SCB 15 Posted August 28, 2014 I thought Covatti was going to be a top heatleader?! Now if only someone had predicted he'd be this crap. Maybe if they';d listened to the person who said Proctor was a crap signing they wouldn't have bothered with this one either. How do some team managers get their jobs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hel'n'Back 146 Posted August 28, 2014 I thought Covatti was going to be a top heatleader?! Now if only someone had predicted he'd be this crap. Maybe if they';d listened to the person who said Proctor was a crap signing they wouldn't have bothered with this one either. How do some team managers get their jobs? Don't think it's down to the team manager! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travertine 34 Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Don't think any Witches team in history has ridden well at Owlerton ......................... I do recall in the Witches first year in the top division of the old British League that they were expected to struggle - 1972 (or was it 1973?). Early in the season they visited Owlerton and beat a very strong Sheffield team with a 40-38 victory that saw them taken more seriuosly after that. Many won't remember that though - you need a very long memory! Edited August 29, 2014 by Travertine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted August 29, 2014 spoken like a true smug!! lol A true smug - that'll do for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted August 29, 2014 Riding order should be who the management want to be at reserve Heeps or Hawkins for October. Putting a stronger rider at 5 means less chance for Heeps to beat his team mate. Hence keeping his Ave down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILKO 38 Posted August 29, 2014 I thought Covatti was going to be a top heatleader?! Now if only someone had predicted he'd be this crap. Maybe if they';d listened to the person who said Proctor was a crap signing they wouldn't have bothered with this one either. How do some team managers get their jobs? Riders don't become "Crap" over night. Sheffield always have a team of racers not gaters. Nico is another racer, and last night was seen to be trying that many lines to pass the Ippo riders. We just were not making gates. I feel the track is not helping our riders, look what Tay can do when there is grip on the outside. I know we had Stocks last weekend and weather has not been consistent so watering can not be done as they would like. But and it's a big but, if we don't get quality racing the fans will stay away. I can cope with loosing but poor racing never. Give the riders a "Race" track please!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 15 Posted August 29, 2014 Riders don't become "Crap" over night. Sheffield always have a team of racers not gaters. He's not got crap over night. He's never been very good. Thats how it was possible to work out he was a poor signing. You didn't need a crystal ball, just the benefit of having seen him ride a few times. The fans get mocked by managers and promoters for being keyboard warriors and armchair experts but they conveniently forget that most of them mess up time and time again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 153 Posted August 29, 2014 I do recall in the Witches first year in the top division of the old British League that they were expected to struggle - 1972 (or was it 1973?). Early in the season they visited Owlerton and beat a very strong Sheffield team with a 40-38 victory that saw them taken more seriuosly after that. Many won't remember that though - you need a very long memory! I can remember that first year in BL1, but not many specific results. That must have been the days of Bob Valentine, Arnold Haley and Doug Wyer ... ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Duppcomic 100 Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) The track was slicker than usual but it didn't stop Ipswich nor did it stop Steady. What really killed Sheffield was the lack of points from Compton's rides. As for Covattii being crap SCB, he's no worse than Proctor who was no worse than Roynon. Give him a chance! And your comment re the manager is laughable given the clowns we had last season and the season before. Is there time to make more team changes before the deadline? I'd make at least 2. BUT I'll still be taking Stan Junior next week. Still glad it's still going. Can't wait for next season! Edited August 29, 2014 by Stan Duppcomic 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted August 29, 2014 I thought Covatti was going to be a top heatleader?! Now if only someone had predicted he'd be this crap. Maybe if they';d listened to the person who said Proctor was a crap signing they wouldn't have bothered with this one either. How do some team managers get their jobs? Obviously there last night, he never stopped trying and entertained in all his rides but his first one. thank god hes not good and he just gates and goes, rather have the entertainment thanks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcelle 162 Posted August 30, 2014 I've not been for weeks, voted with my feet....fed up of paying good money to watch crap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifordukesfan 60 Posted August 30, 2014 I've not been for weeks, voted with my feet....fed up of paying good money to watch crap! Ditto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Japser 8 Posted August 30, 2014 I've not been for weeks, voted with my feet....fed up of paying good money to watch crap! I understand how you feel. The touble is you missed Steady going for double points on the last bend. I'm still smiling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash 496 Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know if GRT Media are still filming meetings as their website hasn't been updated with any meetings since April. I have tried phoning and emailing but got no replies. It's okay just checked website again and now it has been updated! Edited September 2, 2014 by Bash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 855 Posted September 3, 2014 The track was slicker than usual but it didn't stop Ipswich nor did it stop Steady. What really killed Sheffield was the lack of points from Compton's rides. As for Covattii being crap SCB, he's no worse than Proctor who was no worse than Roynon. Give him a chance! And your comment re the manager is laughable given the clowns we had last season and the season before. Is there time to make more team changes before the deadline? I'd make at least 2. BUT I'll still be taking Stan Junior next week. Still glad it's still going. Can't wait for next season! I think you are right the team suffered from points not scored in Comptons absence ,will he be back this season or at all after that serious spill I wonder , I hope so but would fully understand if he called it a day for good this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
