DC2 11,150 Posted December 17, 2019 1 minute ago, B.V 72 said: Don't under estimate Lidsey in his last 3 home meetings his scores were 11 + 2, 15 + 3, 13 + 1.Beating Batchelor twice Jensen twice Masters, Cook and R Lambert.This young man is very much on his way up.If he continues his improvement we could have Worrall as our reserve considering you class him as part of a strong top 5 I think we might do ok next season. For me, that strength in depth Ipswich team would pick up more points away than BV, who have possibly four inconsistent away riders at every track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted December 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, DC2 said: For me, that strength in depth Ipswich team would pick up more points away than BV, who have possibly four inconsistent away riders at every track. You only need token points on the road DC, and that BV team is more than strong enough to do that. The key is your home form and that 7 will go very well around BV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.V 72 1,054 Posted December 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, DC2 said: For me, that strength in depth Ipswich team would pick up more points away than BV, who have possibly four inconsistent away riders at every track. All about opinions and mine is that we have a team of potential improvers Wright seams to be on an upward path, I think that Kurtz will improve with Belle vue as his home track, Lidsey as mentioned. Bewley was looking more like his old self towards the end of the season after his horrific injury and back on path, Worrall so I hear has just had the metal removed from his leg which could have been the cause of his poorer form last season.If and I say if all this comes together we have a very well balanced team but time will tell which one of us is right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted December 17, 2019 So Swindon will score more through heat leaders, Ipswich more at reserve,,, so that leaves middle order,,, jensen and Ellis,,,, King and Heeps,,,,,,,,, boom,,,, looks like 2,,,1 to Swindon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said: .........in the Championship You don't know your team yet! I would rather have those 3 than Proctor, TJ and Kerr Edited December 17, 2019 by foreverblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acef 795 Posted December 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, B.V 72 said: All about opinions and mine is that we have a team of potential improvers Wright seams to be on an upward path, I think that Kurtz will improve with Belle vue as his home track, Lidsey as mentioned. Bewley was looking more like his old self towards the end of the season after his horrific injury and back on path, Worrall so I hear has just had the metal removed from his leg which could have been the cause of his poorer form last season.If and I say if all this comes together we have a very well balanced team but time will tell which one of us is right. Lots of variables there but I agree. I expect all those named above will improve their averages The biggest variable for me is PK. If he gets back to anything like his old self we have pulled a cracker and I think we will be the strongest team in the league. If he doesn't then that's another story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, acef said: BV will cover it better. Despite the quality of the top 5 we have much better reserves this time. Better than Swindon and Sheffield imo. Most teams will have better reserves than Swindon and Sheffield, I feel they are too top heavy, reserves are very important and you need at least one good one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, foreverblue said: You don't know your team yet! You're right, and by no means impressed so far either, with 2 rider's announced that should have been nowhere near being the 7. It's been made clear after the supporters meeting last night as to why Jorgensen been recalled. With Dale becoming part of Jorgensen's 'team' it makes his selection a little to friendly for my liking, not for the benefit of King's Lynn Edited December 17, 2019 by Daniel Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted December 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: You're right, and by no means impressed so far either, with 2 rider's announced that should have been nowhere near being the 7. It's been made clear after the supporters meeting last night as to why Jorgensen been recalled. With Dale becoming part of Jorgensen's 'team' it makes his selection a little to friendly for my liking, not for the benefit of King's Lynn Jorgensen is in the team because he scores well and entertains at hone, simple as that. They obviously believe he will pull his finger out away from home but I’m far from convinced., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: You're right, and by no means impressed so far either, with 2 rider's announced that should have been nowhere near being the 7. It's been made clear after the supporters meeting last night as to why Jorgensen been recalled. With Dale becoming part of Jorgensen's 'team' it makes his selection a little to friendly for my liking, not for the benefit of King's Lynn I understand that Kings Lynn like some other teams are keeping riders from last season with a view to help fans relate to their team and promote continuity but normally it is about riders improving and can't see that happening with Kerr and TJ. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Most teams will have better reserves than Swindon and Sheffield, I feel they are too top heavy, reserves are very important and you need at least one good one. But Swindon fans love Ellis Perks because he always chases so hard and nearly gets a point! Ducks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,298 Posted December 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, DC2 said: But Swindon fans love Ellis Perks because he always chases so hard and nearly gets a point! Ducks. Actually, a lot of us like Ellis because he does score points, often the ones "he shouldn't". But hey, three league tiles and two cup winners' medals in the same season sort of says something. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, False dawn said: Actually, a lot of us like Ellis because he does score points, often the ones "he shouldn't". But hey, three league tiles and two cup winners' medals in the same season sort of says something. I like him too, but not as the 3.57 senior reserve. That’s the only point I’m making. Hopefully on better equipment he can step up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, DC2 said: Swindon will be good in 13 & 15 but would have Perks/Stewart against Nicholls/Covatti/Allen/Heeps in heats 12 and 14, so 3-3s might be the best they could hope for. I can’t see Rowe picking up any points away from home and Swindon will concede a lot of heat advantages in heats 2 & 8 (and possibly in 4, 12 & 14) Let’s face it, from the riders available, no one, can match Swindon’s top three or four, so building with strength in depth is far better than trying to compete with the same strategy but having weaker riders. I think the teams that have gone for strong top fives, Belle Vue and Sheffield, will be more exposed when one of their riders has an off night. That Ipswich team looks like it could cover two riders having an off night and I think it’s the best way to go, making them joint favourites with Swindon. what will happen when one of swindon's top 5 has bad night more exposed than b/vue Aces reserves far better !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, geoff58 said: what will happen when one of swindon's top 5 has bad night more exposed than b/vue Aces reserves far better !! What will happen ? Swindon will only score 50 instead of 60 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites