Bryn 413 Posted September 17, 2016 Interesting match report at: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/14748998.CHEQUERED_FLAG_REPORT__Lakeside_Hammers_58_Swindon_Robins_35/?ref=fbshr#comments-anchor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted September 17, 2016 Interesting match report at: http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/14748998.CHEQUERED_FLAG_REPORT__Lakeside_Hammers_58_Swindon_Robins_35/?ref=fbshr#comments-anchor Comments at the end of the article are also interesting 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted September 17, 2016 Comments at the end of the article are also interesting I would think they echo the thoughts of the majority. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) I would think they echo the thoughts of the majority.I don't. Just the same old vocal minority. They were probably calling for Rosco to be sacked when he was mascot! Rosco is good for Swindon, even if his 'Aussie' experiment didn't work out this year. I agree with the major changes being needed though. Can see Nick Morris having a year at somewhere like Leicester and hopefully returning the better for it. Edited September 17, 2016 by grachan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted September 17, 2016 Is it any wonder that Lakeside do well at home on that awful 'D' shaped track. Get a proper oval shaped track and let us see how good you really are against visiting teams. Your away record gives a good clue ! An example of total ignorance of basic speedway technique - riders do not ride the shape of the inside line at any track - and it isn't 'D' shaped anyway (Google Maps) - the entry and exit of each of the bends have been chamfered to produce alternate racing lines and judging by the quality of racing/overtaking seen at Arena, it works very well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 372 Posted September 17, 2016 I don't. Just the same old vocal minority. They were probably calling for Rosco to be sacked when he was mascot! Rosco is good for Swindon, even if his 'Aussie' experiment didn't work out this year. I agree with the major changes being needed though. Can see Nick Morris having a year at somewhere like Leicester and hopefully returning the better for it. It certainly worked for Somerset ...i wonder why that is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,364 Posted September 17, 2016 It certainly worked for Somerset ...i wonder why that is! Same riders. Lower league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluejigger 54 Posted September 17, 2016 An example of total ignorance of basic speedway technique - riders do not ride the shape of the inside line at any track - and it isn't 'D' shaped anyway (Google Maps) - the entry and exit of each of the bends have been chamfered to produce alternate racing lines and judging by the quality of racing/overtaking seen at Arena, it works very well. Obviously you have not seen Havvy riding at Poole ? Not 'D' shape - splitting hairs, it is as good as. Worst shaped track in the country ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hornblower 31 Posted September 17, 2016 I agree with you Bluejigger - obviously TonyE does not get away much from the Arena Essex track where such a style would be very difficult because of the d shape. Not only done by world champions but by Bjarne Pedersen a few weeks ago also at Poole. A track which is a true oval shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted September 17, 2016 So these guys ride within a metre of the inside line all the way around? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daytripper 1,123 Posted September 17, 2016 I don't think anyone has really mentioned Charles Wright much so far. He had less experience of the track than anyone else in either side last night, not having ridden there for 7 years. He still whacked in 9 paid 10 from four completed rides, including a win over Richard Lawson, and only scored 1 point less than both Lakeside reserves between them. A really good effort. Wouldn't mind him at Lakeside next year if he didn't have a Friday track in the PL. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Robin 200 Posted September 17, 2016 I don't. Just the same old vocal minority. They were probably calling for Rosco to be sacked when he was mascot! Rosco is good for Swindon, even if his 'Aussie' experiment didn't work out this year. I agree with the major changes being needed though. Can see Nick Morris having a year at somewhere like Leicester and hopefully returning the better for it. Totally agree, well said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons 372 Posted September 17, 2016 Same riders. Lower league. Take out Doyle and Nicholls pretty much the same I'd say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted September 17, 2016 Obviously you have not seen Havvy riding at Poole ? Not 'D' shape - splitting hairs, it is as good as. Worst shaped track in the country ! Personally, I don't really care what the shape of a track is if the racing is of the quality I saw last night. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornsey 29 Posted September 19, 2016 So proud of the boys thrashing Swindon so convincingly. If we can do that again On Wednesday, who knows what will happen? Up the Hammers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
