh are likely to be our stiffest test. Second in the league and good home form. But I fancy our chances at Berwick and Newcastle. Two wins out of three would give us an almost guaranteed playoff berth, especially as we have so many home fixtures coming up throughout August. enjoy those 3 meetings at new tracks for u ,as for a replacement at number 2dont think so soon as u have that choice for a rider that has never ridden for u but all in the best .......u know the rest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted July 31, 2021 Lets hope Danyon and Stefan don't suffer any injury or 'burn-out' before then having both signed for Sheffield Tigers - Stefan permanently doubling up; Danyon guesting for their next 2 meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted July 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Lets hope Danyon and Stefan don't suffer any injury or 'burn-out' before then having both signed for Sheffield Tigers - Stefan permanently doubling up; Danyon guesting for their next 2 meetings. Danyon guesting for us tonight apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 1, 2021 Could somebody please put the Pirates new official averages up or have they not ridden anough matches.? Also does Hume ride at King’s Lynn , Poole, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Berwick, Newcastle this week if so god a gruelling schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted August 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Could somebody please put the Pirates new official averages up or have they not ridden anough matches.? Also does Hume ride at King’s Lynn , Poole, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Berwick, Newcastle this week if so god a gruelling schedule. Rory Schlein 8.58 Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/31/2021 at 10:11 AM, Steve Shovlar said: Pirates visit the old days of the club next weekend on a northern tour, taking in Edinburgh next Friday, Berwick on Saturday and finishing with Newcastle on Sunday. Rob and I are coming up for this, and will no doubt be joined by a few others. It’s a long way to come and the weather forecast, at the moment, is looking unsettled with light rain over the three days. Hopefully we won’t loose a meeting as it’s a long way for a one off and not something I would do. If you see us in our Poole jackets, come and say hello we are quite tame and friendly. I myself have never been to any of these tracks so three in three days to be ticked off. Fingers crossed for the return of Ben Cook who has been missed since his crash at Redcar a couple of weeks ago. If he is still out no doubt we will have a horses for courses guest at reserve. As for our replacement at 2, Danny Ford said on Wednesday that they were close to announcing it but nothing until it is signed and confirmed and the rider is in the country. So a guest replacement is likely. As for our chances, Edinburgh are likely to be our stiffest test. Second in the league and good home form. But I fancy our chances at Berwick and Newcastle. Two wins out of three would give us an almost guaranteed playoff berth, especially as we have so many home fixtures coming up throughout August. Whose managing the team, Middleditch or Havelock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted August 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Rory Schlein 8.58 Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Today is the 01 08 21 so issue 14 is the latest with slight changes to RS, DK, SW & SN. Neil has posted July figures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted August 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Rory Schlein 8.58 Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Schlein's, King, Worrall and Nielsen's average have changed today. Schlein 8.62 Worrall 7.96 King 7.92 Nielsen 4.29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, IronScorpion said: Today is the 01 08 21 so issue 14 is the latest with slight changes to RS, DK, SW & SN. Neil has posted July figures Yes, what a dumb cluck I am! The 1st August GSAs are: Rory Schlein 8.62 Steve Worrall 7.96 Danny King 7.92 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.29 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) I will be travelling up to Edinburgh and it will be my first ever visit there in 42 years of following speedway so very much looking forward to it, staying in Bathgate and hope the weather holds. I have visited Newcastle and Berwick on many occasions in the past with Berwick being a very nice area to visit. May also go to Newcastle but unfortunately my travel plans haven't allowed me to see the the Pirates at Berwick. Toughest test is at Armadale but having seen them win at Leicester the lads can do the bizzo! C'mon the Pirates C'mon Danyon Super Hume-an Edited August 1, 2021 by PirateShip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted August 1, 2021 Just now, Sidney the robin said: 1 hour ago, NeilWatson said: Danny King 8.27 Steve Worrall 7.69 Ondrej Smetana 5.00 (assessed) Stefan Nielsen 4.19 Ben Cook 4.00 (assessed) Danyon Hume *** (Rising Star) http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/championshipteamissues21Thanks Neil, Thanks Neil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, PirateShip said: I will be travelling up to Edinburgh and it will be my first ever visit there in 42 years of following speedway so very much looking forward to it, staying in Bathgate and hope the weather holds. I have visited Newcastle and Berwick on many occasions in the past with Berwick being a very nice area to visit. May also go to Newcastle but unfortunately my travel plans haven't allowed me to see the the Pirates at Berwick. Toughest test is at Armadale but having seen them win at Leicester the lads can do the bizzo! C'mon the Pirates C'mon Danyon Super Hume-an Young Hume was hugely impressive last night at Berwick when riding as a guest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 1, 2021 3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: Whose managing the team, Middleditch or Havelock? Gary Havelock is managing the team up north, as Middlo has business commitments on weekends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Gary Havelock is managing the team up north, as Middlo has business commitments on weekends. The almost consistent precipitation North of the Watford Gap makes his hair more ginger was what I heard, whereas the glorious sunshine South of the Gap only brings the freckles out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites