Crazy robin 2,970 Posted January 7, 2015 Must admit Howarth did much better than I expected quite a few times and can't criticise his efforts in the meetings I saw him in. However he is only a good signing if he is there to do the job required. If Swindon don't sign a decent heat leader, they will be looking at the others doing better than their averages suggest. If Troy Batchelor 7.58 is going to be the #1 then the team had to have four six point riders to back him up and at the moment Robins have one in Nick Morris and other teams have stepped in to sign Woodward, King, Bech, Musielak, Stead leaving Kylmakorpi or PK available (depends if Wolves sign one) Swindon, Wolves and Leicester all seem to be getting ready for the 2015 season with teams that are likely to be weak in strength. Meidzinski, Kildemand, Sayfutdinov, Janowski, North, Zengota, Musielak ...... Alleged but not proven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblueboy 960 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Must admit Howarth did much better than I expected quite a few times and can't criticise his efforts in the meetings I saw him in. However he is only a good signing if he is there to do the job required. If Swindon don't sign a decent heat leader, they will be looking at the others doing better than their averages suggest. If Troy Batchelor 7.58 is going to be the #1 then the team had to have four six point riders to back him up and at the moment Robins have one in Nick Morris and other teams have stepped in to sign Woodward, King, Bech, Musielak, Stead leaving Kylmakorpi or PK available (depends if Wolves sign one) Swindon, Wolves and Leicester all seem to be getting ready for the 2015 season with teams that are likely to be weak in strength. Go on then name these riders who for FACT have said that apart from Doyle??????? Meidzinski, Kildemand, Sayfutdinov, Janowski, North, Zengota, Musielak ...... The word fact is in capitals because it has to be known to be true...so how much is true? Miedzinski - WAS going to ride for Swindon but Judas was offered more money. No problem with him taking better dollar but we don't want him now. Wouldn't pi$$ on him if he was on fire... Kildemand - mmmm.....DOES want to ride but EL programme doesn't fit in with his. Love him in our team and Russell/Rosco are clearly pinning their hopes on him at #1 Sayfutdinov - why would we want a rider we can't afford? Actually, with the exception of Poole, nobody can afford. Janowski - rubbish at Swindon previously. Led to believe he wouldn't ride here so swapped him for Doyle. Did well on that one didn't we! North - How many clubs? Craig Bellamy of speedway. Zengota - When has he said no. Good rider, particularly at home. Not aware of any issues with Swindon. Musielak - Too high an average and too much of a chance plus his mate Skornicki convinced him to ride on a training track. There is one fact tho'....Tai Woffinden doesn't want to ride for you Edited January 7, 2015 by theblueboy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,970 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) The word fact is in capitals because it has to be known to be true...so how much is true? Miedzinski - WAS going to ride for Swindon but Judas was offered more money. No problem with him taking better dollar but we don't want him now. Wouldn't pi$$ on him if he was on fire... Kildemand - mmmm.....DOES want to ride but EL programme doesn't fit in with his. Love him in our team and Russell/Rosco are clearly pinning their hopes on him at #1 Sayfutdinov - why would we want a rider we can't afford? Actually, with the exception of Poole, nobody can afford. Janowski - rubbish at Swindon previously. Led to believe he wouldn't ride here so swapped him for Doyle. Did well on that one didn't we! North - How many clubs? Craig Bellamy of speedway. Zengota - When has he said no. Good rider, particularly at home. Not aware of any issues with Swindon. Musielak - Too high an average and too much of a chance plus his mate Skornicki convinced him to ride on a training track. There is one fact tho'....Tai Woffinden doesn't want to ride for you Well said. Edited January 7, 2015 by Crazy robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted January 7, 2015 Pretty much agree with all of what Blueboy has said, save for the Janowski rubbish at Swindon remark. Always considered him a class act and to be fair to him, he did ok in Robins colours. Sure, he has improved, firstly at KingsLynn, and even more at Poole. I am convinced he will be the Polish number one and feature heavily in future GP's. The great Leigh Adams described Janowski as ' the best signing since me' when Swindon first snapped him up as a 19 year old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,842 Posted January 7, 2015 Janowski has really grown as a rider since leaving his U21 commitments behind. His lack of effort on occasion at Lynn burned those particular bridges (and possibly at Swindon too) but Ford had the foresight to sign him up once he was too old for junior racing as has reaped the rewards since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 7, 2015 Can only see Peter as an option now if Ward returns to Poole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INCOGNITO 357 Posted January 7, 2015 Shamek Pawlicki ? Joonas Kylmakorpi ? It does make you think Swindon are hoping for Darcy to be let off more than Poole as their need is greater tha Mr Fords Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,970 Posted January 7, 2015 Shamek Pawlicki ? Joonas Kylmakorpi ? It does make you think Swindon are hoping for Darcy to be let off more than Poole as their need is greater tha Mr Fords Let's hope not then as I don't want him at Swindon anytime soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 7, 2015 Rosco is waiting in the wings 100% for Darcy and a good offer is on the table. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted January 7, 2015 More likely Przemyslaw Pawlicki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted January 7, 2015 Rosco is waiting in the wings 100% for Darcy and a good offer is on the table. I don't understand why! Poole appear to be waiting on the outcome of Darcy's hearing and assuming it is a favourable outcome, will offer him a team place. - and we all know that everyone wants to ride for Poole - so why then would Swindon be interested? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 7, 2015 Swindon are interested because Darcy is box office! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted January 7, 2015 Swindon are interested because Darcy is box office! So are you trying to say that Darcy may sign for Swindon over Poole if his hearing goes well? I don't think so! Although you usually have inside information so am not disputing what you say about Swindon being interested - just don't think Darcy would be interested given his love of all things Poole! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted January 7, 2015 Matt does plan to use him, but he also does change his mind a lot so you never know. initially It looked like Poole would go with Darcy & Magic but Matt changed his mind and went with Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted January 7, 2015 Matt does plan to use him, but he also does change his mind a lot so you never know. initially It looked like Poole would go with Darcy & Magic but Matt changed his mind and went with Chris. Sorry - you're not fooling anyone with your red herrings! If Matt didn't want Darcy, he would have completed the team by now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
