Danny Connor 351 Posted August 9, 2017 I guess he has the rest of this year to put himself in the shop window for next year. Interesting how there always has to be somebody to pick holes in. Im not his biggest fan but if he can get it right then he will be a meeting winner for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starboy118 237 Posted August 9, 2017 I guess he has the rest of this year to put himself in the shop window for next year. Interesting how there always has to be somebody to pick holes in. Im not his biggest fan but if he can get it right then he will be a meeting winner for us There is nothing wrong with having a dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted August 10, 2017 I have always been a Porsing admirer thinking he could be a decent rider, but this year he seem to have gone backwards. He has one good meeting then 6 bad ones. Having looked at the recording a few times , Porsing worries me. He persistently messed up each gate, and was struggling from that point.. He appeared to have enough speed, but showed a reluctance to engage, as if he lacked confidence. He looks to have a few issues, be it the grippy track, or maybe its his machinery, probably lacking self-belief, coming back as he has, but something was not right... I've seen all his meetings at Lynn, and when he's on the ball, there is no finer sight round the AFA. Riding at Reserve should be a massive confidence boost for him where he should dominate races... But I need to see far more evidence than I did against the Rebels. Porsing's form fluctuates more than any other rider I've seen. One minute, he's faster than most and the next he's the slowest. We don't expect him to be a 9pts heat leader, but we expect more than 2 third places he got against Somerset. A regular 6/7 point haul would be just perfect...... And he's more than capable of doing that...... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrss 691 Posted August 11, 2017 With Poole being as poor as they era this year and the team the Stars started the season with , not since the year 2000 have we had a better chance to win the top flight speedway league. But we managed to bugger it up then and sadly we have done the same this year. Another season with no silverware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunce 347 Posted August 11, 2017 I have always been a Porsing admirer thinking he could be a decent rider, but this year he seem to have gone backwards. He has one good meeting then 6 bad ones. Having looked at the recording a few times , Porsing worries me. He persistently messed up each gate, and was struggling from that point.. He appeared to have enough speed, but showed a reluctance to engage, as if he lacked confidence. He looks to have a few issues, be it the grippy track, or maybe its his machinery, probably lacking self-belief, coming back as he has, but something was not right... I've seen all his meetings at Lynn, and when he's on the ball, there is no finer sight round the AFA. Riding at Reserve should be a massive confidence boost for him where he should dominate races... But I need to see far more evidence than I did against the Rebels. Porsing's form fluctuates more than any other rider I've seen. One minute, he's faster than most and the next he's the slowest. We don't expect him to be a 9pts heat leader, but we expect more than 2 third places he got against Somerset. A regular 6/7 point haul would be just perfect...... And he's more than capable of doing that...... Totally agree with your observations GRW. He falls in to the category of a frustrating rider to watch, we know its in there somewhere, but never know whether it will come out. As you said, on his day he can be a match winner, I wondered if the fact that Rob Lyon who was a great team manager and always seemed to bring out the best in some riders, had any bearing on his form, now Rob is not here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted August 12, 2017 New team settling in nicely and providing decent racing entertainment home and away without throwing wobblies. Long may it be a team like that for supporters to follow. Thanks Buster. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted August 12, 2017 I'm no longer a regular Stars supporter but admit to waking this morning with a feeling of satisfaction after reading the complimentary comments from Belle Vue fans after last night. Seems the pride is back in the Stars team. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Scrutton 180 Posted August 12, 2017 What a pity that Robert is not 100% then we might have been winning some of the last few matches. but you have to admire the boy who should be resting He has been keen to not let the team down A big thank you for that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted August 12, 2017 I'm no longer a regular Stars supporter but admit to waking this morning with a feeling of satisfaction after reading the complimentary comments from Belle Vue fans after last night. Seems the pride is back in the Stars team. It was there before, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted August 12, 2017 It was there before, It was exceptionally well hidden if it was 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted August 12, 2017 It was exceptionally well hidden if it was You weren't looking .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWP 320 Posted August 14, 2017 I have always been a Porsing admirer thinking he could be a decent rider, but this year he seem to have gone backwards. He has one good meeting then 6 bad ones. Having looked at the recording a few times , Porsing worries me. He persistently messed up each gate, and was struggling from that point.. He appeared to have enough speed, but showed a reluctance to engage, as if he lacked confidence. He looks to have a few issues, be it the grippy track, or maybe its his machinery, probably lacking self-belief, coming back as he has, but something was not right... I've seen all his meetings at Lynn, and when he's on the ball, there is no finer sight round the AFA. Riding at Reserve should be a massive confidence boost for him where he should dominate races... But I need to see far more evidence than I did against the Rebels. Porsing's form fluctuates more than any other rider I've seen. One minute, he's faster than most and the next he's the slowest. We don't expect him to be a 9pts heat leader, but we expect more than 2 third places he got against Somerset. A regular 6/7 point haul would be just perfect...... And he's more than capable of doing that...... Just to put you in the picture. Nicklas rode terribly against Somerset. He looked ill, still suffering from concussion and numerous sleepless nights. If you noticed he wasn't in pits between races, but in changing room trying to get away from noise and throwing up. He didn't want to let Buster down so he rode, but shouldn't have in my opinion. He did Ok at Belle Vue paid 8 on what was a very slick track, made slippery by rain and sludge on the outside. He's still not sleeping well but will continue putting 100% effort in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted August 14, 2017 Just to put you in the picture. Nicklas rode terribly against Somerset. He looked ill, still suffering from concussion and numerous sleepless nights. If you noticed he wasn't in pits between races, but in changing room trying to get away from noise and throwing up. He didn't want to let Buster down so he rode, but shouldn't have in my opinion. He did Ok at Belle Vue paid 8 on what was a very slick track, made slippery by rain and sludge on the outside. He's still not sleeping well but will continue putting 100% effort in. Appreciate the information. Hopefully his form will continue on from Belle Vue..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 354 Posted August 14, 2017 Surely if he is still suffering from concussion he shouldn't be riding for his and everyone's sake / safety? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnboy 254 Posted August 15, 2017 Seemed to ride in Poland the day before the lynn meeting though 🤔 but that was in Poland so he would be on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
