MrMungo 708 Posted December 9, 2014 But you can't blame Ipswich for looking elsewhere after he re-signed for Lakeside. The amount of meetings he missed this season was a joke and left many people frustrated! Not sure this doubling up/down/fast track stuff is doing the likes of Ellis too many favours! The lad may have talent, but he didn't kick on as much as hoped this season and still hasn't worked his way out of a PL reserve berth. He needs a full season of PL racing, racing for his PL club first and foremost IMO. Tend to think the fast track is largely solid, however becoming an asset of an EL club gives the EL club additional "power" when it comes to the draft, but it does the individual rider no favours at all when it comes to PL racing. It's almost as if the draft is a black mark against the rider if they are involved in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted December 9, 2014 Excellent looking side to me! Solid heatleaders, good middle men and a reserve on a bargain average. I can definitely see Covatti upping his average a fair bit if he's on decent machinery. I see an awful lot of potential in that team from 1-7, and if reached Ipswich will be the team to beat for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalSin 346 Posted December 9, 2014 Not sure about the team to beat as most of the teams so far that are complete or nearly complete, look fairly similar in strength with one or two question marks in all of them. It's competitive again no doubt and should be in the play off mix depending on injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted December 9, 2014 It looks to me that there isn't any week teams next year, Glasgow and Sheffield look a lot stronger than they did last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 9, 2014 It looks to me that there isn't any week teams next year, Glasgow and Sheffield look a lot stronger than they did last yearthere will be 1 or 2 can always rely on Rye for a start! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted December 9, 2014 Mike Bacon just tweeted this, have put it on here as he's an Ipswich boy: Pity to hear @JoeJacobs has quit speedway. Got plenty of talent best wishes to him @SpeedwayGB @ipswichspeedway @MildenhallFT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalSin 346 Posted December 9, 2014 there will be 1 or 2 can always rely on Rye for a start! Now you've done it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted December 9, 2014 And this from Lovespeedway: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams/mildenhall-fen-tigers/louis_and_lee_leave_mildenhall_as_jolly_takes_overall_charge_at_west_row_1_3880061?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalSin 346 Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Mike Bacon just tweeted this, have put it on here as he's an Ipswich boy: Pity to hear @JoeJacobs has quit speedway. Got plenty of talent best wishes to him @SpeedwayGB @ipswichspeedway @MildenhallFT Wasn't expecting that and it's a shame. He's actually been around a few years now and never really progressed so probably found it difficult to make ends meet I'd imagine. Edited December 9, 2014 by CardinalSin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted December 9, 2014 And this from Lovespeedway: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams/mildenhall-fen-tigers/louis_and_lee_leave_mildenhall_as_jolly_takes_overall_charge_at_west_row_1_3880061?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitt I know the Michael Lee thing has been going on for a while, but even so, that's a pretty rough day for Mildenhall supporters. Losing 2 Promoters and a Number 1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,125 Posted December 9, 2014 I know the Michael Lee thing has been going on for a while, but even so, that's a pretty rough day for Mildenhall supporters. Losing 2 Promoters and a Number 1!Very true!!! Really pleased that Stefan is finally becoming a Witch proper at last!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted December 9, 2014 Sad about Jo Jacobs retiring, true he really needed good equipment to push on & last year didn't progress that much, but still very good potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CardinalSin 346 Posted December 9, 2014 Sad about Jo Jacobs retiring, true he really needed good equipment to push on & last year didn't progress that much, but still very good potential. Nothing is set in stone though he's young and could easily have a change of heart in the near future. I'd bet we haven't seen the last of him on a speedway bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted December 9, 2014 Ellis was on loan to Ipswich. Covatti is on loan to Ipswich. So not really Ipswich's fault? If Ellis was an Ipswich asset think would be different.... Needs to be a fast track of sorts in the PL so the likes of Ellis and Jacobs get rides. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted December 9, 2014 Ellis was on loan to Ipswich. Covatti is on loan to Ipswich. So not really Ipswich's fault? If Ellis was an Ipswich asset think would be different.... Needs to be a fast track of sorts in the PL so the likes of Ellis and Jacobs get rides. +1 Especially with the NL slashing their points limit. It leaves some of the top NL boys/potential PL reserves somewhat vulnerable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
