Ipswich V Workington (koc-up) - Thursday, 25 April 2013 @ 19:30

[Blue Witches 4]

Good 20 point win for the witches.

 

Also good to see ritchie coming in and doing what is needed with a good 4 point return on his first meeting back with the club, its a shame that will probably be doyles lowest score for the rest of the season when riding for us

[Jonny the spud 2,281]

Heh, that'll teach Adam to knock it off on the exit of the last bend !

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706]

Heh, that'll teach Adam to knock it off on the exit of the last bend !

As good the fast time in heat 2 was I was more impressed with the first turn in heat 14 - real class effort. Edited April 25, 2013 by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

[Baldyman 6,243]

You used to get 100 quid for a new track record, but doubt you do anymore. 2 awesome rides from Adam and great start from Ritchie, already doubled the previous number 2 score.

[Jonny the spud 2,281]

You used to get 100 quid for a new track record, but doubt you do anymore. 2 awesome rides from Adam and great start from Ritchie, already doubled the previous number 2 score.

 

£100.......... don't tell him that !

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706]

You used to get 100 quid for a new track record, but doubt you do anymore. 2 awesome rides from Adam and great start from Ritchie, already doubled the previous number 2 score.

Sponsored by Jack White organs in the old days I think. Not sure if anything still in place now.

[Super Blue 616]

Cracking result tonight and a good points return from everyone !

 

Doyle a great choice of guest , scored well but showed that the Witches no1 race jacket is capable of stopping even him from getting a max .

 

The victory could have been even bigger had the constant " jumping the start " by the Workington riders been called back a few times .

 

A special mention and well done to Ritchie Hawkins on his return this evening , no last places for someone out of practice to me was remarkable .

 

Also for MJJ fan clubs benefit , Rene spent most of his time at the Bach apart from when he got flyers from the gate !

 

I still think this tie is far from over and hope the Witches can progress to the next round , Workington are a completely different proposition on their own track !

 

Side issue , does anyone know if Ben Barkers OK as he withdrew from the Brit semi finals after 3 rides ???

[2ndbendbeerhut 1,781]

Barker has wrist injury, possibly broken! But been announced he been given wildcard to Final

[Baldyman 6,243]

Oh dear that's bad news if true, at least we can use the best guests, but Doyle is the main man for me. Hopefully Ben will be back with us soon.

[2ndbendbeerhut 1,781]

Taken from bspa website:

 

Barker, meanwhile, suffered a recurrence of a scaphoid injury and withdrew after three rides at Sheffield having scored three points, and it is hoped that he will be fit for the Final.

 

Management Committee member David Hoggart said: “Ben and Simon are two riders who, prior to the semi-finals, we would have expected to go safety through.

 

“Circumstances prevented that, and therefore it’s only right that they should take their places in the British Final.

 

“As far as Ben is concerned, he took a nasty knock when he collided with the fence in Heat 1 and tried to continue in the meeting despite being in a lot of pain. He was very brave and we wanted to reward his determination in trying to succeed with a spot in the British Final which he thoroughly deserves.

[Roger Jacobs 554]

This is the sort of Witches performance that was all too rare in the last two seasons, and it was good that they've maintained the momentum from the home win over Somerset and the draw at Scunthorpe.

 

Not sure what to think about the track - it was grippy enough to produce some quick times, but as we know that often doesn't translate into classic passing speedway.

 

For the Comets: Cook had a terible first heat, but was then very quick - until last heat when ambushed on the third bend by Doyle's move between him & Howarth.

Aarnio - best performance at Foxhall and did a very solid job. Witches would have hoped for a heat advantage in 8, but Aarnio popped out of the start for a good win.

Harrison - never made a start all night but looked generally slow. His only point came when Ellis fell early in Heat 7.

Howarth - great young rider - I remember how he got stuck in when guesting for Ipswich at Sheffield in 2011, just before he was snapped-up by Edinburgh. Cracking win over Doyle - the Aussie's first competitive racing defeat at Foxhall in the PL era.

Bach - such a smooth rider. An Ipswich fan I spoke to was not happy Bach was moving at starts - but was amazed when Barbara Horley excluded him in Heat 9, because he didn't think Bach had touched the tapes. Got squeezed out on first lap of Heat 13.

Morris - I'm sure that was his first appearance at Foxhall, and was impressed that he got sorted out and scored a couple of good second places.

Nielsen - Agent N strikes again! At least he finished the heats this time, but wasn't on the pace, and is going through a difficult patch. He came from nowhere last season and is still learning.

 

Doyle - super smooth and consistent - and also showed genuine determination the last heat. Genuine appreciation from Witches fans after that one.

Hawkins - proper job! Got stuck in, beat a Comet in every race and looked very at home. Will be tougher for him at Worky, but as Jaybea said afterwards, if he scores a couple of points and Ipswich get 36, then no-one can complain

Tungate - almost didn't notice that he scored 14 - and rightly won the MotM award.

Risager - waited until Heat 14 to do something really worthwhile, and somehow managed to get his wheels in line off the second bend, when it looked like he might fall, and then outpaced Howarth down the back straight. Such a frustrating rider, because you think maybe that there is 8 or 9 points in him, but it's still not happening ...

Lanham - 7+2 and not a single Ipswich fan can complain about his contribution. Now settled into the sort of role that suits him. His third place in 13 was probably better than his win in 7.

Ellis - so quick! Who does his bikes? Genuine talent and works really hard. Got in a tangle in 7 trying to cut back off gate four and fell, but jumped up and cleared the track. Put Aarnio under a bit of pressure in 11, and you can see the determination. Such a classy ride in 14 when the pressure was on - Howarth must have fancied his chances in that one. I have only just realised that Ellis had the only two non-scoring Ipswich rides from - but again no complaints from anyone!

Heeps - quiet night in comparison, and he got 7+1. Doesn't panic and collects the points - a smart move in Heat 2 to work his way past Nielsen & Morris on third bend.

 

A 20 point gap surely has to be enough, and the match at Derwent Park will be another test for the collective resolve of this Witches team that could become real challengers in the PL. Hopefully Barker can bounce back from his individual disaster at Sheffield, and crack on with some good points too. Edited after seeing the news about Barker's wrist injury .

Edited April 25, 2013 by Dave Love Speedway

[Bash 496]

Lawson's presence inspires the rest of the Workington team, He is the leader of the Workington side and Cook is not going to help the likes of Aarnio and Howarth as he is just a guest.

 

Cook may score more points but Rich would help the other riders score more points.

 

Rich would help the others score more points because he is rubbish around foxhall and would finish behind his team mates, thus helping them score points. Whereas Cook would beat his team mates!

[Jonny the spud 2,281]

This is the sort of Witches performance that was all too rare in the last two seasons, and it was good that they've maintained the momentum from the home win over Somerset and the draw at Scunthorpe.

 

Not sure what to think about the track - it was grippy enough to produce some quick times, but as we know that often doesn't translate into classic passing speedway.

 

For the Comets: Cook had a terible first heat, but was then very quick - until last heat when ambushed on the third bend by Doyle's move between him & Howarth.

Aarnio - best performance at Foxhall and did a very solid job. Witches would have hoped for a heat advantage in 8, but Aarnio popped out of the start for a good win.

Harrison - never made a start all night but looked generally slow. His only point came when Ellis fell early in Heat 7.

Howarth - great young rider - I remember how he got stuck in when guesting for Ipswich at Sheffield in 2011, just before he was snapped-up by Edinburgh. Cracking win over Doyle - the Aussie's first competitive racing defeat at Foxhall in the PL era.

Bach - such a smooth rider. An Ipswich fan I spoke to was not happy Bach was moving at starts - but was amazed when Barbara Horley excluded him in Heat 9, because he didn't think Bach had touched the tapes. Got squeezed out on first lap of Heat 13.

Morris - I'm sure that was his first appearance at Foxhall, and was impressed that he got sorted out and scored a couple of good second places.

Nielsen - Agent N strikes again! At least he finished the heats this time, but wasn't on the pace, and is going through a difficult patch. He came from nowhere last season and is still learning.

 

Doyle - super smooth and consistent - and also showed genuine determination the last heat. Genuine appreciation from Witches fans after that one.

Hawkins - proper job! Got stuck in, beat a Comet in every race and looked very at home. Will be tougher for him at Worky, but as Jaybea said afterwards, if he scores a couple of points and Ipswich get 36, then no-one can complain

Tungate - almost didn't notice that he scored 14 - and rightly won the MotM award.

Risager - waited until Heat 14 to do something really worthwhile, and somehow managed to get his wheels in line off the second bend, when it looked like he might fall, and then outpaced Howarth down the back straight. Such a frustrating rider, because you think maybe that there is 8 or 9 points in him, but it's still not happening ...

Lanham - 7+2 and not a single Ipswich fan can complain about his contribution. Now settled into the sort of role that suits him. His third place in 13 was probably better than his win in 7.

Ellis - so quick! Who does his bikes? Genuine talent and works really hard. Got in a tangle in 7 trying to cut back off gate four and fell, but jumped up and cleared the track. Put Aarnio under a bit of pressure in 11, and you can see the determination. Such a classy ride in 14 when the pressure was on - Howarth must have fancied his chances in that one. I have only just realised that Ellis had the only two non-scoring Ipswich rides from - but again no complaints from anyone!

Heeps - quiet night in comparison, and he got 7+1. Doesn't panic and collects the points - a smart move in Heat 2 to work his way past Nielsen & Morris on third bend.

 

A 20 point gap surely has to be enough, and the match at Derwent Park will be another test for the collective resolve of this Witches team that could become real challengers in the PL. Hopefully Barker can bounce back from his individual disaster at Sheffield, and crack on with some good points too. Edited after seeing the news about Barker's wrist injury .

[Jonny the spud 2,281]

This is the sort of Witches performance that was all too rare in the last two seasons, and it was good that they've maintained the momentum from the home win over Somerset and the draw at Scunthorpe.

 

Not sure what to think about the track - it was grippy enough to produce some quick times, but as we know that often doesn't translate into classic passing speedway.

 

For the Comets: Cook had a terible first heat, but was then very quick - until last heat when ambushed on the third bend by Doyle's move between him & Howarth.

Aarnio - best performance at Foxhall and did a very solid job. Witches would have hoped for a heat advantage in 8, but Aarnio popped out of the start for a good win.

Harrison - never made a start all night but looked generally slow. His only point came when Ellis fell early in Heat 7.

Howarth - great young rider - I remember how he got stuck in when guesting for Ipswich at Sheffield in 2011, just before he was snapped-up by Edinburgh. Cracking win over Doyle - the Aussie's first competitive racing defeat at Foxhall in the PL era.

Bach - such a smooth rider. An Ipswich fan I spoke to was not happy Bach was moving at starts - but was amazed when Barbara Horley excluded him in Heat 9, because he didn't think Bach had touched the tapes. Got squeezed out on first lap of Heat 13.

Morris - I'm sure that was his first appearance at Foxhall, and was impressed that he got sorted out and scored a couple of good second places.

Nielsen - Agent N strikes again! At least he finished the heats this time, but wasn't on the pace, and is going through a difficult patch. He came from nowhere last season and is still learning.

 

Doyle - super smooth and consistent - and also showed genuine determination the last heat. Genuine appreciation from Witches fans after that one.

Hawkins - proper job! Got stuck in, beat a Comet in every race and looked very at home. Will be tougher for him at Worky, but as Jaybea said afterwards, if he scores a couple of points and Ipswich get 36, then no-one can complain

Tungate - almost didn't notice that he scored 14 - and rightly won the MotM award.

Risager - waited until Heat 14 to do something really worthwhile, and somehow managed to get his wheels in line off the second bend, when it looked like he might fall, and then outpaced Howarth down the back straight. Such a frustrating rider, because you think maybe that there is 8 or 9 points in him, but it's still not happening ...

Lanham - 7+2 and not a single Ipswich fan can complain about his contribution. Now settled into the sort of role that suits him. His third place in 13 was probably better than his win in 7.

Ellis - so quick! Who does his bikes? Genuine talent and works really hard. Got in a tangle in 7 trying to cut back off gate four and fell, but jumped up and cleared the track. Put Aarnio under a bit of pressure in 11, and you can see the determination. Such a classy ride in 14 when the pressure was on - Howarth must have fancied his chances in that one. I have only just realised that Ellis had the only two non-scoring Ipswich rides from - but again no complaints from anyone!

Heeps - quiet night in comparison, and he got 7+1. Doesn't panic and collects the points - a smart move in Heat 2 to work his way past Nielsen & Morris on third bend.

 

A 20 point gap surely has to be enough, and the match at Derwent Park will be another test for the collective resolve of this Witches team that could become real challengers in the PL. Hopefully Barker can bounce back from his individual disaster at Sheffield, and crack on with some good points too. Edited after seeing the news about Barker's wrist injury .

 

Doh!! Empty post. Adams were built and are maintained by Matt Read. He and his wife Claire have been an awesome help from the end of last year.

[jenga 2,998]

think our lads were on kev doolans engines from last year.) Briggs and stratten) lol. good win for the watches. 20 points in doable. done rye from a slimier points situation in a cup meet. will mr barker be at worky on sat. gonna be close meetimg..

Edited April 26, 2013 by jenga