Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 11, 2015 Not really sure about the pressure as surely the riders are riding for themselves first and foremost to pay the bills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,360 Posted September 11, 2015 I'm sure our 2016 thread will be on here before the Weekend is out, Balders must be chomping at the bit to get it started. Looking at the opposition Plymouth have got to face, It's not looking good. As for our final meeting, obviously just the 16 lapper, most Premier league promoters have struggled to break even this season with proper meetings, so there's no chance of a gimmick meeting attracting a crowd. I think that the the whole concept has now been lost. Supporters use to watch/follow the sport for the racing not just team meetings which in reality no longer exists. Gate and go merchants with no real control of the machine and the ability to team ride is totally lost on the majority of riders. Whatever happened to a good competitive race. Track time is essential so no meeting is a gimmick and with a little bit of forethought a pairs meeting as previously suggested with a flat £7 or £8 entrance fee and kids for a £1, is a calculated risk but more a case of speculate to accumulate in the hands of the right promotion who know how to sell the meeting. If every meeting other than a league match is a gimmick then the idea of it being an accepted two wheeled professional motor sports is dead. League racing has become a bunch of individuals who are no longer team players/riders and the income calculation is no longer conducive to a team sport. I can understand that the idea of racing other than for league points will in some people's view be a waste of time but what is it that attracts most punters to watch and in my opinion it is the risk not the team. Leaving all else aside it is still a good form of entertainment and the riders have my utmost admiration. 38-22 at Scunthorpe after 10 heats! Leigh Latham, every Ipswich supporter owes you tonight. Well done Scunthorpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travertine 34 Posted September 11, 2015 One more match before we find out if our season's over - not sure my ageing ticker can take all this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 11, 2015 Ipswich will be in the Play-Offs unless Plymouth win by more than 6 at Rye House tomorrow night Can see it now... Devils need a 5-1 in 15 and Kennett is cruising to another win when BANG off the last bend his engine blows and Morten sails through to take the Devils into the play offs.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesB 108 Posted September 11, 2015 The Devils have been on fire, but get well beaten by what looks on paper to be a not overly strong team. How else do you explain that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 11, 2015 The Devils have been on fire, but get well beaten by what looks on paper to be a not overly strong team. How else do you explain that? Scunny has often been a place where get things right and the home team can string together multiple 5-1s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesB 108 Posted September 11, 2015 I'm sure you are right but I think that pressure has a part to play in all professional sport in some form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Professional sport? A sport that has rules to keep the scores close is nothing but entertainment. Edited September 11, 2015 by baldyman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesB 108 Posted September 11, 2015 On that basis speedway has never been a professional sport in my lifetime (first meeting at Foxhall in 1969). Prior to the T/R ride, it was possible to replace a reserve or lesser rider with a Tactical Substitute on multiple occasions which must have been an effort to keep the score close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 545 Posted September 11, 2015 Woo hoo we live to fight another day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted September 11, 2015 Woo hoo we live to fight another day Just another 24 hours of false hope..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,127 Posted September 11, 2015 Have they decided when and where the Fours is going to be yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,329 Posted September 12, 2015 Just another 24 hours of false hope..... Bruv i think its in the bag for the witches i think the devils will narrowly win at rye but not by the required margin sadly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZODIAK 304 Posted September 12, 2015 Rye look worse than utter horse poo at the moment so for me it's a toss of a coin as to whether Plymouth can get the full 4 points. From an Ipswich perspective, I hope Plymouth have some rotten luck this evening with a few tape exclusions and mechanical gremlins. No offence.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,329 Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Rye look worse than utter horse poo at the moment so for me it's a toss of a coin as to whether Plymouth can get the full 4 points. From an Ipswich perspective, I hope Plymouth have some rotten luck this evening with a few tape exclusions and mechanical gremlins. No offence.. Thanks !:-) Edited September 12, 2015 by lewy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
