vog 200 Posted May 21, 2011 Looks OK at the moment I think this will be close. So long as Stoke win by 8, I'm happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazysue 613 Posted May 21, 2011 Updates on this meeting will be available Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted May 21, 2011 Looks like a very good performance from Stoke. Hopefully some of the people who went can fill us in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrystalCastles 292 Posted May 21, 2011 Looks like a very good performance from Stoke. Hopefully some of the people who went can fill us in? Indeed some superb performances tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) So long as Stoke win by 8, I'm happy I'll leave the predictions to Squall in future Speedway can be a strange sport - I thought the King's Lynn-Lakeside match a few weeks ago (which had plenty of passing) was rubbish but this (which had little) was pretty entertaining. It must be that this one was close for at least half the meeting and both sides looked in with a shout (the final score definitely flattered Stoke), the other being the complete opposite. For Stoke, Atkin and Webster were dependable, Armstrong sublime and Sargeant impressive but pride of place goes to Pickard. I saw him at Plymouth last year and thought he was a decent rider but this was the best NL performance I have seen this season, his pass on Brundle in heat 15 being a matter of fierce determination and skill. PL sides looking for a 3pt rider could do a lot worse than give him a call. Baseby, Halsey and Hargreaves in particular showed plenty of fight for the Tigers but Laurence is out of his depth, Blackbird looks very good when he gates and a novice when he doesn't and Brundle was an NL No 1 in two races and disinterested in the other three. The crowd eventually seemed about the same size as PL matches and I suspect above break even figures. Good to see. Quick mention for the chap behind me who helped with heat times after my usual helpers (the frost bitten feet fen females) failed miserably, and one to my old sparring partner Proud Potter - nice touch to salute the crowd at the end, Malcolm, few more officials could do that. Edited May 22, 2011 by Halifaxtiger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P T Preece 262 Posted May 22, 2011 Not a bad meeting, well impressed with Sargeant, best Ive seen him ride, shame about Isherwood and Reade, good performance from the other memebers of the team. Some of the Tigers riders look good but Stoke wanted it more, well run meeting and no messing about, only went to see how hargreaves was looking this season, ex-Brummies as he is, had a good go in his third ride, getting the win and came home behind his team mate in his first, but looked down on power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldy 69 Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) I'll leave the predictions to Squall in future Speedway can be a strange sport - I thought the King's Lynn-Lakeside match a few weeks ago (which had plenty of passing) was rubbish but this (which had little) was pretty entertaining. It must be that this one was close for at least half the meeting and both sides looked in with a shout (the final score definitely flattered Stoke), the other being the complete opposite. For Stoke, Atkin and Webster were dependable, Armstrong sublime and Sargeant impressive but pride of place goes to Pickard. I saw him at Plymouth last year and thought he was a decent rider but this was the best NL performance I have seen this season, his pass on Brundle in heat 15 being a matter of fierce determination and skill. PL sides looking for a 3pt rider could do a lot worse than give him a call. Baseby, Halsey and Hargreaves in particular showed plenty of fight for the Tigers but Laurence is out of his depth, Blackbird looks very good when he gates and a novice when he doesn't and Brundle was an NL No 1 in two races and disinterested in the other three. The crowd eventually seemed about the same size as PL matches and I suspect above break even figures. Good to see. Quick mention for the chap behind me who helped with heat times after my usual helpers (the frost bitten feet fen females) failed miserably, and one to my old sparring partner Proud Potter - nice touch to salute the crowd at the end, Malcolm, few more officials could do that. Whilst I agree with the majority of your post, one very small gripe is how a team that had five of it's team flying could get a score that flattered them is hard to work out. Once the possible threat of Lewis getting seven good rides in(a real threat early on)was gone, there was only going to be one winner. Jamie has been a joy to watch this year and James is going in the right direction in his development. Jack was the rider I remember( good in some; followed by very average rides) and if he had come in on a 5 average; would of been a good shout for Stoke. Will think he will finish with an average a point or so below the one he has now. Brundle had a very strange meeting with his indifferent rides. Impressed with Halsey and Jacobs with loads of effort. Baseby did his average( his pre-meeting warm up routine was most impressive though) and Laurence is not quite ready yet. Ben for Stoke looked fast after the meeting when trying his bike out so not worried there. Gareth has yet to show the rider he can be. The rest of the boys we excellent and deserved their 57-36 win. Edited May 22, 2011 by Steeplejack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil3065 21 Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) A tad disappointing, if not surprising that Mildenhall weren't able to take any points from this meeting. Michael Lee did say, prior to the start of the season, that the promotion were building a team that could win its home matches, first and foremost, and that is what they have got. Unfortunately, though, going by last night's scores and those at Belle Vue in the previoius away match, it seems it is a side that is always liable to be exposed as lacking in depth away from home, with inconsistency throughout. It seems to me, though, that the National League this season will be one where most of the teams will win at home consistently, with away points being at even more of a premium than they have been in previous seasons. However, I'm sure that all connected with Mildenhall would like to see them become more competitive away from home. Edited May 22, 2011 by neil3065 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks for the updates Halifaxtiger, and thank you all for the reports! Jamie seems to go from strength to strength, and I doubt if there is a better number 2 in the league at the moment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrystalCastles 292 Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks for the updates Halifaxtiger, and thank you all for the reports! Jamie seems to go from strength to strength, and I doubt if there is a better number 2 in the league at the moment! Have to agree thanks for the reports from the people that attended. Jamie is flying atm, keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted May 22, 2011 Thanks for the updates Halifaxtiger, and thank you all for the reports! Jamie seems to go from strength to strength, and I doubt if there is a better number 2 in the league at the moment! We told you from the off that you had a real 'bargain' when you recruited Jaimie on an average that is starting to look a bit silly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted May 22, 2011 We told you from the off that you had a real 'bargain' when you recruited Jaimie on an average that is starting to look a bit silly Started on a 4.24, now averaging 7.5 from all meetings! That's the kind of improvement a team needs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ancient mariner 540 Posted May 22, 2011 Started on a 4.24, now averaging 7.5 from all meetings! That's the kind of improvement a team needs! I rest my case m'lud As a bonus, he's a genuine and likeable lad. We hope you don't mind if we Devils keep a (distant) eye on his progress this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vog 200 Posted May 22, 2011 I rest my case m'lud As a bonus, he's a genuine and likeable lad. We hope you don't mind if we Devils keep a (distant) eye on his progress this season. Given your team contains mainly former Stoke riders, it's only fair! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roguetrader 51 Posted May 22, 2011 I'll leave the predictions to Squall in future Speedway can be a strange sport - I thought the King's Lynn-Lakeside match a few weeks ago (which had plenty of passing) was rubbish but this (which had little) was pretty entertaining. It must be that this one was close for at least half the meeting and both sides looked in with a shout (the final score definitely flattered Stoke), the other being the complete opposite. For Stoke, Atkin and Webster were dependable, Armstrong sublime and Sargeant impressive but pride of place goes to Pickard. I saw him at Plymouth last year and thought he was a decent rider but this was the best NL performance I have seen this season, his pass on Brundle in heat 15 being a matter of fierce determination and skill. PL sides looking for a 3pt rider could do a lot worse than give him a call. Baseby, Halsey and Hargreaves in particular showed plenty of fight for the Tigers but Laurence is out of his depth, Blackbird looks very good when he gates and a novice when he doesn't and Brundle was an NL No 1 in two races and disinterested in the other three. The crowd eventually seemed about the same size as PL matches and I suspect above break even figures. Good to see. Quick mention for the chap behind me who helped with heat times after my usual helpers (the frost bitten feet fen females) failed miserably, and one to my old sparring partner Proud Potter - nice touch to salute the crowd at the end, Malcolm, few more officials could do that. :approve Very entertaining meeting. I am a big Pickard fan having watched him wobble around and clout many tracks but what a performance last night and this season in fact. Great to see British talent developing so well. Talking about British talent since when did scoring 13 points, winning heats 13 and 15 just become dependable. Poor Webbo who is in fact the Potters top scorer this season,doesnt even get a mention in any press release or post!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
