Beowulf 1,513 Posted June 1, 2023 26 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Having just looked at updates site,,,,, has Danny given up chasing the top 2 for the number 1 jacket? To be fair very few riders in the league would have a chance of doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted June 1, 2023 So,, last year we failed on the silverware front because Doyle had no back up,,,, and this year he has the back up,, but we are still are vulnerable,, especially at home,,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Beowulf said: To be fair very few riders in the league would have a chance of doing that. I know, maybe just don't say it every year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89buttons 761 Posted June 1, 2023 Indefensible performance that, can’t wait to hear how Hawkins puts a positive spin on that and says something about Danny not being himself or some crap. too much pressure on Danyon. barker not good enough to replace riss - hence his average is almost 2 points lower. King absolutely miles off did he beat an opponent tonight??? what’s the point in rew being in the team if he’s in Poland?? I know it’s not the kids fault but why British speedway have agreed to lettingnpoland have priority on Thursdays is beyond me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted June 1, 2023 Great result for the Wolves, a 2nd time running the boys have 5-1’d Doyle and Emil. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboy cookie returns? 747 Posted June 1, 2023 Hate to say it as the young lad is trying but we desperately need more from the number 7 berth. I wasn’t present tonight but by the sound of it king was on the wrong lines again? His home form should be much better probably the only guy who has done more laps around Foxhall is his boss Mr Louis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted June 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, 89buttons said: what’s the point in rew being in the team if he’s in Poland?? I know it’s not the kids fault but why British speedway have agreed to lettingnpoland have priority on Thursdays is beyond me we let Poland have priority so Laguta, Bewley and your second heat leader could ride over here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,229 Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Is anyone else starting to get Peterborough 2021 vibes in regards to Wolves where everyone wrote them off before the season started (Myself included) only for them to prove everyone wrong and win the league. Ipswich are such an unbalanced side to a point where it relies too heavily on King scoring 10+ a night as well as Doyle and Emil barely dropping a point to an opponent. Edited June 1, 2023 by TTT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted June 1, 2023 3 Witches riders tonight gave up when last and didn't bother to finish... so I'm following their lead( they didn't lead many ) and ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboy cookie returns? 747 Posted June 1, 2023 If I was the manager I’d take the captaincy of King to take the pressure off so he can concentrate on his riding…..skipper Doyle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, TTT said: Is anyone else starting to get Peterborough 2021 vibes in regards to Wolves where everyone wrote them off before the season started (Myself included) only for them to prove everyone wrong and win the league. Ipswich are such an unbalanced side to a point where it relies to heavily on King scoring 10+ a night. Indeed. In broad terms it appears that as goes King, so go Ipswich which must represent a huge amount of pressure on him. Just browsing on Updates and, if I have read this correctly, over the final 10 races King's heat 8 second place seems to be the only time that a home rider other than Doyle/Sayfutdinov beat an opponent. That is an extraordinary stat for a home team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted June 1, 2023 Excellent reserve performance from Zach Cook. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, 89buttons said: Indefensible performance that, can’t wait to hear how Hawkins puts a positive spin on that and says something about Danny not being himself or some crap. too much pressure on Danyon. barker not good enough to replace riss - hence his average is almost 2 points lower. King absolutely miles off did he beat an opponent tonight??? what’s the point in rew being in the team if he’s in Poland?? I know it’s not the kids fault but why British speedway have agreed to letting Poland have priority on Thursdays is beyond me They agreed to let Poland have priority for any restaged matches, so that Poland would agree to letting top riders race in more than two leagues ... Edited June 1, 2023 by Roger Jacobs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Jacobs 554 Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TTT said: Is anyone else starting to get Peterborough 2021 vibes in regards to Wolves where everyone wrote them off before the season started (Myself included) only for them to prove everyone wrong and win the league. Ipswich are such an unbalanced side to a point where it relies too heavily on King scoring 10+ a night as well as Doyle and Emil barely dropping a point to an opponent. And King hasn't been capable of doing that for a few years ... Riss is a big miss - Barker was never going to be any sort of replacement - another in the preferred Ipswich mould of 100% popular trier. Hume is entertaining, and a great bloke, but not strong enough consistently to carry the reserve spot. Would having a "better" RS make any difference? Not really ... the RS isn't supposed to be under pressure. Even if Ipswich were prepared to take on Rowe or Kemp - or even if either Rowe of Kemp want to ride for Ipswich - would it have made a huge difference tonight? Edited June 1, 2023 by Roger Jacobs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted June 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Fourentee said: Indeed. In broad terms it appears that as goes King, so go Ipswich which must represent a huge amount of pressure on him. Just browsing on Updates and, if I have read this correctly, over the final 10 races King's heat 8 second place seems to be the only time that a home rider other than Doyle/Sayfutdinov beat an opponent. That is an extraordinary stat for a home team. Excellent analysis, I hadn't thought of viewing it that way. A new careeer as a forensic accountant beckons............................................................................................ (btw I am an accountant ) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
